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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a single sheet of paper. The clippings are primarily from a section titled "Current Exhibitions," which lists various art exhibitions taking place at different museums and galleries in New York City. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. General Information:

    • The clippings are dated from June 23, 1932, to April 15, 1933.
    • The exhibitions listed are at public museums and galleries, and all are open to the public without charge.
    • The exhibitions include a variety of art forms such as paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures.
  2. Specific Exhibitions:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue:
      • Exhibitions include works by John Marin, Thomas Eakins, and others.
      • Special exhibitions of French prints and drawings from the 16th to the 19th century.
    • Fogg Art Museum, corner Quincy Street and Broadway:
      • Exhibitions of Chinese paintings, French prints, and drawings.
      • Works by artists such as Edouard Manet, Paul Cézanne, and others.
    • Metropolitan Museum of Art:
      • Exhibitions of French prints and drawings, including works by Rembrandt and other masters.
    • Whitney Museum of American Art:
      • Exhibitions of contemporary American art.
  3. Additional Notes:

    • Some clippings mention specific dates and times for the exhibitions.
    • There are handwritten dates on the clippings, indicating when they were collected or published.
    • A small article on the left side mentions the demolition of the Savoy Hotel and the construction of a new office building.

The clippings provide a snapshot of the art scene in New York City during the early 1930s, highlighting the diversity of exhibitions available to the public at that time.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the 1930s detailing current art exhibitions. The clippings are from various newspapers and are organized into several sections, each highlighting different museums and their exhibitions.

Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Section (Current Exhibitions - 1931)

    • Lists exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue.
    • Includes works by notable artists like John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and others.
    • Exhibitions include: "Modern French paintings by John William Waterhouse," "Chiaroscuro woodcuts," and "Etchings by Thomas Eakins."
  2. Top Middle Section (Current Exhibitions)

    • Describes exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and the Edward Clinton Free Library.
    • Highlights include: "Drawings by Edward Hopper," "Japanese prints," and "European prints."
  3. Top Right Section (Current Exhibitions)

    • Lists exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including:
      • "Twentieth Century Prints"
      • "European prints and drawings"
      • "Japanese prints and drawings"
    • Also mentions specific works by various artists.
  4. Bottom Left Section (Metropolitan Exhibitions)

    • Lists the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibitions:
      • "The Metropolitan Museum of Art's New York City and Metropolitan Theatre Women"
      • "New York City shows and the Metropolitan Theatre"
  5. Bottom Middle Section (Current Exhibitions - 1932)

    • Lists detailed information about the continuing shows at the Museum of Fine Arts, including:
      • "Modern French Prints"
      • "Drawings by contemporary Canadian artists"
      • "Drawings by John William Waterhouse"
      • "Paintings by contemporary Canadian artists"
      • "Prints by the New England Society of Artists"
      • "Drawings and paintings by contemporary artists"
    • Specific dates and hours for visiting these exhibitions are also provided.
  6. Bottom Right Section (Continuing Shows)

    • Continues listing ongoing exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, such as:
      • "Drawings by contemporary Canadian artists"
      • "Prints by the New England Society of Artists"
      • "Prints and drawings by the 18th and 19th-century masters"
    • Specific dates, times, and admission details are included.

The clippings provide a snapshot of cultural activities and art appreciation in Boston during the early 1930s, showcasing a variety of exhibitions at prominent art museums. The descriptions and specific works give insight into the artistic trends and collections of that era.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, all titled "Current Exhibitions." The clippings are arranged in a grid-like fashion on what appears to be a plain background, possibly a table or desk. The text in the clippings is printed in columns, detailing various art exhibitions at different museums and galleries. The dates on the clippings range from October 1931 to April 1932, indicating that these are historical announcements of art events that took place during that period.

The clippings mention several notable institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, the New York City Public Library, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Some of the exhibitions feature well-known artists such as Rembrandt, Whistler, Goya, and other contemporary artists of the time. The clippings also include detailed descriptions of the artworks on display, the dates and times of the exhibitions, and admission fees where applicable.

The clippings show signs of age, with some yellowing and minor tears, and there are handwritten notes and dates on some of them, possibly made by a researcher or a collector. The overall impression is that these clippings are part of a curated collection, perhaps for research, documentation, or personal interest in the art exhibitions of that era.

