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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803613

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This image displays an open scrapbook or clipping album, showing a single page with several newspaper clippings from September 1945, all sourced from the “Boston News-Clip Bureau” for the “Christian Science Monitor” in Boston, Massachusetts.

The clippings are arranged vertically along the left side and center of the page, with one large, prominent article and two black-and-white photographs taking up the majority of the central space.

Key elements include:

  • Headline and Main Article: The largest clipping, centered on the page, is headed: “French Paintings in Cambridge — Works of French Masters On Display at Fogg Museum.” This article, dated “SEP 17 1945,” features excerpts of text describing the exhibition at Harvard University’s Fogg Museum of Art. The text mentions artists such as Delacroix, Corot, Daumier, and Millet, and discusses the evolution of French painting from romanticism to realism.

  • Photographs:

    • A large, high-contrast black-and-white reproduction of a painting, identified in the caption on the right as “Portrait of an Unknown Woman,” by Jean-Baptiste Greuze. The portrait depicts a woman in 18th-century attire with an elaborate hat, looking directly at the viewer.
    • A smaller, somewhat abstract black-and-white image, possibly another artwork or a detail from a painting, is placed below the main portrait.
  • Source Labels: On the left margin, there are four identical pre-printed labels reading “BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU, 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass. Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.” These are dated SEP 4 1945, SEP 10 1945, SEP 17 1945, and SEP 24 1945, corresponding to the dates of the clippings. Below each date is a short notice about the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Cambridge, detailing its hours and exhibitions.

  • Overall Appearance: The clippings and labels are affixed to the aged, cream-colored paper of the scrapbook. The layout is methodical, with the larger article and images dominating the center, while the source information is neatly cataloged on the side.

In summary, this is a historical archival page documenting press coverage of a significant art exhibition of French masters at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the autumn of 1945, as reported by the Christian Science Monitor. The page preserves both the text of the reviews and reproductions of artworks featured in the show.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings. It contains several newspaper articles and a photograph. The articles are from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and the Christian Science Monitor, dated from September 4, 1945, to September 24, 1945. The header of the articles is "Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Cambridge," indicating the subject matter is related to exhibitions at the museum.

The main article, titled "French Paintings in Cambridge—Works of French Masters On Display at Fogg Museum," discusses an exhibition of French master paintings at the Fogg Museum. It mentions that the exhibition covers various movements in French art, including Post-Impressionism and Expressionism in Graphic Art, as well as British Art of the 18th and 19th Centuries.

The photograph on the page is a black-and-white portrait of a woman, identified as "Portrait of an Unknown Woman," from a painting by Philippe de Champagne. The caption notes that the painting is part of the exhibit at the Fogg Museum. The bottom of the page has a section with a black-and-white line drawing, possibly a sketch or another piece of artwork.

The page shows signs of age, with yellowed paper and some stains, which suggests it is from a historical collection. The overall layout and content point to a focus on art exhibitions and the Fogg Museum's role in showcasing French and British art during that period.

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This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or archive, containing several newspaper clippings related to an exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in September 1945. The clippings are from the Christian Science Monitor and are dated September 4, 10, 17, and 24, 1945. The main article, titled "French Paintings in Cambridge," discusses works of French masters on display at the Fogg Museum.

The article includes a photograph of a painting titled "Portrait of an Unknown Woman," which is an oil painting by Philippe de Champaigne. The text in the article provides some details about the exhibition and the artwork. Additionally, there is a smaller image at the bottom right corner of the page, which seems to be a detail or another piece of artwork related to the exhibition. The overall layout and the use of adhesive suggest that these clippings have been carefully preserved and arranged in this scrapbook.

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The image shows an open book with several pages on the left side and a page on the right side. The left page has a few pieces of paper attached to it, with the text "Boston News-Clip Bureau" and "Christian Science Monitor" printed on them. The right page has a black-and-white image of a person, with the text "French Paintings in Cambridge" printed above it. The book appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings.

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A book is open to a page that has a black-and-white photograph of a man. The book is titled "Boston News-Clip Bureau" and is located at 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass. The date of the photograph is September 4, 1945. The book contains several pages with clippings from the Christian Science Monitor, which are dated from September 4 to September 24, 1945. The clippings are related to an exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition is titled "Expression in Graphic Art" and features works from the 18th and 19th centuries. The exhibition is open on Sundays, and the museum is closed on Mondays.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or archive containing newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau. The page is dated September 1945 and includes several clippings from the Christian Science Monitor, all dated in September 1945.

