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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine, dated January 1942, featuring articles and images related to art exhibitions and collections. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Main Headline:

    • "Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection"
  2. Articles:

    • Harvard's Recently Acquired Art Tops Current Exhibitions:

      • The Harvard University Press and the Fogg Museum of Art have recently acquired the Grenville L. Winthrop collection, which includes works by notable artists such as John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, and George Inness.
      • The collection features watercolors, drawings, and paintings, including a portrait of "Madame Karasulina" by John Singer Sargent.
      • The exhibition runs until February 7.
    • Valuable Collection:

      • The Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, is displaying 112 drawings and paintings from the Winthrop collection.
      • Highlights include works by Auguste Rodin and Edgar Degas, with the exhibition continuing through February 7.
    • Fogg Museum:

      • The Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge has loaned the Winthrop collection, which includes works by American artists such as John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, and George Inness.
      • The exhibition features watercolors, drawings, and paintings, and runs through February 7.
  3. Images:

    • A charcoal portrait titled "Madame Karasulina" by John Singer Sargent, dated 1913.
    • An etching titled "Tobey's Goo Cab, 1915," by Childe Hassam, gifted by George J. Deer to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.
  4. Press Clipping Service Stamps:

    • The page includes stamps from the Press Clipping Service, indicating the articles were clipped from various newspapers:
      • Globe, Boston, Mass. - January 25, 1942
      • Transcript, Boston, Mass. - January 30, 1942
      • Monitor, Boston, Mass. - January 26, 1942

The page provides a snapshot of the art scene in early 1942, highlighting the significance of the Winthrop collection and its exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art.

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The image is a collection of old newspaper clippings and press releases related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, part of Harvard University, from January 1942. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Main Article (Top Left and Center):

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection"
    • Subheading: "Harvard's Recently Acquired Art Tops Current Exhibitions"
    • Content: The article discusses the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, which has recently reopened after renovations. The museum is displaying the Winthrop Collection, donated by Grenville L. Winthrop. This collection includes significant works of art such as paintings by Ingres, drawings by David d'Angers, and sculptures by various artists. The article highlights the importance of these pieces and mentions that the museum will feature watercolors by John Singer Sargent in February. Additionally, it mentions other current exhibitions in Boston and Cambridge, including those at the Childs Gallery and the Institute of Modern Art.
  2. Image (Top Center):

    • Description: A portrait titled "Madame Karasalkina" by John S. Sargent, showcased at the Fogg Museum.
  3. Press Clipping Service Stamps:

    • Several stamps from the "Press Clipping Service" are visible, dated January 25 and 26, 1942, from Boston, Massachusetts.
  4. Valuable Collection Section (Middle Left):

    • Content: This section describes a collection of 132 drawings and watercolors presented to the Fogg Museum by Mr. and Mrs. A. Augustus Rogers. The collection includes works by notable artists like Augustus John, Rodin, and Daumier, and is displayed in specially designed exhibitions in the museum's galleries.
  5. Image (Middle Right):

    • Description: An etching by Childe Hassam titled "Union Square in Spring."
  6. Fogg Museum Section (Bottom Left):

    • Content: This part mentions that the Fogg Museum has received a collection of 11 drawings by Govaert Flinck and Gillis van Valckenborch from Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop. The museum has also been actively involved in loan exhibitions and educational initiatives. The text also highlights a new acquisition, a watercolor by Winslow Homer, and mentions the display of a comprehensive collection of American watercolors and drawings.
  7. Image (Bottom Right):

    • Description: An etching titled "Toby's 'Cob Cab,' 1915" by George J. Wright, a gift to the Fogg Museum.

Overall, the clippings detail the Fogg Museum's recent acquisitions, exhibitions, and contributions to the art community in early 1942.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from January 1942, detailing the Fogg Museum's exhibition of the Winthrop Collection, a recently acquired art collection by Harvard University.

  1. Main Headline:

    • "Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection"
    • Subheading: "Harvard's Recently Acquired Art Tops Current Exhibitions"
  2. Articles:

    • The articles describe the exhibition of 112 watercolors and drawings by prominent American artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection was donated by the Winthrop family.
    • Key artists mentioned include John Singer Sargent, John La Farge, Childe Hassam, and Charles Courtney Curran. The collection spans a period from 1870 to 1940 and includes works by artists who were part of the Ten American Painters group.
  3. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition is being held at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The clippings mention that the collection includes watercolors and drawings by artists such as Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, and others.
    • Specific artworks highlighted include:
      • A charcoal portrait by John Singer Sargent.
      • An etching by Childe Hassam titled "Toby's Coat Cab, 1915."
      • Watercolors by Winslow Homer, Charles Courtney Curran, and others.
  4. Additional Information:

    • The articles mention the involvement of various institutions and galleries, including the Children's Art Center and the Winthrop Art Association.
    • The exhibition is noted for its significance in American art history, showcasing the diversity and evolution of American artistic expression over several decades.
    • The Fogg Museum is described as a leading institution in the field of art and a recipient of the Winthrop Collection.
  5. Press Clippings:

    • The clippings are from different newspapers, including the Globe, the Boston Herald, the Christian Science Monitor, and the C.S. Monitor.
    • Each clipping is dated January 1942 and includes the Press Clipping Service stamp from Boston, Massachusetts.

