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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image you provided appears to be a collage or a compilation of newspaper clippings and articles. The articles are from newspapers and publications dated in May 1930, discussing various topics related to art, including exhibitions, lectures, and cultural events. Here are some key points from the articles:

  1. English Art Exhibition: An exhibition of XVIIth and early XIXth century English paintings is being held at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in honor of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale University. The exhibition includes works by prominent English artists such as Hogarth, Reynolds, and Lawrence.

  2. Japan Society Annual Dinner: The Japan Society of Boston is hosting its annual dinner at the Women's Republican Club on May 22, 1930. The dinner includes a lecture by Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi on "Buddhism in Japan" and will conclude with an annual meeting.

  3. Art Shows in Boston: The Vesper George school is sending forth a tasteful announcement of its exhibit, which will feature works by American painters. Additionally, there are various exhibitions of contemporary art being held at different galleries and museums in Boston.

  4. Wall Papers at the Museum: The Fogg Museum in Cambridge is showcasing contemporary designs and a one-week industrial art exhibition, including a section devoted to wall papers, both American and European.

  5. Continuing Art Shows: Several art shows are continuing into May and June, featuring works by members of the Guild of Boston Artists, the New England Society of Contemporary Arts, and other galleries and clubs in Boston.

  6. Harvard Alumni Bulletin: An article discusses the work of Professor Kenneth J. Conant, who has been conducting archaeological excavations at Cluny, France, since 1926. The article highlights his research and the projects he has been involved in.

The clippings are neatly arranged, and the newspapers are dated with handwritten notes indicating the source and date of the articles. The overall theme of the clippings revolves around art exhibitions, cultural events, and academic activities, particularly in the Boston area.

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The image is a page that appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes, all related to art and cultural events from May 1930. The clippings are from various sources, including "Art Digest," "Herald," and "Harvard Alumni Bulletin."

  1. Top Left: A clipping from "Art Digest" dated Mid-May 1930 discusses an exhibition of XVIIIth and early XIXth century English paintings at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge. The exhibition is in honor of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale, who gave a series of lectures on the history and development of the English school.

  2. Top Right: Another clipping from "Art Digest" dated May 19, 1930, announces the Annual Dinner of the Japan Society. The dinner is to be held at the Women's Republican Club, 46 Beacon Street, on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 o'clock. Professor Muneoishi Yanagi will speak on "Buddhism in Japan."

  3. Middle Left: A clipping from "Herald" dated May 25, 1930, mentions various art shows, including exhibits at Vesper George school, Miss Amy Sacker's school exhibition, and continuing art shows at various galleries.

  4. Middle Right: A clipping from "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated May 1930 discusses Professor Kenneth J. Conant's work on excavations at Cluny, the old abbey center, under the auspices of the Mediaeval Academy of America.

  5. Bottom Left: A clipping from "Herald" dated May 18, 1930, talks about wall papers at a museum, highlighting contemporary designs.

  6. Bottom Right: A continuation of the clipping from "Herald" dated May 18, 1930, lists continuing art shows at various galleries and museums.

The clippings are neatly arranged on a beige background with handwritten notes indicating the sources and dates of the clippings. The overall theme of the page is art and cultural events in the early 1930s.

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This image displays a single sheet of off-white paper, likely a clipping or scrapbook page, featuring five distinct newspaper or magazine articles dated from mid-May 1930. The paper is held in place by three hole punches on its left edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder. The clippings are arranged in a collage format, with handwritten notes identifying their sources and dates.

Here is a detailed description of the individual articles:

  1. Top Left: "English Art"

    • Source & Date: Art Digest, Mid-May 1930.
    • Content: This article announces an exhibition of XVIIth and early XIXth century English paintings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, organized by Professor Chauncey B. Tinker. It highlights featured works, including portraits by Sir Walter Scott and Lady Hepburn, a portrait of Lady de la Pole by Romney, and landscapes by Gainsborough. The article quotes Professor Tinker, who emphasizes the exhibition's purpose is to illustrate the finest examples of English art for his lecture series, rather than to create a "constellation of famous pictures."
  2. Top Right: "Annual Dinner of Japan Society"

