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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1928-November 1929

ARCH.2003.24, Rendition: 796322

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This image appears to be a page from a newspaper or a journal, containing articles and announcements about art exhibitions, lectures, and fellowships. The text is in English and discusses various topics related to the arts, including a modern art show, exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, lectures by Professor Johnny Roosval, and the announcement of Fine Arts Fellowships established by Arthur Sachs '01. The page also mentions the "Harvard Film" and the appointment of Meyric Rogers as the Director of the City Art Museum in St. Louis. The style of the text suggests it is from a historical publication, likely from the early 20th century.

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This image is a scanned page from an old book or magazine, containing multiple newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events. The clippings are arranged in a vertical layout, with the text in black on a beige background. Here is a detailed description of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: MODERN ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC
    • Date: Crimson Feb. 19, '29
    • Content: This article discusses the opening of a modern art exhibition under the auspices of the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art. It mentions the exhibition's location, the artists featured, and the society's founders. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and examples of decorative art. The article also describes the conservative elements of contemporary art and the radical elements represented by certain artists.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: Gazette Exhibition of Etchings
    • Date: Feb. 23, '29
    • Content: This article announces an exhibition of etchings by Piranesi at the Fogg Art Museum. It is primarily for Harvard and Radcliffe students but is open to the public.
  3. Middle Right Clipping:

    • Title: Gazette FOGG ART MUSEUM
    • Date: Feb. 23, '29
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition of recent accessions at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition includes various types of art such as embroidery, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, pottery, and an antiphonary with illuminations by Lippo Vanni. The material has been acquired by the museum either by purchase or gift during the past few months.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: Gazette Public Lectures by Professor Roosval
    • Date: Feb. 23, '29
    • Content: This article announces a series of illustrated lectures by Professor Johnny Roosval of the University of Stockholm on the architectural and artistic development of Sweden. The lectures will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum and are open to the public.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: FINE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS ESTABLISHED BY SACHS
    • Date: Crimson Feb. 21, '29
    • Content: This article discusses the establishment of two fellowships with an income of $2,000 each for a full year and one with an income of $1,000 for a half year by Arthur Sachs '01. The fellowships are assigned to scholars of proved ability for the purpose of enabling them to pursue advanced studies in the history, principles, or methods of fine arts.
  6. Bottom Center Clipping:

    • Title: Officers to See "Harvard Film"
    • Date: Crimson Feb. 21, '29
    • Content: This article mentions that the "Harvard Film" will be projected in the Large Lecture Hall of the New Fogg Museum on the evening of February 27 for the officers of administration and instruction. There will be two showings, one at eight and the other at nine o'clock.
  7. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: The ART NEWS
    • Content: This article announces that Mr. Meyric Rogers, the new director of the Baltimore Art Museum, has been appointed director of the City Art Museum, St. Louis, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Sherer's recent death. Mr. Rogers has been the director of the Baltimore Museum for about two years and went there from the Department of Architecture at Harvard. He was a consulting architect for the Fogg Art Museum.

The clippings are neatly arranged, and the text is clear and legible. The overall theme of the page is focused on art exhibitions, lectures, and fellowships related to art and architecture.

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This image displays an open, vintage scrapbook or bound newspaper clipping book, showcasing two yellowed, aged newspaper pages from February 1929. The pages feature multiple articles related to art news, exhibitions, and institutional announcements, primarily from Harvard University and associated museums.

Here's a description of the key articles visible:

Left Page:

