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The image is a page from "The Art News" dated February 28, 1931. The page features an article about the Fogg Art Museum of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and its recent acquisitions of important artworks.

On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals. The caption below the image states that this painting, which was formerly in the Neumann collection, has recently been acquired by the Fogg Art Museum from the Ehrich Galleries of New York.

On the right side of the page, the article titled "Fogg Acquires Important Works" lists several significant artworks that the museum has recently acquired. These include:

1. "Portrait of a Woman," attributed to Holbein, a gift from friends of the museum.
2. "The Annunciation" by Cornelis de Lyon, gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon.
3. "The Monkey" by Magnasco, gift of Mrs. Charles M. Schwab.
4. "Portrait of a Young Woman" by John Singleton Copley, gift of Mrs. David Kimball.
5. Three Chinese portraits of the early 19th century, presented by Dr. Denman W. Ross.
6. Four Loristan bronzes, gifts from various donors including Charles Eliot Norton, Charles H. Burden-Muller, Charles L. Freer, and Denman W. Ross.
7. A bronze silva, a gift from Dr. Denman W. Ross.
8. A 13th-century ivory, gift of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Coolidge.
9. A portrait of John Singer Sargent, given by Miss Emily Sargent in memory of her brother Ormond.
10. A painting by Richard Owen, gift of Mrs. Louis E. Bettens.
11. A lithograph by Ingres and four portraits of the North family by John Singleton Copley, gift of Mrs. Louis E. Bettens.
12. A collection of contemporary American watercolors, gift of Edward Hopper from the Louise E. Bettens fund.
13. A 16th-century Flemish tapestry, gift of Grenville L. Winthrop.
14. A 17th-century wooden applique, gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross.
15. A Spanish carved and gilt cotta lion, gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross.
16. A 15th-century Persian tile, gift of Leon Shimass.

The article highlights the diversity and significance of the new acquisitions, which include paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from various periods and regions.

This image is a page from "The Art News" dated February 28, 1931. It features an article titled "FOGG ACQUIRES IMPORTANT WORKS," which discusses recent acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The left side of the page includes an image of a painting titled "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals, which was formerly in the Naumburg collection and recently acquired from the Erich Galleries of New York.

The right side of the page contains the text of the article. The Fogg Art Museum has made several important acquisitions, including:

1. Paintings by Murillo, El Greco, Hals, and Rembrandt, with the latter being a gift from the Naumburg bequest.
2. Other notable paintings include:
   • "Portrait of a Woman," attributed to Holbein, a gift from Mrs. Charles C. Pillsbury.
   • "The Three Graces," by Rubens, a gift from Mrs. Charles C. Pillsbury.
   • "Anne," by Corneille de Lyon, the gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross.
   • "Vision of St. John," by Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem, a gift from Mrs. David H. McAlpin.
   • A "Portrait of Dorothy Murray" by John Singleton Copley, a gift from Mrs. David H. McAlpin.
   • Two early Ming period Chinese portraits, presented by Dr. Denman W. Ross.

Additionally, the article mentions:

• Two Luristan bronzes, gifts from various donors.
• A Turner watercolor, given by Mr. and Mrs. William A. Sargent.
• Several sketches, including Sargent studies and a Tiepolo drawing.
• A depiction of the painter J.J. Tissot by Degas, a gift from C. M. de Hauke.
• A lithograph by Ingres and portraits of the North family from Lessing J. Rosenwald.
• Watercolors by contemporary Americans, including Edward Hopper’s "Highland Light," purchased from the Louise E. Bettens fund.
• An ivory casket from the Guelph Treasure.
• A variety of other items, including a 17th-century tapestry, a 12th-century wooden applique, a glazed terra-cotta lion, and a 16th-century Italian tapestry, all presented by Leon Schnal.

The text continues on a subsequent page, as indicated by "(Continued from page 3)" at the bottom.

The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Art News" dated February 28, 1931. The front page features an article and a portrait titled "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals.

The main article on the right side of the page is titled "FOGG ACQUIRES IMPORTANT WORKS" and discusses several significant acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The museum has added various notable artworks, including:

• Paintings by Murillo, El Greco, Hals, and Rembrandt from the Naumburg bequest.
• A "Portrait of a Woman" attributed to Holbein, a gift from Friends of the Museum.
• "The Death of St. Anne" by Cornelio de Lyon, a gift from Dr. Denman W. Ross.
• "Vision of St. John" by El Greco, also from Dr. Denman W. Ross.
• A "Portrait of Dorothy Murray" by John Singleton Copley, a gift from Mrs. David E. Smith.
• Two existing Chinese portraits from the early Ming period presented by Dr. Denman W. Ross.

