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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the 1940s, all related to art exhibitions and events at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (March 4, 1944):

    • Title: "Bryn Mawr Club to Meet Saturday"
    • Content: Announcement of a meeting of the Bryn Mawr Club at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. The event includes a lecture by Dr. Paul J. Sachs on the topic of drawings at the museum. The lecture is part of a series and is open to the public.
  2. Top Middle Clipping (March 5, 1944):

    • Title: "News of Art"
    • Content: Discusses the exhibition "History at Fogg: Handicrafts at Arts & Crafts" which features various handicrafts and artworks. The article mentions specific pieces and artists, including works by Granville Redmond, Frank Weston Benson, and others. It highlights the diversity and historical significance of the exhibited items.
  3. Top Right Clipping (March 10, 1944):

    • Title: "Dr. Rosenberg Talks of Albrecht Dürer, His Works"
    • Content: Reports on a lecture by Dr. Rosenberg at the Fogg Museum about the works of Albrecht Dürer. The lecture covers Dürer's engravings, woodcuts, and paintings, emphasizing his skill and influence in the art world. The article also mentions specific works discussed during the lecture.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping (March 5, 1944):

    • Title: "Fogg Museum of Art—Special Exhibition"
    • Content: Announcement of a special exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring works by various artists. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, and other artworks, showcasing a range of artistic styles and techniques.
  5. Bottom Middle Clipping (March 2, 1944):

    • Title: "Fogg Museum of Art—Special Exhibition"
    • Content: Another announcement of a special exhibition at the Fogg Museum, highlighting a diverse collection of artworks. The exhibition includes pieces from different periods and artists, offering a comprehensive view of art history.
  6. Bottom Right Clipping (March 3, 1944):

    • Title: "Fogg Museum of Art—Special Exhibition"
    • Content: Similar to the other clippings, this one also announces a special exhibition at the Fogg Museum. It mentions the variety of artworks on display and invites the public to visit the museum to appreciate the collection.

Each clipping is from the "Press Clipping Service" and is dated between March 2 and March 10, 1944. The clippings are arranged on a single page, likely for archival or reference purposes.

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The image shows several press clippings from various newspapers, all dated in March 1944. These clippings are related to art exhibitions, events, and news, particularly focusing on the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University and other art-related activities. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left (March 1 to 4, 1944 - Boston Herald):

    • Announces a meeting of the Bryn Mawr Club of Boston scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 PM in Cambridge. The program involves a talk on "Drawings in the Fogg Museum" by Agnes Mongan, the Assistant Curator of the Fogg Museum.
  2. Middle Left (March 5, 1944 - Herald):

    • Discusses the Fogg Museum of Art's exhibition of "Rembrandt: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints," including works from Rembrandt and his pupils. The exhibition is noted for its comprehensiveness and historical context.
  3. Top Center (March 5, 1944 - News of Art):

    • Details an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by Rembrandt and his school. It mentions that the exhibition is divided into two parts and includes a significant number of Rembrandt's works, along with pieces by his contemporaries.
  4. Top Right (March 10, 1944 - Providence, R.I.):

    • Features an article on Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, who discusses Albrecht Dürer and his works. The piece provides an overview of the exhibition at the Fogg Museum and Rosenberg's contributions.
  5. Middle Right (March 9, 1944 - Boston Herald):

    • Reports on an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, focusing on the works of Rembrandt. The article highlights the significance of the collection and the rarity of seeing such a comprehensive exhibit.
  6. Middle (March 5, 1944 - C.S. Monitor):

    • Provides a detailed account of the Fogg Museum's Rembrandt exhibition, emphasizing the range of artworks and their historical importance. It mentions the inclusion of works by Rembrandt's contemporaries and pupils.
  7. Bottom Left (March 1, 1944 - C.S. Monitor):

    • Another article on the Fogg Museum's Rembrandt exhibition, highlighting the opportunity to see an extensive collection of Rembrandt's works and those of his contemporaries.
  8. Bottom Right (March 13, 1944 - C.S. Monitor):

    • Describes the Fogg Museum of Art's exhibition in detail, including the organization and significance of the Rembrandt collection. It also notes the inclusion of works by other artists from the same period.

Overall, these clippings collectively emphasize the importance of the Rembrandt exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, its comprehensive nature, and the scholarly discussions and presentations related to it.

