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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from the "Current Exhibitions" section, likely from the same publication, given the consistent layout and font style. These clippings provide information about art exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts in Huntington Avenue, Boston.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Opening:
      • An exhibition of American wood engravings by J.J. Lankes is opening on August 29.
    • Continuing Shows:
      • Ongoing exhibitions include:
        • A collection of American and English portraits from the 18th century.
        • A selection of prints by Albrecht Dürer.
        • Paintings by John Singer Sargent.
        • A display of Chinese pottery.
        • A collection of French prints.
        • A show of American prints.
        • An exhibition of watercolors by Gora.
        • A display of Cambridge-Ogunquit street scenes by Leslie Prince.
        • An exhibition of prints by John Taylor Arms.
        • A show of watercolors and drawings by John Marin.

  2. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Continuing Shows:
      • Similar exhibitions as mentioned in the top left clipping, including:
        • American and English portraits from the 18th century.
        • Prints by Albrecht Dürer.
        • Paintings by John Singer Sargent.
        • Chinese pottery.
        • French prints.
        • American prints.
        • Watercolors by Gora.
        • Cambridge-Ogunquit street scenes by Leslie Prince.
        • Prints by John Taylor Arms.
        • Watercolors and drawings by John Marin.

  3. Top Right Clipping:

    • Opening Next Week:
      • An exhibition of portraits and other paintings by John Singer Sargent is opening on October 1.
    • Continuing Shows:
      • Ongoing exhibitions include:
        • A collection of American and English portraits from the 18th century.
        • Prints by Albrecht Dürer.
        • Paintings by John Singer Sargent.
        • Chinese pottery.
        • French prints.
        • American prints.
        • Watercolors by Gora.
        • Cambridge-Ogunquit street scenes by Leslie Prince.
        • Prints by John Taylor Arms.
        • Watercolors and drawings by John Marin.

  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Continuing Shows:
      • Similar exhibitions as mentioned in the other clippings, including:
        • American and English portraits from the 18th century.
        • Prints by Albrecht Dürer.
        • Paintings by John Singer Sargent.
        • Chinese pottery.
        • French prints.
        • American prints.
        • Watercolors by Gora.
        • Cambridge-Ogunquit street scenes by Leslie Prince.
        • Prints by John Taylor Arms.
        • Watercolors and drawings by John Marin.

The clippings are dated between August and October, indicating a series of ongoing and upcoming exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts during that period.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings titled "Current Exhibitions," each detailing various art exhibitions and events. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat overlapping manner. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Dated Saturday, September 24, 1932):

    • Opening: Gloucester Society of Artists at the Guild of Boston Artists, 165 Newbury Street, featuring paintings, sculptures, and pastels. Open daily from 10 to 5, and Thursday evenings from 7 to 10. Admission is free.
    • Continuing Shows:
      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue, open weekdays from 10 to 5 and Saturdays from 9 to 1. Admission is free. Exhibits include French paintings, early American paintings, and an exhibition of reproductions in the Print Gallery.
      • Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, open daily from 9 to 5. Features the John Foster Ames bequest, Italian paintings, and German prints. Free admission.
      • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Fenway, open daily from 10 to 4. Admission is free. Includes Italian, Spanish, and Flemish art.

  2. Middle Clipping (Dated September 24, 1932):

    • Opening Next Week: Helen Farham Bingham, Portraits and other paintings, at the Copley Society, 200 Newbury Street, from September 26 to October 7.
    • Continuing Shows:
      • Museum of Fine Arts, as above.
      • Fogg Art Museum, as above.
      • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, as above.

  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Dated Saturday, September 24, 1932):

    • Continuing Shows: Similar details as above, with emphasis on the following:
      • Museum of Fine Arts, including the exhibition of the work of John Singer Sargent.
      • Fogg Art Museum, with the John Foster Ames bequest and other collections.
      • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, featuring Italian, Spanish, and Flemish art.

  4. Top Right Clipping (Dated September 24, 1932):

    • Continuing Shows: Similar details as above, with emphasis on the following:
      • Museum of Fine Arts, including the work of John Singer Sargent.
      • Fogg Art Museum, with the John Foster Ames bequest and other collections.
      • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, featuring Italian, Spanish, and Flemish art.

