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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image shows a newspaper article from "The Art News" dated Saturday, October 31, 1931. The headline reads "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum." The article discusses two exhibitions presented by the Brooklyn Museum, sponsored by the College Art Association. The first exhibition features 250 drawings from the private collection of Dan F. Cleary, which have been assembled by Mr. Cleary over the past twenty years. This collection includes works by Italian, French, English, German, and Dutch schools, with notable artists such as Guercino, Piranesi, and Watteau. The second exhibition is organized by the College Art Association and features 200 drawings by sculptors, including works by Anton Kolbe, Robert Laurent, and Mahonri Young, among others. The article highlights the significance of these exhibitions, emphasizing the quality and diversity of the artworks on display.

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The image is a page from a newspaper dated Saturday, October 31, 1931, titled "The Art News." The article is about two exhibitions sponsored by the College Art Association at the Brooklyn Museum.

The main points of the article include:

  1. Exhibition Overview:

    • The Brooklyn Museum is presenting two exhibitions of drawings curated by the College Art Association.
    • The first exhibition features drawings by Mr. Platt, consisting of 250 items from his private collection.
    • The second exhibition showcases drawings by sculptors, with pieces from the College Art Association's collection.
  2. Mr. Platt's Exhibition:

    • Mr. Platt's drawings span from the early Renaissance to the present.
    • The exhibition includes significant works from various schools and periods, such as Italian, French, English, and German.
    • Notable artists represented include Caravaggio, Guys, Delacroix, Le Gros, and others.
    • A specific highlight is a collection of drawings by Hofer, a prominent modern artist.
  3. Sculptor's Exhibition:

    • The second exhibition displays drawings by sculptors, with over twenty-five important works.
    • It includes drawings from artists like Guercino, Tintoretto, and various modern sculptors.
    • Several notable figures, including Hofer, are mentioned, with an emphasis on their contributions to modern art.
  4. Geographical Representation:

    • The exhibitions feature works from artists representing different countries, including France, Spain, England, Germany, Austria, and France.
  5. Additional Details:

    • The exhibitions are part of the broader scope of the College Art Association's efforts to promote art and its history.
    • The date of the opening of these exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum is November 14, 1931.

The article highlights the significance and breadth of these exhibitions, drawing attention to the historical and artistic value of the works on display.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Art News," dated Saturday, October 31, 1931. The headline reads, "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum."

The article details two exhibitions of drawings sponsored by the College Art Association at the Brooklyn Museum. The first exhibition is a collection of over 200 drawings by Mr. Platt, a renowned artist whose works are circulated among various museums and galleries. The second exhibition comprises drawings by sculptors, including works by artists like Anton Hanak, Mahonri Young, and others.

The first exhibition includes drawings from the Italian school and highlights important aggregations of Italian art, such as works by Italian masters like Giovanni Battista Piazzetta and Tintoretto. The second exhibition features drawings by contemporary sculptors from various countries, including Austria, England, Germany, Spain, and France.

The article mentions that the exhibition of sculptors' drawings will include works by Anton Hanak, Mahonri Young, Dobson, Bourgeois, Degas, Despiau, Duchamp, and others, showcasing the diversity and richness of the modern art scene. The exhibition will be held at the Brooklyn Museum and will also travel to other institutions like the Cincinnati Art Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

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The image is a black and white newspaper clipping from "The Art News," dated Saturday, October 31, 1931. The headline reads "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum."

The article details two exhibitions curated by the College Art Association at the Brooklyn Museum. The first exhibition consists of drawings from the private collection of Dan Feinlow Platt, which includes over 200 works spanning from the 15th to the 20th centuries. The second exhibition is composed of drawings by sculptors, featuring works by notable artists like Anton Hanak, Mahonri Young, and others.

The Platt collection includes significant works from various schools, including Italian, French, English, and German, with notable artists such as Ghirlandaio, Giorgione, and Rembrandt. The exhibition of drawings by sculptors includes sketches and studies, showcasing the artistic process and development of sculptural ideas.

The article highlights that the exhibitions will be on display from November 1-15, and there are plans for the Platt collection to tour to other museums afterward. The article also lists the names of several prominent artists and sculptors featured in the exhibitions.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from The Art News, dated Saturday, October 31, 1931. The article is titled "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum."

Here is a detailed summary:

The Brooklyn Museum is presenting two significant exhibitions curated by the College Art Association:

  1. Exhibition of Drawings by Old Masters:

    • Date: Opens on November 15.
    • Content: This exhibition will feature 250 drawings from various private collections and museums, including works from the Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, and German schools.
    • Highlights:
      • One of the finest groups of drawings by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
      • Works by artists such as Hans Baldung Grien, Palma Vecchio, Hans von Marees, and others.
      • A selection from the Dan Fellows Platt collection.
      • Important works from the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Fogg Art Museum, and other notable collections.
    • Special Note: This will be the first time many of these works are exhibited together.
  2. Exhibition Ranging from the Early XVIth Century to Modern Times:

    • Content: This exhibition will cover a broad range of periods and styles, with a notable focus on drawings from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
    • Highlights:
      • Drawings by famous sculptors, including Michelangelo, Bernini, and Rodin.
      • Examples from Austrian artist Gustav Klimt and German artist Käthe Kollwitz.
      • A wide variety of works from different countries, such as Spain, England, and France.
    • Notable Artists: Among the artists featured are Anton van Dyck, Francisco Goya, Edgar Degas, and others.

The article emphasizes the significance of these exhibitions, particularly the rare opportunity to see such a comprehensive collection of drawings from various periods and artists, many of which have never been displayed together before. The exhibitions promise to provide a broad and insightful view of the evolution of drawing as an art form.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Art News" dated Saturday, October 31, 1931. The article is titled "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum."

The article discusses two exhibitions of drawings circulated by the College Art Association, both of which will be presented at the Brooklyn Museum. The first exhibition comprises 250 drawings from Ilan Pol's collection, which includes works by notable French artists such as Degas, Renoir, Forain, Boudin, and Lautrec. This collection is described as one of the most important in the field of French drawings.

The second exhibition, arranged by the College Art Association, includes 150 drawings by sculptors and 25 pieces by important modern artists. The exhibition features works from various schools, including the English School, Italian School, and German School, spanning from the Renaissance to the first half of the 20th century.

The article highlights specific artists and their contributions, such as a group of drawings by "The Grand Old Man of Vienna," which includes pen and ink sketches. It also mentions notable sculptors like Antoine Bourdelle, Degas, Despiau, and others.

The exhibitions aim to showcase a diverse range of artistic styles and periods, offering a comprehensive view of drawing techniques and their evolution over time. The article concludes by mentioning that the Brooklyn Museum will be the first to display these exhibitions, which will later travel to other museums and art galleries across the country.

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This image shows a single page of a vintage newspaper article. The text on the page is from "The Art News" dated Saturday, October 31, 1931, with the headline "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum." The page is slightly yellowed and aged, with some visible wear and tear along the edges and corners, giving it a historical appearance.

The article describes two exhibitions sponsored by the Brooklyn Museum and the College Art Association. Specific details about the exhibitions, featured artists, and their works are included. The text layout consists of multiple columns, a typical format for newspaper articles from that period.

There are also visible holes punched along the left edge of the paper, suggesting that it may have been stored in a binder or file. The background behind the newspaper is neutral, allowing the focus to remain on the content of the article.

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This image features a vintage newspaper article from "The Art News," dated Saturday, October 31, 1931. The headline reads: "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum." The article reports on two exhibitions of drawings curated by the College Art Association to be held at the Brooklyn Museum starting on November 1. The first exhibition includes a collection of drawings from Dan Fellows Platt, amassed during his 19-year patronage of the arts, featuring Italian, French, British, and German artists from the early XVII-XVIII centuries. The second exhibition will display a selection of 275 drawings from various artists representing multiple nationalities and art schools. The text provides information about notable artists included in the exhibitions and emphasizes the significance and scope of the collections. The page is yellowed with age and contains several holes on the left side, indicating it may have been part of a binder or collection.

