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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803721

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The image depicts a page from a book or scrapbook that contains newspaper clippings and a photograph. The photograph is a silhouette of a person's head and shoulders, facing right, and appears to be a bronze portrait. The text below the photograph is an article about the portrait, attributed to Charles Despiau. The article mentions that the subject is Madame Henri de Waroquier, the wife of a modern French painter, and describes the portrait as a living portrait, not a likeness, and translates the subject's grace and idealism into a plastic image.

The page also includes several newspaper clippings from "Boston News Clip" dated July 12, 1946, and July 16, 1946, which are attached to the page with tape. The clippings appear to be related to exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The clippings are from the Christian Science Monitor and are titled "Exhibition of French Graphic Art from Impressionism to the Present" and "Pre-Raphaelites and Their Circle." The clippings mention French paintings since 1870, lent by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wertheim, and are scheduled to be on display until September 14, 1946. The clippings also indicate the location of the exhibition as 120 Tremont Street, Boston, 8, Mass.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The page contains several "Boston News Clip" labels from the "Christian Science Monitor," dated July 12 and July 16, 1946. The clippings are from the "The Home Forum" section of the newspaper.

The main feature on the page is a newspaper clipping with a photograph of a bronze bust of a woman in profile. The caption identifies the bust as "Madame Henri de Waroquier: A Portrait by Charles Despiau." The text below the photograph provides a description of the bust, noting that Madame de Waroquier is the wife of a modern French painter and a disciple of Paul Cézanne. The artist, Charles Despiau, is said to have translated the image into a plastic form with attention to the organic relation of features, capturing the grace and idealism of the subject.

The newspaper clipping includes a note at the bottom indicating that the image is courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The clipping also has some handwritten markings and a blue line drawn across it. The rest of the page contains three other "Boston News Clip" labels, but the text of these clippings is not visible in the image.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping placed on top of a page in a book. The clipping is titled "The Home Forum" and features an article about Madame Helene of Waroquier, a modern French painter. The article includes a portrait of Madame Helene, which is a bust of her head. The portrait is described as a "living portrait" that captures the grace and idealism of the subject. The book page has a green border and appears to be part of a larger collection of newspaper clippings.

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The image shows an open book with a clipping pasted on the left side of the page. The clipping is a page from the Christian Science Monitor with the headline "The Home Forum" and a photograph of a bust of a woman. The clipping is dated July 12, 1946. The book appears to be a collection of clippings or articles, as there are other clippings pasted on the pages before and after the one shown in the image.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page featuring several clippings and a central photograph. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Left Side:

    • Three Clippings:
      • Top Clipping: Labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from the Christian Science Monitor dated July 12, 1946. The clipping is from 130 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
      • Middle Clipping: Also from the Christian Science Monitor, dated July 10, 1946, with similar location details.
      • Bottom Clipping: Another Christian Science Monitor clipping, dated July 1, 1946, with the same address.
    • These clippings appear to be news articles or announcements, though the specific content is not fully visible.
  2. Right Side:

    • Central Photograph:
      • A black-and-white portrait of a woman, viewed from the side. The photograph is labeled as "MADAME DE WARQUER" and is described as "A Portrait by Charles Despiou."
      • The caption beneath the photograph provides context: "Madame de Warquer is the wife of a modern French painter, but very well known in the United States as one of the best disciples of Paul Cézanne. She despair of the bronze portrait in 1927, when Despiou translated it into a living portrait but that defied the grace and idealism of the entire person, the physical element of the subject, the grace and idealism, and the entire thought and feeling."
      • The text is attributed to Dorothy Arrow.
    • Headline: The top of the right page features the title "The Home Forum," indicating that this is part of a newspaper or magazine section dedicated to commentary or discussion.
  3. Additional Details:

    • Page Numbers: The left margin shows page numbers such as "128F," indicating this is part of a larger collection or scrapbook.
    • Stamps/Marks: There are small stamps or markings on the left edge of the page, likely for organizational or archival purposes.
    • Textual Elements: The clippings and caption are printed in a clean, typed or printed font, typical of newspaper or magazine layouts from the mid-20th century.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a curated collection of historical clippings and a notable portrait, likely assembled for archival or personal reference purposes. The inclusion of both news articles and an artistic portrait suggests a thematic focus on cultural, artistic, or historical events from July 1946. The layout and presentation indicate careful organization, possibly for research, memory-keeping, or artistic appreciation.

