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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803635

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album that contains two newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions. The page is framed, and the clippings are carefully pasted onto it.

  1. Clipping on the Left:

    • Source: The Christian Science Monitor, dated January 28, 1946.
    • Title: "Masterpieces of Illustration: Modern Work On Display At Harvard."
    • Content: The article discusses an exhibition at Harvard University's Fogg Museum, featuring modern works of illustration. It mentions notable pieces, including "Dance of Negroes in Street" by Winslow Homer, which is prominently depicted in the clipping. The article describes the scenes and techniques used by the artists, highlighting the cultural significance and the Harvard student response to the exhibit.
  2. Clipping on the Right:

    • Source: Boston News Clip, dated January 28, 1946.
    • Title: Not fully visible, but it seems to be related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, possibly covering a similar event or additional details about the exhibits.
    • Content: The text is partially obscured, but it appears to continue the theme of art exhibitions at Harvard, possibly providing additional context or reviews.

Both clippings are from the same day and focus on art exhibitions at Harvard, reflecting a shared interest in contemporary illustration and its presentation in prestigious venues. The layout of the page suggests it is part of a collection, perhaps kept for historical or personal interest.

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The image is a page from a newspaper clipping service, specifically from the Christian Science Monitor dated January 15, 1946. The clipping is titled "Modern Pieces of Illustration On Display At Harvard" and is part of the Art-Music-Theater section.

Key details include:

  1. Headline: "Masterpieces of Illustration On Display At Harvard"

  2. Content Overview:

    • The article discusses the exhibition of modern illustrations at Harvard University.
    • It mentions works by various illustrators, including those by artists associated with the Boston Public Library and other notable figures.
    • The illustrations are described as both humorous and serious, depicting scenes from history and contemporary life.
  3. Visuals:

    • The clipping includes a black-and-white illustration titled "Dance of Negrees in Street," attributed to Delacroix, which is part of the exhibition at the Fogg Museum.
  4. Additional Clippings:

    • There are smaller sections on the bottom of the page from the Boston Globe dated January 28, 1945, which seem to provide supplementary information or context.
  5. Notations and Headers:

    • The top and bottom of the page have headers indicating the source of the clipping service (Press Clipping Service) and the publication (Christian Science Monitor).
    • The bottom left corner includes a date stamp from the Globe dated January 28, 1945, and mentions a related news item.

The overall focus of the article is on the diverse and significant contributions of modern illustrators, showcasing their works at Harvard, emphasizing both their artistic and cultural value.

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The image is a page from a newspaper clipping service archive, specifically from the Christian Science Monitor dated June 2, 1946. The main article is titled "Masterpieces of Illustration: Modern Work on Display at Harvard."

The article discusses an exhibition of modern illustrations at Harvard University, highlighting a selection of books with illustrations from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The text describes various illustrations, including one by Winslow Homer, another by Charles Dana Gibson, and mentions the work of artists such as Howard Pyle and J.C. Leyendecker.

The article also features an illustration titled "Dance of Negroes in Street" by Winslow Homer, which is part of the exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The illustration depicts a lively street scene with people dancing.

Additionally, there are smaller clippings from the Boston News Clip service and the Press Clipping Service, also dated June 2, 1946, which reference the same exhibition. These clippings provide additional context and quotes from the event.

The bottom part of the page contains more detailed descriptions and reviews of the exhibition, emphasizing the significance of the illustrations and the historical context in which they were created. It mentions the inclusion of illustrations from magazines like Puck and Harper's Weekly. The article also discusses the cultural and artistic significance of these works, reflecting on the evolution of illustration over time.

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The image is a page from a clipping service publication, specifically from the "Press Clipping Service" of the C.S. Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 24, 1946. The page focuses on an article titled "Masterpieces of Illustration: Modern Work On Display At Harvard."

The main article discusses an exhibition of books with illustrations by famous artists at Harvard University. The exhibit, curated by the Harvard Graphic Arts Collection, includes works by renowned illustrators such as Rockwell Kent, Joseph Pennell, and others. The illustrations are described as being from a variety of sources, including books and magazines, and are significant for their artistic quality and historical value.

The article also includes a smaller news clip from the Boston News Globe, dated January 24, 1946, with the headline "Harvard Showing Modern Illustrations." This clip further elaborates on the exhibition, noting that it is open to the public and highlights the work of various illustrators.

There is an illustration in the article titled "Dance of Negroes in Street," a watercolor by Belasco, shown in the exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

The page contains additional smaller clippings and notes, suggesting the article is part of a larger collection or archive. The clippings and notes are from various newspapers and services, indicating a comprehensive effort to gather and document information on the exhibit.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and press materials related to an art exhibit. Specifically, these clippings are from January 1946 and pertain to an exhibition of modern illustrative artwork displayed at Harvard University.