The collage provides a snapshot of how the Fogg Museum showcased and promoted the Winthrop Collection, emphasizing its importance and the caliber of the artists involved.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from January 1942 detailing various exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art, which is part of Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection:

    • Headline: "Harvard's Recently Acquired Art Tops Current Exhibitions"
    • Content: The Fogg Museum of Art has recently acquired a significant collection of watercolors and drawings by John Singer Sargent, John La Farge, and others, including works by John Winslow and Charles Currier Allen. This collection, which includes pieces by Winslow Homer and Augustus Saint-Gaudens, is on display. The exhibition, titled "The Winthrop Collection," features works from the 18th to the 20th century. The collection is noteworthy for its variety and includes a charcoal portrait of Madame Karasuina by John Sargent.
    • Location and Dates: The exhibition is at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, and open until February 15.
  2. Valuable Collection:

    • Content: The Fogg Museum has displayed a valuable collection of 112 drawings and watercolors. This includes a variety of works from French 19th and 20th century artists, such as Auguste Rodin's working sketches, and American artists including Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, and others. The exhibition includes works by George L. Duval, Herbert Barnett, and John La Farge.
    • Location and Dates: The exhibition is at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, and open through January 31.
  3. Additional Clippings:

    • Press Clipping Service Notices: Several press clipping service notices are included, indicating the source of the clippings, such as the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and the C.S. Monitor.
    • Artwork Highlight: There is an image of a charcoal portrait of Madame Karasuina by John Sargent and an etching by Childe Hassam titled "Toby's Cab," gifted to the Fogg Museum by George J. Dyer.

The clippings collectively highlight the museum's efforts to showcase a diverse range of artworks, including those from both American and French artists, and emphasize the importance of these collections in the museum's offerings.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from January 1942, detailing exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection"
    • Description: This article discusses Harvard’s recently acquired art collection, specifically highlighting the Winthrop Collection. The exhibition includes works by artists like John S. Sargent, John La Farge, and Charles Curran Allen. It also mentions the display of watercolors and drawings by these artists, and their significance in American art history. The article notes that the exhibition runs until February 1, and it features a variety of 19th-century artworks.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Madame Karasouina" - Charcoal portrait by John S. Sargent at the Fogg Museum.
    • Description: This part shows a black-and-white photograph of a portrait by John S. Sargent titled "Madame Karasouina". The accompanying text is a caption for the portrait included in the Winthrop Collection.
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Valuable Collection"
    • Description: This section discusses the valuable collection of 112 drawings and watercolors presented at the Fogg Museum. It highlights specific artists such as Rodin and Childe Hassam, and mentions an exhibition of French 19th and 20th-century art. The exhibition runs from January 6 to February 1, with the museum open every afternoon.
  4. Middle Right Image:

    • Description: A black-and-white etching titled "Toby's Cos Cab, 1915," by Childe Hassam, which is a gift of George J. Drury to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.
  5. Bottom Clipping:

    • Description: This snippet includes a brief mention of the Fogg Museum’s interest in drawings by American artists and the inclusion of a small exhibit of 19th-century American art. It notes the presence of works by Childe Hassam and other notable artists, emphasizing the museum's ongoing efforts to showcase significant pieces.

The clippings collectively illustrate the museum's efforts to present a rich variety of artworks, focusing on the Winthrop Collection and other notable artists' contributions to American art history during the early 20th century.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted on a page, all related to art exhibits and collections, specifically from the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are from different newspapers and dates, all from January 1942.

  1. The first clipping at the top, from the Boston Globe (January 5, 1942), is titled "Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection." It discusses Harvard's recently acquired art, which includes watercolors and drawings by John S. Sargent, John La Farge, and Childe Hassam. The collection is from the Winthrop family of Cambridge, with some pieces not seen for almost a century. The article mentions that the collection is on display alongside other American and French art.

  2. The second clipping, from the Boston Post (January 3, 1942), is titled "Valuable Collection." It describes the Winthrop collection of 112 drawings and watercolors, including works by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Eugene Delacroix, and Odilon Redon. The collection is noted for its variety and the prominence of the artists. The display is said to be enhanced by the setting in the Fogg Museum, with some pieces not previously exhibited.

  3. The third clipping, from the Christian Science Monitor (January 7, 1942), features an etching by Childe Hassam titled "Toby's Coat Cab, 1915," which was gifted by George S. Dyer to the Fogg Museum. The article discusses Hassam's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects and his contributions to American art.

