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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, 1933

ARCH.2003.27, Rendition: 798994

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or archive containing newspaper clippings related to exhibitions at the Fogg Museum. The page is labeled with the number "94" at the top left corner. The clippings are from two different newspapers, "The Post" and "The Herald," and are dated November 19 and November 5, respectively.

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Left Column (The Post, November 19):

    • The clipping discusses an exhibition of painted vases, highlighting that the designs are in red, but the background is left in the natural black of the vase. The article emphasizes the artistic value of these vases and their craftsmanship.
  2. Middle Column (The Herald, November 5):

    • This clipping is titled "Etruscan Objects at Fogg Museum" and describes a rare collection that includes bronzes and pottery. The exhibition features items from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Notable pieces include bronzes, golden ornaments, terra cotta figures, and pottery. The article mentions the educational value of the exhibition and the historical context of the Etruscan artifacts.
  3. Right Column (The Post, November 5):

    • This clipping is titled "Loesser Drawings at the Fogg Museum" and discusses a collection of drawings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a renowned Italian artist. The exhibition includes works from the early and high Renaissance periods, featuring drawings from the Uffizi in Florence. The article highlights specific pieces, such as a drawing of a church and a study of a woman's head.
  4. Bottom Right (The Herald, November 5):

    • This clipping is titled "Drawings by Old Masters" and also discusses the Loesser collection of drawings at the Fogg Museum. It mentions works by old masters like Filippo Lippi, Michelangelo, and Raphael. The article emphasizes the historical and artistic significance of the drawings and their educational value.

Overall, the page provides a snapshot of cultural and artistic exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the significance of the displayed artifacts and drawings.

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The image is a page from an old newspaper or a scrapbook, featuring three articles related to museum exhibitions. Here's a detailed summary of each article:

  1. Left Article - Etruscan Objects at Fogg Museum:

    • Headline: ETRUSCAN OBJECTS AT FOGG MUSEUM
    • Subheadline: Rare Collection Includes Bronzes and Pottery
    • Content: The article discusses an exhibition of Etruscan objects at the Fogg Museum, augmented by loans from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It highlights the significance of the collection, which includes rare Etruscan artifacts such as urns, vases, and pottery. The Etruscans are noted for their distinctive art, which predates Roman art and shows influences from both Greek and local traditions. The museum's collection includes items from the 7th to the 4th century B.C., showcasing a variety of artistic styles and techniques. The article mentions specific pieces, such as a bronze figure of a girl, a large gold fibula, and a painted sarcophagus, and provides historical context to these artifacts.
  2. Middle Article - Loeser Drawings:

    • Headline: LOESER DRAWINGS NOW AT THE FOGG MUSEUM
    • Subheadline: Florentines of Early and High Renaissance Represented
    • Content: This article describes the exhibition of drawings by old masters, specifically the works of Loeser, at the Fogg Museum. It emphasizes the richness of the collection, showcasing Florentine drawings from the early and high Renaissance periods. The article highlights a variety of artists and their works, including pen studies by Filippo Lippi and works by other masters like Caneletto and Guardi. It mentions specific pieces, such as a landscape by Rembrandt and a drawing by Pontormo, and discusses the emotional and technical depth of these drawings.
  3. Right Article - Herald - Drawings by Old Masters:

    • Headline: DRAWINGS BY OLD MASTERS
    • Subheadline: Loeser Collection of Drawings by Old Masters Received by the Fogg Museum
    • Content: This article reiterates the information about the Loeser Collection of drawings at the Fogg Museum, emphasizing the historical and artistic significance of the collection. It mentions the diverse range of artists and styles represented, including pen studies and works by artists like Pontormo and Filippo Lippi. The article also highlights the significance of the collection for art students and enthusiasts, noting that it provides a rich source for understanding the evolution of drawing techniques during the Renaissance.

The articles are dated November 19 and November 5, with the left article appearing to be from a Herald publication and the middle and right articles from a Post publication. The page includes some handwritten notes and markings, indicating that it may have been part of a scrapbook or collection for reference purposes.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping, divided into several sections, discussing various art-related exhibitions.

  1. Left Side:

    • The leftmost section includes a small text excerpt about painted vases, likely Greek red-figure types, highlighting their intricate details and design. It mentions the particular interest in the drawing techniques used in these vases, which are executed in several techniques such as beating, and the workmanship.
  2. Center Top:

    • A headline reads "Etruscan Objects at Fogg Museum". It describes an exhibition that includes rare Etruscan objects. The museum has augmented the collection with loans from other institutions like the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The items include bronze and pottery, some of which are from the Hopkin collection and others from notable private collections. The article discusses the historical context and significance of Etruscan art, noting that Etruscan civilization influenced Roman art and culture.
  3. Center Bottom:

    • A headline reads "Loeser Drawings Now at the Fogg Museum". It advertises a collection of drawings by old masters that have been received by the Fogg Museum. Florentine drawings of the early and high Renaissance are highlighted, including works by Benozzo Gozzoli and Pontormo. The collection is noted for its richness and includes studies of religious themes and landscapes.
  4. Right Side:

    • This section has two articles from the Herald, dated November 5th. Both articles discuss the Loeser Collection of drawings:
      • The first article mentions the Fogg Museum’s display of drawings by old masters, focusing on Florentine works from the early and high Renaissance, including Benozzo Gozzoli and Pontormo.
      • The second article elaborates further on the variety of themes in the drawings, such as religious scenes, landscapes, and emotional figures, emphasizing the rich and diverse collection.

