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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803445

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This image displays a single, aged, beige-colored paper document, likely a press clipping or archival folder page, with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. It appears to be an artifact from the mid-20th century, given its yellowed paper and typographic style.

At the top left, a masthead reads:
Press Clipping Service
2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
C. S. Monitor
Boston, Mass.

The document contains two main newspaper clippings:

  1. Main Article (Top Left):

    • Headline: "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection"
    • Subheading: "By Dorothy Adlow"
    • Page Number: "454" is visible above the headline.
    • Content: This is a lengthy, multi-column article reviewing the newly exhibited Winthrop Collection at the Fogg Art Museum. It discusses the quality, scope, and historical significance of the art, particularly focusing on Classical Greek sculpture (mentioning "Etruscan warrior," "Greek Aphrodite," "Hellenistic period") and its acquisition by the museum. The text describes the art as possessing "dignity and distinction" and notes the museum's efforts to enhance its display. The article is printed in a serif font and is partially cut off on the right side.
  2. Secondary Article (Bottom Right):

    • Headline: "FOGG MUSEUM OF ART GETS WINTHROP COLLECTIONS"
    • Source/Date: This clipping includes a vertical stamp on its left margin reading "MUSEUM NEWS NOVEMBER 3, 1943."
    • Content: This shorter article provides a factual announcement. It states that the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received the art collections of the late Grenville L. Winthrop from his New York and Lenox houses, along with an endowment. The collection is inventoried at over 4,000 items, including paintings, sculpture, watercolors, drawings, prints, furniture, and porcelains. It specifically mentions groups of early Chinese jades, Egyptian bronzes, 19th-century French master drawings, watercolors by Blake, reliefs from the Great Palace of Persepolis, and Maya and Aztec sculptures. The article notes the reorganization of museum galleries to accommodate the bequest and mentions Mr. Winthrop's death in January of that year (1943) and his class at Harvard ('86).

Physical State and Annotations:

  • The document is visibly aged, with uneven yellowing and some minor stains.
  • There is a small piece of brown tape or adhesive residue near the bottom of the secondary article.
  • Two reinforced holes for filing are visible on the right margin.
  • Three small, circular, punched holes are also visible on the left margin, suggesting it may have been part of a bound collection or scrapbook.
  • The overall presentation suggests this is an archival item kept for historical record.

In summary, this is an archival press clipping from 1943 detailing the significant donation of the Grenville L. Winthrop art collection to the Fogg Museum of Art, featuring both a critical review and a factual announcement of the acquisition.

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The image is a scanned document that appears to be a newspaper clipping or a portion of a larger article related to art exhibitions and collections. The document is dated December 20, 1943, and is titled "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection" by Dorothy Adlow. It discusses the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, which was a gift to the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions the recent addition of the Winthrop Collection and how it has enhanced the museum's classical department, which previously had small but significant collections of Hellenic works.

Additionally, there is a separate clipping from "Museum News" dated November 1, 1943, which provides more details about the Fogg Museum of Art receiving the Winthrop Collections. This clipping includes information about the contents of the collection, which consists of paintings, sculptures, watercolors, drawings, prints, furniture, and porcelains. It highlights the antiquity and preservation of the items, as well as the notable sculptures and artworks from the collection.

The document shows signs of age, with yellowed paper and some creases, indicating that it is a historical artifact. The content is informative and appears to be part of a series of articles covering the art exhibitions and collections at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows a page from a document or scrapbook that contains two newspaper clippings about art exhibitions. The page has a light brown, aged appearance with some wear and tear, including a small tear on the bottom left corner. There are two circular holes on the right side, suggesting that the page was part of a binder.

  1. The top clipping is from the "C. S. Monitor" dated December 20, 1943. It is titled "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection" and written by Dorothy Adlow. The article discusses the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection that was gifted to the Fogg Art Museum. It describes various artworks, including a Roman head, a Hittite piece, and a Greek Aphrodite, and mentions the collection's historical and artistic significance.