  • Headline: "MODERN ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC" (Crimson, Feb. 19, '29): This is the main article, detailing the opening of an exhibition of modern American art under the auspices of the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, Inc. The show, held in rooms 207 and 208 of the Harvard Cooperative Building, features fifteen modern American artists, including L. L. Kirstein, John Walker, Edward W. Forbes, Philip Hofer, Arthur Pope, Paul J. Sachs, and Felix M. Warburg. It notes the Society was founded to counter the "conservative elements of contemporary art" and to foster an independent American art tradition. The exhibition, which opened on Feb. 19, was to continue until March 15. The article describes the art as ranging from radical abstraction to more representational works, mentioning specific pieces like Archipenko's "Nude," Gaston Lachaise's "A Woman," and Robert Laurent's "Plant Form."
  • Headline: "FREE EXHIBITION TODAY": This is a sub-headline for the main article.
  • Headline: "FINE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS ESTABLISHED BY SACHS" (Crimson, Feb. 21, '29): This article announces that Arthur Sachs '01 has established two fellowships. One offers $2,000 for a full year, and the other offers $1,000 for half a year, to be assigned to scholars or instructors to study any advanced discipline in fine arts history or principles.
  • Headline: "Officers to See 'Harvard Film'" (Crimson, Feb. 21, '29): This brief note states that the "Harvard Film," which had been shown at fourteen Harvard Clubs, would be projected in the Large Lecture Hall of the New Fogg Museum on the evening of February 27 for the officers of administration and instruction. Two showings were scheduled for that evening.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Gazette Exhibition of Etchings" (Feb. 23, '29): This article reports on an exhibition of etchings by Piranesi currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The show was arranged primarily for Harvard and Radcliffe students studying Ancient Civilization but was open to the public.
  • Headline: "Gazette FOGG ART MUSEUM" (Feb. 23, '29): This announces an exhibition of recent accessions (acquisitions) at the Fogg Art Museum, including embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, pottery, and anti-phony illuminations by Lippo Vanni. The materials were acquired through purchase or gift.
  • Headline: "Gazette Public Lectures by Professor Roosval" (Feb. 23, '29): This article details a series of three illustrated lectures on "The Architectural and Artistic Development of Sweden" by Professor Johnny Roosval of the University of Stockholm. The lectures, to be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, covered:
    • Feb. 26: "Romanesque Architecture in Sweden and Denmark."
    • Feb. 28: "Gothic Architecture."
    • Mar. 1: "Modern Swedish Architecture."
      The lectures were presented under the auspices of the School of Architecture and the Fogg Museum and were open to the public in English.
  • Headline: "Roosval to Lecture" (Crimson, Feb. 23, '29): This is a nearly identical article to the Gazette piece above, detailing the same lecture series.
  • Headline: "Meyric Rogers Appointed Director of City Art Museum, St. Louis" (Feb. 23, '29): This article announces the appointment of Meyric Rogers, formerly director of the Baltimore Art Museum and a PhD graduate from Harvard's Department of Architecture, as the new director of the City Art Museum in St. Louis, filling the vacancy left by Mr. Sherer's death. Rogers had previously been a consulting architect for the Fogg Museum.

The overall impression is of a curated collection of cultural and academic news from early 1929, centered on the art world at and around Harvard University. The newspaper pages are slightly brittle and yellowed, suggesting their age, and are held within a dark, hardbound volume.

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The image is a double-page spread from a newspaper, featuring various articles and announcements related to art and cultural events. The layout includes a mix of text and images, with a focus on contemporary art exhibitions, lectures, and museum activities. The articles are written in a formal style, typical of newspaper content, and include headings, subheadings, and detailed descriptions of the events and artworks mentioned. The image has a vintage look, suggesting it is from an older publication.

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The image shows an open book with two pages facing each other. The pages appear to be from a newspaper or magazine, as they contain multiple columns of text. The text is in a serif font, and the pages have a yellowish tint, indicating that the book is old.

On the left page, there is a headline that reads "MODERN ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC." Below the headline, there is a subheading that reads "FREE EXHIBITION TODAY." The text below the subheading provides information about the exhibition, including the date, location, and details about the artists and artworks on display.

On the right page, there is a headline that reads "FINE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS ESTABLISHED BY SACHS." Below the headline, there is a subheading that reads "Two fellowships for a full year and one with an income of $1,000 for a half year have been established for Arthur Sachs '01, according to a recent announcement by him." The text below the subheading provides information about the fellowships, including the criteria for selection and the purpose of the fellowships.

Overall, the image shows a newspaper or magazine article about a modern art exhibition and the establishment of fine arts fellowships. The text provides details about the exhibition and the fellowships, including the artists, artworks, and criteria for selection.

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The image depicts a page from a historical newspaper or publication, dated February 23, 1923, featuring a collection of news articles and announcements. The layout is typical of early 20th-century print media, with dense text organized into multiple columns. Here is a detailed description of the content:

Layout and Structure

  • The page is divided into several sections, each containing different news items or announcements.
  • The text is printed in a serif font, consistent with the style of newspapers from the early 1900s.
  • The page includes headings, subheadings, and dated entries, indicating a structured format for delivering news and updates.

