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ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803482
This image displays a vintage press clipping mounted on a yellowed, aged piece of paper, likely from a newspaper or news service archive.
Key Components:
Header: A white label at the top left identifies the source as the “BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU”, located at “8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass.”, serving the “Christian Science Monitor”. The date is clearly stamped: MAY 8 1944.
Main Visual: The centerpiece is a black-and-white reproduction of an artwork, identified by the caption as “THE ERECHTHEUM, ATHENS: A Water Color by Joseph Lindon Smith.” The watercolor depicts a frontal view of the famous Porch of the Caryatids on the Erechtheum, an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis. The painting shows the six draped female figures (Caryatids) serving as architectural columns, supporting the entablature above. The style is detailed and somewhat sketchy, capturing the classical architecture.
Caption and Text Block: Below the watercolor, a caption notes it is “By Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in The Christian Science Monitor.” A substantial block of text by Dorothy Aslow accompanies the image. The article provides context, explaining:
Physical Object: The entire clipping is mounted on a slightly larger, light brown/tan paper sheet, characteristic of archival or news clipping files. There are two hole punches on the right edge, likely for filing in a binder. The paper shows signs of aging, such as discoloration and minor wear along the edges.
In summary, this is a 1944 news clipping detailing a watercolor of the Erechtheum in Athens by Joseph Lindon Smith, accompanied by a descriptive article by Dorothy Aslow, preserved on a vintage archival sheet.
This image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, dated May 8, 1944, and is associated with the Boston News-Clip Bureau and the Christian Science Monitor. The page features an article about the Erechtheum in Athens, Greece, including a watercolor illustration by Joseph Lindon Smith. The illustration depicts the Porch of the Maidens, a notable architectural feature of the Erechtheum. The article discusses the architectural and artistic details of the Erechtheum, emphasizing its architectural principles and the innovative use of female figures as structural supports, known as Caryatids. The illustration and accompanying text highlight the craftsmanship and cultural significance of this ancient Greek structure. The paper appears aged, with a yellowed look, and is secured with a hole punch, suggesting it was part of a collection or folder.
The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated May 8, 1944. The clipping is pasted on a brown paper background with two small holes on the right side, likely for filing purposes. The article is titled "THE ERECTHEUM, ATHENS: A Water Color by Joseph Lindon Smith."
The clipping includes a black-and-white illustration of the Erechtheum, an ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis of Athens. The illustration focuses on the Porch of the Maidens, which features the famous Caryatids—stone female figures serving as architectural supports.
The article discusses the architectural and artistic significance of the Erechtheum, comparing it to the Parthenon. It describes the temple's design principles, the use of Caryatids, and the balance between functional and decorative elements. The piece is written by Dorothy Adlow and includes a detailed description of the watercolor painting by Joseph Lindon Smith, highlighting the grace and naturalism of the Caryatids.
The top of the clipping includes a label from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau," indicating the source of the clipping. The label also mentions the address of the bureau and the Christian Science Monitor.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated May 8, 1944. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with a white sticker that reads "Boston News-Clip Bureau" and "Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass." The clipping features an article about the Erechtheum in Athens, Greece, and includes a black-and-white photograph of the Erechtheum's facade. The article discusses the architectural design and construction of the Erechtheum, highlighting its unique features and the craftsmanship of its builders. The clipping also includes a watermark that reads "Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, 10 The Christian Science Monitor."
A newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated May 8, 1944, is displayed on a brown folder. The clipping features an image of the Erechtheum in Athens, Greece, along with a description of its architectural features. The clipping is placed on a white background, and the folder has a white label with the text "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU" and "Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass." written on it.
The image depicts a historical document or clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated May 8, 1944, and associated with the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts. The document features a black-and-white illustration at the top, which appears to depict an ancient architectural structure, likely the Erectheum in Athens. The illustration shows a detailed view of the building, including its columns, porch, and decorative elements, with a few human figures positioned in front, possibly representing priestesses or attendants.