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The image displays several clippings from a newspaper, specifically from the sections detailing current and continuing art exhibitions in various museums and galleries. Here is a detailed summary of each segment:

Current Exhibitions

  1. Top Left Segment:

    • General Note: All listed art exhibitions are open to the public or semi-public galleries.
    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue:
      • Exhibits include Japanese prints, watercolors, and two auto-topown exhibits.
      • Additional exhibitions feature French paintings from John Singer Sargent and works by Winslow Homer.
      • Italian engravings by various artists and a collection of Chinese and Japanese art.
      • Exhibits of steel designs by Peter Muller-Munk and French drawings.
  2. Top Center Segment:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue:
      • Open weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM, Sundays from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
      • Exhibitions include works by John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and other prominent artists.
      • Special exhibitions of Italian engravings and Japanese prints.
  3. Top Right Segment:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue:
      • Similar listings as the other segments, detailing exhibitions of prints, watercolors, and other artworks.
      • Exhibits from the Gardner Museum and other galleries.
      • Emphasis on the variety of artworks from different periods and styles.
  4. Middle Left Segment:

    • Metropolitan Museum (MET) Clipping:
      • Exhibits of works by various artists including a display of a rare boy in armor from Clark’s Hotel, Boston.
      • Edward Hill and Edmund Tarbell exhibitions.
      • Exhibits at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by John Singer Sargent and other artists.
  5. Center Segment:

    • Museum of Fine Arts and Other Venues:
      • Continues listing exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, including works by Winslow Homer and other artists.
      • Features at the Gardner Museum and other galleries, highlighting various exhibitions and open hours.
  6. Bottom Left Segment:

    • Fogg Art Museum and Other Galleries:
      • Exhibits include works by Alfred Maurer, Stuart Davis, and others.
      • Descriptions of various paintings, drawings, and sculptures available for viewing.

Continuing Shows

  1. Middle Right Segment:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue:
      • Continuing exhibitions of modern French paintings, watercolors, and prints.
      • Special exhibits featuring works by John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and other artists.
  2. Bottom Right Segment:

    • Museum of Fine Arts and Other Venues:
      • Continuing exhibitions of various artworks including modern prints, paintings, and other pieces.
      • Exhibits at the Fogg Art Museum and other galleries, with a focus on the diversity of the collections.

General Observations

  • The clippings provide detailed information on the current and continuing exhibitions at major art institutions.
  • The exhibitions feature a wide range of art forms, including paintings, prints, watercolors, and sculptures.
  • The listings include prominent artists from different periods, such as John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and others.
  • The information also covers opening hours and specific details about the exhibits.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings from the early 1930s, specifically from the year 1931 and 1932. These clippings are categorized under the heading "Current Exhibitions" and "Continuing Shows," providing details about various art exhibitions at different museums and galleries.

Top Row (Left to Right)

  1. Current Exhibitions:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston: Open except Mondays.
      • Exhibitions include:
        • "Prints by Old Masters"
        • "Modern French Paintings"
        • "Watercolors by Winslow Homer"
        • "Charcoal Drawings"
        • "Modern French Prints"
        • "Prints from the Collection of John T. Spaulding"
        • "Prints by Contemporary American Artists"
  2. Current Exhibitions:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston: Open except Mondays.
      • Exhibitions include:
        • "Japanese Prints"
        • "Old Master Prints"
        • "Watercolors by Winslow Homer"
        • "Prints by Contemporary American Artists"
        • "Modern French Paintings"
  3. Current Exhibitions:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston: Open except Mondays.
      • Exhibitions include:
        • "Watercolors by Winslow Homer"
        • "Prints by Contemporary American Artists"
        • "Japanese Prints"
        • "Prints by Old Masters"
        • "Prints from the Collection of John T. Spaulding"

Middle Row (Left to Right)

  1. Current Exhibitions:

    • Fogg Art Museum, corner Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge: Open weekdays, 9 to 5, Sundays 2 to 5.
      • Exhibitions include:
        • "Prints from the Collection of John T. Spaulding"
        • "Prints by Contemporary American Artists"
        • "Modern French Prints"
  2. Current Exhibitions:

