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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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The image shows a yellowed, aged page from a press clipping service, specifically from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 2, 1941. The page features a drawing titled "Traitors Gate From the River," created by Joseph Pennell and gifted to the Fogg Museum of Art by Grenville L. Winthrop. The detailed etching depicts several boats moored near a riverside with architecture in the background, possibly representing an urban setting with historical buildings. The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or collection, with visible punch holes on the left side, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

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This image is a clipping from a press service, specifically from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 2, 1941.

The clipping features a drawing titled "Traitor's Gate from the River" by Joseph Pennell, gifted to the Fogg Museum of Art by Greenville L. Winthrop. The drawing is a detailed black-and-white illustration showing a view of Traitor's Gate, an iconic landmark located on the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts.

In the illustration, several boats are moored along the riverbank, and the gate itself is prominently featured in the foreground. The background includes parts of Boston's skyline, with trees and some buildings visible, adding context to the historical and scenic location depicted. The clipping is neatly framed and placed on a piece of yellowish-brown paper, likely part of a collection or a scrapbook.

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The image is a vintage press clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 2, 1941. It is from the Press Clipping Service located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.

The clipping features a drawing titled "Traitors' Gate from the River" by Joseph Pennell, which is a gift to the Fogg Museum of Art by Greenville L. Winthrop. The illustration depicts a scenic view of a riverside area with several boats docked along the edge. There are buildings and trees visible in the background, giving a sense of a quaint and historical waterfront scene. The clipping is mounted on a beige paper with some signs of aging and wear.

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The image is a press clipping from the Christian Science Monitor dated June 2, 1941. It includes a label in the top left corner identifying it as from the "Press Clipping Service" at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.

The main content of the clipping is an illustration titled "Traitors Gate From the River." The drawing is credited to Joseph Pennell and is gifted to the "Fogg Museum of Art by Grenville L. Winthrop."

The illustration depicts a scene of boats docked near a building, which appears to be Traitor’s Gate, a historic site in Boston. The artwork captures the architecture and surrounding landscape, including trees and a fence in the background, with a waterfront view. The drawing style is detailed and reminiscent of an old etching or engraving.

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The image is a press clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor," dated June 2, 1941. It features a detailed drawing by Joseph Pennell titled "Tortosa Gate From the River." The illustration shows a historic scene, likely of Tortosa, a city in Catalonia, Spain.

In the drawing, the foreground features several boats on a river, some of which appear to be moored or in use. The boats vary in size and design, with some having structures on them.

The background of the image depicts an old city gate and a section of the city's fortification wall. The architecture suggests a medieval or early modern European style, with arched gateways and stone walls. The gate is quite prominent, and the area around it appears bustling, indicating it might be an important entry point to the city.

At the top of the clipping, there is a stamp from the Press Clipping Service located at 229 Fourth Square, Boston, Mass. The edges of the clipping are slightly worn and discolored, typical of old paper documents.

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The image is a clipping from a press service dated June 3, 1941, sourced from the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping features a drawing titled "Traitors Gate From the River" by Joseph Pennell. The drawing is noted as a gift to the Fogg Museum of Art by Grenville L. Winthrop.

The artwork itself depicts a serene riverside scene with several boats moored along the bank. The boats are of various sizes and types, some appearing to be rowboats or small sailing vessels. In the background, there is a bridge arching over the river, and a series of trees and buildings line the opposite bank. The overall atmosphere of the drawing is calm and picturesque, capturing a moment of tranquility along the river. The drawing is executed in a detailed, intricate style characteristic of Pennell's work.

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The image shows what appears to be a paper or page from a scrapbook with slightly tattered edges and a binder hole on the left side, indicating it was once part of a larger collection or binder. A clipping is pasted onto this page, sourced from a press clipping service. The header on the top left states "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass., Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass." and includes a date stamp indicating "JUN 2 1941."

The actual content of the clipping is a black-and-white line drawing titled "Traitors Gate From the River." It is attributed as a "Drawing by Joseph Pennell, gift to the Fogg Museum of Art by Grenville L. Winthrop." The illustration shows a river view with several boats docked in the foreground and an old, ornate building in the background, likely a historic or significant structure. Behind the building, there are trees and possibly another building, contributing to a picturesque scene.

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A brown-colored paper with a hole in the upper left corner and a white sticker with the text "Press Clipping Service" and "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass. Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass." is placed on the paper. The paper has a drawing of a boat on the water with the text "Traitors Gate From the River" and "Drawing by Joseph Pennell, gift to the Fogg Museum of Art by Grenville L. Winthrop."

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The image depicts a vintage, sepia-toned photograph of a river scene, with several boats moored along the riverbank. The photograph is mounted on a piece of paper that appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine. The paper has a rectangular shape and is attached to a larger piece of cardboard or paper, which is folded in half. The photograph is titled "Traitors Gate from the River," and it was drawn by Joseph Pennell and gifted to the Fogg Museum of Art by Greenville L. Winthrop. The paper also has a small label with the text "Press Clipping Service" and the date "JUN 2 1941."

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The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping or press service document dated June 2, 1941. It is from the Christian Science Monitor, published in Boston, Massachusetts. The document is part of a "Press Clipping Service" and is labeled with the address "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass."

The central feature of the document is a black-and-white illustration titled "Traitors' Gate From the River." The artwork is credited to Joseph Pennell and is noted as a gift to the Fogg Museum of Art by Grenville L. Winthrop. The illustration portrays a serene riverside scene with several small boats moored along a dock. In the background, there is a large, imposing structure that resembles a fortress or historic building, partially obscured by trees. The setting suggests a calm, possibly European riverside, with a mix of natural and architectural elements.

The overall tone and presentation of the document indicate it was likely preserved for historical or archival purposes, reflecting the cultural and artistic interests of the time. The worn, aged appearance of the paper adds to its historical context.