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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1941-October 1943

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The image is of a scrapbook or album page containing several newspaper clippings from the early 1940s. The clippings are related to art exhibitions and museum news. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (August 30, 1942):

    • Headline: "Music and Art News"
    • Subheadline: "Second Summer Exhibit At Doll & Richards Now"
    • The article discusses an art exhibition at Doll & Richards, featuring works by various artists such as William Paxton, Edmund C. Tarbell, Frank W. Benson, and others. The exhibit includes a variety of paintings, including landscapes, portraits, and still life works.
  2. Top Right Clipping (September 4, 1942):

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum"
    • The article mentions a collection of 15th-century Italian bronzes recently given to the Fogg Museum at Harvard by Professor George H. Chase. The collection includes many fine examples of Renaissance art, such as a bronze bust of Caesar.
  3. Middle Right Clipping (September 10, 1942):

    • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum"
    • The article discusses two exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum: one featuring Chinese jade and the other showcasing the works of Ernst B. Haas. The jade exhibition includes pieces from the Han and Chou dynasties, while the Haas exhibition features his photographs.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (September 23, 1942):

    • Headline: "14 Roman Coins at Fogg"
    • The article reports on the donation of 14 Roman coins to the Fogg Museum by Professor George H. Chase. The coins, which are from the reigns of various Roman emperors, are described as being in excellent condition and of significant historical value.

Each clipping is labeled with the source and date, indicating they were collected from different newspapers in the Boston area during the summer and early fall of 1942. The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, suggesting they were part of a personal or institutional collection documenting art and cultural events of the time.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted on an open book, primarily focusing on art and museum exhibits. The clippings are from various sources, including the "Press Clipping Service" and different newspapers such as the Herald, Gateway, and Chronicle-Sun. The dates on the clippings range from August 30, 1942, to September 29, 1942.

  1. The first clipping (top left) is an article titled "Music and Art News: Second Summer Exhibit At Doll & Richards Now." It discusses an art exhibit featuring works by American artists, including paintings by Henry H. Hess, Karl Zerbe, and others. The exhibit showcases a range of styles and media, including watercolors, oils, and drawings.

  2. The second clipping (top right) is from the Gateway, dated September 4, 1942. It mentions the Fogg Museum receiving a collection of Roman coins from the estate of George D. Stout. The coins, which include issues from the reigns of Augustus to Constantine, are described as being of high artistic value.

  3. The third clipping (middle right) is from the Chronicle-Sun, dated September 10, 1942. It announces the opening of an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by Greek artist Pavlos, including paintings, watercolors, and drawings. The exhibit is curated by the Fogg Art Museum staff.

  4. The fourth clipping (bottom right) is from the Press Clipping Service, dated September 29, 1942. It provides a detailed description of the Roman coins exhibit at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the historical and artistic significance of the coins, which span from the early Roman Empire to the Byzantine period.

The book itself appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of news articles, possibly maintained by an individual or an institution to keep track of significant events and exhibits related to art and museums during that period.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings from various newspapers, dated around August and September 1942. These clippings cover news related to art and music exhibits.

  1. Main Article - "Second Summer Exhibit At Doll & Richards Now":

    • Source: The Boston Herald, dated August 30, 1942.
    • Content: The article discusses a summer exhibit featuring the works of Carl Gordon Cutler and Louise Stiles at Doll & Richards gallery located at 14 Newbury Street. The exhibit includes a variety of scenes such as:
      • Carl Gordon Cutler's paintings of Maine coasts, the rocky New England countryside, and historical scenes like "Hannah at the Siege of Boston."
      • Louise Stiles' works, which include landscapes and still lifes, such as "Still Life with Peaches" and "Roses."
        The article praises the artists for their use of color and composition, and it notes that the exhibit will remain open until September 12.
  2. Press Clipping - "Fogg Museum" (First Notice):

