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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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The image is a page from a press clipping service, dated from late May to early June 1941. The page contains several newspaper clippings and a photograph. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Clipping (May 20, 1941):

    • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: Not visible in the image.
  2. Top Center Clipping (May 20, 1941):

    • Source: The Record, Cambridge, Mass.
    • Content: Not visible in the image.
  3. Top Right Clipping (June 1, 1941):

    • Source: 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: Not visible in the image.
  4. Center Left Image:

    • A drawing titled "Head of a Girl" by Eugene Speicher. The image is part of an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
  5. Center Right Clipping (May 25, 1941):

    • Source: Herald, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: Not visible in the image.
  6. Center Clipping (May 25, 1941):

    • Source: 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: Not visible in the image.
  7. Bottom Left Clipping (May 12, 1941):

    • Source: 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: Not visible in the image.
  8. Bottom Center Clipping (June 1, 1941):

    • Source: Telegram, Lowell, Mass.
    • Content: Not visible in the image.
  9. Bottom Right Clipping (June 1, 1941):

    • Source: Herald, Boston, Mass.
    • Content: Not visible in the image.
  10. Additional Clippings:

    • Several other clippings from various sources such as the Lynn Item, Cambridge Chronicle, and others, with dates ranging from May 25 to June 2, 1941. The content of these clippings is not visible in the image.
  11. Highlighted Text:

    • There are blue highlights on the clippings, indicating specific information of interest, likely related to art exhibitions and events at the Fogg Museum of Art.

The clippings seem to focus on art exhibitions and events, particularly at the Fogg Museum of Art, and include details about various drawings and paintings on display.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the Press Clipping Service, dated between May 22, 1941, and June 1, 1941. These clippings are related to various exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left (May 22, 1941, Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.)

    • Features a drawing titled "Head of a Girl" by Ernest Spiecker, part of an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
  2. Top Center (May 22, 1941, Chronicle Sun)

    • Announces an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum:
      • "The Graphic Arts of Goya" from April 14th to May 15th.
      • "Paintings by Winslow Homer" from April 30th to May 29th.
      • "Illustrations selected from the seventeenth-eighteenth and nineteenth centuries" until June 29th.
  3. Top Right (June 1, 1941, Post, Boston, Mass.)

    • Mentions an exhibition of drawings by Winslow Homer from April 30th to May 29th, and the "Graphic Arts of Goya" until May 15th.
    • Discusses a special exhibition of modern graphic art, including works by El Lissitzky, Safarevich, and others from June 1st through June 30th.
  4. Middle Left (May 25, 1941, Herald, Boston, Mass.)

    • Highlights the opening of the Fogg Art Museum with a variety of exhibitions:
      • "Paintings by Winslow Homer" until May 29th.
      • "Illustrations selected from seventeenth-eighteenth and nineteenth centuries" until June 29th.
      • "Graphic Arts of Goya" until May 15th.
      • "Modern Graphic Art" exhibition from June 1st through June 30th.
  5. Middle Center (May 29, 1941, Item, Lynn, Mass.)

    • Discusses the Fogg Museum's exhibition of Winslow Homer's paintings, which closed on May 29th.
  6. Middle Right (June 1, 1941, Telegram, Lowell, Mass.)

    • Details the current exhibitions at the Fogg Museum:
      • "Graphic Arts of Goya" until May 15th.
      • "Modern Graphic Art" exhibition from June 1st through June 30th.
      • "Paintings and drawings by Winslow Homer" until May 29th.
      • "Illustrations selected from seventeenth-eighteenth and nineteenth centuries" until June 29th.
  7. Bottom Left (May 22, 1941, Chronicle, Brookline, Mass.)

    • Announces the opening of the Fogg Museum and mentions the exhibition of Winslow Homer's paintings.
  8. Bottom Center (June 1, 1941, Herald, Boston, Mass.)

    • Repeats information about the Fogg Museum's exhibitions, emphasizing the special exhibition of modern graphic art from June 1st through June 30th.

Each clipping provides a snapshot of the different art exhibitions available at the Fogg Art Museum during the specified period in 1941.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum, which is now part of Harvard University's Art Museums. These clippings are dated between May 20 and June 3, 1941, and are from various newspapers and services, including the Christian Science Monitor, Chronicle, Herald, Post, and Telegram, all based in Boston, Massachusetts, and other nearby areas.

Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left:

    • Headline: "Head of a Girl"
    • Description: A drawing by Erte (René́ Jules Lalique) in the exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.
  2. Middle Left:

    • Date: May 20, 1941
    • Headline: Fogg Art Museum
    • Description: The museum is open on Sundays until June 29. Special exhibitions include Indian Paintings and Drawings, European Paintings, and Modern Graphic Art. The Graphic Arts of Goya and Picasso are also mentioned.
  3. Middle Center:

    • Date: May 22, 1941
    • Headline: Fogg Art Museum
    • Description: The museum is open on Sundays with special exhibitions of paintings, drawings, and prints from various periods and regions, including American and European works.
  4. Top Center:

    • Date: May 23, 1941
    • Headline: Fogg Art Museum
    • Description: The museum is open on Sundays. Exhibitions include a variety of artworks, including American landscapes, French paintings, and drawings by European artists.
  5. Top Right:

    • Date: May 24, 1941
    • Headline: Fogg Art Museum
    • Description: Information on the museum's open days and various exhibitions, including American art and European drawings.
  6. Middle Right:

    • Date: May 29, 1941
    • Headline: Fogg Museum
    • Description: The museum is open with exhibitions of European art, including Dutch and Flemish paintings, and drawings by European artists.
  7. Bottom Right:

    • Date: June 1, 1941
    • Headline: Art Exhibitions at Fogg Museum
    • Description: The museum holds a series of exhibitions in Modern Graphic Art, including works by various European artists.
  8. Bottom Center:

    • Date: June 1, 1941
    • Headline: Fogg Museum
    • Description: Details about the exhibitions at the museum, including European and American artworks.
  9. Bottom Left:

    • Date: June 2, 1941
    • Headline: Fogg Museum
    • Description: The museum is open with a focus on special exhibitions of modern graphic art and other significant collections.

The clippings provide a comprehensive overview of the exhibitions and special events held at the Fogg Art Museum during early 1941, showcasing a variety of art forms and periods.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the 1940s, specifically from the Press Clipping Service of the Christian Science Monitor, located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings are dated between May 2, 1941, and June 4, 1941.

Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. May 2, 1941 (Boston, Herald):

    • A drawing titled "Head of a Girl" by Erskine Sperber is featured in an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The article mentions that the exhibition is open until June 29.
  2. May 2, 1941 (Boston, Post):

    • The Fogg Art Museum opens on May 2nd. Details include the museum’s opening hours, various exhibitions, and special exhibitions in different galleries.
  3. May 23, 1941 (Lynn, Massachusetts, Item):

    • Describes the Fogg Museum's exhibitions, specifically the "Graphic Art of Goya" running from April 14th to May 15th, and "Art of Latin America."
  4. May 25, 1941 (Cambridge Chronicle):

    • Details about the Fogg Art Museum, including its opening hours and the exhibitions available, such as special exhibitions on Sundays.
  5. May 25, 1941 (Boston Herald):

    • Focuses on the opening of the Fogg Art Museum and the special exhibitions on display, particularly the "Graphic Art of Goya."
  6. May 29, 1941 (Boston, Chronicle):

    • A brief mention of a special event related to the Fogg Museum, likely a significant opening or announcement.
  7. June 1, 1941 (Boston, Herald):

    • The Fogg Art Museum’s exhibitions, including a focus on drawings and the ongoing exhibitions such as French Paintings and Drawings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
  8. June 1, 1941 (Boston, Post):

    • Lists the ongoing exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, including "Graphic Art of Goya," "Art of Latin America," and "French Paintings and Drawings."
  9. June 2, 1941 (Boston, Christian Science Monitor):

    • Includes a detailed article on the Fogg Museum’s exhibitions, focusing on the graphic art and various thematic displays.
  10. June 1, 1941 (Telegram from Lowell, Massachusetts):

    • This appears to be a summary or brief report of ongoing exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting multiple ongoing art shows.

The clippings collectively highlight the Fogg Art Museum's diverse exhibitions and its role in showcasing various artworks from different periods and cultures during early 1941.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings from various newspapers, all related to art exhibitions and events, mounted on a backing board. The clippings are from the Christian Science Monitor, the Boston Post, the Chronicle, the Herald, and other publications, dated around May and June 1941. The articles feature announcements and reviews of art exhibitions, including one at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, which displays drawings by Ernesa Speiler, an exhibition of American drawings, and an exhibition of modern graphic art. There are also clippings about the opening of an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum, the appointment of a new director, and other art-related news. The clippings are carefully arranged and labeled, suggesting they might be part of a scrapbook or archive related to art and museum activities during that period.

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The image displays several press clippings from various newspapers, all related to art exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the spring of 1941. Here's a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, May 20, 1941)

    • Article Title/Content: "Head of a Girl"
    • Description: This article features a drawing by Eugène Swebach, displayed as part of an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum.
  2. Top Center Clipping (Boston Post, May 22, 1941)

    • Article Title/Content: "Fogg Art Museum"
    • Description: The article highlights an exhibition of drawings by Old Masters, including works by notable artists like Rembrandt and Dürer. The exhibition runs on Sundays until June 29 and is open to the public free of charge. The museum also has displays of paintings by Winslow Homer and watercolors by John Singer Sargent.
  3. Top Right Clipping (Boston Post, June 1, 1941)

    • Article Title/Content: The Fine Arts Museum: Harvard Celebrates Its Tercentenary
    • Description: This article discusses various exhibitions at Harvard's museums celebrating the university's 300th anniversary. It mentions the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibitions, including Italian drawings, American paintings, and prints.
  4. Middle Left Clipping (Herald, Boston, May 25, 1941)