  5. Bottom Right Clipping (Dated September 24, 1932):

    • Continuing Shows: Similar details as above, with emphasis on the following:
      • Museum of Fine Arts, including the work of John Singer Sargent.
      • Fogg Art Museum, with the John Foster Ames bequest and other collections.
      • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, featuring Italian, Spanish, and Flemish art.

The clippings all appear to be from the same edition of a newspaper, focusing on art exhibitions in Boston during late September 1932. The events and exhibitions listed are primarily at the Museum of Fine Arts, Fogg Art Museum, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

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The image displays three sections of a newspaper clipping from 1982, specifically detailing current and upcoming art exhibitions. Each section is titled "Current Exhibitions" and contains listings for various museums and galleries.

Top Section:

Opening:

  • Goucher Society of Arts: An announced summer exhibition featuring paintings and drawings by Barbara Holdridge. This exhibition opens on Saturday and continues through September 19.

Continuing Shows:

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Features "Avant-Garde in Russia, 1910-1930: New Perspectives" open Monday through Friday, with specific hours on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Baltimore Museum of Art: Shows "When the Museum is Closed," an exhibition of prints by contemporary American artists, open Wednesday to Sunday.
  • The Walters Art Gallery: Exhibits "Salute to Italy" with works from the Samuel H. Kress Collection, open Tuesday to Sunday.
  • National Gallery of Art, Washington: Displays "American Paintings Made in Italy" and "American Light: The Luminist Movement, 1760-1870," open Monday to Saturday and Sunday.
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art: Features "The Fifties: Aspects of Painting in New York" and "101 Recent Acquisitions," open daily except Monday.
  • The Phillips Collection: Exhibits works by John Marin and Arthur G. Dove, open Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday.

Middle Section:

Opening Next Week:

  • Helen Fayen Bingham: Displays portraits and other works at the Artists' Gallery, open from Wednesday to Monday.

Continuing Shows:

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Continues "Avant-Garde in Russia" exhibition.
  • The Barnes Foundation: Features "Renoir Collection," open Thursday to Sunday by appointment.
  • Best Products: Exhibits "Museum I" and "O'Keeffe Graphics" from Tuesday to Saturday.
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: "Greek Art from Greek Museums" and "Print Galleries by Miss Margaret" from Wednesday to Monday.
  • Theatre Museum: "Treasures of the Museum" exhibition, open Friday and Saturday.
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Offers a collection, open Tuesday to Sunday.
  • Fairfield Museum: "Corner Quincey Street" with works by various artists, open Wednesday to Sunday.

Bottom Section:

Continuing Shows:

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Continues "Avant-Garde in Russia."
  • The Barnes Foundation: Continues "Renoir Collection."
  • Brandywine River Museum: Features "Andrew Wyeth: Works from the 1980s" and "N.C. Wyeth: Opulent Splendor," open daily.
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art: Shows "Treasures of Tutankhamun" and "Paintings by Alfred Jensen," open Tuesday to Sunday.
  • Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Exhibits "150th Anniversary Show," open Wednesday to Sunday.
  • Fairfield Museum: Continues "Corner Quincey Street" exhibition.

The listings detail the museum or gallery name, the exhibition title, and the days and times they are open to the public.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings detailing current and upcoming art exhibitions from September 1932. Here’s a detailed summary of the contents:

Opening Exhibitions

  1. Gloucester Society of Arts (September 10)
    • Group exhibitions of paintings and prints in the Town Hall, opening on Saturday, September 10.

Continuing Shows (September 14)

  1. Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue

    • Open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Closed on Mondays.
    • Exhibitions include:
      • Contemporary American Prints
      • Japanese Reproductions
      • American Prints by John T. Spaulding
      • Modern Prints by Mr. John T. Spaulding
      • British Prints
      • Aquatints by Goya
      • Watercolors by Lewis Hine

  2. Fogg Art Museum, corner Quincy Street and Broadway

    • Open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Closed on Mondays.
    • Exhibitions include:
      • American Watercolors and Drawings
      • Copies of Old Masters
      • Prints of the 19th and 20th Centuries

Opening Next Week (September 21)

  1. Helen Fabyan Bingham, Portraits and Other Works
    • At the Copley Society, 200 Commonwealth Avenue, continuing through October 1.

