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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794046

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and articles from September 1930, compiled on a single sheet of paper. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archeological Finds"
    • Content: This article discusses a special exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing objects found by joint expeditions of the Fogg Museum and Harvard University. The exhibition includes recent excavations from Antioch and is on display until October 31.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff"
    • Content: This article announces that Charles A. Brodeur has joined the faculty of the School of Fine Arts. He will teach the department of design and assist in the first year of the Fine Arts Department. Brodeur has previously worked at the Fogg Museum and assisted in restoring paintings at the Worcester Museum.
  3. Middle Clipping:

    • Title: "CREATIVE ART"
    • Content: This clipping is from a publication titled "CREATIVE ART," Volume VII, Number 5, dated September 1930. It features an article titled "Bronzino X-rayed" by Alan Burroughs.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "THE ART DIGEST"
    • Content: This clipping is from "THE ART DIGEST," dated September 1930. It includes a short article titled "A New Tintoretto," discussing Fulton Laser's discovery of a Tintoretto painting in the Thomas B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: "A New Tintoretto"
    • Content: This article provides more details about Fulton Laser's discovery of the Tintoretto painting "Madonna and Child." It mentions that Laser found the painting under thick paint and varnish, valued at $100,000. The article also highlights Laser's expertise in cleaning and restoring old master paintings, including works for General Felix Agnus and discoveries of Titian paintings.

Overall, the clippings focus on art exhibitions, discoveries, and notable individuals in the art world during September 1930.

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The image shows a collage of clippings from various news sources dated September 6, 1930. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archaeological Finds"
    • Summary: The article describes an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring newly discovered archaeological artifacts from excavations conducted near Rickuk, Iraq, by the University of Chicago and Harvard University. The exhibit will be on display through October 31.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff"
    • Summary: The School of Fine Arts has added Clarence A. Brodeur as a new instructor in the Department of Design. Brodeur has been a research assistant in the Department of Art at Harvard and has spent the summer at Pont-Aven, France, studying painting techniques.
  3. Center Section:

    • Title: "CREATIVE ART"
    • Issue: V. VII, No. 3
    • Date: September, 1930
    • Article: "Bronzino X-rayed" by Alan Burroughs
    • This section is blank, possibly indicating that the article content is missing or not legible.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "THE ART DIGEST"
    • Date: September, 1930
    • Article: "A New Tintoretto"
    • Summary: This short article discusses a newly discovered painting attributed to Tintoretto, found in the Thomas B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Article: "A New Tintoretto"
    • Summary: This detailed article, attributed to Fulton Leser, talks about his discovery of a valuable painting, "Maddona and Child," valued at around $100,000, which is part of the thick accumulation of paintings he has cleaned and restored. Leser has worked extensively in restoring paintings and has been associated with various museums and galleries, including Yale and Harvard.

Additionally, the center of the page contains a handwritten note, "Transcript Sept 6," indicating that this collection was likely compiled or transcribed on September 6, 1930.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, dated September 6, 1930. The page includes several articles and headlines related to art and archaeology.

  1. The first clipping, titled "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archaeological Finds," describes an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring objects discovered by the joint expeditions of the Fogg Museum and Harvard University in Iraq. The exhibition was held at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge and ran through October 11.

  2. The second clipping announces that "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff." It mentions that Brodeur, who was a graduate of Harvard, has been appointed as an instructor in the department of architecture. He previously worked in the architectural office of Allen & Collens in Boston and has also been engaged in research at the Fogg Museum.

  3. The third clipping is from a publication called "Creative Art" (Volume VII, No. 3, September 1930), which features an article titled "Bronzino X-Rayed" by Alan Burroughs.

  4. The fourth clipping, from "The Art Digest" (September 1930), highlights an article titled "A New Tintoretto," discussing Fulton Lester’s discovery of a Tintoretto painting, "Madonna and Child," in the Thomas B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis. The article also mentions Lester’s previous work, including the cleaning and restoration of a Titian painting at the Yale University Gallery.

The page is labeled "Transcript" at the top right corner, and the date "Sept. 6, 1930" is handwritten at the top left. The clippings are neatly arranged, suggesting an organized collection of important art-related news from that period.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and transcriptions from September 1930, detailing various art-related news and events. Here’s a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Article (Fogg Museum Exhibit)

    • Title: "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archeological Finds"
    • Content: The Fogg Museum at Harvard University is hosting a special exhibition featuring objects discovered during a joint expedition by the University Museum of Philadelphia and Harvard University. The artifacts were found in recent excavations near Kirkuk, Iraq. The exhibit will run through October 31st.
  2. Top Right Transcript (C. A. Brodeur Joins Staff)

    • Title: "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff"
    • Content: The School of Fine Arts has appointed a new instructor, C. A. Brodeur, to its faculty. Brodeur, who recently completed a year of research in the department at Harvard, will focus on methods and processes of painting. He spent the summer in Fontainebleau.
  3. Middle Article (Creative Art Magazine)