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the "Press Clipping Service" in Boston, Massachusetts, dated from March 1 to March 20, 1944. Each clipping is related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

  1. March 1, 1944 (Top Left)

    • The Bryn Mawr Club of Boston will host a meeting at the Fogg Art Museum on Saturday, March 5, at 3 o'clock. The event will showcase the newly-acquired drawings from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.
  2. March 5, 1944 (Top Middle)

    • The Fogg Art Museum is presenting a historical exhibition of handcrafts, arts, and crafts, focusing on the works of Washington Allston, Lafayette, and Franklin.
  3. March 5, 1944 (Middle Left)

    • A special exhibition of drawings from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection is on display at the Fogg Museum. The collection includes works by artists such as Rembrandt, Goya, and others.
  4. March 10, 1944 (Middle Right)

    • Dr. Rosenberg will speak on "Talks of Albrecht Durer, His Works" at the Fogg Museum. The lecture will cover Durer's religious works, engravings, and drawings.
  5. March 19, 1944 (Top Right)

    • The Fogg Museum of Art will host an exhibition of "Washington Allston: Lithographs and Drawings," featuring works by Allston from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.
  6. March 20, 1944 (Bottom Middle)

    • The Fogg Museum is featuring an exhibition of "Washington Allston: Lithographs and Drawings," with the collection including works from the Grenville L. Winthrop Bequest.
  7. March 13, 1944 (Bottom Right)

    • An exhibition of lithographs and drawings by Washington Allston, part of the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, is displayed at the Fogg Museum.

The clippings highlight exhibitions and events at the Fogg Museum of Art, focusing on significant collections and artists, particularly the works from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection and the contributions of artists like Albrecht Dürer and Washington Allston.

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The image is a collection of press clippings from various newspapers, primarily from Boston, Massachusetts, dated in March 1944. These clippings pertain to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and related events.

  1. Top Left (Bryn Maws Club Meeting):

    • The Bryn Maws Club of Boston is set to meet on March 19, 1944, with a guest speaker discussing the Fogg Art Museum's collections.
  2. Middle Left (Fogg Museum Exhibit):

    • An article from the Herald dated March 5, 1944, announces the opening of a new exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing works by Paul Lafferty and others. The exhibit includes works from the Renaissance to contemporary pieces.
  3. Middle Center (News of Art):

    • Another Herald article from March 5, 1944, discusses the history and significance of the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its collections and exhibitions, such as those featuring handcrafts and artworks by various artists.
  4. Top Center (Dr. Rosenberg Talks):

    • The Herald reports on Dr. Rosenberg's talk on Albrecht Dürer's works at the Fogg Museum on March 10, 1944. The talk covers Dürer's artistic evolution and his influences.
  5. Top Right (Fogg Museum Art Exhibit):

    • A clipping from the C.S. Monitor dated March 19, 1944, discusses the Fogg Museum's exhibit featuring works by Dürer, highlighting the religious and artistic significance of his art.
  6. Middle Right (Fogg Museum Exhibit Details):

    • An article from the Herald dated March 12, 1944, provides further details on the ongoing exhibitions, including works by Washington Allston and other notable artists.
  7. Bottom Center (Fogg Museum Exhibit):

    • Another Herald article from March 13, 1944, announces an exhibit featuring lithographs and drawings by Washington Allston, focusing on his historical and artistic contributions.
  8. Bottom Right (Fogg Museum Lecture):

    • The C.S. Monitor from March 20, 1944, notes an upcoming talk at the Fogg Museum, discussing the work of the artist Albrecht Dürer, emphasizing his influence and contributions to art history.

The press clippings collectively highlight the cultural and academic activities at the Fogg Art Museum in March 1944, including exhibitions and lectures focused on historical and contemporary art.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various Boston newspapers, specifically the Herald and the C. S. Monitor, spanning from March 1, 1944, to March 15, 1944. These clippings focus primarily on art and cultural events, particularly those involving the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Here's a detailed summary of the clippings:

  1. March 1, 1944 - Bryn Mawr Club:

    • The Bryn Mawr Club of Boston will host an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by William Merritt Chase and others.
  2. March 5, 1944 - News of Art:

    • History at Fogg: The Fogg Art Museum is showcasing a historical exhibition on the history of painting and sculpture. The event includes works by notable artists such as Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, and many others.
    • Handicrafts: The museum is also highlighting handcrafts, including a display on the history of painting in France.
  3. March 5, 1944 - Special Exhibition:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is hosting a special exhibition titled "Washington, Lafayette, and Franklin: Through the Eyes of the Artists," featuring works by artists who documented these historical figures.
  4. March 15, 1944 - Art:

    • Dr. Rosenberg Talks of Albrecht Dürer: A lecture by Dr. Rosenberg discusses Albrecht Dürer's works, including his religious and scientific paintings, his early works, and his contributions to the German Renaissance.
  5. March 9, 1944 - Fogg Museum Exhibitions:

    • Exhibitions at the Fogg Museum include drawings by David and Charles Wrightsman, and a variety of other works.
  6. March 10, 1944 - Art:

    • The article continues to elaborate on Dr. Rosenberg’s talk about Dürer's art, emphasizing Dürer's religious and scientific contributions.
  7. March 12, 1944 - Fogg Museum Exhibitions:

    • Another exhibition at the Fogg Museum includes lithographs and drawings by David Wrightsman, and other notable artists.
  8. March 13, 1944:

    • The article mentions ongoing exhibitions and talks at the Fogg Museum, including a focus on the works of David Wrightsman and others.
  9. March 19, 1944 - Press Clippings:

    • Additional clippings from the Herald and C. S. Monitor highlight various events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including a focus on the historical and artistic significance of certain works.

The clippings collectively reflect an interest in the cultural and historical significance of art, particularly through the lens of the Fogg Art Museum’s exhibitions and lectures during early 1944.

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The image displays a collection of press clippings, all dated March 1944, and sourced from various newspapers such as the Herald, Boston Post, Christian Science Monitor, and the Providence Journal. The clippings are affixed to an orange backing and appear to be related to art exhibitions and events, particularly focusing on the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Herald, March 4, 1944):

    • Mentions the Bryn Mawr Club, which will meet to discuss the Fogg Art Museum's collection, including works by Rembrandt, Reynolds, Gainsborough, and others.
  2. Middle Left Clipping (Herald, March 5, 1944):

    • Describes the Fogg Art Museum's display of historical paintings and the American exhibition, highlighting works by Franklin, LaFayette, and Adams.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, March 7, 1944):

    • Reports on the Fogg Art Museum exhibiting portraits and miniatures, including one by John Singleton Copley, and an oil painting by John Adams.
  4. Top Middle Clipping (Providence Journal, March 12, 1944):

    • Discusses an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, featuring historical paintings and the “Handicrafts at Arts and Crafts” display.
  5. Middle Middle Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, March 14, 1944):

    • An article titled “Dr. Rosenberg Talks of Albrecht Dürer, His Works,” which delves into the life and works of the German artist Albrecht Dürer.
  6. Top Right Clipping (Herald, March 19, 1944):

    • Describes an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, featuring historical portraits and the artistry of Benjamin West and John Singleton Copley.
  7. Middle Right Clipping (Christian Science Monitor, March 20, 1944):

    • Reports on the Fogg Museum exhibiting portraits, including one by John Adams, and a display by the Boston Painters’ Association.
  8. Bottom Right Clipping (Herald, March 21, 1944):

    • Mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, featuring portraits of Franklin, Washington, and other historical figures, as well as a display of the Boston Painters’ Association.

The clippings provide a historical snapshot of the cultural and artistic events taking place in Boston during March 1944, with a particular emphasis on the Fogg Museum’s activities and its impressive collection of artworks.

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The image shows a collection of press clippings from different sources organized on a single page and varying dates from early March 1944. The clippings, provided by "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass.", are pasted onto a brown piece of paper or card. These clippings discuss a range of topics, mainly focusing on art exhibitions, museum events, and talks from that period.

There are clippings pertaining to exhibitions and art-related events, including topics such as "Bryn Mawr Club To Meet Saturday," a clipping discussing "News of Art; History of Fogg; Handicrafts at Arts & Crafts," an article about "Dr. Rosenberg Talks of Albrecht Durer, His Works," another on the Fogg Museum of Art showcasing "Washington, Franklin, and Lafayette," and a few mentions of the Boston Herald and the C.S. Monitor.

Also notable in the image are the dates and the service provider's headers stamped onto each clipping, indicating the provisions by the Press Clipping Service, along with small handwritten marking, perhaps referencing cataloging or importance. In the top right corner of the paper, a metal paper fastener or brad keeps the clippings together.

Given the specificity of the clippings and their organization, this sheet was likely used for research or to maintain a record of media coverage on particular subjects or events related to art and cultural history at that time.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings are from various dates in March 1944 and appear to be related to art news and events, particularly focused on exhibits and activities at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge and the Bryn Mawr Club.

