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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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This is a historical clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, June 1, 1941, preserved on aged, yellowed paper with three punched holes along the left edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

At the top, handwritten in cursive ink, is the note: “Granville L. Winthrop gift of drawings”, indicating the source or collector associated with the material. Another handwritten number, “5”, appears in the upper left corner.

The clipping features two main articles on museum acquisitions:


1. “Museum Acquisitions: New Additions of French Art and a Gift of Modern Drawings”

This article details recent acquisitions by The French art collection at the Albright Gallery in Buffalo. It mentions several paintings, including:

  • A decorative design by Manet.
  • An abstract work by Léger.
  • A watercolor by Cézanne and another by Pissarro.
  • A landscape by A. Conger Goodyear and works by Buffalo.
  • A reproduction of “Petit Nio” by Renoir.
  • A watercolor, “La Musique,” by Henri Matisse.

2. “A Gift of Drawings” — From the Fogg Museum of Art

This section announces a generous gift of fifty drawings to the Fogg Museum of Art (Harvard University) from Granville L. Winthrop of New York. These drawings are by American artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including:

  • Edwin Abbey
  • Childe Hassam
  • Maurice Prendergast
  • John James Audubon
  • Joseph Pennell
  • And others.

Notably, several Audubon drawings are mentioned — one of which is featured prominently in the clipping as a reproduction.


Featured Image: “A Drawing of a Bird” by John James Audubon

Below the text is a black-and-white reproduction of an Audubon drawing:

  • Subject: A small bird, likely a hummingbird, depicted in profile, perched or hovering near a flowering vine or branch.
  • Style: Highly detailed, naturalistic — characteristic of Audubon’s field illustrations.
  • Label: The caption reads: “By courtesy of the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, to The Christian Science Monitor”.
  • Below that: “A DRAWING OF A BIRD: By John James Audubon”, followed by a biographical note on Audubon’s life (1785–1851) and his famous “Birds of America.”

A handwritten number, “195”, is scrawled in blue ink on the upper left of the Audubon image.


Clipping Service Stickers

The clipping includes two typed paper stickers from Press Clipping Service at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.:

  • The top one is dated JUN 1 1941 and references “Prints Given Fogg Museum”.
  • The bottom one is dated MAY 29 1941 and is labeled for the Christian Science Monitor.

Overall Significance

This clipping documents a significant cultural donation — the Winthrop gift of American drawings — and highlights the museum’s growing collection of modern and 19th-century American art. The focus on Audubon’s work underscores his enduring artistic and scientific legacy. The inclusion of handwritten notes and service stickers adds archival value, marking the item as part of a curated press collection, likely assembled for the Winthrop estate or institutional records.

The yellowing paper, punch holes, and marginalia reflect its preservation as an ephemeral object of historical research.

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The image appears to be a scanned copy of a page from the "New York Herald Tribune" dated June 1, 1941. The page contains several articles related to museum acquisitions and donations of drawings.

The main article, titled "Museum Acquisitions," discusses the new additions to the French Art collection at the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, including works by Renoir, Pissarro, Matisse, Cezanne, and Picasso. It highlights the significance of these acquisitions, particularly the two Renoirs, and mentions other notable pieces in the collection.

Another article, "A Gift of Drawings," focuses on the recent enhancement of the Fogg Museum of Art's drawing collection by the generous gift of fifty drawings from Grenville L. Winthrop of New York. The article provides details about the artists and styles represented in these drawings, emphasizing the diversity and quality of the collection.

The page also includes a smaller article about prints given to the Fogg Museum of Art and a photograph of a drawing by John James Audubon, a famous American naturalist and ornithologist known for his detailed illustrations of birds. The photograph shows a bird perched on a branch with some flowers in the background.

The page is taped to a light brown background, and there are some handwritten notes and markings, indicating it may have been part of a scrapbook or file.

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This image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, likely related to art acquisitions and exhibitions. The page is dated June 1, 1941, and includes several newspaper articles and a drawing.