The article also mentions the acquisition of several Luristan bronzes and sketches, including a Turner sketch and Sargent studies. Additionally, it mentions the acquisition of a Tiepolo drawing.

The continuation of the article, titled "FOGG MAKES MANY NEW ACQUISITIONS," details further acquisitions such as:

• A portrait by Richard Owen and a depiction of the painter J. J. Tissot by Degas.
• A lithograph by Ingres and portraits of the North family by Lessing Rosenwald.
• Watercolors by contemporary Americans.
• Works by Edward Hopper, including "Highland Light."
• An ivory casket from the famous Guelph treasure.
• A variety of tapestries, textiles, and furniture from different periods and cultures, including a glazed terra-cotta lion from the Kirkuk expedition and a XVIth-century tapestry from the gift of Leon Schinasi.

The image is a page from a newspaper titled "The Art News" dated February 28, 1931. The page is divided into two main sections, each discussing acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Left Side:
The left side of the page features a black-and-white portrait titled "Portrait of an Old Man," attributed to Frans Hals. This painting was formerly part of the Naumburg collection and has been recently acquired by the Fogg Art Museum from the Ehrich Galleries of New York.

Right Side:
The right side is dedicated to a detailed account of the Fogg Art Museum's new acquisitions. Key highlights include:

1. Important Paintings:

   • Works by Murillo, El Greco, Hals, and Remington, among others, were acquired.
   • A portrait by John Singleton Copley, a gift of Mrs. David Rockhill, and a portrait of Dorothy Murray.
   • Various other significant artworks including a "Vision of Dr. Denman Ross," "Friends of the Museum," and several others.

2. Luristan Bronzes:

   • The museum has acquired an important set of Luristan bronzes, gifted by Messrs. R. Burton-Muller and Charles Hale, and Philip Hofer, among others. These date from the South Indian circa the 12th century.

3. Sketch and Other Items:

   • A Turner sketch and a Turpin painting.
   • Additional sketches and drawings, including a study by Edward Sargent and a "Portrait of Dorothy Murray."

4. New Acquisitions Highlighted:

   • Richard Owen's depiction of painter J. J. Tissot by Degas.
   • A lithograph by Ingres, and four portraits of the North family.
   • Watercolors by contemporary Americans.
   • A couple of significant acquisitions like "Highland Light" by Edward Hopper.
   • An ivory casket from the famous Guelph treasure.
   • Textiles, an 18th-century tapestry, and a 17th-century wood applique by Leon Schinasi.
   • A glazed terracotta lion from the Kirkuk expedition, dated to the 16th-17th century.

The newspaper article emphasizes the museum's expanding collection with a variety of valuable and historically significant artworks.

The image is a scanned page from "The Art News" dated February 28, 1931. The page features an article and a black-and-white photograph of a portrait painting titled "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals. The painting was formerly in the Naumburg collection and has been acquired by the Fogg Art Museum from the Ehrich Galleries of New York.

The article to the right of the image is titled "FOGG ACQUIRES IMPORTANT WORKS" and details several significant acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Key points include:

1. The acquisition of the "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals.
2. Other important paintings acquired, including works attributed to Murillo, El Greco, Hals, Rembrandt, and others, many of which are gifts from various donors.
3. The museum also received several drawings, including a Turquerie by Watteau, a portrait study by Sargent, and sketches by John Singer Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond.
4. Additional acquisitions include a 13th-century Indian bronze, a 12th-century Korean marble stela, a 17th-century German ivory casket, and an 18th-century French tapestry.

The article highlights the generosity of various donors and the significance of the new acquisitions for the museum's collection.

The image is a page from the February 23, 1951 issue of "The Art News." It features an article titled "FOGG ACQUIRES IMPORTANT WORKS," detailing recent acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key points from the article include:

1. Notable Acquisitions:

   • The museum has recently acquired several important paintings.
   • Among them is a Frans Hals portrait titled "Portrait of an Old Man," which was formerly part of the Naumburg collection and had been with the Ehrich Galleries of New York.
   • Other significant works include:
     • A portrait of a woman attributed to Rembrandt.
     • A portrait of Friends of the Museum by Maurice Prendergast.
     • A gift of a painting by Cornaille de Lyon, "Portrait of a Man."
     • A portrait by John Singleton Copley of Dorothy Murray.
     • Two Chinese portraits from the early Ming period, presented by Dr. Denman W. Ross.

