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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 791880

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The image depicts a document titled "A New England Collection." The document appears to be a press release or an informational sheet about an exhibition of American paintings held at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, Massachusetts. The exhibition, titled "New England Museums," took place from November 12 to December 7, 1942.

The text describes the exhibition as a showcase of American paintings from the colonial period to the 19th century. It highlights the cooperation of several museums and institutions in lending fine examples of American art for this exhibition. The contributing institutions include:

  • The Fogg Museum of Harvard University
  • The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • The Worcester Art Museum
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • The Museum of Modern Art
  • The Wadsworth Atheneum
  • The Rhode Island School of Design
  • The Smith College Museum of Art
  • The Yale Gallery of Fine Arts

The document also mentions that this exhibition follows the series of contemporary art exhibitions at the Addison Gallery. The overall tone of the document is informative, providing details about the exhibition's scope, duration, and the collaborative effort involved in its organization.

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The image shows a page from a document or booklet detailing an art exhibition titled "A New England Collection." Here are the key points mentioned:

  1. Exhibition Title and Duration:

    • The exhibition is called "A New England Collection" and features "American Paintings in New England Museums."
    • The exhibition is being held at the Addison Gallery in Andover, running until June 22.
  2. Focus of the Exhibition:

    • The exhibition emphasizes painting from the colonial period through the 19th century.
  3. Participating Institutions:

    • The Addison Gallery was able to assemble this exhibition due to the generous cooperation of several museums in New England.
    • The galleries and museums that contributed works include:
      • Boston Museum
      • Fogg Art Museum
      • Smith College Museum of Art
      • Rhode Island School of Design
      • Wadsworth Atheneum
      • Worcester Art Museum
      • Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
      • Yale Gallery of Fine Arts

This collaboration enabled the Addison Gallery to bring together a diverse collection of American paintings from these prominent institutions.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from an edition dated May 1962. The clipping is titled "A New England Collection" and announces an exhibition of "American Paintings in New England Museums" held at the Addison Gallery in Andover until June 22.

The exhibition features contemporary art collections from several New England museums. The clipping highlights that the Addison Gallery exhibition will emphasize painting from the colonial period and the 19th century. The participating institutions are:

  • Boston Museum of Fine Arts
  • Fogg Art Museum
  • Smith College Museum of Art
  • Rhode Island School of Design
  • Wadsworth Atheneum
  • Portland Museum of Art
  • Worcester Art Museum
  • Yale Gallery of Fine Arts

The text notes that the exhibition is made possible through the generous cooperation of these museums, each lending representative examples from their collections.

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The image shows a piece of paper with an article clipped from a newspaper or magazine. The article is titled "A New England Collection" and is dated May 1962. The content of the article is as follows:

"An exhibition of 'American Paintings in New England Museums' is being held at the Addison Gallery, Andover, until June 22. Following this, the show will be shown at other contemporary art exhibitions at the Addison Gallery, including a show that will emphasize painting in the colonial period and the XIXth century.

Through the generous cooperation of museums throughout New England, the gallery has been able to borrow a representative selection of paintings from each institution. The galleries represented are: Boston Museum, Fogg Art Museum, Smith College Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Wadsworth Atheneum, Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, Worcester Art Museum, and Yale Gallery of Fine Arts."

The date "May 1962" is handwritten in the upper left corner of the paper, and there is a handwritten note "Gold Digest" at the top of the article. The paper itself is slightly yellowed and appears to be old.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping dated April 1962. The headline reads, "A New England Collection."

The body of the text details an exhibition titled "American Paintings in New England Museums," which is being held at the Addison Gallery in Andover until June 22. The exhibition is a collaborative effort involving several institutions, showcasing paintings primarily from the colonial period and the 19th century. The participating museums are:

  1. Boston Museum
  2. Fogg Art Museum
  3. Smith College Museum of Art
  4. Rhode Island School of Design
  5. Wadsworth Atheneum
  6. Peabody Museum
  7. Worcester Art Museum
  8. Yale Gallery of Fine Arts

The clipping indicates that the exhibition features a curated selection of paintings from each of these institutions, highlighting the rich heritage of American art from New England.

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The image shows a document with the title "A New England Collection." The content of the document appears to be a news article or announcement. The text begins by mentioning an exhibition of American paintings from New England museums, which is being held at the Addison Gallery, Andover, until June 22. It notes that this is the first of two contemporary art exhibitions at the Addison Gallery, with the second focusing on painting from the colonial period to the 19th century. The exhibition is made possible through the cooperation of several museums across New England, including the Boston Museum, Fogg Art Museum, Smith College Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Wadsworth Atheneum, Connecticut State Museum, Worcester Museum, and Yale Gallery of Fine Arts.