    • Fogg Art Museum, corner Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge: Open weekdays, 9 to 5, Sundays 2 to 5.
      • Exhibitions include:
        • "Drawings by Old Masters"
        • "Prints from the Collection of John T. Spaulding"
        • "Prints by Contemporary American Artists"
  3. Current Exhibitions:

    • Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City: Exhibitions include:
      • "Prints from the Collection of John T. Spaulding"
      • "Old Master Prints"
      • "Drawings by Old Masters"

Bottom Row (Left to Right)

  1. Continuing Shows:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston: Open except Mondays.
      • Exhibitions include:
        • "Prints from the Collection of John T. Spaulding"
        • "Prints by Contemporary American Artists"
        • "Watercolors by Winslow Homer"
  2. Continuing Shows:

    • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, Boston: Open except Mondays.
      • Exhibitions include:
        • "Prints by Old Masters"
        • "Japanese Prints"
        • "Modern French Paintings"
  3. Continuing Shows:

    • Fogg Art Museum, corner Quincy Street and Broadway, Cambridge: Open weekdays, 9 to 5, Sundays 2 to 5.
      • Exhibitions include:
        • "Prints from the Collection of John T. Spaulding"
        • "Drawings by Old Masters"
        • "Prints by Contemporary American Artists"

Additional Notes:

  • The clippings mention that all exhibitions are free to the public and are open to visitors on specific days and times.
  • There is a note on one of the clippings indicating that the articles are from the year 1931 and 1932.

The articles provide a glimpse into the types of art being showcased in major museums during this period, with a particular focus on prints, watercolors, and drawings from various historical periods and artists.

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The image consists of several clippings from a newspaper, specifically the "Current Exhibitions" sections from different dates in 1931 and 1932. Each clipping lists various art exhibitions available at public and semi-public galleries, museums, and art spaces in a city, likely New York City.

Here's a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Row (from left to right):

    • First Clipping (dated around October 1931):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Exhibits include modern French paintings, early Italian engravings, and woodcuts by Thomas A. Fox.
      • Fog Art Museum, Quincy Street: Exhibits works by Old Japanese masters and modern French drawings.
      • Other galleries listed include the Metropolitan Museum, the New York Botanical Garden, and the Brooklyn Museum.
    • Second Clipping (also around October 1931):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Continues to feature various collections including modern prints, French paintings, and drawings.
      • Fog Art Museum: Shows works by contemporary artists.
      • Other exhibitions include those at the Brooklyn Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, and the New York Public Library.
    • Third Clipping (around October 1931):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Lists various exhibits, including those by contemporary Canadian artists.
      • Fog Art Museum: Shows modern French paintings.
      • Additional galleries include the Brooklyn Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, and the New York Public Library.
  2. Second Row (from left to right):

    • First Clipping (dated around November 1931):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Displays include a variety of modern and contemporary art, such as paintings by contemporary Canadian artists.
      • Fog Art Museum: Features modern French prints and drawings.
    • Second Clipping (dated around November 1931):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Continues to feature various contemporary and modern art exhibits.
      • Fog Art Museum: Displays modern French drawings and prints.
    • Third Clipping (dated around November 1931):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Includes exhibits by contemporary artists.
      • Fog Art Museum: Shows modern French prints and drawings.
      • Other galleries listed include the Brooklyn Museum and the Metropolitan Museum.
  3. Third Row (from left to right):

    • First Clipping (dated around January 1932):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Features exhibits by contemporary artists, including modern French prints and drawings.
      • Fog Art Museum: Displays modern French paintings.
    • Second Clipping (dated around January 1932):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Continues to list modern and contemporary art exhibitions.
      • Fog Art Museum: Shows modern French prints and drawings.
    • Third Clipping (dated around April 1932):

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Lists a variety of modern art exhibits.
      • Fog Art Museum: Displays modern French paintings and drawings.
      • Additional galleries include the Brooklyn Museum and the Metropolitan Museum.

In each clipping, the exhibitions are open to the public, with most locations being open from Tuesday to Saturday, and some open on Sundays as well. Admission prices and specific details of the exhibits are also noted, though the specifics of each exhibit vary by date and location.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings that have been arranged on a larger sheet of paper. The clippings all have the title "Current Exhibitions," suggesting that they contain information about art exhibitions or similar events from the time they were published.

