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This image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, likely assembled in a scrapbook or archive book with a green cover and spiral binding, visible on the left edge. The clippings are dated May 1946 and originate from various Boston newspapers, as indicated by repeated “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” labels, all sourced from 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
The main, central clipping is a full-page article titled “REGARDING ART” by Lawrence Dame, from the Herald, dated May 5, 1946. The article critiques contemporary British art shown at the Institute of Modern Art, describing the works as “poetic and full of feeling” but also “often extremely crude.” It mentions specific artists like Esther Geller, Henry Moore, and Wyndham Lewis, and discusses themes of modernist aesthetics, surrealism, and the influence of “mammoth essay in form, color and spiritual content, showing 100 or more forms at the Crucifixion.” The article also references other exhibits, including one at the Fogg Museum.
Below this article are several smaller advertisements and announcements for art schools:
Also visible are three smaller clippings on the right-hand page:
Christian Science Monitor, May 6, 1946: Reports on Gen. MacArthur’s information section and mentions a fire at the Fogg Museum, which damaged part of the art collection.
Globe, May 7, 1946: Headlined “Fogg Official to Return From Japan,” discussing the return of Howard Hollis, curator of Far and Near Eastern art to the Cleveland Museum of Art. It notes that citrus crops topped the agricultural output in California that year.
Globe, May 7, 1946: Another article titled “French Romantic Art at Fogg Museum,” announcing an exhibition of French Romantic paintings by Delacroix, Gericault, and Cameran (likely Camerin or similar) at the Fogg Art Museum, running until May 19.
The clipping on the Christian Science Monitor includes a handwritten notation “128” in blue ink, and the central article is hand-labeled with “PAGE EIGHT” and “128” above the headline—possibly indicating its source page or archival reference.
Overall, the collection focuses on the Boston art scene in early May 1946, especially around the Fogg Museum, and includes critiques, news of personnel and exhibitions, alongside advertisements for local art schools. The scrapbook-style presentation suggests the collector had a strong interest in art journalism of the time.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles on a page from a book or scrapbook. The clippings appear to be from various newspapers, including the Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, and Herald, all dated May 6 and May 7, 1946.
The articles primarily discuss art exhibitions and events, particularly focusing on the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. One prominent article is titled "Regarding Art" by Lawrence Dame, which critiques the art world and discusses various artists and their works. Another article mentions the Fogg Museum's French Romantic Art exhibition, which took place in May 1946.
The clippings are neatly arranged and seem to be part of a collection or archive, possibly related to art history or museum studies. The overall appearance of the page suggests it is from a well-used book, with visible wear and stains, indicating it has been handled and preserved over time.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook with several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clippings are from Boston newspapers dated in May 1946.
The top left clipping is from the "Herald" dated May 5, 1946, and it is titled "REGARDING ART" by Lawrence Dame. It discusses the art world and mentions various artists and their styles.
The top right clipping is from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated May 6, 1946, and it mentions the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, specifically about Pre-Raphaelites and their circle.
The middle right clipping is from the "Globe" dated May 7, 1946, and it is titled "Fogg Official to Return From Japan." It discusses Howard Hollis, the curator of Far and Near Eastern art at the Cleveland Museum of Art, who was named head of the arts and monuments division of Gen. MacArthur's information and education section.
The bottom right clipping is from the "Globe" dated May 7, 1946, and it is titled "French Romantic Art at Fogg Museum." It mentions an exhibition of French Romantic painting at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
The left side of the page has several small advertisements for art schools and classes, including the "Museum School" and "SANDORN AND X-RAY LABORATORY TECHNIQUE."
The scrapbook page is labeled "150" on the binding, and the clippings are neatly arranged and glued onto the page.
The image depicts an open scrapbook with several newspaper clippings and articles pasted on its pages. The scrapbook is titled "Boston News Clip" and is dated May 6, 1946. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others neatly placed.
The articles are from various newspapers, including the "Christian Science Monitor" and the "Boston Globe." The topics covered in the clippings range from art exhibitions to military news, reflecting a diverse array of interests.
One notable article is titled "Regarding Art" by Lawrence Dame, which discusses the impact of contemporary art exhibitions. Another article announces the return of a Fogg Museum official from Japan, highlighting the international scope of the news covered.
The clippings are in black and white, typical of newspaper articles from that era. The scrapbook itself appears to be made of sturdy paper, with a green binding on the left side, suggesting it was meant to be durable and long-lasting.
The layout of the clippings indicates a personal touch, as if someone took the time to carefully select and preserve these articles, possibly for reference or sentimental value. The presence of multiple dates and sources suggests that the scrapbook was a project that spanned a period of time, with articles being added as they were published.
Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the interests and concerns of the time, as well as the personal curation of news by an individual.
The image shows an open book with a page displaying multiple newspaper clippings. The clippings are from different newspapers and are arranged in a grid-like pattern. Each clipping has a date, title, and a brief excerpt of the article. The clippings appear to be related to art and culture, with topics ranging from art exhibitions to reviews of artistic works. The book is titled "Boston News Clip" and has a green cover.
The image depicts an open book or scrapbook containing several newspaper clippings, all dated from May 1946. The clippings are from the Boston News Clip and are organized chronologically, with dates ranging from May 5 to May 7, 1946. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the Herald, Globe, and Christian Science Monitor, and are labeled with their respective dates and sources.
Top Left Clipping:
Top Right Clipping:
Bottom Left Clipping:
Bottom Right Clipping:
The image showcases a curated collection of newspaper clippings from May 1946, focusing on art, museum news, and cultural events. The clippings provide insights into the art world, museum activities, and literary trends of the time, reflecting the interests and concerns of the period. The organization and presentation suggest this collection was intended for scholarly or archival purposes.
The image depicts an open scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings neatly organized and pasted onto the pages. These clippings are from various editions of the Boston News Clip dating to early May 1946, more specifically around May 5 and May 6, 1946. The articles appear to relate mainly to art, with headlines such as "REGARDING ART" and "French Romantic Art at Fogg Museum."
The page on the left features a larger, main article that spans the majority of the visible area, and underneath it, there are smaller articles and snippets that seem inverted, which suggests that they are pasted on the back of the page and are visible through the page due to the paper's transparency or wear.
The visible clippings have varied lengths and are cut with straight or irregular edges, indicating they were manually clipped from their original sources. The paper appears to be aged, with some degree of yellowing consistent with older documents. Text is tightly packed in newspaper columns, typical for the time. Overall, the scrapbook conveys a sense of historical record-keeping or the documentation of events and interests relevant to the collector, in this instance related to art and culture.
The image shows a scrapbook page with multiple newspaper clippings attached to it. The page includes several headlines and text sections from various Boston news sources, all dated around early May 1946.
Key details include:
Other smaller advertisements and notices related to schools and art classes are also visible, including upside-down text for art schools and teaching techniques.
Overall, the scrapbook page preserves historical newspaper articles highlighting art exhibitions, museum news, and educational opportunities in the Boston area from 1946.
This image shows an open scrapbook or album with various newspaper clippings pasted onto its pages. The clippings are dated May 1946 and cover topics related to art. Headings such as "Regarding Art," "French Romantic Art at Fogg Museum," and "Fogg Official to Return From Japan" are visible. Some of the clippings are from publications like the Herald and Christian Science Monitor. The articles appear to be related to exhibitions, art discussions, and cultural news.
The aged coloration of the clippings suggests they have been preserved for a long time. The clippings are neatly arranged, with handwritten annotations and page numbers in some places for reference. There are also smaller tidbits of advertisements for art schools and related items visible towards the bottom of the main article.