Continuing Shows (September 21)

  1. Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue

    • Same hours as previously mentioned.
    • Exhibitions include:
      • Treasures of the Museum
      • English Rooms by Mrs. Sayward
      • Modern Sculpture by Miss Sayward
      • Italian Rooms by Mrs. Sayward

  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Fenway Court

    • Open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays.
    • Free admission on Sundays.

  3. Fogg Art Museum, corner Quincy Street and Broadway

    • Same hours as previously mentioned.
    • Exhibition of recent acquisitions in the Print Room, continuing through the month of October.

Continuing Shows (September 28)

  1. Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue

    • Same hours as previously mentioned.
    • Exhibitions include:
      • Treasures of the Museum
      • English Rooms by Mrs. Sayward
      • Modern Sculpture by Miss Sayward

  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Fenway Court

    • Same hours as previously mentioned.
    • Free admission on Sundays.

  3. Fogg Art Museum, corner Quincy Street and Broadway

    • Same hours as previously mentioned.
    • Exhibition of recent acquisitions in the Print Room, continuing through the month of October.

Each clipping lists the same exhibitions, but the dates are slightly different, indicating a weekly update on the ongoing and upcoming exhibitions in the Boston area during September 1932.

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The image displays a series of clippings from a newspaper, specifically from a section titled "Current Exhibitions," dated between September and October 1932. The clippings are from the Transcript newspaper and detail various art exhibitions that were open or opening at different museums and galleries.

  1. Top Clipping (September 1932):

    • Opening:
      • Gloucester Society of Arts: Group exhibition of paintings by local artists in the Gladstone Painted Room gallery, open from September 16 to October 1.
    • Continuing Shows:
      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Open weekdays from 9 to 5 and Saturdays from 2 to 5, closed on Mondays.
        • Exhibitions include:
          • "Contemporary American Prints" by the New England Society of Contemporary Art.
          • "Contemporary Prints Made in Japan" by American artists.
          • "Contemporary Prints from the Collection of Mr. John T. Spaulding."
          • "Modern Prints by American Printers."
          • "British Prints of the Nineteenth Century."
          • "Aquatints by Goya."
          • "Watercolor Studies by Lewis Hine."
      • Fogg Art Museum, Quincy Street: Open weekdays from 9 to 5, Saturdays from 2 to 5, closed on Mondays.
        • Exhibitions include:
          • "Paintings by Winslow Homer."
          • "American Watercolors."
          • "Italian Prints from the Collection of Mr. Herbert C. Hooper."
          • "Paintings by Rembrandt, Ruisdael, and other Dutch Masters."
          • "Modern Prints."
          • "Dutch and Flemish Prints."
          • "Watercolor Studies."

  2. Second Clipping (September 1932):

    • Opening Next Week:
      • Helen Fabriano Bingham, Portraits and other works by the Coply Society, opening at Commonwealth Avenue.
    • Continuing Shows:
      • Museum of Fine Arts: Open weekdays from 9 to 5 and Saturdays from 2 to 5, closed on Mondays.
        • Exhibitions include:
          • "Treasures of the Museum" by Mrs. Sayward.
          • "English Rooms by Mrs. Sayward."
          • "Modern Sculpture by Miss Maginnis."
          • "Italian Room by Mrs. Sayward."
          • "Italian Prints and Drawings by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum."

  3. Third Clipping (September 1932):

    • Continuing Shows:
      • Museum of Fine Arts: Open weekdays from 9 to 5 and Saturdays from 2 to 5, closed on Mondays.
        • Exhibitions include:
          • "Treasures of the Museum" by Mrs. Sayward.
          • "English Rooms by Mrs. Sayward."
          • "Modern Sculpture by Miss Maginnis."
          • "Italian Room by Mrs. Sayward."
          • "Italian Prints and Drawings."
      • Fogg Art Museum: Open weekdays from 9 to 5, Saturdays from 2 to 5, closed on Mondays.
        • Exhibitions include:
          • "Exhibition of recent acquisitions in the Print Room."
          • "Dutch and Flemish Prints."
          • "Italian Prints."