Each clipping is dated, with handwritten notations such as "March 5-1932" or "Oct 7 1932," indicating the article's release date or the date of the event mentioned. Some clippings are partially overlapped by others, and the paper they are attached to appears to be aged, with some discoloration and creases.

The clipping content consists of dense text with no accompanying images, typical of old newspaper layouts focusing on information rather than visual presentation. The dates and the method of organization suggest that the clippings may have been collected by someone as a personal archive or for professional reasons, such as research or documentation.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a similar archival collection, containing multiple newspaper clippings, each listing "Current Exhibitions." The clippings are organized in rows and columns on the page. Each clipping features details about art exhibitions held at various venues such as the Museum of Fine Arts and specific galleries.

Several of the clippings have handwritten dates next to them, including:

  • Sept 9, 1931
  • Oct 7, 1931
  • Nov 21
  • Dec 12, 1931
  • June 9, 1932
  • June 23, 1932
  • Apr 9, 1932
  • Apr 13

There is also a small clipping with text partially visible on the bottom left side of the page. The clippings are all similar in format, suggesting they were compiled over a period and pertain to a specific interest in art exhibitions from that era.

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The image shows a piece of paper with nine newspaper clippings pasted on it. Each clipping is a notice titled "Current Exhibitions" or "Continuing Shows." They contain information about various art exhibitions, primarily at the Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, and the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings list details such as exhibition dates, types of artworks displayed (e.g., French paintings, Japanese art, contemporary ceramics, etc.), and opening hours. Some clippings have handwritten dates or notes beneath them, such as "Sept 9 1931," "Oct 7 1931," "Nov 21," "Dec 12 1931," "Jan 9 1932," "Jan 23 1932," "Apr 9 1932," and "Apr 13."

The tone and style indicate these are archival or historical exhibition announcements from the early 1930s, documenting art shows and events at these museums, emphasizing public access and a variety of artistic media and periods.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "Current Exhibitions," likely a newsletter or catalog detailing art exhibitions taking place in various galleries and museums. The page is divided into multiple sections, each listing different exhibitions, their locations, dates, and details. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Structure:

  • Header: The page is divided into six distinct sections, each labeled "Current Exhibitions," indicating a focus on ongoing art displays.
  • Columns: The page is organized into three vertical columns, with each column containing two sections of "Current Exhibitions." This layout allows for a compact presentation of information.

Content:

Each section under "Current Exhibitions" provides the following details:

  1. Institution/Gallery Name: The name of the gallery or museum hosting the exhibition.
  2. Location: The address or specific location of the gallery or museum.
  3. Exhibition Dates: The days and times when the exhibition is open to the public.
  4. Exhibition Details: A brief description of the artworks, artists, or themes featured in the exhibition.

Specific Examples:

  • Top Left Section: Lists exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, including works by John Singer Sargent, modern French paintings, and Italian engravings.
  • Top Middle Section: Details exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, corner Quincy Street, featuring works from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, including pieces by John Singer Sargent and other notable artists.
  • Top Right Section: Lists exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, with a focus on modern French paintings, drawings, and prints.
  • Bottom Left Section: Mentions exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by John Singer Sargent and other modern artists.
  • Bottom Middle Section: Lists exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, highlighting works from the 16th to 19th centuries, including drawings and prints.
  • Bottom Right Section: Details continuing shows at the Museum of Fine Arts, including works by contemporary artists and modern French paintings.

Additional Notes:

  • Handwritten Annotations: There are handwritten notes and markings on the page, such as dates ("Jan 9 1932," "Apr 9 1932," etc.) and other notations, suggesting the page may have been used for record-keeping or tracking purposes.
  • Footer Text: At the bottom of the page, there is a section titled "CONTINUING SHOWS," which lists ongoing exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, including works by contemporary artists and modern French painters.
  • Stylistic Elements: The page has a vintage aesthetic, with typed text and a structured layout typical of early 20th-century publications.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a comprehensive guide for art enthusiasts, providing a curated list of current exhibitions across various institutions. The organized format and detailed descriptions make it a useful resource for anyone interested in visiting or learning about contemporary and historical art displays. The handwritten notes suggest it may have been part of an archive or personal collection.