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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803559

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from "The Home Forum" section of the Christian Science Monitor, dated January 22, 1925. The page includes a sepia wash drawing by Thomas Allom titled "Sambre on the Meuse."

The drawing depicts a scenic landscape featuring a large, imposing rock formation with a church or cathedral at its peak, overlooking a river and a town with numerous buildings. The foreground includes a riverbank with people and possibly boats.

The accompanying text provides context about the artist, Thomas Allom (1804-1872), an English architect and topographical illustrator. It mentions that he was a founding member of the Institute of British Architects and traveled extensively, painting landscapes in various countries, including France. The text highlights that his drawings, such as the one depicted, were often painted from direct observation, capturing the essence of the places he visited. The article notes that many of his works, including this one of the Sambre on the Meuse, were created in France.

The page also includes a stamp from the Boston News-Clip Bureau located at 8 Bromfield Street, Boston, Massachusetts. There are some visible tears and tape repairs on the page, indicating it has been preserved or archived.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated January 2, 1945. The headline of the article is "The Home Forum," which appears prominently at the top of the page.

The clipping includes a sepia-toned illustration titled "Samber on the Meuse," a sepia wash drawing by Thomas Allom. The illustration depicts a picturesque scene of a large building situated on a riverbank, surrounded by a mountainous landscape. The caption beneath the illustration provides context:

"Thomas Allom (1804-1872), an English architect and landscape painter, was also a prolific travel writer. He traveled extensively, and his paintings, which he painted in France from direct observation, gave Thomas Allom an opportunity to combine his architectural interests with his landscape interests. He was impressed by the great sweep of rocky cliffs crowned by their towering fortress, the church in Sambre, and the solid mass of buildings looking out upon the Meuse River. These scenes he sought in rural France."

The clipping is part of the Boston News-Clip Bureau's collection, based at 8 Bowworth Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The layout includes a mix of text and an image, providing both visual and descriptive information about Thomas Allom's artistic and architectural interests.

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "The Home Forum," dated Tuesday, January 2, 1951. The page features a sepia-wash drawing by Thomas Allom (1804-1872), an English architect and landscape painter, depicting "Sambe on the Meuse." The drawing showcases a picturesque view of a town with a prominent church, situated along a river, surrounded by hills.

The text beneath the image provides some background on Thomas Allom, noting that he often traveled to find subjects for his drawings and that this particular piece was inspired by his observations in France. It also mentions that his architectural training is evident in his detailed and precise representations of buildings and landscapes. The image and text are clipped from "The Christian Science Monitor," as indicated by the header, and distributed by the Boston News-Clip Bureau.

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The image is a clipping from the "Christian Science Monitor," specifically from the "Home Forum" section, dated January 23, 1945. The primary feature of the clipping is an article accompanied by a sepia wash drawing by Thomas Allom.

Visual Details:

  • The drawing is titled "Sambre on the Meuse" and depicts a picturesque riverside town.
  • The town features a prominent church with a tall spire, various buildings, and a rocky hillside in the background.
  • The river in the foreground has a few people and structures along its banks, including a bridge crossing it.

Text Details:

  • The article discusses the artist, Thomas Allom (1804-1872), who was an English architect, artist, topographical illustrator, and a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
  • Allom traveled extensively in Europe, especially in France and Turkey, to find subjects for his paintings.
  • The text notes that the drawing style of Allom often combined artistic elements with architectural precision.
  • The depicted scene of "Sambre on the Meuse" captures the charm of the French countryside, with its sweeping hills, rocky cliffs, church, and rural landscape.

The article overall highlights Allom's contributions to art and his ability to capture the essence of the places he visited.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Home Forum," dated Tuesday, January 2, 1945, published by the Christian Science Monitor. The clipping includes an article and a sepia wash drawing.

The drawing is titled "Sambe on the Meuse" and is credited to Thomas Allom (1804-1872), an English architect and landscape painter. The caption under the drawing states it is a sepia wash drawing by Thomas Allom and is courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in The Christian Science Monitor.

The article discusses Thomas Allom's work, highlighting that he was an accomplished architect and landscape painter. It mentions that he traveled extensively, particularly to France, to study and paint. The article notes that his painting "Sambe on the Meuse" captures the impressive architecture of the church in Sambe, which is located along the Meuse River in rural France. The drawing showcases the church and its surroundings, including rocky cliffs and a large, solid mass of stonework.

The clipping appears to be part of a Boston News-Clipping Bureau collection, with an address listed at 8 Bowdoin Street, Boston, Mass.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper titled "The Home Forum," dated January 2, 1945. It was published by the Boston News-Clip Bureau, located at 8 Bowworth Street, Boston, Mass., and was sourced from the Christian Science Monitor.

The clipping features a sepia-toned drawing titled "Sambre on the Meuse," created by Thomas Allom (1804-1873). The drawing depicts a picturesque scene of a castle or large building situated by a river, surrounded by dramatic, rocky cliffs.