The clippings provide a snapshot of the art scene in the early 1930s, highlighting various exhibitions and the museums and galleries where they were being showcased.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from the 1930s, specifically focused on art exhibitions at various museums. Here is a detailed summary of each section of the clippings:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Sept 14, 1932)

    • Opening: The Gloucester Society of Arts is opening a series of exhibitions of paintings by local artists on Saturday, September 14th at the Old Town Hall.

    • Continuing Shows:

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Features a variety of exhibits including:
        • "American Prints" by the New England Society of Contemporary Reproductions.
        • "Japanese Prints" by Mr. John T. Spaulding.
        • "Modern Prints" by Mr. Charles H. Griffin.
        • "Modern American Prints" by Mr. Henry T. Parker.
        • "British Prints" by Anne Allen.
        • "Aquatints by Goya" by Professor Hughes.
        • "Water Color Studies" by Lewis Haydn.
        • "Watercolor Studies" by Mrs. Charles W. Hays.
        • "Copperplate Engravings" by Professor Hughes.
        • "Watercolors from the Collection of Herbert C. Pollock."
          The museum is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM, with admission free on Wednesdays.

  2. Top Center Clipping (Sept 24, 1932)

    • Opening Next Week: Helen Farbhan Bingham, Portraits and other works by the Cogswell Society, 260 Commonwealth Avenue, will open on October 7th.

    • Continuing Shows:

      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue:
        • "O'Clock Guidance" by Mr. Maxine.
        • "Print Galleries" by Mr. Maxine.
        • "Treasures of the Museum" on September 29th and 30th.
        • "English Rooms" by Mrs. Sayward.
        • "Modern Sculpture" by Mrs. Sayward.
        • "Italian Rooms" by Mrs. Sayward on October 1st at two o'clock.
      • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Free guidance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

    • Fogg Art Museum:

      • Exhibitions include works by Degas, MacKnight, and others, with free admission on selected days.

  3. Top Right Clipping (Sept 28, 1932)

    • Continuing Shows:
      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue: Open days are Wednesdays and Saturdays, with the same hours and admission policy as previously mentioned.
      • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Continues with free guidance on specified days.
      • Fogg Art Museum: Features ongoing exhibitions, including recent acquisitions and continuing displays.

The museums listed are primarily focused on the fine arts, showcasing a variety of contemporary and historical artworks, with some days offering free admission or special guidance. The detailed descriptions include specific artworks and exhibitions that highlight the diversity and richness of the art collections.

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This is an image of a light brown paper backing with five clipped newspaper articles attached to it. Each of the newspaper clippings is titled "Current Exhibitions" and appears to be listings or announcements for art exhibitions. The clippings have been arranged in a somewhat orderly fashion on the paper, but they are not perfectly aligned.

There are hand-written annotations on the paper. To the left of the top left clipping, there is a note that reads "Towne Crier" and a date "Sept 29". Below the bottom left clipping, there's a similar notation "Towne Crier" but with a different date "Sept 30". The handwriting appears to be in pencil. On the bottom right corner of the backing paper, there is a sequence of numbers "1932.8-9", which may indicate a date or cataloging information.

Each clipping details different exhibition information under the headers "OPENING", "CONTINUING SHOWS", and "OPENING NEXT WEEK". The listings include museum names, locations, types of artwork, and occasionally specific dates and times for exhibition events.

The actual clippings provide a historical reference to art exhibitions of a particular time period, which is not disclosed in the image, but possibly from around 1932, given the annotation. The document itself is a piece of ephemera that has been preserved, likely for its historical and cultural significance.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with four newspaper clippings about current art exhibitions. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat irregular pattern on the page. Each clipping is titled "Current Exhibitions" and contains information about art shows that are either opening soon or currently ongoing. The text in the clippings is small and densely packed, providing details about the exhibitions, including locations like the Museum of Fine Arts in various cities, specific galleries, artists, and dates. The clippings are dated, suggesting they were published in September 1932. The page itself shows signs of aging, such as discoloration around the edges.

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The image shows a single sheet of beige paper with four small newspaper clippings affixed to it, each titled "Current Exhibitions" and detailing art exhibition events. Each clipping contains information about exhibition openings, continuing shows, venues, and dates. The clippings are arranged with two in the top half of the sheet and two in the bottom half.

  • The top left clipping is dated "Transcript July 20 1932" in handwriting.
  • The bottom left clipping is dated "Transcript Sept 14 1932" in handwriting.
  • The top right clipping is dated "Transcript Sept 24 1932" in handwriting.
  • The bottom right clipping is dated "Transcript Sept 28 1932" in handwriting.

The exhibitions are primarily centered around museums and galleries in places like Gloucester, Boston, and Cambridge, highlighting art societies, museums, and specific artists or collections. The text covers details such as admission fees, times, and specific exhibitions, including paintings, prints, sculptures, and Japanese art.

There is a handwritten note "1932-33" at the bottom right corner of the paper. The edges of the paper show some wear, particularly the top right and bottom right corners.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "Current Exhibitions," likely a catalog or program listing ongoing and upcoming art exhibitions. The page appears to be from the early 20th century, as indicated by the style of typography, layout, and the date stamps visible on the page (e.g., "Transcript Sept 14 1932").

Key Features of the Image:

  1. Title and Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the title "Current Exhibitions," suggesting that this is a guide or listing of art exhibitions.

  2. Date Stamps:

    • Three date stamps are visible on the page, indicating when the page was transcribed or cataloged:
      • Top Left: "Transcript Sept 14 1932"
      • Center: "Transcript Sept 14 1932"
      • Bottom Right: "Transcript Sept 28 1932"
    • These stamps suggest that the page was part of an archival or cataloging process, likely for a museum or library.

  3. Content Layout:

    • The page is divided into sections, with headings such as "OPENING," "CONTINUING SHOWS," and "OPENING NEXT WEEK."
    • Each section lists various exhibitions, including details such as:
      • Museum of Fine Arts, Huntington Avenue:
        • Continuing Shows:
          • "Modern French prints, contemporary American painting, ship models, etc."
          • "Italian rooms" with works by artists like Miss Magnini.
          • "Helen Fabian Bingham Portraits and other paintings."
        • Opening Next Week:
          • "Italian Rooms" and "Modern Sculpture by Miss Magnini."
      • Boston Museum of Fine Arts:
        • Continuing Shows:
          • "Italian Rooms" with works by Miss Magnini.
          • "Helen Fabian Bingham Portraits and other paintings."
          • "Modern Sculpture by Miss Magnini."
      • Forbes Art Museum:
        • Continuing Shows:
          • "Recent acquisitions in the Print Department."

  4. Exhibition Details:

    • Each entry provides specific information about the exhibitions, including:
      • Dates: When the exhibitions are open (e.g., "Monday through Saturday," "except Mondays").
      • Admission: Whether admission is free or requires a fee.
      • Exhibition Content: Descriptions of the artworks or themes of the exhibitions (e.g., "Modern French prints," "Italian Rooms," "Portraits").
      • Artists: Names of featured artists or curators (e.g., "Miss Magnini," "Helen Fabian Bingham").
      • Locations: Venues where the exhibitions are held (e.g., "Huntington Avenue," "Forbes Art Museum").

  5. Visual Style:

    • The text is printed in a typewriter or monospaced font, typical of early 20th-century printing.
    • The page has a slightly aged appearance, with some discoloration and wear, consistent with historical documents.

Summary:

The image shows a page from a historical exhibition guide or catalog, listing ongoing and upcoming art exhibitions at various museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Forbes Art Museum. The page includes detailed information about the exhibitions, such as dates, admission policies, featured artists, and themes. The date stamps indicate that the page was transcribed or cataloged in September 1932, suggesting its archival or historical significance. The layout and typography reflect the design conventions of the early 20th century.