Content Overview

Top Left Section: "MODERN ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC"

  • Headline: "MODERN ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC"
  • Subheading: "Crimson Approves New Select Gathering Feb. 14, '29 Movement at First Informal Opening"
  • Details:
    • Announces the opening of a modern art exhibition at the Harvard Art Museum.
    • The exhibition is described as a "Free Exhibition Today" and will continue until March 15.
    • It features fifteen modern American artists, including George Demuth, Arthur B. Carles, Paul J. Sachs '20, and others.
    • The exhibition is part of the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, Inc., and is held at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The article discusses the significance of modern art, noting its departure from traditional forms and its emphasis on expressive and experimental techniques.

Middle Section: "FINE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS ESTABLISHED BY SACS"

  • Headline: "FINE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS ESTABLISHED BY SACS"
  • Subheading: "Two fellowships with an income of $2,000 each for a full year have been established by Arthur Sachs '01, according to a recent announcement."
  • Details:
    • Describes the establishment of two fine arts fellowships by Arthur Sachs '01.
    • The fellowships offer $2,000 each for a full year and are intended for students or instructors pursuing advanced studies in the history, principles, or methods of fine arts.
    • The fellowships are part of the Sachs Foundation.

Right Section: "Exhibition of Etchings" and "Fogg Art Museum Exhibition of Recent Accessions"

  • Headline 1: "Exhibition of Etchings"
    • Announces an exhibition of etchings by Piranesi, now on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The exhibition includes works ranging from Harvard and Radcliffe students in Ancient Civilization classes, as well as public access.
  • Headline 2: "Fogg Art Museum Exhibition of Recent Accessions"
    • Details an exhibition of recent acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including embroideries, prints, oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery.
    • Mentions a piece illuminated by Lippo Vanni, acquired through purchase or gift.

Bottom Left Section: "Public Lectures by Professor Roosal"

  • Headline: "Public Lectures by Professor Roosal"
    • Announces a series of illustrated lectures on Stock-holm by Professor Johnny Roosal of the University of Architecture.
    • Lectures will be held at the Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m. under the auspices of the School of Architecture and the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Topics include:
      • February 26: "Romanesque Architecture in Sweden and Denmark"
      • February 28: "Modern Swedish Architecture"
      • March 1: "Gothic Swedish Architecture"
      • March 23: "Gothic Swedish Architecture"

Bottom Right Section: "Roosal to Lecture"

  • Headline: "Roosal to Lecture"
    • Reiterates the announcement of lectures by Professor Johnny Roosal on the architectural and artistic development of Sweden.
    • The lectures will be delivered in English and are open to the public.

Additional News Items

  • Top Right Section: Includes smaller announcements, such as a "Gazette" section with details about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions and public lectures.
  • Bottom Right Corner: Mentions the appointment of Meyric Rogers as the director of the City Art Museum in St. Louis, following the death of Mr. Sherer.

Visual Elements

  • Page Condition: The page appears aged, with visible signs of wear, such as discoloration and slight creasing, indicative of historical preservation.
  • Layout: The text is densely packed, with clear headings and subheadings to guide readers through the various news items.
  • Annotations: There is a visible red stamp or marking in the bottom right corner, possibly indicating archival or cataloging purposes.

Overall Impression

The page provides a snapshot of cultural and academic activities at Harvard University in early 1923, highlighting the importance of modern art exhibitions, fine arts fellowships, public lectures on architecture, and institutional appointments. The content reflects the intellectual and artistic interests of the time, emphasizing the role of institutions like the Fogg Art Museum in promoting contemporary art and architectural studies.

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The image presents a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring a collection of articles and advertisements related to art. The page is divided into sections, each with its own title and content.