The main article, titled "Art-Music-Theater: Masterpieces of Illustration On Display At Harvard," discusses an exhibit featuring works by contemporary illustrators. The article highlights various pieces and artists, focusing on the theme of "Negroes in Silent Movies," which is also depicted in a prominent illustration included in the clipping.

The text of the article provides detailed commentary on the illustrations and the themes they represent. It mentions the names of artists like Miguel Covarrubias and others, describing the styles and subjects of their works.

Additionally, there are smaller news clippings:

  • One from the Boston Globe, dated January 2, 1946, discussing the same exhibition.
  • Another clipping from the "Boston News Clip" section, providing a summary of the exhibit and its significance.
  • A label from the "Press Clipping Service" indicating these clippings were collected by C.S. Monitor (Christian Science Monitor) in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overall, the clippings provide a historical record of an art exhibit at Harvard, showcasing modern illustrations and the cultural themes they addressed.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or an archival collection. It contains several newspaper clippings and a photograph, all mounted on a large sheet of paper. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Source: Press Clipping Service, C.S. Matthews, Boston.
    • Date: June 1, 1946.
    • Content: This clipping is partially visible and seems to be a small textual piece, but the exact content is not clear.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Source: The Christian Science Monitor.
    • Title: "Masterpieces of Illustration".
    • Content: This clipping includes an illustration titled "Honor of Negroes in Street Fight, Harper's Weekly, July 1863, Engraving by Winslow Homer". The article discusses modern works of illustration on display at Harvard.
  3. Middle Clipping:

    • Source: Boston News Clip.
    • Date: July 2, 1946.
    • Content: This clipping is small and not fully legible, but it appears to be related to an event or announcement.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Source: Press Clipping Service, C.S. Matthews, Boston.
    • Date: June 24, 1946.
    • Content: This is a longer article with multiple columns of text. The exact content is not fully legible, but it seems to be a detailed report or feature story.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Source: Press Clipping Service, C.S. Matthews, Boston.
    • Date: June 24, 1946.
    • Content: This clipping is partially visible and seems to be a small textual piece, but the exact content is not clear.

The overall layout suggests that these clippings were collected and preserved for their historical or informational value, likely related to art, illustration, or cultural events from the mid-1940s.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from "The Christian Science Monitor" and "Boston Globe," as well as information about Press Clipping Services, all presumably from January 1946. These clippings are pasted onto a scrapbook page or a clipboard.

The main clipping has a large headline that reads "Masterpieces of Illustration." Below this, there is a subheadline "Modern Work: On Display At Harvard" and a byline with the author's name. A portion of an illustration or engraving can be seen above the headline, consisting of numerous figures in what appears to be an outdoor setting with a dancing or celebratory scene.

The article discusses an exhibition of modern illustrations at Harvard and provides commentary on the significance and history of illustration. It mentions various techniques, such as woodcuts, engravings, illustrations, and details specific exhibits at the Fogg Museum. A smaller article on the page refers to a "Dance of Negroes in Street?" artwork color by Daumier being exhibited at the Fogg Museum.

The clippings from the Boston News Clip and Press Clipping Service on the right-hand side date from January 2, 1946, and January 21, 1946, indicating when they were possibly logged or serviced, but the content of these smaller clippings is not clearly readable.

Additionally, at the bottom of the page is the continuation of the main article, featuring a detailed discussion of different artworks and exhibitions.

The physical state of the paper shows tanning and some wear, suggesting age and possibly delicate condition. There is a vertical crease running down the left-hand side of the main article, which indicates it has been folded in the past. The overall setup suggests this is part of a collection, possibly for personal interest or research purposes.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with several newspaper clippings attached to it. The main clipping, titled "Masterpieces of Illustration" from The Christian Science Monitor, features an article by Dorothy Adlow about a modern illustration exhibition at Harvard University. A notable illustration captioned "'Dance of Negroes in Street'" is shown in the article, described as a watercolor by Delacroix, on display at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.

Additional smaller clippings include news service stamps from "Press Clipping Service, C. S. Monitor, Boston, Mass." dated January 14, 1946, and "Boston News Clip, Globe, Boston, Mass." dated January 20, 1946. There is also a brief note about the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University exhibiting medieval Korean pottery and lithographs and drawings by the French artist Daumier.

The clippings are neatly arranged on an aged page with some discoloration. The page is part of a larger bound volume with other pages visible behind.

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The image shows an open book, with the right page featuring an article titled "Masterpieces of Illustration" and a black-and-white illustration depicting people in a street. The left page has a vertical piece of paper that is partially visible. The book appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings, as evidenced by the visible date, "Jan 1 1946," on the right page. The book is placed on a gray surface.

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A book is open to a page with a headline that reads "Masterpieces of Illustration." The page contains an article titled "Modern Work On Display At Harvard," written by Dorothy Allis. The article discusses an exhibition of modern works at Harvard University. The page also features a black-and-white illustration of people dancing in a street, possibly related to the exhibition. The book appears to be a collection of press clippings, with the title "Press Clipping Service" at the top of the page.