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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from December 3, 1931, featuring an article titled "Collections and Critiques." The article discusses two new exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum: one showcasing Japanese paintings and art objects, and the other featuring a selection of drawings from the collection of Dan Fellows Platt.

Exhibition Details:

1. Japanese Paintings and Art Objects:

   • This exhibition includes paintings, pottery, and other art objects.
   • The majority of the paintings and block prints were lent by Yamanaka & Co.
   • Notable items include two Buddhist statues in golden dress from the 17th century and a remarkable collection of Japanese screens and scroll paintings.
   • The screens and scrolls were originally from temples and were sold to the public as sacred relics.

2. Drawings from the Collection of Dan Fellows Platt:

   • This exhibition features a selection of drawings from Platt's extensive collection.
   • The collection includes works by Italian masters such as Guercino and Giambattista Tiepolo, as well as French artists like Degas and French 19th-century painters.
   • Notable drawings include "Nude Studies" by Tintoretto, "The Baptism" by Tiepolo, and "Head" by Piazzetta.
   • The exhibition also features works by modern artists like William Blake and Kollwitz.

Additional Information:

• The article mentions that the Japanese exhibition will be on display through December.
• The drawings exhibition will be on display until December 12.
• The article highlights the significance of the Platt collection, which includes over two hundred drawings and watercolors, many of which have never been exhibited before.

The clipping also includes a smaller section titled "Shadows of Coming Events," which briefly mentions an upcoming exhibition of a collector's drawings at the Fogg Art Museum. This exhibition is noted for its diverse collection of drawings from various periods and artists.

The image is a page from the December 3, 1931, issue of the Crimson, likely from Harvard University. The page contains two main articles related to exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Boston.

1. Main Article - Collections and Critiques:

   • Title: "Fogg Museum Displays Two New Exhibitions"
   • Exhibitions:
     • Japanese Paintings and Part of Platt Collection:
       • One exhibition showcases drawings from the Dan Fellows Platt collection, which is loaned to the College Art Association. These drawings span from early modern to modern periods, including works by artists like Tintoretto, Degas, Rodin, and others.
       • The exhibition runs from December 12 through the end of December.
     • Collection of Japanese Prints, Tempora Paintings, and Pottery:
       • The other exhibition displays a collection of Japanese prints, tempera paintings, and pottery. This part of the exhibit features various artworks, including some from Yamanaka & Co., and others loaned by Denman Ross and other sources.
       • The Japanese exhibit also includes a notable example of Buddhist art, specifically a "Buddha Accompanied by Two Buddhistas," done around the 17th century.

2. Side Article - Shadows of Coming Events:

   • Title: "A Collector's Drawings"
   • Content:
     • This segment discusses the opportunity for art lovers to see a collection of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum.
     • It mentions that Dan Fellows Platt, who has contributed significantly to the museum's collections, will be presenting his own collection.
     • The article highlights the chance to view works by notable artists such as Caravaggio, Titian, and many others, which will be part of the museum's offerings.

Additionally, there is a small clipping on the top right corner, which is a brief note by F. W. Coburn, likely a local artist or journalist, describing the events at the Fogg Museum in Boston.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Collections and Critiques," dated December 3, 1931. The main article on the page is about two new exhibitions at the Fogg Museum. The first exhibition features Japanese paintings and part of the Platt Collection, while the second showcases a collection of Japanese prints, tempera paintings, and pottery from the De Menil collection. The article provides details about the significance and contents of these exhibitions, mentioning specific artworks and artists.

Additionally, there are two smaller articles or notes on the right side of the page. One is a brief note about an upcoming event at the Fogg Museum, and the other is an article titled "Shadows of Coming Events," discussing a collector's drawings that will be displayed at the Fogg Art Museum starting Monday. This article lists notable artists whose works will be featured, including Rembrandt, Goya, and Ingres, among others.

The image is a page from the Harvard University student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, dated December 3, 1931. The page contains an article titled "Collections and Critiques," detailing exhibitions at the Fogg Museum.

Main Article:

Title: FOGG MUSEUM DISPLAYS TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS

Content:
There are two significant exhibitions currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum:

1. Drawings from the Dan Fellows Platt Collection:

   • The exhibition features a collection of drawings from Dan Fellows Platt, notable for its breadth and depth.
   • It is on display at the museum through December 12.
   • The collection includes works from early modern Italian, French, English, and German schools.
   • Highlighted artists and works include:
     • "Nude Studies" by Tintoretto
     • Works from the De’Niccolo collection, such as "Death of the Baptist" and "Rest on the Flight"
     • Drawings by Guercino, including studies for ceiling decorations
     • Works by Tiepolo, Piazzetta, and Degas
     • Pieces by Rodin, Blake, and an "Angel with a Trumpet"

2. Japanese Paintings and Part of Platt Collection:

   • This exhibition includes a collection of Japanese prints, temporary paintings, and pottery.
   • It will be shown throughout December.
   • The exhibition opened recently and features items like:
     • Tempura paintings and block prints, primarily lent by Yamanaka & Co.
     • Italian pottery and other art objects on loan from Denman W. Ross.
   • The artworks range from simple, uncolored pieces to those with brilliant shades.
   • A notable item is the "Buddha Accompanied by Two Bodhisattvas," an ancient piece from around the 17th century, attributed to the Nara period in Japan.

Additional Sections:

By F. W. Coburn:

• The article is authored by F. W. Coburn, detailing the exhibitions at the Fogg Museum.

Coming Events:

• An upcoming exhibition titled "A Collector's Drawings" is scheduled to open at the Fogg Art Museum on Monday, December 7.
• This exhibition will include a variety of drawings, particularly from the 17th to 19th centuries, featuring works by artists such as Guercino, Tiepolo, Caravaggio, Rubens, Goya, and others.
• It is organized by the College Art Association to circulate among the country's museums.

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the artworks and their significance, highlighting the cultural and historical importance of the exhibitions.

The image shows a page from the Crimson newspaper dated December 3, 1931. The page includes two main articles and a smaller article snippet:

1. Main Article on the Left:

   • Title: "Collections and Critiques"
   • Headline: "FOGG MUSEUM DISPLAYS TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS"
   • Subheadline: "Japanese Paintings and Part of Platt Collection are Shown"
   • The article discusses two exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum:
     • The first is an exhibition of drawings from the collection of Dan Fellows Platt, loaned to the College Art Association. This exhibition includes works by various artists such as Tintoretto, Titian, Rembrandt, and others. The exhibition runs from December 12.
     • The second is a collection of Japanese prints, tempera paintings, and pottery displayed throughout the month of December. The Japanese collection includes early modern and late medieval works, many of which are religious in nature. Some of the pieces are noted for their intricate decoration and historical significance.

2. Article on the Right (Top):

   • Headline: "BOSTON"
   • Subheadline: "By F.W. COBURN"
   • Location: "AT THE FOGG MUSEUM"
   • This article is a brief notice about an exhibition of drawings by old masters from the collection of Dan Fellows Platt, which is on display at the Fogg Museum through December 12.

3. Smaller Article Snippet (Right, Bottom):

   • Headline: "Shadows of Coming Events"
   • Subheadline: "A Collector's Drawings"
   • The article discusses the significance of the drawings exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the museum is fortunate to have a collection of drawings by prominent artists such as Rembrandt, Rodin, and others. The article highlights the importance of such exhibitions for personal and scholarly appreciation of art history.

The page is dated December 3, 1931, and the articles are related to the cultural and artistic events happening at the Fogg Art Museum during that time.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Crimson," dated December 3, 1931. The clipping is titled "Collections and Critiques" and features an article about two new exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

The main article discusses two exhibitions that are significant and noteworthy:

1. Exhibition of Drawings from the Collection of Dan Fellows Platt:

   • The exhibition includes drawings from the College Art Association, showcasing early modern and plate modern Italian and French works.
   • Notable works include "Nude Studies" by Tintoretto, "Death of the Baptist," "Rest on the Flight," "Landscape," and "A Hermit Reading" by Salvator Rosa, and several others by artists like Tiepolo, Piazza, and Degas.
   • The exhibition is scheduled to run from December 12.

2. Collection of Japanese Prints, Temple Paintings, and Pottery:

   • This collection includes Japanese prints, temple paintings, and pottery, mostly from the fourteenth or fifteenth centuries.
   • The collection features Buddhist-themed works, such as "Buddha Accompanied by Two Buddhists" done in gold.
   • The exhibition also includes other prints, Italian pottery, and objects loaned by Yamanaka & Co.

Additionally, there is a smaller article titled "Shadows of Coming Events" that mentions an upcoming exhibition of a collector's drawings from the Fogg Art Museum, opening on Monday, December 14. This exhibition is curated from the collection of Dan Fellows Platt and features works by artists such as Caravaggio, the Tiepolo family, and others.

The clipping includes handwritten annotations and dates, suggesting it was marked or used for reference.

This image shows a flat, rectangular sheet of paper with a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The largest piece of paper is titled "Collections and Critiques," with a date written in pen at the top that says, "Crimson December 3 1913". It appears to be an article from a publication, possibly a newspaper or magazine, that discusses "FOGG MUSEUM DISPLAYS TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS," mentioning Japanese paintings being part of a collection on show.

To the right of the main article, there are two smaller newspaper clippings. The top-right clipping has a header "BOSTON" and is credited to "By F. W. Coburn." It specifically mentions "AT THE FOGG MUSEUM" and talks about drawings of old and new masters.

Below this, another clipping titled "Shadows of Coming Events" lists various cultural events and opportunities, mentioning a collector's drawings, Japanese prints, and more, indicating this clipping also relates to art and cultural listings.

The sheet indicates archival or historical interest, given the age of the clippings and the manner in which they have been preserved. The clippings provide a window into the art and museum culture of the early 20th century.

This image depicts a scrapbook page capturing newspaper articles and notices. The page includes the following clippings:

1. Left Column:

   • A headline reading "Collections and Critiques" with a subheading "FOGG MUSEUM DISPLAYS TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS" detailing two new exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including Japanese paintings and the Platt collection of drawings.
   • The article under this headline discusses the importance of these exhibitions, listing notable works and describing the Japanese exhibit that opened recently, highlighting paintings from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

2. Top Right Column:

   • A small clipping titled "BOSTON", authored by F. W. Coburn, dated November 29, 1931, discussing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

3. Middle Right Column:

   • A clipping titled "Shadows of Coming Events" discussing a collection of drawings displayed for the event. It describes the significance of the exhibition and highlights the influence of various artists from history whose work is represented in the collection.

4. Handwritten Notes:

   • The scrapbook page includes handwritten notes such as "Crimson December 3, 1931" at the top left, and dates next to certain clippings, like "Nov 29, 1931" and "Times Nov 21, 1931".

Overall, the scrapbook page appears to be a collection of articles announcing and reviewing art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum in late 1931.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page titled "Collections and Critiques," dated December 3, 1931, from a publication called Crimson. It contains three newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum:

1. The largest clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Displays Two New Exhibitions," which describes two exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum—a collection of drawings from Dan Fellows Platt and an exhibition of Japanese prints, temple paintings, pottery, and other art objects. The text highlights notable works and artists featured, including Italian, French, English, and German schools.

2. A smaller clipping titled "Boston" by F. W. Coburn mentions drawings of old and new masters from the Dan Fellows Platt collection exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum through December 12.

3. Another clipping titled "Shadows of Coming Events" announces an exhibition of drawings at the Fogg Art Museum featuring about 200 pieces from Dan Fellows Platt's collection. It discusses the significance of the exhibition and the quality of the drawings, mentioning artists such as Guercino, Caravaggio, and Rodin.

There are handwritten notes near the clippings, including dates and references to newspapers—"Herald Nov 29 1931" and "Times Nov 21 1931." The clippings are neatly arranged on the page.

The image shows the front page of a newsletter or magazine titled "Crimson", dated December 3, 1931. The page features several sections, including headlines and articles related to art exhibitions and cultural events. Here is a detailed description:

Header:

• The top of the page displays the title "Crimson" in large, bold text, followed by the date "December 3 1931".

Main Article:

• The primary headline reads: "Collections and Critiques".
• Below this, a subheading states: "FOGG MUSEUM DISPLAYS TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS".
• The article discusses two exhibitions currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum:
  1. Japanese Paintings and Part of Platt Collection are Shown:
     • The article highlights an exhibition of drawings from the collection of Dan Fellows Platt, loaned to the College Art Association. The exhibition includes works from various European schools (Italian, French, English, and German) and notable artists such as Tintoretto, Degas, and Rodin.
     • It also mentions a collection of Japanese prints, temple paintings, and pottery, which will be shown through the month of December.
     • Specific examples mentioned include:
       • "Nude Studies" by Tintoretto
       • "Rest on the Flight" by Landseer
       • "A Hermit Reading" by Guercino
       • "Buddha Accompanied by Two Buddhists" (a notable Japanese painting from the 18th century)
       • "Nirvana of Buddha" (a 15th-century Japanese painting)
  2. Shadows of Coming Events:
     • A sidebar titled "Shadows of Coming Events" announces an upcoming exhibition of "A Collector's Drawings" at the Fogg Art Museum, opening on Monday. This exhibition will feature over two hundred drawings from the magnificent collection of Dan Fellows Platt, loaned to the College Art Association.

Additional Sections:

• Boston at the Fogg Museum:
  • A smaller section at the top right announces an exhibition titled "Boston at the Fogg Museum" by F. W. Coburn, featuring drawings of old and new masters from the collection of Dan Fellows Platt, known at the Fogg Art Museum through December 12.
• Handwritten Notes:
  • There are handwritten notes on the page, including:
    • "Handed" near the top right.
    • "Hos 29 1931" near the bottom left, likely indicating a date or reference.
    • "Treues from 2.1.1931" near the bottom right, possibly a note or reference to another document or event.

Design and Layout:

• The page has a clean, typed layout with clear headings and subheadings.
• The text is organized into paragraphs, making it easy to read.
• The overall design suggests it is part of a newsletter or magazine focused on art and cultural events.

Context:

• The content indicates a focus on art exhibitions, particularly at the Fogg Art Museum, and highlights significant collections, including works by renowned artists and important historical pieces from Japan.

This page serves as a historical document, providing insight into the art exhibitions and cultural events of the time.