Key Details:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page features repeated text indicating the source: "BOSTON NEWS-CLIP BUREAU, 8 Bosworth Street, Boston, Mass."
    • Each clipping is labeled with the date it was clipped (e.g., "SEP 4 1945," "SEP 10 1945," etc.).
  2. Main Clipping:

    • The central clipping is titled "French Paintings in Cambridge" and subtitled "Works of French Masters On Display at Fogg Museum."
    • The article discusses an exhibition of French paintings at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The text mentions the exhibition's opening date, notable artists featured, and details about the collection, including works by artists such as Paul Cézanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and others.
  3. Visual Elements:

    • Top Image: A black-and-white photograph of a person, likely an artist or a figure related to the exhibition. The caption beneath the image reads: "Portrait of an Unknown Woman," attributed to John Singer Sargent, dated 1885–86. The image is part of the Fogg Art Museum's collection.
    • Bottom Image: A black-and-white photograph of a painting, possibly one of the works displayed in the exhibition. The painting appears to depict a figure in a dramatic pose, consistent with the style of French masters.
  4. Layout:

    • The page is organized with the main article in the center, flanked by smaller clippings on either side.
    • The clippings are neatly arranged, suggesting careful curation and preservation.
  5. Context:

    • The scrapbook appears to be a historical archive, likely used for documenting cultural events, exhibitions, and notable news from the mid-20th century.
    • The inclusion of detailed exhibition information and high-quality images indicates the importance of the event being documented.

Overall, the image showcases a well-preserved historical document that captures a significant art exhibition in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during September 1945, highlighting French masterpieces and their display at the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image appears to show a scrapbook page featuring a newspaper clipping and stamps or labels. The clipping includes text from an article, under the heading "French Paintings in Cambridge," describing an exhibition of French Master's works at the Fogg Art Museum. There is a smaller, darker image, possibly a portrait or artwork, displayed as part of the clipping. Alongside the clipping are several labels from the "Boston News-Clip Bureau" with dates indicating September 1945. The arrangement suggests documentation or preservation of press coverage about the museum exhibit.

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A scrapbook page with aged cream paper filled with vintage newspaper clippings. On the left are several small Boston News-Clip Bureau clips dated September 1945. In the center is a larger clipping, rotated to a vertical orientation, featuring a black-and-white portrait image and text about art (the heading appears to read “French Paintings in Cambridge” and mentions the Fogg Museum). The overall look is a collage of mid-20th-century press clippings about art exhibitions.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. The clippings are from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and they are dated between September 1 and September 4, 1945, as indicated by the stamps on each clipping. The clippings were provided to the Christian Science Monitor based in Boston, Massachusetts.

In the middle of the page is a large newspaper clipping with an image of a painting. The painting features a portrait of a woman lying down, seemingly asleep or reclined, in dark attire with a light-colored collar or ruff. Her head seems to rest on a dark surface, and there's a significant area of dark shadow surrounding the figure which obscures any detailed background.

The text below the image is a bit more difficult to read due to the photo's resolution, but we can tell it's an article titled "French Paintings in Cambridge". The article seems to discuss two types of French art that are on display at the Fog Museum, but the rest of the text is not clearly legible.

Beneath the clippings, there is a partial view of another clipping, and there's a label from the Boston News-Clip Bureau providing the service to Christian Science Monitor subscribers. The overall condition of the paper looks somewhat aged and yellowed, which is consistent with newspaper print from that era. The page also shows signs of wear and tear, indicating its old age.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, specifically citing the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts. The clippings are all dated in September 1945, specifically the 4th, 10th, 17th, and 24th.

The main newspaper clipping on the right side of the page is an article titled "French Paintings in Cambridge—Works of French Masters On Display at Fogg Museum." The article is accompanied by a black-and-white image of a painting titled "Portrait of an Unknown Woman." The article discusses a display at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, featuring French paintings.

The smaller newspaper clippings on the left side provide summary information about the exhibition at the Fogg Museum including location details and the exhibition dates.

Overall, the page documents newspaper coverage from 1945 about a French art exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge.