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This image shows an open book or scrapbook, displaying a page with a newspaper clipping dated June 24, 1946.
The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, an office located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass., associated with the Christian Science Monitor.
The article itself is titled “Modern Japanese Prints”. It discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, featuring wood-block color prints titled “The Eight Views of Lake Biwa” by the Japanese artist Shinsui.
Above the article is a black-and-white reproduction of one of Shinsui’s prints, identified in the caption as “Mifune (Temple)” from the “Eight Views of Lake Biwa” series. The image depicts a stylized, moody scene with a traditional Japanese building under a large, gnarled tree, evoking a sense of atmosphere and nature.
The article details the tradition of Japanese wood-block printing (Ukiyo-e), noting that Shinsui’s works are modern adaptations that retain elegance and skill. It praises his portraits of women as particularly striking and “graceful and elegant.” The text also contrasts the modern diagonal compositions of artists like Shinsui and Kiyoshi with the more standard vertical/horizontal formats of earlier prints, noting the newer works feel more “lively and atmospheric.”
Overall, this page captures a mid-20th century Western appreciation for contemporary Japanese art, specifically a review of Shinsui’s exhibition at a major American university museum. The clipping is carefully preserved in a scrapbook, suggesting personal or institutional interest in the topic.
This image shows a page from a book that appears to be an archive or collection of information. The page is aged, with a yellowed appearance, suggesting it is from an older publication. On the left side of the page, there is a clipping from the "Boston News Clip," dated June 24, 1946, under the heading "Christian Science Monitor." This clipping discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Cambridge, featuring French graphic art and Pre-Raphaelite works. Below that, there is a smaller notice about an exhibition of French paintings since 1870, also at the Fogg Museum of Art.
The right side of the page contains a larger article titled "Modern Japanese Prints." This article is from the Christian Science Monitor and discusses an exhibition of wood-block color prints by the artist Shinsui, titled "The Eight Views of Lake Biwa." The article provides insights into the techniques and characteristics of these prints, comparing them to earlier Japanese woodblock prints and noting the influence of Western art on modern Japanese prints. A black and white illustration of a structure, possibly a temple, is printed above the article, with a caption indicating it is from "The Eight Views of Lake Biwa" by Shinsui. The illustration is labeled "Mistera (Temple)." The page is held together by a green bookmark or folder on the right-hand side.
This image shows an open book or scrapbook with a clipping from the Christian Science Monitor dated June 24, 1946. The clipping discusses an exhibition of modern Japanese woodblock color prints titled "The Eight Views of Lake Biwa" by the artist Shinsui. The top of the clipping includes the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and mentions the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.
The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of one of the prints, which depicts a temple or building under a moonlit sky. The text explains the history of Japanese print-making, the characteristics of modern prints, and the differences from earlier Ukiyo-e prints. It notes that while modern prints have some Western influences, they maintain a primarily Japanese perspective. The article highlights the liveliness and atmospheric quality of the prints, describing them as made by artists who have a genuine feeling for their work.
The text also mentions other elements in the prints, such as temples, snow-covered pine trees, sailboats, and an approaching storm, which is described as a Japanese adaptation of Grant Wood's style. The article concludes by praising the portraits of women in the prints, describing them as graceful and elegant.
An open book has a clipping of a newspaper article on the left page, while the right page has a photograph of a Japanese woodblock print. The clipping has the title "Modern Japanese Prints" and is about the exhibition of Japanese woodblock color prints. The woodblock print features a silhouette of a tree and a house in front of a lake. The book is opened to the pages of a newspaper, probably a clipping.
An open book is placed on a gray surface. The book is titled "Boston News Clip" and has a green border. The book contains an article titled "Modern Japanese Prints," with an image of a Japanese print on the left side. The article discusses the tradition of Japanese wood-block prints, which have been made since the eighteenth century. The article also mentions that the Japanese prints were primarily used for popular distribution and were made with great skill and many of them were beautifully colored.
The image shows an open book with a page titled "Modern Japanese Prints". The page is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 2, 1946, and is part of a Boston News Clip archive from the Boston Public Library. The text discusses modern Japanese prints, particularly highlighting the works of Shinsui and his series "The Eight Views of Lake Biwa."
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The image captures a historical artifact—a newspaper clipping from 1946—that discusses the evolution of Japanese printmaking, particularly focusing on the modern works of Shinsui. The accompanying illustration provides a visual representation of one of Shinsui’s famous prints, showcasing the elegance and serenity characteristic of his style. The page serves as a blend of art criticism and cultural commentary, offering insight into the artistic trends of the time.
The image shows an open book or binder with a newspaper clipping affixed to the right-hand page. At the top of the clipping is a heading that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP Opinion Feature Service Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass. JUN 24 1946." Below this is an image of an artwork with the caption "Courtesy, The Museum of Art. Mii-dera (Temple), from "The Eight Views of Lake Biwa," by Shinsui." The clipping itself is an article titled "Modern Japanese Prints," referring to an exhibit at The Boston Museum of Art.
The clipping describes the tradition of Japanese prints, especially woodblock prints, and the evolution of this art form. Below the picture, the left column of text continues to discuss this topic, mentioning names such as Shinsui Itō, one of the great "revivers" of the traditional Japanese woodblock print technique, Ukiyo-e.
To the left of the open book, it is relatively clear with a small section at the top edge seems to have the word "PORTFOLIO" running vertically. The pages appear aged, with some discoloration and wear, consistent with the paper's age as indicated by the 1946 date in the article. The photo appears to be taken on a neutral background with a hint of a shadow indicating the book's depth.
The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping includes a black-and-white reproduction of a Japanese wood-block print titled "Mii-tera (Temple)," from "The Eight Views of Lake Biwa," by Shinsui. Above the clipping, there's a label indicating it is a Boston news clip from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 24, 1946.
The article is titled "Modern Japanese Prints" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge showcasing wood-block color prints by Shinsui. The text explains the tradition of Japanese printmaking dating back to the 18th century, highlighting the skill and artistry involved in the prints. It mentions the popularity and characteristics of these prints, including scenes of landscapes, rivers, bridges, daily episodes, and portraits of women. The article also contrasts traditional and modern styles, noting changes in compositional direction and the use of naturalism and shadow. It concludes by emphasizing the lively and atmospheric quality of these modern color prints, which are made by artists who deeply engage with their subjects.
This image depicts a magazine or newspaper clipping mounted on a page. The clipping itself contains an article titled "Modern Japanese Prints" and includes a photograph of an artwork—a scenic depiction of a pagoda-style structure surrounded by trees. The photo is a black-and-white reproduction, with visible texture and shadows. In the top left corner of the clipping is a tag identifying the source as "Boston News Clip" from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 24, 1946. The text discusses Japanese woodblock prints, their historical significance, artistic styles, and themes, with references to specific works on display at the Fogg Museum of Art at the time. The page itself appears to be part of a scrapbook or archival collection.
The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or album. It has yellowed newspaper clippings pasted onto the page. In the top left is a small clipping titled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” with a date of Jun 2, 1946. To the right, pasted at an angle, is a larger black-and-white image of a landscape (a tree and a building on a hill). Beneath it is a column of text headed “Modern Japanese Prints,” describing an exhibition (likely at the Fogg Museum) and notes about Japanese prints. The page is bound in a green-covered album, with other pages visible on the sides.