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This image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, which appears to be a press clipping from the C. S. Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts. The paper is yellowed, indicating its age, and the page is part of a bound volume, as suggested by the binding on the left and visible staples or remnants of them.
The page contains three distinct articles, each with its own headline and accompanying text, plus one photograph.
This clipping documents cultural and artistic events from April 1942, highlighting exhibitions at the Fogg Museum and the Brooklyn Public Library, as well as a portrait commission involving Massachusetts political figures and an artist. It reflects the era’s interest in art, portraiture, and international subjects like North Africa, while offering a glimpse into mid-century American print media and art criticism.
The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, showing two articles on an aged yellowed paper background. The left side of the page contains an article titled "Paintings and Prints Shown At Fogg Museum in Cambridge" by Dorothy Adlow. This article describes an exhibition of North African art at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard, featuring oils, watercolors, lithographs, etchings, and drawings by various artists.
The right side of the page has another article titled "Chief Executive Poses for Etcher" by Egan. This article discusses an etching of Leverett Saltonstall, a Massachusetts governor, by Elias M. Grossman, which is to be exhibited at the Brooklyn Public Library. The article mentions that Grossman also etches heads of Gandhi, Einstein, Tagore, and former Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland.
Below the second article, there is a photograph of a man and a woman sitting, with the man holding a piece of paper. The man appears to be presenting or showing the paper to the woman, who is looking at it attentively. The background of the photo includes shelves with various items, suggesting it might be taken in a library or study setting.
The page also includes a small label at the top right corner that reads "Press Clipping Service" with the address "2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." and "C.S. Monitor Boston, Mass." The date "APR 7 1943" is noted on the page.
This image is a page from a scrapbook or collection that contains clippings from newspapers. The page appears to be from the 1940s, as indicated by the date "Apr '43" on the clipping at the top right.
The left side of the page features a column of text titled "Paintings and Prints Shown at Fogg Museum in Cambridge" by Dorothy Adlow. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard, showcasing a variety of artworks including oils, watercolors, lithographs, etchings, and drawings. The exhibition focuses on "North Africa Interpreted by European Artists" and includes works by various artists such as Jean de Botton, Edy Legrand, Peter Takal, Albert Marquet, Dodge Macknight, and others.
The right side of the page features a photograph with the headline "Chief Executive Poses for Etcher." The photograph shows two men, one of whom is holding a completed etching of the other. The caption below the photograph reads "Saltonstall Likeness to Be Exhibited in Brooklyn Library." The text explains that Elias M. Grossman, an etcher from New York, has added Massachusetts' Governor Leverett Saltonstall to his collection of works, which includes heads of Gandhi, Einstein, Tagore, and former Gov. Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland. Grossman's new etching of Governor Saltonstall will be part of an exhibition of 50 selected prints at the Brooklyn Public Library, beginning April 12.
At the top of the page, there is a label indicating that the clippings are from a "Press Clipping Service" located at 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass., and are from the "C. S. Monitor" newspaper in Boston, Mass.
A book is opened to a page with two columns of text and a black-and-white photograph of two men. The text on the left side is titled "Paintings and Prints Shown At Fogg Museum in Cambridge." The text on the right side is titled "Chief Executive Poses for Etcher." The photograph shows a man in a suit and tie sitting at a desk with a man in a suit standing in front of him.
The image shows a book with a page open to a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping has the headline "Paintings and Prints Shown at Fogg Museum in Cambridge." It features an article about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, which showcases various artworks and prints. The article provides information about the artists, their works, and the themes explored in the exhibition. The clipping also includes a photograph of a painting titled "Chief Executive Poses for Etcher" by Elias M. Grossman. The book appears to be a collection of press clippings, with each page containing a different clipping related to art and culture.
The image shows an open page from a press clipping service publication, likely from the early 20th century. The page is titled "Press Clipping Service" and is identified as being from C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass. The layout includes two distinct sections:
Top Article: "115 Chief Executive Poses for Etcher"
Bottom Article: "Saltonstall Likeness to Be Exhibited in Brooklyn Library"
This page provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic activities of the era, as well as the public interest in notable figures and their portrayals.
This image appears to be an old newspaper clipping, pasted into a scrapbook or similar archival arrangement. It contains two distinct articles.
Left Article:
The left panel discusses an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, detailing various artwork mediums such as drawings, lithographs, and etchings. It describes the featured artistry with references to Romantic intervals and mentions art depicting history, human situations, and North Africa. The article seems to highlight specific artists and their styles, providing a vivid description of the collection.
Right Article:
An image on the right side shows an artist sketching, seemingly drawing a likeness of the subject sitting across from them. The text describes Elias M. Grossman, a New York etcher, creating a portrait of a state governor, with mentions of other works that include likenesses of famous figures like Gandhi and Einstein. The artwork showcased in the image appears to suggest a formal presentation or creation moment.
The entire page showcases aged paper with a visible patina typical of archival items. A header identifies the clipping source as "Press Clipping Service" from Boston, Mass.
The image shows a newspaper clipping that appears to be from an old, discolored newspaper or a scrapbook. The page consists of two main articles with titles that are partially visible.
The left article has the headline "Paintings and Prints Shown At Fogg Museum in Cambridge," and the text, though only partially visible, mentions various exhibits and artists, such as "American painter John Singer Sargent" and "Dutch painter Rembrandt."
The right article's headline reads "Chief Executive Poses for Etcher," and it features a photograph taken within an intimate setting, presumably an artist's studio. In the photograph, an etcher is at work on a piece, and there's an etching press, along with various items that may be tools or artworks, in the background. The article mentions "Saltonstall Likeness to Be Exhibited in Brooklyn Library" and details a display of someone's work, which includes "heads of Grant, Browning, and others." It also mentions an exhibition of 35 selected prints at the Brooklyn Public Library. Below the photo, the names "Elin M. G...man" and possibly the title "Governor" can be glimpsed.
Despite the age of the paper, the print and imagery seem well-preserved. The pages are tanned with time, with some visible markings and stains. The edges of the paper, particularly on the right side, are frayed, indicating wear.
The image shows a scrapbook page with two main items pasted onto it. On the left side of the page, there is a newspaper clipping titled "Paintings and Prints Shown At Fogg Museum in Cambridge" by Dorothy Adlow. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard featuring North African art, including a variety of paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs by European artists influenced by North Africa.
On the right side of the page, there is a black and white photograph with the headline "Chief Executive Poses for Etcher." The photograph depicts two men: one is seated and appears to be an artist or etcher working on a portrait sketch, while the other man is standing or seated opposite him posing for the etching. Both men are dressed in formal attire. The caption below the photo reads "Saltonstall Likeness to Be Exhibited in Brooklyn Library," indicating that the work being created is a likeness of Saltonstall. The caption explains that Elias M. Grossman, an etcher from New York, adds Massachusetts' Governor to his works, which include notable figures like Gandhi and Einstein. It also mentions a forthcoming exhibition of Grossman's prints at the Brooklyn Public Library and lists other venues that have Grossman's works in their collections.
At the top of the page is a label from "Press Clipping Service" in Boston, Massachusetts, dated April 17, 1939. There is handwritten text "175" near the photograph's title. The overall appearance of the scrapbook page is aged with yellowed paper and slight stains.