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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803653

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This image displays a page from a vintage scrapbook, open to reveal a newspaper clipping pasted onto its aged, yellowed paper. The clipping is from The Christian Science Monitor, dated April 20, 1946, and is identified as being from Boston, Mass. by a small stamp at the top left.

The article, written by Dorothy Adlow, is titled “Large Exhibition on View At the Fogg Museum of Art” and is located in the Second Section. It reviews a significant exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., which showcased paintings and drawings by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The article details the origins of the group in 1848, their artistic philosophy rejecting the “shallowness and decadence” of their time in favor of “integrity and fidelity to nature,” and their stylistic influences and characteristics.

The clipping contains three black-and-white photographs:

  1. A large, prominent portrait of a woman in profile, identified by the caption as “Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones.” She is depicted with dark, swept-back hair, wearing a simple gown, and holding a stringed instrument. The credit line notes it is from the Fogg Museum of Art.
  2. Two smaller images are pasted below the main text. The one on the left depicts a detailed drawing or engraving of a military cannon or field gun with large spoked wheels and soldiers nearby.
  3. The image on the right is another figure drawing, possibly of a soldier or a historical figure in uniform, though details are less clear.

The entire clipping is affixed to the book with a small piece of blue tape along the top edge. The scrapbook itself shows signs of age, with yellowed pages and a slightly worn binding visible on the right side. The layout suggests it was a carefully preserved item for personal or historical reference.

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The image is a scanned page from a book or a collection of newspaper clippings. It appears to be from a publication dated April 20, 1946, and is titled "Large Exhibition on View At the Fogg Museum of Art." The article is by Dorothy Adlow and discusses an exhibition of paintings and drawings by artists and followers of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, which is housed in the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University. The exhibition is set to run until June 1.

At the top of the article, there is a "Boston News Clip" label from the Christian Science Monitor, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. Below the article, there is a photograph captions titled "Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones," which is courtesy of the Fogg Museum of Art. The photograph shows a woman holding a violin, depicted in a classical style.

The page also contains a smaller photograph at the bottom, which appears to be of a historical vehicle or cart, but the details are not fully clear due to the resolution. The overall tone of the page suggests an archival or historical context, providing a glimpse into cultural and artistic events from the 1940s.

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This image is a scanned or photographed page from an old scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, likely dated from April 20, 1946, as indicated by the stamp at the top. The page contains several elements:

  1. Newspaper Clipping from The Christian Science Monitor:

    • The clipping is from the "Second Section" of The Christian Science Monitor.
    • It features an article titled "Large Exhibition on View At the Fogg Museum of Art" by Dorothy Adlow.
    • The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, showcasing paintings and drawings by artists and followers of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
    • The article provides historical context about the Pre-Raphaelites and their influence on art.
  2. Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones:

    • There is a black-and-white image of a woman, identified as Miss Sarah Norton, painted by Burne-Jones.
    • The woman is depicted in a seated position, holding a musical instrument, possibly a violin or a similar string instrument.
  3. Additional Images:

    • Below the portrait, there are two smaller images. One appears to be a photograph of a person, possibly a soldier, standing next to a cannon or some other military equipment. The other image is less clear but seems to be part of the same photograph.
  4. Boston News Clip Label:

    • At the top of the page, there is a label that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and the name "Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass."

The page appears to be part of a collection or scrapbook, as indicated by the binding and the way the clippings are arranged and pasted onto the page. The overall condition of the page suggests it is quite old, with some discoloration and wear.

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A page of a newspaper is open, and it has a green border. The newspaper is titled "The Christian Science Monitor." The page has a heading, "Its a New Play - Pr," and a subheading, "Large Exhibition on View at the Fogg Museum of Art." The page has a black-and-white photo of a woman holding a violin, and the caption reads, "Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones." The page also has a photo of a man standing on a machine.