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The image is a photograph of an old newspaper clipping or article pasted onto a larger piece of paper. The article is dated Saturday, October 31, 1931, and is from "The Art News." The headline reads, "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum."

The text discusses two exhibitions of drawings sponsored by the College Art Association, to be held at the Brooklyn Museum from November 1-15. One exhibition consists of over 250 drawings from the private collection of Jan Fellows Platt, loaned to the Association by Mr. Platt himself. The article notes that Platt’s collection focuses on Italian drawings from the 16th century and includes works from the Italian, French, English, and German schools.

The second exhibition features 125 drawings by sculptors, including artists from Spain, England, Germany, Austria, France, and the United States, showing preliminary sketches and more finished works. It mentions notable sculptors and artists whose work will be included, such as Anton Hanak and Mahonri Young, as well as others like Degas, Duchamps, Calder, and Noguchi.

The article also lists institutions that will receive the collection after the exhibitions, such as the Fogg Art Museum and the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester. The overall tone highlights the importance and variety of the exhibitions and the prestige of the collections on display.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine titled "The Art News", dated Saturday, October 31, 1931. The headline at the top reads: "College Art Association Sponsors Two Fine Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum."

Content Overview:

The article discusses two exhibitions being sponsored by the College Art Association at the Brooklyn Museum. Here is a breakdown of the key points:

1. First Exhibition: Drawings from the Private Collection of Pan Fe Lows Platt

  • Details:
    • The Brooklyn Museum will present two exhibitions of drawings circulated by the College Art Association.
    • One exhibition features 112 drawings from the private collection of Pan Fe Lows Platt.
    • This group has been loaned to the Association by Mr. Platt.
    • The drawings are from various artists and will be circulated among museums and colleges after the exhibition.
    • The exhibition includes important drawings by sculptors, supplemented by twenty-five pieces of important sculpture.
    • The drawings represent the most memorable groups ever exhibited, with Mr. Platt being a significant collector of Italian primitives.

2. Second Exhibition: Drawings from the De Nicola Collection

  • Details:
    • The second exhibition features drawings from the De Nicola collection, which includes:
      • Italian drawings from the Italian school, dating from the early XVth century to the early half of the XVIth century.
      • Outstanding examples from this school, including works by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and Domenico Tiepolo.
      • German drawings from the German school, including works by Albrecht Dürer.
      • French drawings from the French school, including works by Rodin, Goya, Bourdelle, and others.
    • The exhibition also includes drawings from the English school, such as those by Blake, Rossetti, Millais, Burne-Jones, and others.
    • The exhibition will showcase one hundred and twenty-five drawings, including:
      • Sculptors' sketches (e.g., by Anton Hank, Mahori Young, Matray, and others).
      • Preliminary studies and carefully finished works from artists such as Mahori Young, Matray, and others.
      • Sculptors' notes and layman sketches.
    • The exhibition will also feature sculptures by artists such as Anton Hank, Mahori Young, Dobson, Hourcade, Degas, Despain, Duchamp, Villon, Zorach, Robert Laurent, Leutze, Eric Gill, Maurice Sterne, William George Kobe, and others.

Exhibition Details:

  • Location: Brooklyn Museum.
  • Dates: The exhibitions are scheduled to open in November.
  • Scope: The exhibitions will showcase a wide range of artists and styles, including Italian, German, French, English, and American artists.
  • Significance: The exhibitions aim to provide a comprehensive view of drawing art from the XVth to the early XVIth centuries, as well as contemporary works by notable sculptors and artists.

Visual Elements:

  • The page has a classic newspaper/magazine layout with typed text.
  • There are no images or illustrations visible in the page; it is purely textual.
  • The page includes headings, subheadings, and paragraphs that are typical of a news article format.

Conclusion:

The article highlights two significant exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum, sponsored by the College Art Association, showcasing a diverse collection of drawings and sculptures from various periods and artists. The exhibitions aim to celebrate both historical and contemporary art, offering a rich visual experience for art enthusiasts.