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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image is a press release from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) dated May 6, 1953. The release announces that the museum is lending three pieces from its permanent collection for summer exhibitions outside of New York City. The pieces are:

  1. "The Bathers of Asnières" by Georges Seurat, which is being sent to the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. This loan is part of an exchange for contemporary shows by the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  2. The bronze sculpture "Max Schmeling" by Rudolf Belling, which will be sent to Philadelphia for an exhibition of sculpture held by the Fairmount Park Association from June 15 to September 15.
  3. The portrait of "Dr. Meyer-Hermann" by Otto Dix, which, along with a drawing by George Grosz, will be sent to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exhibition.

Additionally, the museum is lending important objects of ancient American art for the Exhibition of Primitive Art, which opens at MoMA on May 14th.

The press release is printed on a light-colored paper with a handwritten date annotation at the top and bottom indicating the date of the release.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping dated May 3, 1933. The clipping is titled "Modern Museum Lends Sculpture to Fogg" and "Modern Museum Sends Out Loans."

The main content of the clipping discusses the Museum of Modern Art in New York City's arrangement of loans of artworks for various exhibitions outside of New York. Specifically, it mentions three works being loaned:

  1. The bronze sculpture of Max Schmeling by Rudolf Belling, which will be part of the Exhibition of Sculpture at the Philadelphia Park Association from May 14 to September 15.
  2. The bronze of Dr. Meyer-Hermann by Otto Dix and a Lehmbruck Standing Female Figure, which will be sent to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exhibition.
  3. Three bronzes by Heller, Epstein, and Despiau, which will be loaned to the Fog Art Museum in Cambridge in exchange for ancient objects loaned by the Peabody Museum for the Exhibition of American Sources of Modern Art.

The Museum of Modern Art is noted for opening the Exhibition of American Sources of Modern Art on May 10th. The clipping highlights the museum's role in promoting art and cultural exchanges through such loan arrangements.

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The image shows a two-page spread from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated Tuesday, May 9, 1933. The headline of the article on both pages is "MODERN MUSEUM SENDS OUT LOANS."

The article explains that the Museum of Modern Art in New York is arranging to lend three works from its permanent collection for exhibitions outside New York City. The works include:

  1. "The Bronze of Max Schmeling" by Rudolf Belling, going to Philadelphia for the Exhibition of Sculpture at the Fairmount Park Association from May 14 to September 15.
  2. "Portrait of Dr. Meyer-Hermann" by Otto Dix, going to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exhibition.
  3. "Lehmbruck Standing Female Figure," also going to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exhibition.

In return, the Museum of Modern Art will receive three bronze sculptures by Heller, Epstein, and Despiau from the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, in exchange for the loans. These sculptures will be on display starting May 10th.

The article highlights the collaborative efforts between museums to share significant works of art with a broader audience.

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The image is a newspaper clipping dated May 10, 1935, detailing the lending activities of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. Here are the key points:

Headline:

Modern Museum Lends Sculpture to Fogg

Main Article:

The Museum of Modern Art is sending several pieces from its permanent collection to various locations for exhibitions during the summer, outside of New York City.

  1. Loans from the Permanent Collection:

    • Max Schmeling by Rudolf Belling: This bronze sculpture will be exhibited at the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, held by the Fairmount Park Association from May 14 to September.
    • Portrait of Dr. Meyer-Hermann by Otto Dix and Standing Female Figure by Wilhelm Lehmbruck: Both will be part of the "Century of Progress Exhibition" in Chicago.
  2. Exchange with Fogg Art Museum:

    • MoMA is sending three bronzes by Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, and Charles Despiau to the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.
    • In return, MoMA will receive important objects from the Fogg Museum and the Peabody Museum for the upcoming exhibition "African Negro Art," which starts at MoMA on March 18.

Sub-Headline:

Modern Museum Sends Out Loans

Additional Details:

The article reiterates that MoMA is lending out three significant works from its permanent collection for exhibitions outside New York City:

  • The same sculptures by Belling, Dix, and Lehmbruck mentioned above will be part of exhibitions in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Chicago, respectively.

Overall, the article highlights the museum's active role in sharing its collection with other institutions and participating in significant exhibitions across the country.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from May 1935, detailing the lending of sculptures by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City to various institutions for exhibitions.

The headline reads "Modern Museum Sends Out Loans." The article explains that three works from MoMA's Permanent Collection will be loaned for summer exhibitions outside New York City:

  1. Torso of a Young Woman by Malliol will be sent to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the Exhibition of Sculpture held by the Pennsylvania Park Association from May 14 to September 15.
  2. Portrait of Dr. Meyer-Hermann by Otto Dix and a Lehmbruck Standing Female Figure will be sent to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exhibition.

Additionally, three bronze sculptures by Heller, Epstein, and Despain will be sent to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England, in exchange for loans of ancient American art from the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Peabody Museum for the Exhibition of American Sources of Modern Art, which opened at MoMA on May 10th.

The article is dated May 6, 1935, and is marked with a handwritten note at the top, dated May 3, 1935.

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The image contains two news clippings about the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) lending sculptures to various institutions for exhibitions.

