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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The New York Times Sunday, November 30, 1941." The article is titled "Americans to Tour" and discusses a traveling exhibition of American art sponsored by the College Art Association. The exhibition is set to tour the United States in a few days, starting in New York City.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition will be shown at the Association's headquarters, 50 West Fifty-eighth Street, New York City.
    • It will be open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM.
  2. Artists and Works:

    • The exhibition features a diverse range of artists, including both well-known and lesser-known names.
    • Notable artists mentioned include James B. Munn, John Carroll, William Chesser, Preston Dickinson, and others.
    • Specific works highlighted are "Window Homer" by James B. Munn, "Still Life, Dogwood" by John Carroll, and "Girl with Cat" by William Chesser.
  3. Commentary:

    • The article questions the representativeness of some works, such as Walter Sargent's "The Tree, Vagdraal," suggesting it might not be fully representative of the artist's style.
    • It also mentions Max Weber's "Alone" and notes that some artists like Bushfield, Chesser, and Carroll are well-represented with multiple works.
  4. Critique:

    • The article critiques the selection process, questioning why certain works were included and suggesting that some choices might not accurately represent the artists' styles.

Overall, the article provides a detailed overview of the exhibition, highlighting specific artists and works while offering critical commentary on the selection and representation of the artworks.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from The New York Times dated November 8, 1960. The article is titled "Americans to Tour" and discusses a traveling exhibition of American paintings.

The article mentions that the exhibition features a variety of artists, with a selection spanning back far enough to include notable names such as Homer, Eakins, Belvedere, and Luigi Luccioni, among others. The exhibition is described as including 28 watercolors and is organized by the Association of Artists, which held a preliminary New York preview on Tuesday at their quarters on West Fifty-eighth Street.

The article highlights a few pieces from the show:

  • "Under the Coconut Tree" from the Fogg Art Museum, Belvedere, Blakelock, John Singer Sargent, and Morris Kantor.
  • "Still Life, Dogwood" by Morris Kantor.
  • "Two Standing Figures" by George Luks and Edward Hopper.
  • "Lydia at the Beach" by George Luks.
  • "Nude" by Edward Bierman.
  • "The Trees Yesterday" by Walter Sargent.

Additionally, the article includes a list of other artists and their works included in the exhibition, such as those by John Carroll, William Glackens, William Chappell, Childs Hassam, Stefan Hirsch, Leon Kroll, Ernest Lawson, John Sloan, and Abbott Thayer.

The clipping is part of a larger folder, evident from the folder tabs and the paper's slightly yellowed and aged appearance.

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The image shows a clipping from "The New York Times" dated Sunday, November 30, 1930. The headline reads "AMERICANS TO TOUR." The article discusses an exhibition of American paintings, which is set to embark on a tour. The exhibition, sponsored by the American Art Association, includes 28 canvases and 15 watercolors by various artists. The show will start in New York before moving to other cities. Notable artists mentioned include Childe Hassam, William Merritt Chase, and John Singer Sargent, among others. The article provides details about specific artworks and mentions some of the cities the exhibition will visit, such as Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

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The image is a clipping from The New York Times, dated Sunday, November 8, 1987. The article is titled "Americans to Tour" and discusses a traveling exhibition of American paintings organized by the College Art Association.

Here are the key points:

  1. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition is set to go on tour soon.
    • A preliminary showing in New York took place the previous week.
    • The selection committee met at the Association's headquarters on Tuesday to finalize the list of paintings.
  2. Artworks and Artists:

    • The exhibition will include 28 watercolors and oil paintings.
    • The selection represents a wide range of artists and styles.
    • Notable artists and works mentioned include:
      • Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and John La Farge.
      • Luigi Lucioni, noted for his precise and meticulous style.
      • A fine Inness landscape, specifically "First Snow" by George Inness.
      • Maurice Prendergast’s "Under the Coconut Tree" from the Fog Art Museum.
      • Works by Morris Kantor, George Luks, Eugene Speicher, and others.
      • Childe Hassam, Ernest Lawson, John Sloan, and Abbott Thayer are also on the list.
  3. Special Mentions:

    • Max Weber’s offering includes "Alone" and "Nude."
    • Walter Sargent’s "The Yosemite" was included, aiming for representativeness rather than being a standout piece.
    • The list also features early watercolors by artists such as Burchefield, John Carroll, and William Glackens.

The article emphasizes the diversity and quality of the works chosen for the exhibition.

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The image is a black-and-white newspaper clipping from The New York Times, dated Sunday, November 8, 1936. The headline of the article reads "Americans to Tour," and it discusses a traveling exhibition of American paintings sponsored by the American Artists Professional League.

Key points from the article include:

  1. The exhibition is set to embark on its tour soon, having recently had a preliminary showing in New York.
  2. The exhibition is scheduled to open at the Association’s headquarters, located at 20 West Fifty-eighth Street, on Tuesday.
  3. The show features twenty-eight canvases and watercolors by a variety of artists, including well-known names like Homer, Eakins, and Bellows.
  4. Notable artists mentioned include Luigi Lucioni, whose piece "Anghroniisms" is highlighted.
  5. The Association secured significant works, such as James B. Munro's "First Rate," and John Singer Sargent's "The Tree Yggdrasil," among others.
  6. The exhibition includes works by artists like Morris Kantor, George Luks, Edward Hopper, Maurice Sterne, Alexander Brook, and Edward Biberman.
  7. Other artists mentioned include Walter Sargent, Max Weber, Burchfield, John Carroll, William Gropper, and several others, with their works spanning different styles and periods.

