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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 793902

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or a magazine, dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. The page features two photographs and a news article. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Top Right Photo: This is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing on steps. He is wearing formal attire, including a suit and tie, and is positioned with his hands by his sides or in his pockets. The background shows a building with a door and some decorative elements.

  2. Top Right Text: Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads:

    • Right: MARCEL AUBERT
    • Left: PROF. MUNEYOSHI YANAGI
      The text provides information about the individuals in the photographs, indicating that Marcel Aubert is a lecturer of Fine Arts from the Louvre, and Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi is from Kyoto, Japan, lecturing on Japanese Art.
  3. Bottom Left Photo: This photo shows a man in casual attire, holding what appears to be a book or a stack of papers. He is standing outdoors, with a background that includes foliage and what looks like a wall or structure behind him.

  4. Bottom Left Text: Below the photograph, there is a news article titled "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF." The article discusses changes in the staff of the Cleveland Museum of Art, specifically the appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as the curator of oriental art at the museum. The text provides additional details about Mr. Hollis and other staff members.

  5. Additional Notes: The page also includes some handwritten notes in pencil, with terms like "Crimson Oct. 19 1929" and "Art News" appearing, possibly indicating the source or the date the page was added to a collection.

The overall layout suggests this is an archive page, likely from a historical collection, and it provides a mix of portrait photographs and informational text from a specific issue of a publication.

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This image is a scanned page from a publication, likely a magazine or newspaper, dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. The page contains two photographs and accompanying text descriptions.

  1. Top Right Photograph: The photograph shows a man standing on a set of steps. He is dressed in a formal suit and tie, with a beard and mustache. The text next to the photograph identifies him as Marcel Aubert, a lecturer of fine arts from the Louvre. It mentions that he will lecture on Gothic Architecture and Sculpture of the Culmination in France. His titles include Conservateur au Musée du Louvre, Directeur de La Société d’Archéologie, and Professor à l'École des Chartres.

  2. Bottom Center Photograph: The photograph shows a man standing outdoors, holding a book. He is dressed in a suit and tie. The text next to the photograph identifies him as Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi from Kyoto, Japan. He is lecturing on Japanese Art and serving as a research fellow in the Department of Fine Arts.

  3. Bottom Left Section: This section contains an article titled "Changes in Cleveland Staff." The article discusses the appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as the curator of oriental art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. It provides details about his background, including his studies in China and his association with Langdon Warner, formerly a field agent for the Museum of Art and a fellow of the Fogg Museum for Oriental Research. The article also mentions the resignation of Henry Sayles Francis as the curator of prints and his acceptance of a position at Harvard University.

The page is titled "Art News" and includes handwritten notes such as "Crimson Oct. 19 1929" and "Art News." The overall layout suggests it is a clipping from a larger publication focused on art and cultural news.

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This is a vintage newspaper clipping dated Saturday, October 19, 1929, likely from a publication called Art News, as handwritten in the lower right. The clipping reports on personnel changes at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The page features two black-and-white photographs of men, each accompanied by a caption:


Top Right Photo: Marcel Aubert

  • Caption: “MARCEL AUBERT / Lecturer of Fine Arts from the Louvre. Will lecture on Gothic Architecture and Sculpture of the ‘Culmination’ in France. M. Aubert is Conservateur au Musee du Louvre, Directeur de La Societe d’Archeologie, and Professor a l’Ecole des Chartres.”
  • The photograph shows a bearded man in a dark suit, standing outdoors on a balcony or stoop with a railing and potted plants.

Middle Left Photo: Prof. Muneyoshi Yanagi

  • Caption: “PROF. MUNEYOSHI YANAGI / Of Kyoto, Japan, who is lecturing on Japanese Art, and is serving as a research fellow in the Department of Fine Arts.”
  • The photograph shows a smiling East Asian man in a suit holding a book or folder, standing outdoors on what looks like a gravel path or garden.

Main Article: “CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF”
The article announces:

  • The appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as curator of oriental art at the Cleveland Museum of Art, succeeding Henry Sayles Francis (who is resigning to take a position at the Fogg Museum, Harvard).
  • Hollis is described as a Harvard graduate who spent three years in Peking (Beijing) studying Chinese. He comes from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was previously associated with Harvard and the Fogg Museum.
  • The article notes Hollis will be accompanied by Langdon Warner and will assume duties in Cleveland soon after arriving with his wife.
  • It also mentions Henry Sayles Francis’s contributions and the museum’s gratitude for his service.

Additional Notes on the Clipping:

  • Handwritten in pencil at the top right: “Crimson Oct 19 1929”, possibly indicating the source or filing system.
  • The paper is aged, slightly yellowed, and has three punched holes along the left margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder.
  • The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with dense columns of text and embedded photos.

In summary, this clipping documents a major curatorial transition at the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1929, highlighting the arrival of a new expert in Oriental art and the departure of a respected staff member, while also noting visiting scholars from France and Japan.

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine featuring two articles. The first article is titled "Changes in Cleveland Staff" and discusses the appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as the curator of oriental art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The second article is titled "Art News" and provides information about two lecturers, Marcel Aubert and Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi, who will be giving lectures on Gothic architecture and Japanese art, respectively. The image also includes a photo of Marcel Aubert and a caption that reads "Right--Marcel Aubert Lecturer of Fine Arts from the Louvre, Will lecture on Gothic Architecture in France."

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from October 19, 1929, featuring an article titled "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF." The article announces the appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as the curator of oriental art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. It mentions that Mr. Hollis, who previously worked at the Fogg Museum for Oriental Art and Institutes at Harvard, will be associated with Langdon Warner, a former field agent for the museum.