  2. The bottom clipping is from "Museum News" dated November 1, 1943. It is titled "Fogg Museum of Art Gets Winthrop Collections." This article provides details about the bequest of the Winthrop collection to the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It lists the types of items included in the collection, such as paintings, sculptures, watercolors, drawings, prints, furniture, and porcelains. The article also mentions the rearrangement of the museum's galleries to accommodate the new collection and the plans for future installations.

Both clippings are related to the same subject, the Winthrop Collection at the Fogg Museum of Art, and provide complementary information about the collection and its integration into the museum.

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The image depicts a piece of paper that seems to be a clipping from a newspaper. The clipping is placed on top of a brown envelope. The clipping is titled "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection" and is dated November 1953. The clipping features an article about the Winthrop Collection, which is a collection of art that was donated to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The article discusses the collection's significance and the museum's efforts to preserve and display it. The clipping also includes a photograph of a sculpture from the collection.

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The image shows a document that is a press clipping with a beige-colored background. The clipping has a title at the top that reads "Press Clipping Service" and below it is the name of the organization, "C.S. Monitor" with its location, "Boston, Mass." Below this, there is a blue line separating the title from the main content. The main content is a newspaper clipping titled "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection." The clipping contains a report about art exhibitions, specifically focusing on the Winthrop Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or periodical titled "Press Clipping Service", dated November 1, 1945, and published by C.S. Monitor in Boston, Mass. The page is titled "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection" and is authored by Dorothy Allow.

Content Overview:

The article provides a detailed review and analysis of the Winthrop Collection, which was recently exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The piece discusses the collection's significance, its historical and artistic value, and its impact on the understanding of art history.

Key Points from the Article:

  1. Introduction and Context:

    • The article begins by noting that it is two months since the Winthrop Collection was officially announced as a gift to the Fogg Art Museum. The author highlights the collection's importance and the museum's efforts to showcase it.
    • The Winthrop Collection is described as a significant addition to the museum's holdings, emphasizing its role in enriching the institution's offerings.
  2. Description of the Collection:

    • The Winthrop Collection is noted for its breadth and depth, encompassing a wide range of artworks from various periods and cultures.
    • The collection includes Classical bronzes, Egyptian sculptures, bronzes from the Orient, Egyptian bronzes and jade carvings, Italian 16th-century paintings, and more.
    • It features works from ancient and modern times, including pieces from the Little Children’s head and Luristan bronzes, which are described as "thoughtful" and "of excellence."
  3. Artistic and Historical Significance:

    • The article discusses the collection's role in illustrating trends in art, from archaic to mature and decline. It mentions Helena, Littles, and galleries of welcome, suggesting a focus on the evolution of artistic styles.
    • The collection is praised for its simplicity, dignity, and distinction, with particular attention given to the Bronze Figure of an Fighter from the 5th century B.C., which is described as an immense bronze lens.
  4. Exhibition Details:

    • The article notes that the collection was displayed in a new study room at the Fogg Museum, which was temporarily transformed into a court of the 10th century drawing and water colors.
    • The bequest, consisting of paintings, sculpture, watercolors, drawings, prints, furniture, and porcelain, was described as invaluable and notable for their preservation and extraordinary state of antiquity.
    • The collection includes more than 400 drawings by 19th-century French masters, including works by Ingres, Blake, and Delacroix. It also features five reliefs from the Stairway of Persepolis, Egyptian bronzes and jade carvings, and five reliefs from the Great Palace of the Kings of the Aztec Nine.
  5. Conclusion and Impact:

    • The article concludes by emphasizing the historical and artistic value of the Winthrop Collection. It highlights the museum's efforts to house the collection in separate rooms for better preservation and display.
    • The collection is noted as a significant addition to the Fogg Museum, enriching its holdings and providing scholars and the public with access to important works of art.

Visual Elements:

  • The page appears to be part of a clipping service, as indicated by the header. It includes a photographic image of the Fogg Museum of Art, showing the Winthrop Collections being displayed.
  • The image of the museum is accompanied by a caption that reads: "Fogg Museum of Art Gets Winthrop Collections", reinforcing the article's focus on the donation and exhibition.