The clippings include mentions of:

  • The Bryn Mawr Club meeting on a Saturday.
  • News about the history at the Fogg Art Museum and its display of artistic works such as painting and lithographs.
  • An article discussing Dr. Rosenberg's talk about Albrecht Durer and his works.
  • Several smaller notices about exhibitions involving art by Washington, Franklin, Lafayette, and other artists, including paintings, drawings, and etchings.
  • Multiple "Press Clipping Service" headers from Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island, indicating where the clippings were sourced.

The clippings are arranged in columns with some handwritten notes and stamped dates, mostly from March 1944, highlighting the archival nature of the page. The page background is a light brown paper with some holes on the right side, possibly for binding in a scrapbook or folder.

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The image depicts a collection of press clippings from the Boston Herald, dated between March 1 and March 19, 1944. The clippings are primarily focused on art and cultural events, specifically related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University in Boston.

The clippings include:

  1. A notice about the Bryn Mawr Club's meeting on March 5, 1944, to discuss the newly acquired Greenville Lindell collection, which includes 63 Chinese paintings and is the largest art collection of its kind in the United States. The collection will be on display at the Fogg Museum of Art.

  2. An article titled "News of Art: History at Fogg; Arts and Crafts" that provides details about the Fogg Museum's exhibition, highlighting the historical and scientific aspects of painting and printmaking.

  3. A report on Dr. Albrecht Durer's talk about his works, focusing on his religious beliefs and artistic techniques.

  4. A mention of the Fogg Museum's special exhibit of Washington, Franklin, and Lafayette through April 12, 1944.

  5. An article about the Franklin Museum of Art at Harvard University, showcasing its collection of Washington, Franklin, and Lafayette paintings and drawings, as well as a display of a clock and a beautiful antique chair.

Each clipping is neatly organized and placed on a brown, aged paper, with some clippings having a white border around them. The text is printed in black ink, and the paper has a worn appearance, indicating that these clippings are from an older collection.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings, likely from the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, compiled into a scrapbook or archive. The clippings are dated between March 1, 1944, and March 19, 1944, and are organized in a grid format, with each clipping labeled as part of the "Press Clipping Service" from 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass. The clippings are typed and printed, with some handwritten annotations, such as dates and page numbers.

Key Observations:

Layout and Structure:

  • The clippings are arranged in a 6-column by 3-row grid, forming a total of 18 clippings.
  • Each clipping is labeled with a header indicating the source, date, and location (e.g., "Herald, Boston, Mass.").
  • The clippings are dated between March 1, 1944, and March 19, 1944, suggesting they were collected over a short period.

Content:

  • The clippings primarily focus on art news, particularly related to the Fogg Museum of Art and its exhibitions, events, and notable figures.
  • The headlines and content discuss topics such as:
    • Exhibitions: Including a special exhibition of paintings by Franklin and Lafayette, and the Grenville Lindall Winthrop Bequest.
    • Lectures and Talks: For example, a talk by Dr. Rosenberg on Albrecht Dürer, his works, and the history of art.
    • Art News: Updates on the Fogg Museum, including its collections, acquisitions, and notable artists.
    • Art History: Discussions about Albrecht Dürer, his engravings, drawings, and the influence of his work on modern art.

Handwritten Annotations:

  • Some clippings have handwritten notes, such as:
    • "195" next to the first clipping, possibly indicating a page number or reference.
    • "195" and "195" again, suggesting a system of indexing or cataloging.
    • Other handwritten markings, such as "Providence, R.I." and "C.S. Monitor", likely indicating the source or recipient of the clippings.

Design and Condition:

  • The clippings appear to be typed and printed, with a clean and formal layout.
  • The paper has a slight yellowish tint, indicating age, and there are staples or binding holes along the left edge, suggesting the clippings were bound together.
  • The overall condition suggests careful preservation, likely for archival or research purposes.

Contextual Insights:

  • The clippings reflect the cultural and artistic milieu of 1944, with a focus on European art, particularly the works of Albrecht Dürer, a prominent Renaissance artist.
  • The inclusion of lectures, exhibitions, and museum activities highlights the educational and public engagement role of the Fogg Museum during this period.
  • The systematic organization and indexing suggest these clippings were part of a research or archival project, possibly for a scholar, curator, or institution.

Conclusion:

This image showcases a well-organized collection of newspaper clippings focused on art news, particularly centered around the Fogg Museum of Art and its activities in early 1944. The clippings include exhibition announcements, lectures, and discussions about notable artists, reflecting the cultural and intellectual environment of the time. The handwritten annotations and structured layout indicate a deliberate effort to preserve and catalog this information for future reference or study.