Key Elements:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • New York Herald Tribune, June 1, 1941: The main article discusses new additions to the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, focusing on French art. It mentions recent acquisitions of paintings by Renoir, Pissarro, Matisse, Cézanne, and others. The article also talks about a gift of modern drawings to the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from Mr. Grenville L. Winthrop of New York.
    • Press Clipping Service: There is a label indicating that the clippings are from the Press Clipping Service, located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
  2. Drawing by John James Audubon:

    • The bottom right section of the page features a drawing of a bird, attributed to John James Audubon. The drawing is detailed, showing the bird perched on a branch with leaves. The caption explains that Audubon showed a great interest in nature from a young age and that his drawings were made from first-hand observation. The caption also mentions that the original drawings are rare and that Audubon's gifts must be discerned from the plates.
  3. Additional Clippings:

    • There are two smaller clippings about prints given to the Fogg Museum and the Christian Science Monitor, both dated May 29, 1941.
  4. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes at the top of the page, possibly indicating the source or content of the clippings.

The page appears to be part of a larger collection or archive, focusing on art acquisitions and exhibitions, particularly from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a page from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, June 1, 1941. The headline reads "Museum Acquisitions," and the article discusses new additions of French drawings and a gift of modern drawings to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article highlights the acquisitions of works by artists such as Renoir, Matisse, and Picasso, as well as the gift of drawings by contemporary artists like John Marin and Charles Sheeler. The article also mentions the museum's plans to exhibit the new acquisitions and the gift of drawings. The image also includes a small illustration of a bird perched on a branch, which is likely a reference to the museum's collection of bird illustrations.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated June 1, 1941. The clipping features two articles about museum acquisitions. The first article is titled "Museum Acquisitions" and discusses new additions to the French Gallery at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York. The article mentions that the collection has been notably increased by recent purchases of modern French drawings, including works by Cézanne and Degas. The second article is titled "Prints Given Fogg Museum" and informs about prints donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University from the Christian Science Monitor. The clippings also include a drawing of a bird by John James Audubon.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, June 1, 1941. The clipping is titled "Museum Acquisitions" and discusses recent additions to the museum's collection, including French art and a gift of modern drawings.

Key Elements of the Image:

Header and Source Information:

  • Newspaper: New York Herald Tribune
  • Date: Sunday, June 1, 1941
  • Source: The clipping is part of the Press Clipping Service from Boston, Mass., as indicated by the header and stamps. Additional stamps from the Christian Science Monitor and Boston, Mass. are visible, suggesting the clipping was part of a press clipping archive.

Main Article:

  • The article is titled "Museum Acquisitions" and discusses two main topics:
    1. New Additions of French Art and a Gift of Modern Drawings:
      • The article highlights the acquisition of French art, including works by artists such as Leger, Matisse, and Pissarro.
      • It mentions a significant gift of modern drawings, including a collection from Fogg Museum and a donation by Henri Matisse.
      • The article provides details about the artists, their works, and the historical context of the acquisitions.

Visual Content:

  • On the right side of the clipping, there is an illustration labeled "A Drawing of a Bird" by John James Audubon.
    • The drawing depicts a bird perched on a leafy branch, accompanied by detailed botanical elements such as flowers and leaves.
    • Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:

      "A DRAWING OF A BIRD: By John James Audubon"
      - Additional text beneath the drawing provides context about Audubon, noting that he made drawings from first-hand observation and that his famous work, "Birds of America," included hand-colored plates made by an English printmaker, Robert Havell Jr.

Annotations and Stamps:

  • The clipping has several stamps and annotations:
    • Top Left: A handwritten note at the top reads: "grenville L. winstead gift of Drawings", suggesting the clipping was part of a personal or institutional archive.
    • Stamps:
      • Press Clipping Service, Boston, Mass. with a date stamp of JUN 1 1941.
      • Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass. with a date stamp of MAY 24 1941.
    • Handwritten Notes:
      • The number "195" is written in the bottom left corner of the illustration.
      • The word "gifts" is circled and underlined in blue ink near the bottom right of the article.

Condition:

  • The clipping appears to be aged, with visible creases, wear, and discoloration typical of old newspaper clippings. The paper has a slightly yellowed tone, and there are minor tears or folds along the edges.

Summary:

The image is a historical newspaper clipping from June 1, 1941, discussing museum acquisitions, particularly French art and modern drawings. It includes an illustration of a bird by John James Audubon, accompanied by descriptive text. The clipping is part of a press clipping archive, as evidenced by the stamps and annotations, and shows signs of age and wear. The handwritten notes and stamps suggest it was preserved for archival or research purposes.