The document has some handwritten notes at the top, which say "God Bless America" and a date that appears to be "May 1962." The paper is slightly yellowed, suggesting it is somewhat aged.

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The image shows a piece of beige or light tan paper with a clipping of a newspaper article glued or attached to the upper left section. The article is titled "A New England Collection" and discusses an exhibition of "American Paintings in New England Museums" held at the Addison Gallery, Andover, until June 22. It mentions that the exhibition is part of a series of contemporary art exhibitions at the Addison Gallery focusing on painting from the colonial period and the 19th century. The collaboration of various New England museums is noted, including the Boston Museum, Fogg Art Museum, Smith College Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Wadsworth Atheneum, Morgan Memorial, Worcester Museum, and Yale Gallery of Fine Arts. There is also a faint handwritten note at the top left of the paper, which appears to say "Art Digest 19e 1932". The rest of the paper is blank.

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This image presents an off-white paper with aged edges. On the upper left side of the paper, there is a pasted article clipping with the title "A New England Collection." The article mentions an exhibition called "American Paintings in New England Museums," set to be held at the Addison Gallery. The text discusses the representation of paintings from the Addison Gallery's permanent collection, spanning from the XVIIIth century through the XXth century and includes works from different New England galleries. The names of several museums and galleries are listed, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, Wadsworth Atheneum, and Yale Gallery of Fine Arts, among others.

Above the article's header, handwritten in pencil is "Art Digest Dec 1962," suggesting that the clipping might have come from the December 1962 issue of Art Digest. There is a letter "F" written in pencil in the top right corner of the paper, possibly a reference or a categorization mark. The context or the complete contents of the paper are not visible in this image.

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This image features a plain sheet of paper with a small clipped section of text titled "A New England Collection" adhered to the upper left corner. The clipping provides information about an exhibition of "American Paintings in New England Museums" being held at the Addison Gallery in Andover until June 22. The exhibition emphasizes paintings from the colonial period and the 19th century, featuring pieces from various museums including the Boston Museum, Fogg Art Museum, Smith College Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Wadsworth Atheneum, Worcester Museum, and Yale Gallery of Fine Arts. Handwritten text at the top of the page reads "Art Digest May 1962," indicating the source and date of the clipping. The remainder of the paper is blank with a slightly darker shade around the edges, possibly indicating age.

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The image shows a typed document titled "A New England Collection", which appears to be a program or announcement for an art exhibition. The document is printed on a light beige or off-white paper and is dated October 19, 1932, as indicated by handwritten text at the top left corner.

Key Details from the Document:

  1. Exhibition Title:
    The document announces an exhibition titled "American Paintings in New England Museums."

  2. Location:
    The exhibition is being held at the Addison Gallery, Andover.

  3. Duration:
    The exhibition is scheduled to run until June 22.

  4. Context:
    This exhibition is part of a series of contemporary art exhibitions at the Addison Gallery. The current show focuses on American paintings from the colonial period through the XIX century (19th century).

  5. Collaboration:
    The Addison Gallery has collaborated with several museums and institutions across New England to obtain fine examples of American paintings for the exhibition. The institutions listed include:

    • Boston Museum of Art
    • Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton
    • Rhode Island School of Design
    • Wadsworth Atheneum and Morgan Memorial
    • Worcester Museum
    • Yale Gallery of Fine Arts

Visual Characteristics:

  • Paper: The document is printed on a light, slightly textured paper, typical of early 20th-century printing.
  • Typography: The text is typed in a clean, formal font, consistent with the style of the early 1930s.
  • Handwritten Notes: There are a few handwritten markings, including the date "Oct 19, 1932" and some initials or annotations in the top right corner.
  • Condition: The paper shows slight signs of aging, such as mild discoloration or slight wear at the edges, suggesting it is an original or historical document.

Purpose:

This document serves as an informational piece, likely intended for distribution to potential visitors, art enthusiasts, or stakeholders, to announce and provide details about the exhibition. It highlights the collaborative nature of the event and emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the featured artworks.

Overall, the image portrays a historical artifact related to an art exhibition from 1932, showcasing the efforts of museums and galleries to celebrate American art from the colonial era through the 19th century.