The clipping is neatly cut out and placed on a light-colored background, possibly for archival or preservation purposes.

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The image shows a clipped article from The New York Times, dated Sunday, November 8, 1936. The article is titled "Americans to Tour" and discusses an exhibition of American paintings that is scheduled to go on tour. Here's a detailed summary:

  • The exhibition features 28 paintings, including watercolors, by various artists.
  • The group had a preliminary show in New York, which was well-received, and is now scheduled to travel.
  • The exhibition will start on Tuesday at the Association’s headquarters located at 20 West Fifty-eighth Street.
  • The collection includes works from well-known artists such as Blakelock, Homer, Eakins, and Beltrán.
  • Luigi Luconli is noted as the youngest member of the party and is praised for his "Anghronisms" paintings.
  • The Association secured a particularly fine landscape by James B. Munn, among other notable works.
  • Artists included in the exhibition are Morris Kantor ("Still Life, Dogwood"), George Bellows ("The Tree"), John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, and others.
  • Notable works by Edward Hopper include "Lydia at the Piano" and "New York Movie."
  • The article also mentions works by Maurice Sterne, Alexander Brook, and Edward Biberman.
  • Walter Sargent’s "The Tree Yggdrasil" and Max Weber’s "Alone" are highlighted.
  • The exhibition also includes works by Burchfield, John Carroll, William Harnett, Childe Hassam, and other significant artists.

The article provides an overview of the diverse and significant American artworks included in the traveling exhibition.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a beige scrapbook page. The clipping is from The New York Times, dated Sunday, November 30, 1930. The article is titled "AMERICANS TO TOUR" and discusses a traveling exhibition of American paintings sponsored by the College Art Association. It mentions the exhibition's start date, the preliminary New York showing, and the number of canvases (twenty-eight) included.

The article lists artists featured in the exhibition, highlighting one named Luigi Lucioni and his work "Anchorman’s," along with other artists such as James B. Munn, Winslow Homer, Maurice Sterne, Alexander Brook, and more. The article also discusses the inclusion of a piece by Walter Sargent titled "The Tree Yggdrasil" and mentions Max Weber's contribution. It names additional artists on the list, including Burchfield, John Carroll, William Chase, John Costigan, Frank Duveneck, Childe Hassam, Stefan Hirsch, Leon Kroll, Ernest Lawson, John Sloan, and Abbott Thayer. The clipping is affixed vertically on the page. The page itself has three holes punched along the left side, suggesting it is part of a bound collection or scrapbook.

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This is an image of a lightly toned paper sheet with three holes punched along the left edge, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder. There is a newspaper clipping adhered to the sheet, and the headline reads "AMERICANS TO TOUR". The clipping appears to be from "THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9" of an unspecified year. The text below the headline discusses an exhibition of American paintings sponsored by the College Art Association and mentions various artists, works, and details pertaining to the exhibition. The whole arrangement suggests that this might be part of an archive, a personal collection, or a historical record related to the event mentioned.

Since the text is not fully legible in this image, specific details from the article's content cannot be provided.

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The image shows a single newspaper clipping pasted onto a larger, blank page. The clipping contains a column of text headed "AMERICANS TO TOUR" and is dated "THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1930." The edges of the clipping are neatly trimmed, and the page to which it is attached has three punched holes, likely for placement in a binder or album. The text of the article discusses an exhibition of American paintings organized by the College Art Association that is set to tour various cities, and it notes some of the participating artists along with a brief commentary on their work.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine article titled "AMERICANS TO TOUR", dated November 30, 1930, and published in the New York Times Sunday. The article discusses a traveling exhibition of American paintings sponsored by the College Art Association.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Exhibition Overview:

    • The exhibition features 28 canvases and watercolors by various American artists.
    • It is part of a tour that began in New York and is set to continue elsewhere.
  2. Artists Featured:

    • The article highlights a diverse group of artists, including both historical and contemporary figures.
    • Notable artists mentioned include:
      • Luigi Lucioni: Described as the youngest member of the group, with his work "Anghroponians" being particularly noted.
      • James E. Munn: Featured for a fine landscape titled "The Window Homer."
      • John Singer Sargent: Represented by "Under the Coconut Tree."
      • Robert Henri: Mentioned as a prominent artist.
      • Morris Kantor: Known for "Still Life, Dogwood."
      • Karl Hofer: Represented by "Two Standing Figures."
      • George Luks: With "Lydias at the Table."
      • Edward Hopper: Included, though his specific work is not detailed in the excerpt.
      • Maurice Sterne: Known for an abstract piece titled "Nude."
      • Walter Sargent: Featured for "The Tree Vane," which is described as small but significant.
      • Other artists mentioned include Burchfield, William Chase, John Costigan, Frank Duveneck, Childe Hassam, Stefan Hirsch, Leon Kroll, Ernest Lawson, John Sloan, and Abbott Thayer.
  3. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition is on display at the Association’s headquarters, located at 20 West Fifty-eighth Street, New York.
    • It is open to the public until the end of the week.
  4. Historical Context:

    • The article reflects the art scene of the early 20th century, showcasing a mix of established and emerging American artists.
    • It highlights the diversity of styles, from representational works to abstract pieces, indicating a broad spectrum of artistic expression.

Visual Description:

  • The page appears to be a scanned or photographed document with a clean, typed layout typical of newspaper articles from the early 1930s.
  • The text is clearly legible, with a structured format that includes a headline, subheadings, and descriptive paragraphs.
  • The page has visible perforations on the left edge, suggesting it may have been part of a bound publication or archive.

This article provides insight into the American art scene of the time, emphasizing the touring exhibition as a significant cultural event.