The page also includes a photograph of a charcoal portrait titled "Madame Karasouina" by John S. Sargent, displayed at the Fogg Museum. There is also an image of the etching by Childe Hassam.

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The image showcases a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings related to art exhibitions, specifically from the Fogg Museum. The page includes several newspaper clippings discussing art collections and exhibitions, along with dates from January 1942, indicating the historical context of the content.

The topmost article on the page is titled "Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection" and refers to Harvard's recent acquisition featured in current exhibitions. Beneath this article, another clipping labeled "Valuable Collection" describes a collection of 132 drawings and watercolors presented at the Fogg Museum, mentioning a public viewing in a specially-designed exhibition of French 19th and 20th-century art.

There is also a mention of an etching by Childe Hassam titled "Tobey," which was a gift to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. Each article is accompanied by a service stamp from the "Press Clipping Service" located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Massachusetts, with dates like JAN 25 1942 and JAN 30 1942 printed on the service stamps.

In addition to the text, there are images of artworks—a charcoal portrait and an etching. The portrait artwork has a label that indicates it is a charcoal portrait by Johan S. Sargent exhibited at the Fogg Museum. The etching depicts a street scene with figures and architecture, indicating the style of work from the period and the artist mentioned. The overall image provides insight into the art and culture scene during the early 1940s in Boston.

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings focused on an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the Winthrop Collection. The page contains multiple newspaper clippings and two black-and-white images.

  1. The top left section has an article titled "Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection" with text describing the Harvard University Fogg Museum of Art’s recent acquisition of important collection pieces by artists John Sargent, John La Farge, and Childe Hassam. It discusses the historical significance of these artists and the exhibition details.

  2. To the right of this article, there is a charcoal portrait labeled "'MADAME KARASUAINA'—Charcoal portrait by John S. Sargent at Fogg Museum." The portrait shows a woman in profile facing left, wearing traditional Eastern headwear and clothing, rendered in a realistic charcoal style.

  3. Below the main article is a smaller clipping titled "Valuable Collection," which mentions the collection of 132 drawings and watercolors presented at the Fogg Museum and highlights works by August Rodin and others.

  4. Below the charcoal portrait is a sketch or etching titled "Etching by Childe Hassam" showing a street scene with a horse-drawn cart and figures near a two-story wooden building.

  5. Surrounding these main elements are several small labels from “Press Clipping Service” with dates from January 1942 and references to newspapers in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overall, the page documents and highlights the exhibition of the Winthrop Collection at the Fogg Museum in early 1942, showcasing works by notable American artists and emphasizing the collection’s value and historical significance.

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The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine. It shows a page with an article about an exhibition of the Winthrop Collection at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The article highlights the collection's valuable drawings and watercolors from the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by Auguste Rodin, Edgar Degas, and others. The clipping also mentions a separate exhibition of watercolors by John Singer Sargent at the museum. The image is a mix of black-and-white photographs and text, with some sections faded or damaged.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or press clipping service, dated January 25, 1942, and January 30, 1942. The page is titled "Fogg Museum Shows Winthrop Collection" and is subtitled "Harvard's Recently Acquired Art Tops Current Exhibitions." It discusses the recent acquisition and exhibition of the Winthrop Collection at the Fogg Art Museum, part of Harvard University. The article highlights the historical and artistic significance of the collection, which spans the period between 1790 and 1850 and includes works by notable artists such as John Sargent, John La Farge, and others.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline and Subheadings:

    • The main headline emphasizes the Winthrop Collection as a significant addition to Harvard's art holdings.
    • The subheading clarifies that this collection is a highlight of current exhibitions at the Fogg Museum.
  2. Article Content:

    • The article provides details about the collection, including its historical context, notable artists, and the types of works included (drawings, watercolors, and sketches).
    • It mentions specific artists and their contributions, such as John Sargent and John La Farge, and describes the collection as a valuable resource for understanding 19th-century American art.
  3. Visual Elements:

    • Top Right: A charcoal portrait titled "Madame Karasaina" by John S. Sargent, dated and attributed to the Fogg Museum.
    • Bottom Right: An etching titled "Toby's Con Cab," 1915 by Childe Hassam, noted as a gift from George J. Dyer to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard.
    • These images serve as visual examples of the types of artworks included in the Winthrop Collection.
  4. Press Clipping Service Information:

    • The page includes a header for the Press Clipping Service, indicating it is part of a service provided by 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
    • The dates (January 25 and January 30, 1942) are stamped at the bottom, suggesting this is part of a clipping archive.
  5. Layout:

    • The page is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with columns of text and accompanying illustrations.
    • The text is dense and informational, aimed at readers interested in art, museum exhibitions, and cultural events.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical moment in the art world, showcasing the Winthrop Collection as a notable acquisition by Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The inclusion of specific artworks and artist names underscores the collection's importance and artistic value. The press clipping service context suggests this was part of a curated archive of news articles, likely preserved for historical or research purposes.