The newspaper clipping seems to focus on the cultural and artistic significance of these exhibitions, showcasing the historical and artistic value of the displayed artifacts.

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The image shows an open scrapbook with two pages, each containing a different newspaper article. The left page features an article titled 'ETRUSCAN OBJECTS AT FOGG MUSEUM,' which discusses a collection of Etruscan objects, including bronzes and pottery, on display at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions notable pieces such as a bronze statue of an apes, a chimera, and various vases, highlighting the historical significance and artistic value of the items. The article is dated November 19, as noted by a handwritten annotation.

The right page contains an article titled 'LOESER DRAWINGS NOW AT THE FOGG MUSEUM,' which describes an exhibition of drawings by old masters from the Loeser collection. The article mentions that the collection includes works by Florentine, Early and High Renaissance artists, with particular emphasis on drawings by Benozzo Gozzoli and Filippo Lippi. It also notes that the collection is rich in Italian drawings from the 15th and 16th centuries, with some German, French, and Dutch works. This article is dated November 5, as indicated by another handwritten note.

Both articles are clipped from different newspapers, with the left one from the Herald and the right one from an unidentified source. The scrapbook pages are labeled with the article titles and dates in handwritten notes.

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The image contains two separate newspaper articles from different dates in November, detailing exhibitions at the Fogg Museum.

Left Article: "Etruscan Objects at Fogg Museum"

Date: Post, Nov. 19

This article discusses an exhibition of Etruscan objects at the Fogg Museum, which includes a rare collection of bronzes and pottery.

Key Points:

  • The exhibition features various Etruscan artifacts, such as bronzes, gold ornaments, terracotta heads, and ancient pottery.
  • The collection has been augmented by loans from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • The Etruscan civilization is noted for its unique adaptation and development of art forms from the Greeks and Egyptians.
  • The objects on display include mirrors, vases, and a notable gilded bronze griffin head.
  • The Etruscans are praised for their craftsmanship and the variety of their artistic techniques.
  • The exhibition aims to provide insights into Etruscan art and culture, which was highly advanced and distinct.

Right Article: "Loeser Drawings at the Fogg Museum"

Date: Herald, Nov. 5

This article highlights the Loeser Collection of drawings, which now includes works by old masters and is on display at the Fogg Museum.

Key Points:

  • The Loeser Collection features drawings by famous artists from the Early and High Renaissance.
  • The collection includes pieces by artists like Pontormo and Bronzino, adding to its richness.
  • Charles A. Loeser's bequest has significantly contributed to the museum’s collection.
  • The exhibition is divided into sections, featuring works from various regions like Florence, Venice, and Lombardy.
  • The collection includes studies and finished works by artists such as Carpaccio, Canaletto, and Guardi.
  • The article emphasizes the emotional depth and technical skill present in the drawings, with notable groupings of works by individual artists.

Both articles celebrate the cultural and historical significance of the respective collections, providing a glimpse into ancient and Renaissance art.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, featuring three distinct articles.

  1. Left Article (Headline and Content Not Fully Visible)

    • The article appears to be discussing painted vases, possibly Etruscan objects, and mentions the artistic styles and techniques used in their creation. It mentions the exhibition of these objects and their historical context.
  2. Middle Article (Etruscan Objects at Fogg Museum)

    • Headline: "Etruscan Objects at Fogg Museum"
    • Subheading: "Rare Collection Includes Bronzes and Pottery"
    • Content: The article details an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, which features a loaned collection of Etruscan objects from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The collection includes various items such as heads, statuettes, pottery, and colored photographs. The Etruscans, known for their unique art, adopted many artistic themes from the Greeks, but also had distinctive traditions of their own. The exhibition highlights the artistic and cultural influence of the Etruscans, who were later overshadowed by the Romans.
  3. Right Article (Loeser Drawings at Fogg Museum)

    • Headline: "Loeser Drawings Now at the Fogg Museum"
    • Subheading: "Florentines of Early and High Renaissance Represented"
    • Content: This article describes the Fogg Museum's display of drawings by old masters, specifically the Loeser Collection. The collection includes works from various Florentine artists of the Early and High Renaissance periods. Notable artists mentioned include Pontormo, Filippino Lippi, and others. The drawings are praised for their variety and emotional depth, with detailed descriptions of specific works, such as a series of studies by Pontormo and a drawing by Raphael.

Each article is dated with the postmark "Post. Nov. 5" and "Post. Nov. 19," indicating when these clippings were likely collected. The articles provide insight into the historical art exhibitions held at the Fogg Museum during that period.

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The image you've provided shows a page with several pasted newspaper clippings discussing artwork and museum exhibits. The clippings are arranged on a larger sheet of paper or a page from a scrapbook, which has numbers and handwritten annotations. Each clipping is from a different date and concerns different art-related news.