2. Other Acquisitions:

   • Five Luristan bronzes intended for the Museum's collection related to the ancient Middle East.
   • A Turkish tile from the 16th century, donated by Mr. and Mrs. William A.M. Burden.
   • A South Indian bronze sculpture of Siva Nataraja from the Chola period, donated by Denman W. Ross.
   • Sketches by artists like Thomas Sargent, Miss Emily Sargent, and Francis Ormond.
   • A Tiepolo drawing.

3. New Additions:

   • Richard Owen and a depiction of the "Meeting of David and Abigail" by Degas.
   • A lithograph by Léonard Rosenthal of C. M. de Hauke.
   • Four portraits of a North family from an undivided state, a gift of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
   • Two watercolors by American contemporary artists.
   • Edward Hopper's "Highland Light," purchased from the Louise E. Bettens Fund.
   • A Louis XVI casket, acquired through the generosity of Mrs. Ralph Izard.
   • Various other items, including a XVIII century tapestry, a 15th-century Italian sculpture, a glazed terra-cotta lion head, and a piece of early Persian art from the Sassanid period.

The page also includes an image of a portrait painting, specifically identified as "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals, which is one of the notable acquisitions mentioned in the article.

The image shows a black-and-white reproduction of a painting titled "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals. The man in the portrait is wearing a large, pleated ruff collar characteristic of the early 17th century. The portrait appears to have been part of an article or publication, with the text below stating that the painting was formerly in the Naumburg collection and has recently been acquired by the Fogg Art Museum from the Elrich Galleries of New York.

To the right of the portrait, there is a newspaper-style article titled "FOGG ACQUIRES IMPORTANT WORKS," detailing the acquisition of various important paintings and bronzes by the Fogg Art Museum of Cambridge, Mass. The article lists artists and collections acquired, emphasizing the museum's recent enhancements to its collection, including works by Murillo, El Greco, Hals, Rembrandt, and others. The page is dated February 28, 1931, and is marked as "The Art News."

This image is an art news clipping from February 28, 1931. It features a black and white photograph of a painting titled "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals. The news article on the right highlights significant artworks acquired by the Fogg Art Museum, including the mentioned painting. The acquisition includes various portraits and works from prominent artists, enhancing the museum's collection. The text provides details on other notable additions and emphasizes the importance of these pieces.

This image shows a page from "The Art News" dated February 23, 1929, featuring an article along with an image of a painting. The article is headlined "FOGG ACQUIRES IMPORTANT WORKS" and discusses various works of art and acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum, including pieces by notable artists and collections from various donors.

The image of the painting is captioned "PORTRAIT OF AN OLD MAN" by Frans Hals. The description states that the painting, which was formerly in the Ehrich Galleries of New York, has recently been acquired by the Fogg Art Museum.

The page itself appears slightly worn and yellowed, suggesting it is a physical copy with some age to it. There is handwriting on the lower right corner of the page that reads "Art News Feb. 23", confirming the publication date, and there's a sticker or label on the bottom left corner of the page.

The image shows a page from The Art News dated February 28, 1931. The page features a black-and-white photograph of a man with a beard and a high-collared garment, identified as a "Portrait of an Old Man" by Frans Hals. The caption below the photograph provides context, stating that this painting was formerly part of the Naumburg collection and has recently been acquired by the Fogg Art Museum from the Ehrich Galleries of New York.

To the right of the photograph, there is a text block titled "FOGG ACQUIRES IMPORTANT WORKS." The article discusses various significant acquisitions made by the Fogg Art Museum of Cambridge, Massachusetts. It highlights notable paintings, including works by Murillo, El Greco, Hals, Rembrandt, and others, as well as sculptures and other art pieces. The text also mentions donations and gifts from various individuals and institutions, such as the Naumburg bequest, the Friends of the Museum, and others. Additionally, it notes the acquisition of Chinese portraits, bronzes, sketches, and other artifacts, including a XVIth-century Indian textile and a XVth-century wooden appliqué.

The overall layout and design of the page suggest it is a news article or feature focusing on recent acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the museum's growing collection and the generosity of donors. The photograph of the Frans Hals portrait serves as a visual centerpiece, drawing attention to one of the notable acquisitions discussed in the accompanying text.