  1. The first clipping, dated May 3, 1935, titled "Modern Museum Lends Sculpture to Foggs," reports that MoMA is arranging loans of three works for exhibitions outside of New York City. Specifically:

    • The bronze "Max Schmeling" by Rudolf Belling will go to Philadelphia for the Exhibition of Sculpture held by the Pennsylvania Park Association from May 14 to September 15.
    • The "Torso of a Young Woman" by Maillol will be displayed in the same Philadelphia exhibition.
    • The portrait of Dr. Meyer-Hermann by Otto Dix and a "Lehmbruck Standing Female Figure" will be sent to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exhibition.
    • Three bronzes by Heller, Epstein, and Despiau will be sent to the Fog Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in exchange for the Fog Museum and Peabody Museum loaning important objects of ancient American art for the exhibition of American Sources of Modern Art at MoMA, which opened on May 10th.
  2. The second clipping, also dated May 6, 1935, titled "Modern Museum Sends Out Loans," reiterates the same information with slight variations in phrasing. It confirms that the three works from MoMA’s permanent collection will be loaned for summer exhibitions outside of New York City. The same details about the sculptures and their destinations are provided.

Both clippings emphasize the cultural exchange and the significant contributions of these works to various exhibitions across different locations.

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The image shows a page with two newspaper clippings attached to it, both dated May 1933. The clippings are about the Museum of Modern Art lending sculptures to other institutions for summer exhibitions. The smaller clipping, titled "Modern Museum Lends Sculpture to Fogg," mentions that three bronze sculptures by Heller, Epstein, and Despiau will be sent to the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The larger clipping, titled "Modern Museum Sends Out Loans," provides more detail, stating that the Museum of Modern Art is loaning three bronze sculptures—The Bronze of Max Schmeling by Rudolf Belling, the Torso of A Young Woman by Maillol, the Portrait of Dr. Meyer-Hermann by Otto Dix, and a Lehmbruck Standing Female Figure—to various exhibitions in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cambridge, including the Exhibition of Sculpture and the Century of Progress Exhibition. The handwritten note at the bottom reads "Art News 6 May 1933," indicating the source and date of the articles. There is also a faint handwritten note at the top of the page that says "Trans 3 May 1933."

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The image shows a page that appears to be from an old newspaper or magazine. It's dated "March 3, 1935" at the top. The page consists of a printed article titled "MODERN MUSEUM SENDS OUT LOANS" and a handwritten note just above the article which appears to say "Times 3 March 1935".

The article discusses how the Museum of Modern Art announced that three works from its permanent collection will be loaned for the summer exhibition outside of New York City. Specific works and their destined locations are mentioned along with the names of artists. The sculpture by Rudulph Belling and the Max Ernst painting will go to the Philadelphia Museum for the Exhibition of Sculpture, while a portrait by Otto Dix will be sent to the Chicago Female Figure Progress Exhibition. Furthermore, it mentions bronze sculptures by Henri Matisse being sent to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard and the Peabody Museum in Cambridge.

The rest of the paper where the article is printed is mostly blank, with visible fold marks that suggest it might have been folded in quarters at some point. The paper appears to be vintage, given its coloration and the date of the article. The background is white and clean, allowing the focus to reside entirely on the textual information on the page.

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This image shows two newspaper clippings attached to a plain background. The clippings contain text and are arranged on the left side of the page. The top clipping is tinted brown and titled "Modern Museum Lends Sculpture to Four," detailing that the Museum of Modern Art in New York is loaning works for various exhibitions. The highlight includes mentions of sculptures and artworks by artists such as Heller, Epstein, and Despiau.

The bottom clipping is titled "MODERN MUSEUM SENDS OUT LOANS" and elaborates on the details provided in the first clipping. It specifies that the museum is loaning pieces to exhibitions in cities like Philadelphia and Chicago, including works by Max Schmeling (bronze of a Young Woman by Maillol) and portraits by Otto Dix.

Handwritten notes in pencil appear on the lower section, indicating "Art News early May 1933" and "Trans 3 May 1933," possibly suggesting the date of publication or an archival reference. The background is light beige, providing a plain contrast to the clippings.

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The image shows a typed document from May 3, 1933, titled "Modern Museum Sends Out Loans." It is a news article or press release detailing the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York's initiative to loan three sculptures from its permanent collection for summer exhibitions outside New York City.

Key Details:

  1. Title and Date:

    • The document is dated May 3, 1933, and is titled "Modern Museum Sends Out Loans."
  2. Content Overview:

    • The Museum of Modern Art is arranging loans of three sculptures for summer exhibitions outside New York City.
    • These loans are part of a broader effort to share the museum's collection with other institutions.
  3. Loans and Exhibitions:

    • Three bronzes by Heller, Epstein, and Despiau:
      • These bronzes will be sent to the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in exchange for important objects of ancient American art. This exchange is for the Exhibition of American Sources of Modern Art, which opens on May 10th at the Museum of Modern Art.
    • Bronze of Max Schmeling by Rudolf Belling and The bronze of Max Torso of a Young Woman by Maillol:
      • These will go to Philadelphia for the Exhibition of Sculpture held by the Fairmount Park Association, running from May 14 to September 15.
    • Portrait of Dr. Meyer-Herrmann by Otto Dix and a Lehmbruck Standing Female Figure:
      • These will be sent to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exhibition.
  4. Purpose:

    • The loans aim to showcase MoMA's collection in various locations, promoting access to modern art and fostering cultural exchange with other museums and exhibitions.
  5. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes at the top and bottom of the document:
      • At the top: "Trans. 3 May 1933" (likely indicating a transcription or transmission date).
      • At the bottom: "Art News 6 May 1933" (suggesting the document was published or referenced in Art News on May 6, 1933).

Visual Characteristics:

  • The document is printed on aged, light-colored paper with visible creases and slight discoloration, indicating its historical nature.
  • The text is typed in a standard serif font, typical of early 20th-century printing.
  • The layout is clean and formal, consistent with press releases or news articles of the era.

This document provides insight into the Museum of Modern Art's efforts to expand the reach of its collection and engage with other cultural institutions in the early 1930s.