Below the illustration is a descriptive text that discusses the Erectheum, a significant structure in the Acropolis of Athens. The text highlights the architectural and artistic achievements of the Erechtheum, emphasizing its harmonious blend of functionality and artistry. It describes how the building incorporates elements such as columns, porches, and decorative details, which were designed by skilled Greek builders. The text also references a watercolor painting by Joseph Lindon Smith, noting its artistic merits and the skillful depiction of the Erechtheum's details. The painting is praised for its accurate representation of the building's structural and decorative features, including the use of female forms as structural supports, which were a unique and innovative design choice in ancient Greek architecture.
The document is credited to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and is described as a watercolor by Joseph Lindon Smith. The text is signed by Dorothy Amsow at the bottom, indicating her authorship or endorsement of the commentary. The overall presentation suggests that this is an art or architectural critique, likely intended for an audience interested in classical art, history, or architecture. The document combines visual art with textual analysis, providing both an artistic representation and a scholarly discussion of the Erechtheum's significance.
This image shows a page that features a newspaper clipping mounted on a larger brown paper background, presumably a scrapbook or a collection page. The clipping is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, as noted at the top, providing content sourced from the Christian Science Monitor dated May 8, 1944.
The main focus of the clipping is a reproduction of a watercolor painting of the Erechtheum in Athens, according to the annotation below the image stating "By Courtesy of the Fine Arts Museum, Harvard University, & The Currier School of Music". The watercolor is by Joseph Lindon Smith and showcases the detailed architecture of the ancient Greek structure.
Below the image, there is an article with a considerable amount of text providing context and descriptions related to the painting and the depicted subject matter. Due to the small size and resolution of the text in the image provided, it is not possible to read the complete content of the article. However, from what can be made out, it discusses the Parthenon, its historical and architectural significance, and places it in the context of Greek art and architecture.
The page is in an archival state, shown by the two paper punch holes on the right edge, suggesting that it is part of a larger binder or filing system. Additionally, in the bottom right, there is handwritten text that appears to say "Dorothy Adlow", possibly indicating the name of the person who collected this clipping or the owner of the scrapbook.
The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is from the Boston News-Clip Bureau at 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass. It is dated May 8, 1944, and comes from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.
The main content of the clipping is an article accompanied by a black-and-white image of a watercolor painting titled "The Erechtheum, Athens: A Water Color by Joseph Lindon Smith." The painting depicts a section of the Erechtheum on the Acropolis, specifically showing the Porch of the Maidens, characterized by the sculpted female figures (caryatids) acting as architectural supports.
The article below the image discusses the Parthenon and the Erechtheum, emphasizing the architectural principles, design, and artistic details embodied in these ancient Greek structures. It describes the Erechtheum as a classic example of Ionic style, with slender proportions and detailed columns including decorative capitals. The article also explores how the use of women's forms as structural supports in the Porch of the Maidens is both an artistic and functional element, reflecting grace and realism without oppression.
The article is signed by Dorothy Ablow. The scrapbook page itself is a light tan color, with two punch holes on the right side, suggesting it was stored in a binder.
The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping pasted onto it. The clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor dated May 8, 1944, as indicated in a tag at the top left corner provided by the Boston News-Clip Bureau. The clipping contains a black-and-white reproduction of a watercolor painting by Joseph Lindon Smith depicting the Erechtheion, an ancient temple in Athens, Greece, famously known for its Caryatids (sculpted female figures used as supporting columns).
Below the reproduced painting is an article discussing the Erechtheion, its significance in ancient architecture, and its artistic and historical importance. The text mentions the temple's architectural style (Ionic) and its role as a representation of harmonious design and expressive form in ancient Athens. The article is signed by Dorothy Adlow.
The image also demonstrates the scrapbook page's aged, yellowed appearance, with binding holes at the right edge and a neatly clipped layout of the newspaper piece on the page.
A vintage scrapbook page. It has a light brown, worn paper with two punched holes on the right edge. In the top-left corner is a small label from the Boston News-Clip Bureau dated May 8, 1944, from the Christian Science Monitor. Mounted on the left is a black-and-white clipping showing the Erechtheion (the Erechtheum) in Athens, described as “The Erechtheum, Athens: A Water Color by Joseph Lindon Smith.” The image appears to depict the temple with its row of figures (the Caryatids) supporting the entablature. Below the photo are a couple of narrow newspaper clippings with text about the building’s architecture, likely authored by Dorothy Ablow.