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This is a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or archival document containing clippings from old newspapers. It’s dated Sunday, June 1, 1941, from the New York Herald Tribune, with the main article titled "Museum Acquisitions: New Additions of French Art and a Gift of Modern Drawings." The article discusses donated artworks, including drawings and prints, to museums and their artistic significance.

The document also contains smaller clippings mentioning press clipping services from Boston, Massachusetts, with publication dates of May 29, 1941, and June 1, 1941. Visible on the bottom right is an image titled "A Drawing of a Bird: By John James Audubon," featuring a detailed illustration of a bird perched on a branch with leaves and flowers.

The page has a hole on the right edge, likely from being bound in a binder, and the paper appears aged and yellowed, with some torn corners on the upper right. Handwritten text on the upper margin mentions "Granville L. Winthrop's gift of drawings." Some blue ink markings, including the number "195," are visible near the printed image.

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The image shows a vintage scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The articles are related to art acquisitions and drawings, specifically focusing on French art and a gift of modern drawings, as well as a drawing of a bird by John James Audubon.

Key elements include:

  • A headline titled "Museum Acquisitions" with subheadings "New Additions of French Art and a Gift of Modern Drawings." The article discusses recent additions to the French Art collection and mentions several artists, exhibitions, and specific artworks.

  • Several small clipped stamps from press clipping services in Boston, Massachusetts, dated June 1, 1941, May 29, 1941, and June 3, 1941.

  • A section titled "A Gift of Drawings," which describes a drawing collection recently enriched by a gift to the Fogg Museum of Art. It mentions various artists such as Childe Hassam and John James Audubon.

  • At the bottom right, there is a black and white illustration of a bird perched among leaves and flowers, credited as "A DRAWING OF A BIRD: By John James Audubon."

  • An accompanying text beneath the bird drawing details Audubon's interest in nature, his transition to making birds drawings professionally, and the significance of his work. It highlights that his drawings were turned into prints by Robert Havell Jr.

  • Handwritten text at the top of the page reads: "Grenelle L. Winthrop gift of Drawings."

The overall aesthetic of the page suggests it is from an archival or historical collection documenting art acquisitions, with a particular emphasis on notable contributions and drawings of birds by Audubon. The paper is aged and slightly torn at the edges, indicative of its vintage nature.

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  • The image is a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on brown scrap paper. The page is yellowed and has a torn top edge with three binder holes on the right.
  • At the top center it reads in a newspaper font: “New York Herald Tribune, Sunday, June 1, 1941,” with a large header “Museum Acquisitions.”
  • The left column is an article titled “Museum Acquisitions” about new additions to a French art collection and a gift of modern drawings.
  • The right side contains small clipped notes from a press clipping service, with stamps and dates (e.g., June 1, 1941; May 29, 1941) and brief captions such as “Prints Given Fog Museum.”
  • In the lower right quadrant there is a large reproduced illustration of a bird on a branch with leaves. The caption beneath appears to read something like “A Drawing of a Bird: By John James Audubon…”
  • There are some handwritten annotations along the top margin and general signs of wear from age.

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This image displays a collection of vintage newspaper clippings mounted on a brown, aged paper background. The largest clipping, at the top, is from the "New York Herald Tribune," dated Sunday, June 1, 1941. It features an article titled "Museum Acquisitions," describing new additions of French art and a gift of modern drawings to a museum. The article is quite extensive, with several columns of text discussing various artists and their donated works.

To the right of the main article, there are two smaller, overlapped pieces labeled "Press Clipping Service," one from "Christian Science Monitor" dated May 29, 1944, and the other with an unspecified source and date, suggesting they provide a service of collecting and distributing news articles on behalf of their clients.

Below the first article is a smaller clipping with a reproduced black-and-white drawing of a bird perched on a branch among leaves. The caption beneath the illustration reads "By courtesy of the Poughkeepsie Art Museum, The Caumsett Bird Prints. A Drawing Of A Bird: By John James Audubon."

The entire presentation has a historical and research-oriented quality to it, likely serving as documentation or a source of reference for someone interested in the history of art acquisitions, exhibitions, or John James Audubon's works. The collection of clippings is worn and aged, suggesting the paper is quite old, which adds to its historical value.