Below the image, there is a brief description of Thomas Allom. It mentions that he was an English architect and landscape painter, renowned for his architectural drawings and paintings. Allom traveled extensively, particularly in France, and his work often combined architectural elements with landscape drawings. The text notes that he was impressed by the sweeping cliffs and the river views, particularly in Sambre, which is located in rural France. The caption further elaborates that Allom's work from direct observation gave him an opportunity to combine his architectural and landscape interests.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Home Forum," dated around January 23, 1945, as indicated by a stamp from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass. The clipping features a sepia drawing titled "Sambre on the Meuse" by Thomas Allom. The drawing depicts a scenic view of a riverside town with a large church or cathedral as a focal point, surrounded by rocky cliffs and other buildings along the riverbank.

Beneath the image, a brief text describes Thomas Allom (1804-1872) as an English architect and landscape painter, also a founder of the Institute of British Architects. It mentions that the sepia wash was painted in France from direct observation, highlighting Allom's opportunity to combine architectural lectures with his landscape interests. The text describes the striking view of rocky cliffs, the church in Sambre, and the mass of façades overlooking the Meuse River, noting that busy laundresses on river-banks may still be seen in rural France. The clipping is affixed to a page with some adhesive tape marks around it.

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This image depicts an old newspaper clipping or print article titled "The Home Forum" from Tuesday, January 2, 1945, attributed to the Boston News-Clip Bureau. The prominent feature of the article is a sepia-toned illustration captioned "SAMBER ON THE MEUSE": A Sepia Wash Drawing by Thomas Allom. The drawing showcases a picturesque scene with a grand, ornately detailed building complex nestled among rugged terrain, possibly hills or cliffs, with a body of water in the foreground. The image, seemingly from a bygone era, has a historical and perhaps romantic quality, capturing an architectural and natural landscape.

There is a small paragraph underneath the drawing giving context about Thomas Allom (1804-1872), who was an English architect and landscape painter, also a founder of the Institute of British Architects. It mentions his extensive travel overseas which provided inspiration for paintings such as this one and notes that his wash paintings gave him an opportunity to combine his architectural observation with landscape interest.

The clipping shows signs of age, with some discoloration and slight wear. There are a few handwritten marks on the clipping, a check mark in red near the Boston News-Clip Bureau's stamp, and what appears to be two blue pen marks near the title "The Home Forum." The corner where the bureau's address is stamped reads "8 Beacon Street, Room 14, Boston, Mass." with the dated stamp "JAN 2 1945" clearly visible. The article is part of a larger book or collection of clippings, this suggested by the binding visible on the left side of the image.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping archive, specifically from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" located at 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor dated January 2, 1935, and is part of a section titled "The Home Forum", dated Tuesday.

Key Elements of the Page:

  1. Headline and Illustration:

    • The main headline reads: "SAMBRE ON THE MEUSE," A Sepia Wash Drawing by Thomas Allom.
    • Below the headline is a detailed sepia-toned illustration depicting a scenic landscape. The illustration shows a picturesque town with a prominent church or cathedral situated on a rocky hill. The town is surrounded by buildings, and a body of water (likely the Meuse River) is visible in the foreground. The scene includes boats on the water and a few figures, suggesting a tranquil, historic setting.
  2. Caption and Text:

    • The caption beneath the illustration provides context about the artwork and its creator, Thomas Allom (1804–1877). It describes him as an English architect and landscape painter who was also a founder of the Institute of British Architects. The text notes that Allom traveled extensively to find subjects for his paintings and that this particular sepia wash was painted in France from direct observation.
    • The caption also highlights Allom's architectural interests, mentioning his admiration for the landscape of Sambre, particularly the "great sweep of rocky cliffs crowned by their towering fortress" and the "beautiful church in Sambre." It notes that the scene looking out upon the Meuse River "may still be seen in rural France."
  3. Layout and Design:

    • The page has a clean, structured layout typical of early 20th-century newspapers. The headline is prominently displayed at the top in bold, capitalized letters.
    • The illustration is centered and occupies a significant portion of the page, drawing attention to the artistic subject matter.
    • The text is typed in a formal, serif font, consistent with the style of the era.
  4. Additional Details:

    • The top of the page includes the clipping bureau's address and the newspaper's name and date.
    • The word "TUESI" is visible in the top right corner, likely indicating the day of the week the clipping was published.
    • There are some visible stains or markings on the page, suggesting it is an archival or historical document.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a historical artifact, combining art appreciation with architectural and geographical commentary. It highlights Thomas Allom's work and provides insight into his artistic process and the landscapes that inspired him. The sepia wash illustration adds a visual element that complements the textual description, offering a glimpse into 19th-century artistic and architectural perspectives.

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An open book with the title "The Home Forum" is placed on a gray surface. It is an old book with a few pages. The book has a black and white image of a river with a boat on it. The text is written in black font. The book has a few stickers on it. The book has a few pages with text. The book has a few stickers on it.