    • Source & Date: Transcription dated May 19, 1930 (original source not specified, but likely a Boston newspaper).
    • Content: This is an announcement for the annual dinner of the Japan Society at Boston's Hotel Bellevue, on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 PM. It details that Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi, a Japanese critic and scholar from the Imperial University of Tokyo, will speak on "Buddhism in Japan at this meeting," which will include Japanese moving pictures. The article also notes that Professor Yanagi is the author of "The Life and Work of William Blake" and "Religious Truths," and that he will give a series of lectures on Oriental Art at the Fogg Art Museum following the dinner. Mrs. Edward Brandegee will preside.
  3. Middle Left: "CONTINUING ART SHOWS"

    • Source & Date: Herald, May 26, 1930.
    • Content: This section, titled "CONTINUING ART SHOWS," lists ongoing exhibitions. It specifically mentions a "tasteful announcement of its exhibit" at the New England School of Contemporary Arts, featuring works by nine American painters. It also notes that the Fogg Art Museum's "loan exhibition of drawings" by the New England School of Contemporary Arts is continuing. The article highlights that "Good speed," the 21st annual Boston exhibition of 150 paintings, opened at the Copley gallery on May 14 and will continue until May 29.
  4. Bottom Left: "WALL PAPERS AT MUSEUM"

    • Source & Date: Herald, May 18, 1930.
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition of "industrial art" at the Museum of Fine Arts. It focuses on the display of 18th-century wallpapers, describing their modern trends, European and American patterns, and the influence of Japanese and Chinese designs. It specifically notes the "Boy with His Dog" by John Constable as a notable piece in the accompanying exhibition of "18th century English paintings."
  5. Bottom Right: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin"

    • Source & Date: Harvard Alumni Bulletin, May 1930.
    • Content: This article by Professor Kenneth J. Conant recounts his work excavating the Medieval Academy of America's Abbey at Cluny, which began on May 19 and ended on September 7. He thanks the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation for its support and describes the significant findings, particularly "splendid carvings, among the finest of all Romanesque sculptures, made between 1088 and 1095." He also mentions Arthur Kingsley Porter's delayed plans to represent Harvard at an international congress in Barcelona.

Overall, the page serves as a historical snapshot of the Boston art and academic scene in May 1930, focusing on exhibitions, lectures, and scholarly activities centered around English art, contemporary American art, Oriental studies, and medieval archaeology.

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The image is a scanned page from a magazine or newspaper, featuring a variety of articles and announcements. The top left section is titled "English Art" and discusses an exhibition at the Harvard University Art Museum in honor of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker, featuring English paintings from the XVth to early XIXth centuries. The middle section, titled "Art Digest Mid-May 1930," includes a list of contemporary art shows and mentions the Fogg Museum's exhibition of 18th-century English paintings. The bottom left section, titled "Herald May 25 1930," discusses a school art exhibition and mentions a wall paper exhibit at the museum. The right side of the page contains announcements, including the "Annual Dinner of Japan Society," scheduled for May 22, 1930, at the Women's Republican Club, and a bulletin from Harvard Alumni discussing the restoration work at Cluny Abbey in France. The page also includes a brief mention of Professor Arthur Kingsley Porter's representation of Harvard at the Congress of Art and Archeology at Barcelona in 1929.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings, organized in a scrapbook format, with each clipping dated from May 1930. The clippings are arranged in a grid pattern, with each column containing multiple articles. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the "Boston Transcript," "Herald," and "Royal Photographic Society."

The first column contains articles about art exhibitions and events. One article discusses an exhibition of English art at the Fogg Museum, featuring works by artists such as Sir Walter Scott, Lady Harding, and Governor Fuller. Another article announces the annual dinner of the Japan Society, with a talk by Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi on Japanese moving pictures.

The second column contains articles about art shows and exhibitions. One article mentions an exhibition of contemporary American art at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by artists such as Jane Peterson, Charles H. Davis, and Mrs. Pancoast. Another article discusses an exhibition of 18th-century English paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, featuring works by artists such as Gainsborough and Reynolds.

The third column contains articles about various art-related topics. One article discusses the restoration of an abbey church at Cluny, France, and the discovery of Romanesque sculptures. Another article announces the departure of Professor Kenneth J. Conant from Harvard University to work on the restoration project.

The fourth column contains articles about art-related events and announcements. One article announces the election of officers for the Japan Society, including Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi as president. Another article announces the departure of Professor Arthur Kingsley Porter from Harvard University to represent the United States at the Congress of Art and Archaeology in Barcelona.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of the art world in May 1930, showcasing a variety of exhibitions, events, and announcements related to art and culture.