    • Source: The Christian Science Monitor, dated September 4, 1942.
    • Content: This brief notice announces a Roman coin collection now on display at the Fogg Museum. The coins, valued by experts from the Liberty Loan Division of the Treasury, are part of the museum's exhibits.
  3. Press Clipping - "Fogg Museum" (Second Notice):

    • Source: The Cambridge Sun, dated September 10, 1942.
    • Content: This article details various exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, including:
      • Guerrini’s frescoes transferred onto canvas.
      • An exhibit on the history of the illuminated book.
      • The Roman and Greek coin collection, which includes coins from the period of the Spartan civilization.
  4. Press Clipping - "Roman Coins at Fogg":

    • Source: The Boston Evening Transcript, dated September 29, 1942.
    • Content: This article focuses on the Roman coin collection at the Fogg Museum. It highlights:
      • The historical value and rarity of the coins, spanning from the early Spartan era to the late Roman Empire.
      • The coins were selected for an exhibit due to their artistic and historical significance.
      • The display aims to show the progression of coin design and the evolution of metallurgy and artistry over centuries.

These articles collectively highlight the cultural and artistic activities happening in Boston and Cambridge in the summer and early fall of 1942.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings from the Press Clipping Service, dated August 30, 1942, and September 1942, focusing on art exhibits and news related to museums.

  1. August 30, 1942 (Page Seven)

    • Music and Art News: Second Summer Exhibit at Doll & Richards Now
      • The Doll & Richards gallery in Boston is hosting a summer exhibit featuring works by American artists. The mood is described as pictorial but with a sense of solidity and strength, contrasting with the delicate and dreamlike quality of the previous exhibit.
      • Notable pieces include:
        • "Meditation Storm" by Norman Rockwell, a large oil on canvas.
        • "Clearing After Storm" by Rockwell, depicting a farm scene.
        • Works by other artists such as John Steuart Curry, Charles Sheeler, and Charles Burchfield.
      • The exhibit includes various landscapes, still lifes, and abstract pieces, showcasing a range of artistic styles and techniques.
  2. September 4, 1942

    • Fogg Museum
      • The Fogg Museum at Harvard University has received a collection of Roman coins from George David Chase, an expert on Roman Republican coins. The collection includes coins from the time of the Roman Republic, valued for their historical and numismatic significance.
  3. September 10, 1942

    • Fogg Art Museum
      • The Fogg Museum presents a variety of exhibitions:
        • "Grecian," "Roman," and "Oriental" works.
        • "The Erastus P. Dodge Collection" of Chinese jade, pottery, and textiles.
        • A display of the "Helen P. Denman Collection" of Chinese art.
        • "Roman Coins" exhibit, highlighting ancient coins and their historical context.
  4. September 29, 1942

    • Roman Coins at Fogg
      • The Fogg Museum's display of Roman coins is described as a significant collection of ancient Roman coins. The coins illustrate various aspects of Roman history, including political and economic changes.
      • The coins date from the period of the Roman Republic, showing the transition from the ancient Greek style to the Roman style.
      • The collection includes coins that depict historical events, rulers, and symbols, providing insights into Roman culture, commerce, and political history.

Overall, the clippings highlight the diverse and rich offerings of art and historical exhibits at the Fogg Museum and Doll & Richards gallery during the early 1940s.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings from the Press Clipping Service, dated around September 1942. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Left Column (Main Article):