    • Publication: Creative Art, Volume VIII, Number 3, September 1930
    • Article: "Bronzino X-rayed" by Alan Burroughs
    • Summary: This section indicates the presence of an article about the X-ray examination of works by the artist Bronzino in the September 1930 issue of Creative Art magazine.
  4. Bottom Left Article (The Art Digest)

    • Publication: The Art Digest, September 1930
    • Title: "A New Tintoretto"
    • Content: This article discusses the discovery of a painting attributed to Tintoretto in the Thomas B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis. The painting was identified by Fulton Leser, a student of the late Bernard Berenson, and a graduate of Yale who has worked with Charles Durand on cleaning and restoring old masters.
  5. Bottom Right Article (A New Tintoretto)

    • Content: Fulton Leser, who has been cleaning and restoring old paintings at the Yale Museum, discovered a genuine Tintoretto. The painting, "Madonna and Child," is valued at approximately $100,000 and is one of the thickest accumulations of paint Leser has encountered. Leser is a graduate and former student of the science and chemistry of painting under the guidance of prominent experts. He has worked with Charles Durand and cleaned and restored old masters at the Yale Museum and other collections.

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The image appears to be a collage of newspaper clippings and magazine articles from September 1930, related to art and archaeology. Here’s a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archaeological Finds"
    • Content: This article announces a special exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, showcasing objects found by the joint expeditions of the Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania in recent excavations near Kirkuk, Iraq. The exhibit is scheduled from September 1 through October 31.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff"
    • Content: This article mentions Clarence A. Brodeur, who has been appointed as a new instructor in the Department of Design at the School of Fine Arts. He was previously a research fellow at Harvard, focusing on the methods and processes of painting. The article also notes that he spent the summer in Fontainebleau.
  3. Middle Section:

    • Headline: "CREATIVE ART"
    • Issue: Volume VII, Number 3, September 1930
    • Article: "Bronzino X-rayed" by Alan Burroughs
    • Content: This section appears to be a placeholder for an article titled "Bronzino X-rayed" by Alan Burroughs in the September 1930 issue of Creative Art.
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "THE ART DIGEST"
    • Issue: September 1930
    • Article: "A New Tintoretto"
    • Content: This section is a placeholder for an article titled "A New Tintoretto" in the September 1930 issue of The Art Digest.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "A New Tintoretto"
    • Content: This article discusses the discovery of a Tintoretto painting titled "Madonna and Child" by Fulton Leser. The painting was found under layers of accumulated paint and varnish in a painting by General Felix Agnus. The Tintoretto was reported to be worth about $100,000. Fulton Leser, a renowned art restorer, is noted for his work on old master paintings and his discovery of a Titian at the Yale Museum a few years earlier.

The collage seems to be part of a larger compilation or research, potentially for a project or personal interest in art history and archaeology from the early 20th century.

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The image appears to be a page from a transcript or a collection of clippings from various sources dated September 1930. Here's a detailed summary of each section visible:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archaeological Finds"
    • Content: This section describes an exhibit at the Fogg Museum showcasing artifacts discovered by joint expeditions of the University of Chicago and Harvard University near Karkuk, Iraq. The exhibit is held at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge and is scheduled to run until October 31.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff"
    • Content: The School of Fine Arts has added Clarence A. Brodeur as an instructor in the department of design. Brodeur previously taught at Harvard and conducted research at the Fogg Museum. He is also known for his expertise in the methods and processes of painting, having spent summers at Fontainebleau.
  3. Center Section:

    • Title: "CREATIVE ART"
    • Issue Details: V.VII, No.3, September, 1930
    • Article Title: "Bronzino X-rayed" by Alan Burroughs
    • Note: This section appears to be a placeholder or is missing the actual content.
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • Title: "THE ART DIGEST"
    • Issue Details: September, 1930
    • Article Title: "A New Tintoretto"
    • Note: This section appears to be a placeholder or is missing the actual content.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "A New Tintoretto"
    • Content: This section describes the discovery of a Tintoretto painting titled "Madonna and Child" by Fulton Leeser in the Thomas E. B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis. The painting is estimated to be from 1565 and valued at around $100,000. It was found under an accumulation of paint and varnish. Leeser, a restorer, has a history of cleaning and restoring old paintings, including works by Titian, and has worked for various museums and collections.

The overall document is a compilation of news snippets related to art and archaeology from September 1930.

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This image shows a page containing several newspaper clippings pasted onto a larger piece of paper with some handwritten annotations. There are five individual clippings each with a title and some text, and some handwritten text at the top right corner of the large paper which reads "Transcript Sept 6".

On the top left clipping, the title says "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archeological Finds" and mentions a special exhibition of objects loaned by the American School of Oriental Research at the Harvard University in connection with near eastern civilizations. Another clipping is titled "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff" and relates to the addition of a new instructor to the faculty.

Below these two clippings are three more articles. On the lower-left corner, there's one with a title "Bronzino X-rayed" by Alan Burroughs, from "CREATIVE ART" dated September, 1930. Adjacent to it on the right side is an article titled "A New Tintoretto" which refers to September 1930 as well, originally from "THE ART DIGEST". It provides details on a short article about the discovery of a Tintoretto in the B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis.

The paper itself has three holes punched in along its left edge, as if it's intended to be placed in a binder, and it appears to be somewhat discolored or aged.

