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This image is a press clipping, dated July 26, 1941, from the Christian Science Monitor, distributed by its Press Clipping Service located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.

The clipping features a monochrome reproduction of the artwork:

“Portrait of Julie Bellefée, by Degas”

The artwork itself is a ** charcoal or pastel drawing** depicting a young girl, Julie Bellefée, seated in a dark wooden chair. She is shown in three-quarter profile, looking down and to her right with a pensive or melancholy expression. She wears a light-colored, full-skirted dress with puffed sleeves and a high, frilled collar. Her right hand rests on her hip, while her left arm is bent, holding a small, indistinct object (possibly a doll or book) close to her chest. Her feet dangle slightly above the floor, one shoe untied and slipping off.

The drawing style is characteristic of Edgar Degas — sketchy, expressive, with strong contrasts between light and shadow, and an emphasis on the natural, unposed posture of the sitter. The artist’s signature, “Degas,” is visible in the lower right corner of the artwork.

Caption beneath the image:

“Portrait of Julie Bellefée, by Degas
Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge.
A little-known example of this master’s work, an item of the exhibition of modern French art on view during the summer at Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.”

This clipping served to inform the public about the exhibition of modern French art at the Fogg Museum and highlighted this particular Degas portrait as a noteworthy but lesser-known piece on display.

The clipping is mounted on an aged, light-brown archival sheet (likely for preservation), with two small holes punched on the right edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder or file. The overall presentation is that of an institutional or research archive document.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor," dated July 26, 1941. It features a black-and-white illustration of a seated woman named Julie Bellelè, a work by the artist Edgar Degas. The clipping is mounted on a piece of brown paper, which may be a binder or portfolio page. The illustration depicts Julie Bellelè in a relaxed pose, leaning slightly to one side, with her left arm resting on the back of the chair and her right arm slightly bent. She is wearing a long, flowing dress with puffed sleeves. The background is minimalistic, focusing attention on Julie Bellelè. The bottom of the clipping includes a caption that identifies the work as "Portrait of Julie Bellelè" by Degas and mentions that it was part of an exhibition of modern French art at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., during the summer of 1941. The illustration is credited to the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection. The overall tone of the clipping suggests it was used for reference or documentation of the artwork.

This image is a scanned page or document from a press clipping service, specifically from the Christian Science Monitor dated July 26, 1941.

Key Elements:

1. Main Image:

   • The central image is a black-and-white sketch of a seated woman, identified as "Julie Bellelé," created by the artist Edgar Degas.
   • The woman is depicted in a posture where she is leaning slightly forward with her hands clasped together in her lap.
   • She is wearing a voluminous, loose-fitting dress with puffed sleeves, typical of 19th-century fashion.

2. Caption:

   • The caption beneath the image reads:

     "Portrait of Julie Bellelé, by Degas. A little-known example of this master's work, an item of the exhibition of modern French art on view during the summer at Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass."

   • This caption indicates that the artwork was part of an exhibition of modern French art at the Fogg Museum.

3. Additional Information:

   • The document includes a header at the top that states the source as "Press Clipping Service," located at "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." and "Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass."
   • There is also a mention of "Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection," which likely provided the image for the clipping.

4. Physical Condition:

   • The document has a beige or light brown background, suggesting it is an older piece of paper.
   • There is a small hole punch on the right side, indicating that the page was likely part of a folder or binder.

The overall image captures a historical piece of art by Degas, preserved as a press clipping from 1941, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the artwork and its exhibition.

A vintage photograph of a woman is placed on top of a brown sheet of paper. The woman is wearing a long dress with her hands on her waist. She is sitting on a chair with her legs crossed. The photograph is placed on top of a brown sheet of paper with a white label on top. The label reads "Press Clipping Service" and "Christian Science Monitor".

The image is a clipping from the "Press Clipping Service" of the Christian Science Monitor, dated July 26, 1941. It features a black-and-white illustration of a painting titled "Portrait of Julie Bellelli," created by Edgar Degas. The illustration shows a woman sitting on a chair, dressed in a long dress with her hands on her waist, gazing to the left. The clipping is placed on a brown paper folder with a white label that reads "Portrait of Julie Bellelli, by Degas." The clipping also includes a brief description of the painting, stating that it is "A little-known example of this master's work, an item of the exhibition of modern French art on view during the summer at Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass."

The image depicts a vintage press clipping or archival document featuring a black-and-white illustration. The illustration portrays a young girl sitting in a relaxed pose on a chair. She is dressed in a long, loose-fitting dress with a high collar and long sleeves, typical of late 19th-century fashion. Her hair is styled in a neat, updo, and she appears to be gazing slightly to the side with a calm expression.

The illustration is signed in the lower right corner with the name "Degas," indicating that it is a work by the renowned French artist Edgar Degas. Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads: "Portrait of Julie Bellelé, by Degas." The caption further describes the artwork as "a little-known example of this master's work: an item of the exhibition of modern French art on view during the summer at Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass."

At the top of the document, there is a header that reads "Press Clipping Service" followed by the address "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." and the date "JUL 26 1941." The overall appearance suggests that this is a preserved clipping from a newspaper or magazine, likely used for archival or reference purposes. The document has a slightly worn, aged look, consistent with its historical context.

The image shows a vintage press clipping mounted on brown archival paper with two binder holes on the right side. At the top is a small label reading something like “Press Clipping Service … JUL 26 1949” from the Christian Science Monitor / Boston, Mass. Below is a black-and-white illustration of a seated woman in a full, 19th‑century dress. The face of the sitter is blurred. The caption beneath the drawing identifies it as “Portrait of Julie Bellelé, by Degas” and notes it as a little-known work by the master, shown in an exhibition of modern French art at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. A line of credit at the bottom mentions “Courtesy of the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection.” The overall presentation is that of a clipped news image about a Degas portrait.

This image features a newspaper clipping affixed to a brown backing paper.

The central artwork is a black-and-white reproduction of an illustration or painting titled "Portrait of Julie Bellelé, by Degas." The subject is a young girl standing confidently. She is wearing a knee-length dress with puffed sleeves, stockings, and shoes, standing with her hands on her hips. The brushwork gives the portrait a textured, sketch-like quality. Below the image, there is text including the title and a brief description of the artwork, mentioning its display in an exhibition of modern French art at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

At the top, a press clipping label reads "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass. Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass. JUL 26 1941," possibly indicating this was published in the Christian Science Monitor newspaper on that date.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping affixed to what appears to be a larger, tan-colored paper or board. At the top of the clipping, there is a label from a press clipping service, with an address in Boston, Massachusetts, and the date "JUL 26 1941." Below this label, a black-and-white illustration depicts a seated figure in a flowing dress with the hands resting on the lap. The illustration is captioned "Portrait of Julie Beljame, by Degas," describing it as a lesser-known work of the artist displayed at an exhibition of modern French art at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The artist's signature "Degas" is visible at the bottom right corner of the illustration.

The image shows a page from a press clipping service dated "JUL 26 1941" from the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts. The page features a black-and-white reproduction of a painting titled "Portrait of Julie Bellelé, by Degas."

The portrait depicts a young girl sitting on a chair with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and a wide skirt. The painting has a sketch-like quality and captures the folds and shadows of the girl's dress and her posture in a dynamic and expressive way. The background appears somewhat abstract, possibly emphasizing the figure of the girl.

Below the image, there is a caption mentioning that this work is a little-known example by Degas and that it was shown as part of an exhibition of modern French art during the summer at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text also credits the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection for providing the image. The page itself has a practical and archival look, with a three-hole punch on the right side.