    • Article Title/Content: "Fogg Museum"
    • Description: The clipping announces the opening of an exhibition of American paintings, watercolors, and drawings from the late 18th to the early 20th century at the Fogg Art Museum.
  5. Middle Center Clipping (Post, Boston, May 29, 1941)

    • Article Title/Content: "Lynn, Mass."
    • Description: Mentions an event or article related to Lynn, Massachusetts, but the main focus is not fully visible.
  6. Middle Right Clipping (Boston Post, June 1, 1941)

    • Article Title/Content: Telegram, Lowell, Mass.
    • Description: Lists art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, including modern drawings, French art, Italian paintings, and prints, continuing through June.
  7. Bottom Left Clipping (Brookline, Mass., May 2, 1941)

    • Article Title/Content: Miss Margaret A. Fish of Prescott Street
    • Description: Announces Miss Margaret A. Fish's appointment to aid the acting director of the Fogg Art Museum and her new role at Ginling College in China.
  8. Bottom Center Clipping (Herald, Boston, June 1, 1941)

    • Article Title/Content: Art Exhibitions at Fogg Museum of Art
    • Description: Details ongoing and upcoming exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, including modern drawings, French art, Italian paintings, and prints.

Overall, these clippings collectively provide information about various art exhibitions and events at the Fogg Art Museum in 1941, featuring works by renowned artists and celebrating Harvard University's tercentenary.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings from different newspapers and dates, all affixed to a brown, worn scrapbook or noticeboard page. The clippings seem to be related to art, with references to art exhibitions, museums, and reviews. Specific mentions are made of the Fogg Art Museum and artworks by Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper, as well as graphic art and Latin American art. These clippings are sourced from outlets such as the Christian Science Monitor, the Boston Post, and the Herald among others, with dates ranging from May 1941 to June 1941. The layout is informal with some clippings arranged at angles and overlapping, indicating a personal and perhaps professional interest in the art world by the collector. The paper materials have discolored and aged, suggesting the clippings have been preserved for quite a long time.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings and advertisements from the early 1940s. It features a collage of various newspaper clippings, advertisements, and announcements related to art exhibitions and events in Boston, Cambridge, and other nearby locations. The clippings include information about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and other institutions. The advertisements promote art events, lectures, and exhibitions, with dates and times mentioned. The overall composition is a mix of text and images, showcasing the art and cultural scene of the time.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and articles pasted onto a piece of paper. The clippings are from different newspapers and are dated from May to June 1941. The clippings are about various topics, including art exhibitions, museum openings, and lectures. The top left clipping is about an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The top right clipping is about a lecture by Miss Agnes Mon-geling at the Fogg Art Museum. The bottom left clipping is about an exhibition of modern graphic art at the Fogg Art Museum. The bottom right clipping is about an exhibition of Indian and Central Asian paintings and sculpture at the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are pasted in a haphazard manner, with some overlapping each other.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and articles compiled into a scrapbook or press clipping service document dated May 20, 1941, and June 2, 1941. The document is titled "Press Clipping Service" and is associated with the "Christian Science Monitor" in Boston, Massachusetts. The layout is organized into several sections, each featuring headlines, dates, and brief summaries of news articles.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the document includes the header "Press Clipping Service" and the address "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass."
    • The date is prominently displayed as "MAY 20 1941" and "JUN 2 1941," indicating the timeframe of the clippings.
  2. Visual Element:

    • On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white illustration labeled "Head of a Girl." The caption below the illustration reads: "Drawing by Eugene Speicher for an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge."
  3. Clippings and Articles:

    • The right side of the page contains multiple clippings from various newspapers, including:
      • Cambridge Sun: A headline about the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, detailing its exhibitions, including works from the 16th to 19th centuries, modern graphic art, and American landscape painting.
      • ** Lynn, Mass.**: A brief article about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum.
      • Boston Post: Mentions an exhibition of American drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by Eugene Speicher.
      • Telegram: A note about an exhibition at the Lowell Art Museum.
      • Herald: A headline about Miss Margaret A. Fish of Prescott Street opening her home for a lecture by Miss Yin, a Chinese artist.
  4. Content Highlights:

    • The clippings focus on art exhibitions, particularly at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, highlighting various artists and styles, including modern graphic art, Chinese bronzes, and American landscape painting.
    • Specific artists mentioned include Eugene Speicher, whose drawing "Head of a Girl" is featured.
    • The document also references a lecture by Miss Yin, a Chinese artist, indicating cultural and artistic events of the time.
  5. Design and Layout:

    • The document is typed, with neatly organized sections for each clipping.
    • Each clipping is labeled with the newspaper name, date, and a brief summary of the article’s content.
    • The overall design is functional, aimed at compiling and organizing press coverage for reference.

Summary:

The image shows a historical press clipping service document from May and June 1941, focusing on art exhibitions and cultural events, particularly at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It includes a notable illustration by Eugene Speicher and mentions various artists and exhibitions, reflecting the art scene of the early 1940s. The document serves as a record of contemporary art news and events.