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The image depicts an open book with a newspaper clipping inserted between its pages. The clipping features a black-and-white portrait of a woman's profile, accompanied by a headline that reads "The Home Forum" in large letters. Below the portrait, a caption provides information about the subject, Madame Henri de Waroquier, a French painter.

The clipping is dated July 12, 1946, and includes a column of text on the right-hand side, which appears to be a review or article about the portrait. The clipping is pasted onto the page, with some of the surrounding text visible beneath it.

The book itself has a green cover and is open to a page with a white background. The clipping is centered on the page, with the headline and portrait taking up most of the space. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and historical significance, as the clipping provides a glimpse into the past and the art of the time.

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This image presents a page from a book or scrapbook, featuring a newspaper clipping of a portrait and several other clippings. The main clipping, situated on the right side of the page, is a black-and-white illustration of a woman's head and shoulders, facing left. The text above the illustration reads "The Home Forum" in large letters, with smaller text below that is illegible. A caption beneath the illustration provides information about the portrait, including the artist's name, Charles Despiau, and the subject's name, Madame Henri de Waroquiere.

On the left side of the page, there are four small newspaper clippings, each with the heading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the address "120 Tremont Street Boston 8, Mass." These clippings appear to be from different dates, ranging from July 12, 1946, to July 18, 1946. The background of the page is a light beige color, with a green border around the edges. Overall, the image suggests that the page is part of a collection of newspaper clippings related to art or culture, possibly compiled by an individual or organization.

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The image shows an open book with a page containing a newspaper clipping and several "Boston News Clip" stickers.

The clipping is from "The Home Forum" and features a black-and-white image of a bust of a woman's head, accompanied by a review of the piece written by Dorothy Adlow. The review discusses the artwork, created by Charles Despiau, which is a portrait of Madame Henri de Waroquier, the wife of a modern French painter.

The clipping is dated and has several "Boston News Clip" stickers attached to it, indicating that it was clipped from a newspaper and preserved in a scrapbook or archive. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is a historical or archival document, possibly from a museum or library collection.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from "The Home Forum" dated July 12, 1946, featuring a portrait of Madame Henri de Waroquier by Charles Despiau. The clipping is affixed to a page within an open book, accompanied by three smaller clippings from the "Boston News Clip" service.

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Title: The Home Forum
    • Date: July 12, 1946
    • Content: A portrait of Madame Henri de Waroquier by Charles Despiau
    • Description: The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of a bust of Madame Henri de Waroquier, with accompanying text that describes her as the wife of Henri de Waroquier, a modern French painter.
  • Boston News Clip Service Clippings:
    • Number: Three clippings
    • Content: Each clipping bears the label "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and provides an address: 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.
    • Dates: Two clippings are dated July 13, 1946, while one is dated July 12, 1946
    • Description: These clippings appear to be service cuttings or press releases used for archival purposes.
  • Book Page:
    • Color: Green
    • Content: The page contains the newspaper clipping and Boston News Clip service clippings
    • Description: The page is part of a larger book or scrapbook, likely used for collecting and preserving newspaper articles and other ephemera.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping featuring a portrait of Madame Henri de Waroquier, along with smaller clippings from the Boston News Clip service, all presented within an open book.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album containing newspaper clippings and a photograph. The page is dated July 12, 1946, and the clippings are from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Massachusetts. The primary focus of the page is a portrait of Madame Henri de Waroquiers, a work by the French painter Charles Despiau.

The photograph shows a side profile of Madame Henri de Waroquiers, which is described in the accompanying article. The article explains that this portrait is not a typical likeness but rather a representation of the sitter's character and inner qualities. Despiau's approach is described as focusing on the essence of the subject rather than just the physical appearance.

The text in the article reads:

"MADAME HENRI DE WAROQUIERS: A Portrait by Charles Despiau

Madame de Waroquiers, wife of a French college professor, is not a well-known person, but she is the best of the modern French painter not very well known in this country, Charles Despiau, made a living portrait, but not a likeness. The artist translated the image into a plastic form which gives the impression of the character and inner thought of the subject. It was a portrait that expressed the inner qualities of the person, not just the physical features.

The article is signed by Dorothy Adlow."

Additionally, there are several smaller clippings and stamps from the Boston News Clip service, indicating that the page is part of a collection of news articles and images. The page also includes some handwritten annotations, such as "1247" written in blue ink at the top.