    • Title: "Music and Art News"
    • Headline: "Second Summer Exhibit At Doll & Richards Now"
    • Content: This article discusses the second summer art exhibit at Doll & Richards. The exhibit features works by American artists, including notable pieces by Frank Brangwyn, John Singer Sargent, and Winslow Homer, among others. The descriptions detail various artworks such as:
      • "Mainland Storm" by Brangwyn, a large oil depicting a storm scene.
      • "Clearing After Storm" by Homer, showcasing a coastal scene.
      • "Picturesque" by Sargent, a landscape with a small boat.
      • "Sailing Boats" by Homer, depicting a coastal scene with sailboats.
      • "Abundance" by Sargent, a painting with an abundance of fruit and flowers.
      • "The Sea" by Homer, a large seascape.
      • "The Sea" by Homer, another seascape with a ship.
      • "The Rocks" by Homer, featuring rugged cliffs.
      • "The Sea" by Homer, a smaller seascape.
      • "The Sea" by Homer, another seascape with a ship.
      • "The Sea" by Homer, a depiction of a ship in rough waters.
      • "The Sea" by Homer, another seascape.
      • "The Sea" by Homer, showing a ship in a stormy sea.
      • "The Sea" by Homer, another seascape.
      • Works by other artists like William Merritt Chase, Edward Hopper, and Charles Sheeler are also mentioned.
  2. Right Column (Smaller Articles):

    • Top Article:

      • Headline: "FOGG MUSEUM"
      • Content: This article discusses the Fogg Museum's collection, which includes pieces like a Roman coin and a Liberty coin valued at $30,000. The collection also includes various art pieces from different periods and cultures.
    • Middle Article:

      • Headline: "FOGG ART MUSEUM"
      • Content: This article lists the exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including "Greek, Roman, and Etruscan," "The Helen P. Dane Collection of Chinese Jade," and other exhibits.
    • Bottom Article:

      • Headline: "Roman Coins at Fogg"
      • Content: This article highlights the display of Roman coins at the Fogg Museum, which showcases the artistic expression of ancient Rome. The coins are described as being from various periods, including the time of Augustus and later emperors, and illustrate changes in artistic style and cultural evolution.

The clippings provide a snapshot of art exhibitions and collections from 1942, focusing on significant artworks and historical artifacts from both American and international sources.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various sources dated around early September 1942. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Herald, Boston, Mass., August 30, 1942, Page 7):

    • Title: "Music and Art News"
    • Content: This section discusses the second summer exhibit at Doll & Richards. The exhibit features various artworks, including pieces by American artists. It highlights different art styles such as Frank Brangwyn’s work, which is described as "frankly picturesque," and a piece by Norman Rockwell titled "Clearing After Storm," which is noted for its realistic portrayal of farm life.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Fogg Museum, Boston, Mass., September 4, 1942):

    • Title: Announcements about the Fogg Museum's collection, specifically Roman coins.
    • Content: The museum is showing a selection of ancient Roman coins. These coins illustrate the artistic and cultural evolution from the Lydian era through the Roman Republic to the Empire. It includes various coins from different periods and cities.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (Press Clipping Service, Cambridge, Mass., September 10, 1942):

    • Content: This clipping lists the exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions several items and artworks such as:
      • "The Ernest R. Dodge, 92, and the Helen P. Dane Collection of Chinese Jade, pottery, and porcelain."
      • Various other exhibits including "Greek, Etruscan, Roman, and other ancient art pieces."
  4. Middle Right Clipping (Press Clipping Service, C. S. Monitor, Boston, Mass., September 29, 1942):

    • Title: "Roman Coins at Fogg"
    • Content: It reiterates the display of Roman coins at the Fogg Museum. The coins showcase different aspects of ancient Roman art and culture, from historical events to everyday life, providing a visual history through their designs.

Each clipping collectively provides a snapshot of art and cultural exhibitions happening at prominent institutions in Boston during early 1942. The focus is on art displays, historical artifacts, and the rich heritage of ancient Roman coins.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of press clippings related to art exhibitions and museum news from the year 1942. This page features four different articles pasted onto it, each with its own headline and text, and is framed by the wooden texture of the book or binder in which the page is kept. Here are the main elements of the image:

  1. Top left clipping: Headed by "AUG 3 1942," the title "Music and Art News" stands out above the article titled "Second Summer Exhibit At Doll & Richards Now," which appears to be an article from a publication related to music and art. The content of this article describes the details of an art exhibition.