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The image shows a scanned page from a publication dated May 19, 1930, titled "Art Digest". The page is divided into several sections, each containing text and headlines related to art, cultural events, and academic announcements. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page features the title "Art Digest" and the date "Mid-May 1930" in the top-left corner.
    • On the right side, there is a handwritten note that reads "Transcript May 19, 1930", indicating that this is a transcribed or annotated version of the original publication.
  2. Main Articles:

    • The page contains multiple articles and announcements, each with distinct headlines and content.

Left Column:

  • Headline: "English Art"

    • This section discusses a lecture series on English art by Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale. It highlights the exhibition of over 60 English paintings at the XVth International Exhibition of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and mentions notable artists and their works, such as Sir John Lavery and Sir William Rothenstein.
    • The text emphasizes the educational purpose of the lecture series and the significance of the exhibition.
  • Headline: "Good art shows, too, as a rule, though it is not good reportorial technique to turn in column 'storiels' on each item."

    • This section appears to be a commentary or editorial note about art exhibitions, mentioning various artists and their works, including George Bellows, John Singer Sargent, and others. It references exhibitions at institutions like the Boston Art Club and the Harvard Society.
  • Headline: "CONTINUING ART SHOWS"

    • This section lists ongoing art exhibitions and events, including:
      • A review of the Guild of Boston Artists exhibition.
      • Exhibitions at the Harvard Society.
      • Details about wall papers at the Museum of Fine Arts.
      • Information about the New England Society of Contemporary Art and its annual spring exhibition.
      • References to the Fogg Museum, Copley Plaza, and other venues.

Right Column:

  • Headline: "Annual Dinner of Japan Society"

    • This announcement details the annual dinner of the Japan Society, to be held on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Women's Republican Club, 46 Beacon Street, Boston. It mentions a speech by Professor Muneyoshi Yanagi on Japanese art and philosophy, as well as a display of moving pictures.
  • Headline: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin"

    • This section includes a letter from Professor Kenneth J. May, dated May 19, 1930, discussing archaeological excavations at the Cluny Abbey in Paris. The professor describes his work on the abbey's structure and decorations, noting progress in uncovering medieval artifacts and sculptures. He also mentions plans to exhibit findings at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and expresses gratitude for support from the Harvard Alumni Association.

Additional Notes:

  • The page includes several smaller headlines and snippets of text, such as:
    • "Herald May 25, 1930" and "Herald May 18, 1930" at the bottom, indicating references to other publications or dates.
    • A brief mention of Arthur Kingsley Porter, a professor of Fine Arts at Harvard, who was delayed in representing Harvard at the Congress of Art and Archaeology in Barcelona in October 1929.

Visual Elements:

  • The text is typeset in a classic serif font typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The page is clean and well-organized, with clear column divisions and headings.
  • The handwritten note in the top-right corner suggests this is a transcribed or annotated version of the original publication, possibly for archival or research purposes.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a snapshot of the art and cultural scene in the early 1930s, highlighting lectures, exhibitions, academic research, and societal events. It reflects the interdisciplinary nature of art discourse, combining art criticism, archaeological studies, and cultural announcements. The inclusion of both formal articles and handwritten notes suggests a blend of official publication and personal annotation.

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

  • English Art
    • In honor of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale, visiting lecturer on English art for the past season at Harvard, the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, is holding an exhibition of XVIIIth and early XIXth century English paintings. Over 60 canvases by 21 artists have been assembled for the purpose of illustrating with the best possible examples in the country Professor Tinker's memorable series of lectures on the history and development of the English school during the period.
    • "Although the chief aim of the collection has not been to create a constellation of famous pictures," wrote Professor Tinker in the Boston Transcript, "nevertheless many of the masterpieces will be found here which alone could lend distinction to any museum. Such are the great canvases from the Cincinnati gallery, Raeburn's Elphinstone Children, the same artist's portraits of Sir Walter Scott and Lady Hephburn, lent by Mrs. J. Horace Harding; the portrait of Lady de la Pole by Romney - one of the master's finest works, the property of Governor Fuller - Lawrence's portrait of the Duke of Wellington, lent by Mrs. Edward Brandegee, and a group of landscapes by Gainsborough of unrivalled beauty.
    • "The pictures, which have been brought from galleries as distant as Washington and Chicago, constitute an unrivalled opportunity to study the various aspects of English painting, from the conversation pieces of Hogarth, revealing the life of the English during the remote and classic scenes of Richard Wilson, which repose and everlasting peace - an exhibition extending from Thomas Hudson, the master of Reynolds, down to Sir Thomas Lawrence, with whose death the English School, properly so-called, comes to an end."
  • Wall Papers at Museum
    • Laudably continuing to display contemporary designs, the museum opened last year a permanent exhibit of wall papers, which has proved to be a great success. The exhibit, which has been selected from the establishment of various manufacturers, and them the W. H. & S. Lilly Company, the National Wall Paper Company, the Gerry Wall Paper Company, the R. H. Stearns Company, the Thomas W. 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This image depicts a page from a scrapbook or binder, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events in the Boston area during May 1930. The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with some overlapping each other.