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This image shows a page with several items attached to it. At the top, there is a newspaper clipping dated Sept 6, 1930, titled "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archaeological Finds." Next to it is another newspaper clipping titled "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff," with a handwritten note beside it that reads "Transcript Sept 6."

In the center of the page is a typewritten entry labeled "CREATIVE ART V.VII, No.3 September, 1930" with the subtitle "Bronzino X-rayed by Alan Burroughs."

At the bottom left is a typewritten entry labeled "THE ART DIGEST September, 1930" with the subtitle "A New Tintoretto." Below this, a description reads: "Short article about Fulton Lesser's discovery of a Tintoretto in the Thomas B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis."

To the right of this entry is a newspaper clipping titled "A New Tintoretto," discussing Fulton Lesser's discovery of a genuine Tintoretto painting, "Madonna and Child," at the Thomas B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis. It mentions Lesser's background, stating his association with cleaning and retouching paintings, and his connection to various museums, including Yale and Harvard.

Overall, the page comprises various clippings and typewritten entries related to art exhibits, discoveries, and personnel changes in the art world from September 1930.

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The image shows a scrapbook or archival page with several newspaper clippings and typed notes pasted onto it. The page has yellowed slightly with age and has three punched holes on the right side for binding.

At the top left are two small newspaper clippings. The first one, dated Sept. 6, 1930, is titled "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archaelogical Finds" and talks about a special exhibition of objects found by expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and Harvard University in excavations near Kirkuk, Iraq. The exhibit is held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge until October 31.

Next to it is another clipping titled "C. A. Brodeur Joins School of Fine Arts Staff," which announces that Clarence A. Brodeur has joined the faculty in the department of design at the School of Fine Arts. It mentions Brodeur's research work at the Fogg Museum and his assistance to Dr. Edward W. Forbes in courses related to painting and that he spent the summer at Fontainebleau.

Below these clippings, there are two typed notes on brown paper. The first typed note is from "CREATIVE ART" volume VII, number 3 from September 1930, titled "'Bronzino X-rayed' by Alan Burroughs."

The second typed note is from "THE ART DIGEST," September 1930, titled "A New Tintoretto," describing a short article about Fulton Leser's discovery of a Tintoretto painting in the Thomas B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis.

To the right of this typed note is a newspaper clipping titled "A New Tintoretto," which expands on the story about Fulton Leser cleaning and retouching paintings in the Thomas B. Walker Gallery, discovering a genuine Tintoretto painting titled "Madonna and Child" from around 1565, valued at $100,000. It mentions Leser's background and previous significant art discoveries.

Handwritten notes on the page include "Sept. 6, 1930" above the top two clippings and "Transcript Sept. 6" on the right side.

Overall, the page appears to document art-related news and discoveries from the early 1930s, specifically focusing on museum exhibits, faculty appointments, and significant art findings.

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "Creative Art," dated September 1930, specifically Volume VII, No. 3. The page features several distinct sections and headlines:

Top Section:

  • Headline: "Fogg Museum Has Exhibit of Recent Archaeological Finds"

    • This section announces a special exhibition of objects discovered during recent excavations near Kirkuk, Iraq, by the joint expeditions of the American School of Oriental Research and the Harvard University. The exhibition is hosted at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge and runs through October 31.
  • Headline: "C. A. Brodeur Joins The School of Fine Arts Staff"

    • This section reports that Clarence A. Brodeur has been added as a new instructor to the faculty of the School of Fine Arts. Brodeur has been connected with the Fogg Museum, Harvard, and has worked in the department of design. He has been involved in research on the methods and processes of painting, and he has assisted Dr. Edward W. Forbes in his course on Pontaubault.

Middle Section:

  • Title: "Bronzino X-rayed" by Alan Burroughs
    • This is a subheading, likely referencing an article or feature related to the use of X-ray technology to examine a work by Bronzino.

Bottom Section:

  • Publication Title: "The Art Digest"
    • This is another publication title mentioned on the page, dated September 1930.
  • Headline: "A New Tintoretto"
    • This section discusses the discovery of a Tintoretto painting titled "Madonna and Child" by Fulton Leser. The article highlights that this painting, dated around 1565 and valued at $100,000, was found in the Thomas B. Walker Gallery in Minneapolis. It is described as a "varish of an old picture" and is attributed to Tintoretto.
    • The article also provides background on Fulton Leser, a specialist in the science and chemistry of paints, who has worked with major institutions such as the Fogg Museum, Harvard, the Morgan Library, and others.

Visual Layout:

  • The page has a clean, structured layout with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The text is typed, and the page appears to be part of a printed publication, likely a magazine or journal focused on art and archaeology.
  • There are faint markings or annotations in the top right corner, including the words "Transcript" and a date "Sept 6," suggesting this might be a scanned or transcribed copy of the original document.

Overall Context:

The page serves as a snapshot of art and archaeological news from September 1930, highlighting significant events such as an archaeological exhibition at the Fogg Museum, a new faculty addition at the School of Fine Arts, and the discovery of a valuable Tintoretto painting. It reflects the interests and developments in the art world during that era.