  2. Top right clipping: With the header "Press Clipping Service" and a date stamp of "SEP 4 1942," this article is about "Roman Coins at Fogg Museum" and provides information about a coin exhibition at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

  3. Middle right clipping: Another "Press Clipping Service" item dated "SEP 10 1942," this one is also about the Fogg Art Museum. The text beneath the title "Fogg Art Museum" appears to describe important pieces or collections within the museum.

  4. Bottom right clipping: Dated "SEP 25 1942," this "Press Clipping Service" article is titled "Roman Coins at Fogg" and presents details about a display of Roman coins, also mentioning its educational value.

The exact content of the articles is not fully visible in the image, as the text is small and somewhat cut off at the edges, but the general subjects of art and historical exhibitions are clear. Additionally, there are some handwritten notes and numbers that seem to be added for organization or reference purposes.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings related to art, music, and museum exhibits from 1942.

  1. The largest clipping, dated August 30, 1942, from the "Herald" in Boston, is titled "Music and Art News" and subheaded "Second Summer Exhibit At Doll & Richards Now." It describes various art exhibits at the Doll & Richards galleries, including landscape paintings and seascapes by multiple artists like Francis Gerhart and Carl Rokyt, with detailed descriptions of the artworks and styles.

  2. There are four smaller clippings on the right:

    • The top one, dated September 4, 1942, from the "Gateway" in Boston, mentions the Fogg Museum exhibiting Roman coins from a collection recently given to them by Professor George David Chase from Orono, Maine. It highlights the collection of famous Roman coins, including Liberty coins linked to the murderers of Caesar.

    • Below that is another clipping, from the "Chronicle-Sun" in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated September 10, 1942. It announces Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions including the Guernica mural by Pablo Picasso and a small Picasso exhibition, along with a collection of Chinese jade, crystals, pottery, and porcelains recently gifted to the museum.

    • A clipping from "C. S. Monitor," Boston, dated September 29, 1942, is present but the content is not clearly visible in the image.

    • The bottom right clipping is titled "Roman Coins at Fogg" and describes a large selection of Roman coins on display at the Fogg Museum of Art. It details the history of Roman coinage, its imagery, and significance in ancient society, and mentions the coins were donated by Professor George David Chase. It also notes the evolution of coin design through political and religious changes in ancient Rome.

The page itself is a tan scrapbook page with the clippings arranged neatly and labels from the "Press Clipping Service" of Boston, Massachusetts, attached at the top of each article. The text is typed in a mix of serif fonts typical of the 1940s. Handwritten notes and stamps with dates are visible on some clippings.

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The image shows a book open to a page with a newspaper clipping. The clipping has a blue border and is from the Boston Herald. The date is August 30, 1942. The clipping is about a second summer exhibit at Doll & Richards. The article describes the paintings and prints on display, including works by artists like Franz Kline, Carl Rakoczi, and others. The exhibit is described as a "good show" with "unusual pleasing color block prints." The clipping also mentions the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, which is exhibiting Roman coins from the collection of Professor George David Chase.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, likely from the early 20th century, featuring articles about art and museum exhibits. The main headline reads "Music and Art News," followed by a subheading "Second Summer Exhibit At Doll & Richards Now." This suggests that the article is about an ongoing art exhibition at Doll & Richards gallery.

The article is divided into several sections, each with a distinct title. The first section, titled "Music and Art News," provides an overview of the exhibition, mentioning the artists and artworks on display. The second section, titled "Press Clipping Service," lists various press clippings related to the exhibition, including quotes from art critics and reviews.

The third section, titled "Fogg Art Museum," provides information about the Fogg Art Museum's collection of Roman coins, which are currently on display. The fourth section, titled "Press Clipping Service," lists more press clippings related to the exhibition, including quotes from art critics and reviews.

The final section, titled "SEP 10 1942," provides additional information about the exhibition, including the opening date and the artists involved. The article is well-organized and provides a comprehensive overview of the exhibition and its significance in the art world.