The article also mentions that Mr. Hollis will serve as a secretary for the Harvard-Yenching Institute, a position he has accepted, and will travel to China to study Chinese art. Additionally, it notes that Mr. Hollis will resign as curator at Harvard University and in Cleveland, and his position will be assumed by Mr. Francis.

The newspaper clipping also includes photographs of three individuals: Marcel Aubert, a professor of fine arts from the Louvre, who will lecture on Gothic architecture; Muneyoshi Yanagi, a professor from Kyoto, Japan, who will lecture on Japanese art; and Crimson, whose identity is not specified.

The article is accompanied by a small advertisement for the Cleveland Museum of Art, which is located at University Circle and serves as a center for oriental research. The museum is described as a place where visitors can learn about the art and culture of the East and gain a deeper understanding of the world.

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The image is a historical newspaper clipping from Art News, dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. It features a layout that combines text and photographs to report on changes in the staff of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Visual Elements:

  1. Photographs:

    • Top Right: A photograph of Marcel Aubert, identified as a lecturer of Fine Arts from the Louvre. He is described as a lecturer on Gothic Architecture and Sculpture of the Culmination in France. The caption notes that he is the Director of the Conservatory at the Louvre, a member of La Société d'Archéologie, and a Professor at the École des Chartes.
    • Bottom Left: A photograph of Prof. Muneyoshi Anagi, identified as a graduate of Kyoto who is serving as a research fellow in the Department of Fine Arts. The caption mentions he is lecturing on Japanese Art.
    • Top Left (smaller inset): A photograph of a man standing on a staircase, possibly related to the article but not directly captioned.
  2. Text Content:

    • The main headline reads: "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF".
    • The article discusses the appointment of Howard Conley Hollis as the Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Hollis is noted as coming from Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has been connected with Harvard University. He is described as having served as an assistant in Chinese and Oriental Research and as secretary of the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
    • The article also mentions that Hollis will assume his new position following his course in China, where he spent three years studying Chinese art in Peking. Upon his return, he will be associated with the Fogg Museum for Oriental Research.
    • Additionally, the article references Mr. Henry Saglis Francis, who is resigning as curator of prints at the Cleveland Museum. It notes his contributions to the museum's print department and his departure, which will be regretted by his colleagues.
  3. Layout:

    • The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspaper design, with a clear separation between the photographs and the accompanying text.
    • The text is organized into paragraphs, with headings and subheadings to guide the reader through the content.

Contextual Details:

  • The article provides insight into the professional movements and appointments within the art world during the late 1920s, highlighting the roles of curators, lecturers, and researchers at institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Louvre, and Harvard University.
  • The inclusion of both Western and Eastern art experts (Marcel Aubert and Muneyoshi Anagi) reflects the museum's interest in diverse artistic traditions.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a moment in art history, documenting staff changes and professional developments at the Cleveland Museum of Art. It serves as a historical record of the museum's evolving leadership and its engagement with both Western and Eastern art scholarship. The accompanying photographs add a personal touch, showcasing the individuals involved in these changes.

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This image is a photograph of a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, depicting three separate sections with different texts and images. At the upper portion of the page, two clipped photos are accompanied by captions, one on the left and one on the right. Directly below these images, there is a larger section of text with the heading "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF," which appears to be an article or announcement regarding staff changes at a presumably cultural or academic institution. There are handwritten notes and dates next to some of the clippings, indicating that someone may have added these notes for personal reference or as part of an archival process. The page appears to be well-preserved and is punched with three holes on its left side, suggesting it was housed in a binder or folder.

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This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or archival document. The page includes two photographs, both featuring men in suits, and several clipped newspaper articles. The photograph in the upper right corner shows a man standing next to a railing or balustrade. The clipping accompanying this photograph identifies him as Marcel Aubert, a lecturer and conservator specializing in Gothic architecture and sculpture.

The photograph in the lower section features a man holding papers or a folder, standing outdoors with trees and foliage in the background. The accompanying clipping identifies him as Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi from Kyoto, Japan, noted for his lectures on Japanese art.

Additionally, there is a text article titled "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF" clipped from a newspaper, dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. This article discusses the appointment of Howard Conway Hollis as the curator at the Cleveland Museum of Art, citing his background and previous affiliations.

Handwritten notes, "Crimson Oct 19, 1929" and "Cut News," are present on the page. There are also two punched holes on the left side, suggesting the page was part of a binder.

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A vintage scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings arranged on a plain page.

  • Top right: a black-and-white photo of a man in a suit posing on a set of stairs; his face is blurred.
  • Middle left: another black-and-white photo of a man in a suit standing outdoors, also with the face obscured, holding a book.
  • Small caption boxes next to the photos refer to art-world figures and lectures (a Louvre-based lecturer and a Japanese art scholar from Kyoto), but the faces in the photos remain unidentifiable.
  • Handwritten note near the center-right reads “Crimson Oct. 19 1929,” suggesting a date.
  • Bottom left: a clipping with the headline “CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF” describing personnel changes at a museum/academy in Cleveland.
  • A short adjacent column labeled “Art News” appears on the bottom right.
  • The page shows binder holes on the left edge and has a pale, aged look typical of 1920s–1930s newspaper clippings.

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This image is of a scrapbook-style page or document containing two photographs and several clippings of text. The photographs are of two men in suits. The top right photo shows one man standing on a porch or near a railing, while the central photo depicts another man standing outdoors holding a book.

The accompanying text identifies the individuals and provides details about their roles or activities. The left bottom section is titled "CHANGES IN CLEVELAND STAFF" and outlines staff updates at the Cleveland Museum of Art, dated Saturday, October 19, 1929. Additional text mentions individuals' professional accomplishments and roles related to fine arts, research, and education, referencing institutions like the Louvre and universities.

Noted markings such as "Crimson Oct. 19 1929" and "Art News" suggest the context relates to art and cultural news or events during this time period.