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The image shows an open book with an article titled "Large Exhibition on View At the Fogg Museum of Art." The article features a portrait of a woman holding a violin, accompanied by a caption reading "Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones." The article discusses the exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, highlighting the collection of paintings and drawings by Pre-Raphaelite artists. It mentions the museum's efforts to preserve and display these works, emphasizing their significance in art history.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping, specifically from The Christian Science Monitor, dated April 20, 1946, as indicated at the top of the page. The clipping is titled "Large Exhibition on View At the Fogg Museum of Art" and is attributed to Dorothy Aldow.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline and Layout:

    • The headline, "Large Exhibition on View At the Fogg Museum of Art," is prominently displayed at the top of the article.
    • The article is part of the Second Section of the newspaper.
  2. Visual Content:

    • Main Illustration: On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white illustration of a woman playing a violin. The caption below the illustration reads: "Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones." This suggests that the artwork being discussed is related to the Pre-Raphaelite movement, as Sir Edward Burne-Jones was a prominent figure in that artistic movement.
    • Smaller Illustration: Below the main illustration, there is a smaller black-and-white image depicting a woman operating a sewing machine. This image appears to be part of the article but is not directly related to the headline about the Fogg Museum exhibition.
  3. Text Content:

    • The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, which features paintings and drawings by various artists, including Raphael Brettell and William Holman Hunt.
    • It mentions the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of 19th-century English artists who rejected academic conventions and sought to revive medieval art forms. The article highlights the group's emphasis on sincerity, idealism, and a return to earlier artistic traditions.
    • The text references the Fogg Museum's collection, noting that it includes works by artists such as Ford Madox Brown, John Everett Millais, and William Holman Hunt, among others.
    • The article also touches on the sentimentalism of Victorian art and the Pre-Raphaelites' rejection of it, emphasizing their dedication to truth and emotional depth.
  4. Contextual Details:

    • The article is sourced from the Boston News Clip and is located at 239 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
    • The page includes additional text and formatting typical of newspaper clippings, such as column dividers and page numbers.

Summary:

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor dated April 20, 1946, discussing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art. The article focuses on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and their influence on 19th-century art, featuring illustrations of a violin player by Burne-Jones and a woman using a sewing machine. The content highlights the museum's collection and the artists' commitment to sincerity and idealism in their work.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or journal containing newspaper clippings. The left page features a section from 'The Christian Science Monitor', specifically from "Boston News Clip". Below the newspaper clipping, there's another piece mentioning the "Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones", though only a small segment of the image can be seen, as the upper half is covered by the newspaper article.

The right page contains an article titled "Large Exhibition on View at the Fogg Museum of Art", featuring a large body of text. The layout of this page suggests that it is an article about an art exhibition, and there's a visible portion of an illustration or photograph at the bottom, but the main focus of the photograph is the list of newspaper articles embedded in the scrapbook. The pages are yellowed with age, giving the impression of a carefully preserved collection of memories or notable events. The clipping is dated April 20, 1946, suggesting these articles are historical in nature.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several clippings from a newspaper, "The Christian Science Monitor," dated April 20, 1946.

At the top left, there is a pasted clipping with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," indicating "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." followed by the newspaper name and date.

Below it, there is a sepia-toned photograph of a young woman holding a violin, identified as the "Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones."

To the right of the photograph, there is an article titled "Large Exhibition on View At the Fogg Museum of Art" by Dorothy Adlow, discussing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University featuring paintings, drawings, and works by artists associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and mentioning various artists and themes.

At the bottom of the page, there is a partially visible and upside-down image of an old-fashioned carriage or wagon.

The overall condition of the clippings shows signs of aging, such as yellowing and some tape marks on the scrapbook page.

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The image shows a scrapbook or notebook page featuring a clipped newspaper article and an accompanying illustration. The newspaper clipping, dated April 20, 1946, is from The Christian Science Monitor and discusses a large exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text is an article by Dorothy Adlow.

On the left is a black-and-white reproduction of a portrait labeled "Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones" which depicts a side-profile view of a woman holding a string instrument, likely a viola or violin. Her hair is styled in a bun. This image has been somewhat altered, with the face obscured or blurred in this copy.

Below the article and illustration is what appears to be part of another, unrelated graphic, possibly a photograph or illustration depicting machinery or equipment. The page seems to be archival in nature, with visible borders and mounting details.

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  • The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album with several old newspaper clippings mounted on a yellowed page.
  • The top left has a small clipping labeled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with an address and the date April 20, 1946.
  • Dominating the left-center is a large clipping from The Christian Science Monitor featuring a portrait of a woman (the face is covered by a dark square). The caption below reads something like “Portrait of Miss Sarah Norton by Burne-Jones.”
  • To the right of that portrait is another clipping from the same newspaper about a “Large Exhibition on View At the Fogg Museum of Art,” written by Dorothy Adlow, with a banner that says “Second Section.”
  • At the bottom of the page there is a smaller image, perhaps of sculpture or machinery, with a caption crediting the Fogg Museum of Art.
  • The page itself appears aged, with a green-covered book or binder visible along the right edge.