The main clipping in the center of the page is titled "ETRUSCAN OBJECTS AT FOGG MUSEUM" and discusses a collection of Etruscan artifacts, including bronzes and pottery, that was on exhibit at the Fogg Museum. The article highlights the rarity of the collection, which appears to have included loans from both the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To the top right corner, there's a smaller article titled "LOESER DRAWINGS NOW AT THE FOGG MUSEUM," which mentions a collection of Florentine early and high Renaissance representations by various artists, including some drawings by Michelangelo.

Below on the right, another article titled "Drawings by Old Masters" seems to continue the topic of artworks on display, potentially relating to the same exhibition covered in the clipping above it.

Annotations in pen, such as "Post. Nov.1" and "Herald. Nov.5," suggest the clippings are from different publications and dates. The page number "94" written on the top left corner suggests this sheet is part of a larger collection or scrapbook. Overall, this image portrays historical documentation of art exhibitions.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings glued onto it. The page is off-white and has three punch holes on the right side, indicating it was kept in a binder. The page number "94" is written in the top left corner.

There are five newspaper clippings on the page:

  1. On the left side near the top, a clipping with the heading partially cut off but mentioning "Painted vases" and artistic details, with the handwritten note "Post. Nov. 19" just below it.
  2. In the center, the largest clipping is titled "ETRUSCAN OBJECTS AT FOGG MUSEUM," describing a rare collection of bronzes and pottery at the Fogg Museum, giving historical details about the collection.
  3. On the right side near the top, a clipping titled "LOESER DRAWINGS NOW AT THE FOGG MUSEUM," discussing drawings by old masters and the richness of the collection, with the handwritten label "LOESER DRAWINGS." above it.
  4. Below the previous clipping, another clipping titled "Drawings by Old Masters" repeats similar content about the Loeser collection and Renaissance drawings, accompanied by a handwritten note "Post. Nov. 5" beneath it.
  5. Near the bottom center, there's a short handwritten word "Herald." matching similar content, probably identifying the source of the articles.

The page looks like a carefully arranged collection of articles related to art exhibitions and collections at the Fogg Museum, focusing on Etruscan objects and Renaissance drawings. Handwritten annotations provide context or dates for some of the clippings.

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The image shows a page from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, dated November 19. The page is divided into two main sections, each discussing different topics:

Left Section: "ETRUSCAN OBJECTS AT FOGG MUSEUM"

  • Title: "ETRUSCAN OBJECTS AT FOGG MUSEUM"
  • Subtitle: "Rare Collection Includes Bronzes and Pottery"
  • Content:
    This section describes a collection of Etruscan artifacts housed at the Fogg Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It highlights the museum's acquisition of loans from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has assembled an unusual group of Etruscan objects. The collection includes bronzes, pottery, and other artifacts, many of which are rare and historically significant. The text emphasizes the artistic and cultural value of these objects, noting that they provide insight into Etruscan art and civilization. The article also mentions specific examples, such as a bronze figure of a girl from the Hoppin Collection and a remarkable gouache by Arthur Shapira, among other notable pieces.

Right Section: "LOESER DRAWINGS NOW AT THE FOGG MUSEUM"

  • Title: "LOESER DRAWINGS NOW AT THE FOGG MUSEUM"
  • Subtitle: "Flourenties of Early and High Renaissance Represented"
  • Content:
    This section discusses a collection of drawings by old masters, now on display at the Fogg Museum. It focuses on the Loeser collection, which includes works from the Renaissance period. The text highlights the diversity of the collection, featuring drawings by artists such as Benozzo Gozzoli, Pontormo, and others. The drawings are noted for their artistic merit and historical significance, with some pieces being particularly well-preserved. The article also mentions that the collection includes a sheet by Filippino Lippi, representing a large group of saints and angels, as well as a drawing by Correggio. The text emphasizes the emotional and aesthetic value of these works, noting their historical context and the mystery they evoke.

General Layout and Design:

  • The page is formatted with clear headings and subheadings, making it easy to distinguish between the two topics.
  • The text is printed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century publications.
  • The page includes a date ("Post. Nov. 19") and a reference to "Herald," indicating the source of the publication.
  • The overall tone is informative, aimed at readers interested in art, history, and museum collections.

Visual Elements:

  • The page is clean and well-organized, with no illustrations or photographs accompanying the text.
  • The layout is symmetrical, with the two main sections occupying equal space on either side of the page.

This page appears to be from an art or cultural news section, providing readers with updates on notable museum exhibitions and collections.

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The image is a double-page spread from a newspaper featuring two articles about art collections and exhibitions. The left page has a headline "Etruscan Objects at Fogg Museum" and discusses a collection of Etruscan bronzes and pottery. The right page has a headline "Loeser Drawings Now at the Fogg Museum" and describes a collection of drawings by old masters, including Florentines, Venetians, and others. The articles provide details about the objects and drawings on display, their historical and artistic significance, and the context of the exhibitions. The layout includes a mix of text and images, with the articles written in a formal and informative tone.