  • Modern Art Show Opens to Public
    • Date: February 19, 1929
    • Location: Harvard Cooperative Building
    • Description: A modern art show featuring works by L. Kirstein, E.M. Warburg, and John Walker III
  • Fine Arts Fellowships Established by Sachs
    • Date: February 21, 1929
    • Location: Harvard University
    • Description: Two fellowships with an income of $2,000 each for a full year and one with an income of $1,000 for a half year have been established by Arthur Sachs '01, according to a recent announcement
  • Officers to See "Harvard Film"
    • Date: February 21, 1929
    • Location: Harvard University
    • Description: The "Harvard Film" which has already resulted in the formation of a Large Lecture Hall of the New Fogg Museum the evening of February 27 for the officers of administration and instruction
  • Gazette Exhibition of Etchings
    • Date: February 23, 1929
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum
    • Description: An exhibition of etchings by Pranesi is now being shown at the Fogg Art Museum
  • Exhibition of Recent Accessions
    • Date: February 23, 1929
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum
    • Description: An exhibition of recent accessions has been opened at the Fogg Art Museum
  • Public Lectures by Professor Roosval
    • Date: February 23, 1929
    • Location: University of Stockholm
    • Description: Professor Johnny Roosval of the University of Stockholm will give a series of illustrated lectures on "The Large Lecture Hall of the Fogg Art Museum at 4:30 p.m., under the auspices of the School of Architecture and the Fogg Art Museum"
  • Rooseval to Lecture
    • Date: February 23, 1929
    • Location: University of Stockholm
    • Description: The architectural and artistic development of Sweden will be the subject of a series of three illustrated lectures to be given, starting next Tuesday by Professor Johnny Roosval of the University of Stockholm
  • Meyric Rogers Appointed Director of City Art Museum, St. Louis
    • Date: February 23, 1929
    • Location: City Art Museum, St. Louis
    • Description: Announcement has just been made that Mr. Meyric Rogers, now director of the Baltimore Art Museum, has been appointed director of the City Art Museum, St. Louis, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Sherer's recent death

In summary, the image showcases a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring various articles and advertisements related to art. The page includes information about modern art shows, fellowships, exhibitions, lectures, and appointments, providing insight into the art world of the time.

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or magazine, featuring a collection of articles and advertisements related to art exhibitions and events. The page is yellowed with age, indicating that it may be several decades old.

Key Features:

  • Headline: "MODERN ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC" in bold font at the top of the page.
  • Articles: Several articles are featured on the page, including one about a modern art show opening to the public, another about a fine arts fellowship established by Sachs, and a third about a lecture series on modern Swedish architecture.
  • Advertisements: There are several advertisements scattered throughout the page, including one for a public lecture by Professor Roosval and another for a series of lectures on modern Swedish architecture.
  • Layout: The page is laid out in a traditional newspaper style, with columns of text and headings in bold font.
  • Age: The page appears to be several decades old, based on the yellowing of the paper and the style of the typography.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the page is from a publication that focuses on art and culture, and that it was likely published in the mid-20th century. The articles and advertisements provide insight into the types of events and exhibitions that were taking place during this time period, and the layout and design of the page reflect the style of newspapers and magazines from this era.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from an unknown publication, dated February 23, 1929.

The clipping is yellowed and worn, with visible tears and creases, and is displayed on a clear plastic stand against a white background. The left page features an article titled "MODERN ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC" in large black text, describing the opening of a modern art exhibition at the Harvard Cooperative Building. The article highlights the works of 15 modern American artists and notes that the exhibition is free and open to the public until March 15.

The right page contains several smaller articles, including "FINE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS ESTABLISHED BY SACHS," "FOGG ART MUSEUM," and "THE ART NEWS." These articles discuss various art-related topics, such as fellowships, exhibitions, and museum news. The overall appearance of the clipping suggests that it is a historical document, likely from a university or art-related publication. The use of a clear plastic stand and a white background helps to preserve the clipping and present it in a clean and professional manner.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper or magazine page, featuring a collection of articles and advertisements related to art exhibitions and events. The page is yellowed with age and has a worn appearance.

Main Article:
The main article, titled "MODERN ART SHOW OPENS TO PUBLIC," discusses the opening of a modern art exhibition at the Harvard Cooperative Building. The exhibition features works by various artists, including John Marin, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Alfred Stieglitz. The article highlights the significance of the exhibition, which aims to promote modern American art.

Other Articles:

  • "Exhibition of Etchings" by Piranesi at the Fogg Art Museum
  • "Exhibition of Recent Accessions" at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring embroideries, prints, Oriental paintings, sculpture, and pottery
  • "Public Lectures by Professor Roosval" on architectural and artistic development in Sweden
  • "Fine Arts Fellowships Established by Sachs" offering fellowships for students to pursue studies in fine arts
  • "Officers to See 'Harvard Film'" announcing a film screening at the Harvard Film Club
  • "The Art News" section, which includes an announcement about Meyric Rogers' appointment as director of the City Art Museum in St. Louis

Visual Elements:
The page features a mix of black text on a yellowed background, with some articles and advertisements having bold headlines and others being smaller and more subdued. The overall design is simple and straightforward, with a focus on conveying information about the various art exhibitions and events.

Context:
The page appears to be from a university publication, likely from Harvard University, given the references to the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Cooperative Building. The date of the publication is not explicitly stated, but based on the content and style, it is likely from the early 20th century.