Overall Impression:

The page is a well-structured and informative article that provides a comprehensive overview of the Winthrop Collection, its historical and artistic significance, and the efforts of the Fogg Art Museum to showcase and preserve it. The inclusion of a photograph adds a visual element that complements the written content, offering readers a glimpse of the exhibition space and the collection itself.

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This image features a brown paper or cardboard-like background with three newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings seem to be from an archival or library collection, as indicated by the stamped dates and the reference numbers on them, as well as the small, round, white stickers which might serve as reinforcement for holes punched in the paper for filing purposes.

The first and largest clipping has a headline that reads "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection" by Dorothy Adlow. It appears to be an article discussing an art collection, possibly with an emphasis on the quality and depth of the works included.

The second clipping carries the heading "FOGG MUSEUM OF ART GETS WINTHROP COLLECTIONS". It describes how the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard has received the Winthrop Collections, detailing the scope of the collection and noting some of the highlights, such as European paintings, Chinese jade and bronzes, rare early Chinese pottery, and French drawings. There's also mention of restoration work having transformed the courtyard into a court emblematic of China.

The third clipping is partially obscured by the larger middle article and thus is not fully discernible. However, it seems to be related to the other clippings, discussing topics potentially associated with art or museum collections.

These clippings may be used for research or for informing interested parties about the Winthrop Collection and its history or significance to the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings pasted on a brown paper backing. Both clippings are related to art exhibitions and collections associated with the Winthrop Collection.

The left clipping is titled "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection" by Dorothy Adlow. The text discusses the introduction and significance of the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, its classical department, and the artistic and historical value of the pieces included. It reflects on the timeless qualities and the level of craftsmanship in the collection.

The right clipping has a headline stating "FOGG MUSEUM OF ART GETS WINTHROP COLLECTIONS." It reports on the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts, receiving the Winthrop art collections. The article details the contents of the collection, including paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and Chinese jades, and mentions the arrangements for housing and displaying the collection at the museum. It also notes Mr. Winthrop's death earlier that year and his connection to Harvard University.

There is a stamp on the right clipping dating it to November 1, 1943, from the Museum News. There is also a label in the top left corner that reads "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass., C.S. Monitor, Boston, Mass."

The overall appearance is aged with some yellowing and minor damage on the edges of the brown backing paper.

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A vintage collage on a brown manila page. Two old newspaper clippings are taped or glued onto the surface.

  • On the left, a long column article with a bold headline that reads something like “Art Exhibitions in… The Winthrop Collection,” accompanied by smaller subheads and dense text. A small header clip at the top mentions a press clipping service.
  • On the right, another clipping and a white label with a bold title: “FOGG MUSEUM OF ART GETS WINTHROP COLLECTIONS,” followed by more dense text in multiple columns.
  • The page shows signs of aging: yellowed paper, tattered edges, and small holes along the right margin (likely from a binder). There are a couple of torn, clipped pieces and a date mark in red along a narrow vertical strip.

Overall, it’s a vintage, art-history-themed collage of newspaper clippings about the Winthrop collection.

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This image shows a scrapbook or archival page containing newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and the Winthrop Collection at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  • Top Article: The larger clipping at the top discusses "Art Exhibitions in The Winthrop Collection Upon Second Inspection." The article is authored by Dorothy Adlow and appears to detail the quality and significance of the collection, noting aspects of its presentation and curation.

  • Bottom Article: A smaller clipping toward the bottom right is titled "FOGG MUSEUM OF ART GETS WINTHROP COLLECTION" and provides details about the acquisition of the Greville L. Winthrop Collection by the Fogg Museum. The article mentions the specific contents, which include more than 4,000 items such as paintings, sculptures, drawings, and rare objects. It highlights the collection's importance and uniqueness, including pieces like Chinese jade, Egyptian bronzes, and Maya sculptures.

The clippings are mounted onto a brown page with a clean, orderly layout. The watermark "Press Clipping Service" is visible in the top-left corner. Dates like "November 1, 1943" are stamped, suggesting the original publication times of the articles. One punched hole is visible on the right margin, indicating the page may be part of a larger collection.