The top-left clipping is titled "English Art" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, which features over 60 canvases by 21 artists. The top-right clipping is titled "Annual Dinner of Japan Society" and announces an upcoming dinner event at the Women's Republican Club in Boston.

The middle-left clipping is titled "Herald May 25, 1930" and lists various art exhibitions taking place in the Boston area, including shows at the Fogg Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Society of Contemporary Art. The middle-right clipping is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin May 1930" and discusses the excavation of an old abbey center under the auspices of the Medieval Academy of America.

The bottom-left clipping is titled "Wall Papers at Museum" and describes a new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts featuring wallpaper designs from the 18th century. The bottom-right clipping is titled "Continuing Art Shows" and lists several ongoing art exhibitions in the Boston area, including shows at the Fogg Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Society of Contemporary Art.

Overall, this image provides a snapshot of the vibrant art scene in Boston during the spring of 1930, highlighting various exhibitions, events, and institutions that were active at the time.

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The image depicts a page from an old scrapbook or binder, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings related to art and culture. The page is off-white with a yellowish tint, indicating age.

Newspaper Clippings

The page contains six newspaper clippings, each with a distinct heading and date. The clippings are arranged in two columns, with three on the left and three on the right. The headings and dates are as follows:

  • Left column:
    • "English Art" (no date)
    • "Wall Papers at Museum" (Herald, May 15, 1930)
    • "Continuing Art Shows" (Herald, May 15, 1930)
  • Right column:
    • "Annual Dinner of Japan Society" (Transcript, May 19, 1930)
    • "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" (May 1930)

Content of Clippings

The clippings cover various topics, including:

  • An exhibition of English art at the Fogg Museum
  • A review of wallpapers on display at a museum
  • Ongoing art exhibitions in the area
  • A dinner event hosted by the Japan Society
  • A report on excavations at Cluny, France, by Professor Kenneth J. Conant

Overall

The image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of the time, highlighting the interests and activities of individuals and organizations involved in the art world.

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The image presents a scanned page from an art digest, dated mid-May 1930. The page is divided into sections, each featuring newspaper clippings and handwritten notes.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • English Art: A clipping from an unspecified newspaper, discussing an exhibition of English paintings at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge.
  • Annual Dinner of Japan Society: A clipping from an unspecified newspaper, announcing the annual dinner of the Japan Society of Boston.
  • Herald (May 25, 1930): Two clippings from the Herald, dated May 25, 1930, discussing art shows and exhibitions in Boston.
  • Harvard Alumni Bulletin (May 1930): A clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 1930, featuring an article about Professor Kenneth J. Conant's excavations at Cluny.

Handwritten Notes:

  • Transcription (May 19, 1930): A handwritten note on the top-right corner of the page, reading "Transcription May 19, 1930."
  • Harvard Alumni Bulletin (May 1930): A handwritten note below the clipping, providing additional information about Professor Conant's excavations at Cluny.
  • Herald (May 18, 1930): A handwritten note at the bottom-right corner of the page, mentioning Arthur Kingsley Porter's delayed departure for the United States to represent Harvard at the Congress of Art and Archaeology in Barcelona.

Page Layout:

  • The page has three holes punched along the left margin, indicating that it was once part of a binder or folder.
  • The background of the page is a light gray color, suggesting that it may have been scanned or photographed against a neutral background.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the art world of Boston in May 1930, highlighting various exhibitions, events, and news articles related to art and culture.