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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803740

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This image captures an open scrapbook, displaying a meticulously curated collection of newspaper clippings and articles, primarily from October 1946. The clippings are mounted on yellowed, aged paper pages bound within a green-covered book, suggesting a personal or institutional archive of cultural events and art historical commentary from that period.

The most prominent article on the right page is from “The Home Forum” section of the Christian Science Monitor, dated October 25, 1946. It features a large, high-contrast, black-and-white reproduction of a drawing titled “STUDY OF A HAND HOLDING A PEN” by Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704–1788), a renowned French pastellist. The article, which is subtitled “A Drawing by Maurice Quentin de La Tour”, provides biographical context about the artist, noting his fame as “The King of Pastellists,” his association with the Royal Academy, and his patronage by the royal family. It also mentions that the drawing was submitted to the Royal Academy in 1746 when La Tour was elected to membership. The article highlights the precision and dedication evident in the work, noting La Tour’s early artistic inclinations and that his juvenile drawings were embellished with schoolbook margins.

Accompanying the drawing are two small, typed labels from the “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” service (120 Tremont Street, Boston 3, Mass.):

  • One dated October 24, 1946, referencing: “An illustrated lecture in French by Prof. Marcel Auriant of the Ecole du Louvre…”
  • The other, dated October 25, 1946, is identical to the top of the main article, confirming its source.

On the left page, there is a smaller clipping from the “N Y Times” dated October 23, 1946. It announces an “ART SHOW TONIGHT OF LAUTREC WORK” — a preview of a loan exhibition of works by the French painter Toulouse-Lautrec, held at Wildenstein’s gallery in New York for the benefit of the Goddard Neighborhood Center. The article, written by Edward Alden Jewell, describes Lautrec’s distinctive style, his focus on Parisian nightlife, his technical versatility (including lithography and drawing on cardboard), and highlights some specific works from the exhibition, including a sober portrait of M. Demaury and the famous “Mme. Misia Natanson au Piano.” It also mentions the loan of works from public collections, including the Philadelphia Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, this scrapbook page reflects a keen interest in 19th-century French art, specifically the works and legacies of two major figures — Toulouse-Lautrec and Maurice Quentin de La Tour — and documents their presence in American cultural institutions and media in 1946. The presence of the “Boston News Clip” labels suggests this collection may have been compiled by a researcher, librarian, or art enthusiast for personal or institutional record-keeping.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings. It features several newspaper articles and a photograph. The left side of the page contains an article from the New York Times dated October 23, 1946, titled "Art Show Tonight of Lautrec Work." This article discusses a loan exhibition of work by the French painter Toulouse-Lautrec at Wildenstein's, which was organized to benefit the Goddard Neighborhood Center.

The right side of the page is titled "The Home Forum" and includes a photograph of a hand holding a pen, which is identified as a drawing by Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704-1788). The photograph and accompanying text provide details about the artist, his life, and his works. There are also notes indicating dates such as October 24 and October 25, 1946, as well as other clippings from the Christian Science Monitor and Boston News Clip. The text mentions a lecture by Prof. Marcel Aubert of the Ecole Du Louvre at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, but the date is not clear from the image.

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This image shows an open scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings from the 1940s pasted onto it. The left page contains a clipping from the New York Times dated October 23, 1946, titled "ART SHOW TONIGHT OF LAUTREC WORK." The article discusses a loan exhibition of work by the French painter Toulouse-Lautrec at the Wildenstein Galleries in New York City, intended as a benefit for the Goddard Neighborhood Center. The article provides details about the exhibition, including admission fees, dates, and a description of Lautrec's art.

The right page contains two clippings from the Boston News Clip of the Christian Science Monitor, both from October 25, 1946. The top clipping announces an illustrated lecture in French by Prof. Marcel Aubert on "L'Architecture Clisterienne" to be presented at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. Below this, there is a section titled "The Home Forum," which features a drawing by Maurice Quentin de La Tour titled "STUDY OF A HAND HOLDING A PEN." The article provides biographical information about de La Tour, describing his life and career as a French pastellist.

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of articles related to art, exhibitions, and lectures, likely curated by someone interested in art history and cultural events of the time. The pages are aged, indicating the clippings are from the 1940s, and the scrapbook has a green binding.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper with a headline that reads "The Home Forum." The page is filled with various articles and advertisements. The top left corner has an article about an art show tonight at the Widenstein's Neighborhood Center. The article is written by Edward Alden Jewell and features a loan exhibition of work by the painter Lautrec-Lautrec. The article describes the exhibition as a benefit for the Neighborhood Center, which will be open from 9 am to 9 pm, with admission prices ranging from 25 cents to 50 cents plus tax. The article also mentions that the exhibition will be open until November 22.

On the right side of the page, there is a drawing of a man holding a pen, titled "A Drawing by Maurice Quen." The drawing is accompanied by a brief description of the artist and his work.

Below the drawing, there is an article titled "Study of a Hand Holding a Pen," which provides more information about the artist and his work.

The page also includes several advertisements, including one for the Boston News Clip and another for the Christian Science Monitor. The advertisements are placed in the top right corner of the page.

Overall, the page appears to be from a newspaper published in the early 20th century, with a focus on art and culture.

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The image shows a book opened to two pages. The left page has a newspaper clipping titled "Art Show Tonight of Lautrec Work" with a date of October 23, 1947. The clipping describes an art exhibition at the Widensten's 66 Benefit for Neighborhood Center, featuring works by French painter Toulouse-Lautrec. The right page has a clipping titled "The Home Forum" with a date of October 25, 1946. The clipping contains an article about a study of a pen drawing by Maurice Quentin de La Tour, a French painter. The article provides details about the artist's life, his technique, and the significance of the drawing.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page displaying several newspaper clippings and an article layout. The page is divided into multiple sections, each containing different types of content:

Left Section:

  • Headline: "ART SHOW TONIGHT OF LAUTREC WORK" from the New York Times, dated OCT 23 1948.
  • Content: The article discusses an art show featuring the work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a renowned French painter and illustrator. It highlights the exhibition at the Wildenstein's Loan Exhibition Center, noting that it is a benefit for the Goddard Neighborhood Center. The article provides details about the exhibition, including the types of works displayed, such as paintings, drawings, and illustrations, and mentions notable pieces like "Mou-Mou-Lou-Lou" and "The Cooing of the Dove." It also references various institutions and individuals involved in the exhibition.

Right Section:

  • Headline: "The Home Forum" from the Boston News Clip, dated OCT 25 1948.
  • Content: This section features an article titled "STUDY OF A HAND HOLDING A PEN: A Drawing by Maurice Quentin de La Tour" from the Christian Science Monitor. The article discusses a drawing by the French artist Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704–1788), known for his portraits and pastel work. It provides historical context about the artist, mentioning his association with the French court and his contributions to portraiture. The article also includes a photograph of the drawing, showing a hand holding a pen, and describes the artist's technique and legacy.

Additional Elements:

  • Top Right Corner: There is a small section with additional clippings or notes, including references to the Boston News Clip and Christian Science Monitor, dated OCT 24 1946. This suggests the page is part of a collection of historical newspaper clippings or an archive.
  • Visual Layout: The page is neatly organized, with headlines, dates, and images clearly displayed. The layout includes text in a typewriter or printed font, typical of mid-20th-century newspaper clippings.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or archive, compiling articles and images related to art exhibitions and historical art studies. It combines contemporary news coverage (1948) with references to earlier historical art (18th-century artist Maurice Quentin de La Tour), showcasing a blend of current events and art history. The inclusion of both the New York Times and Christian Science Monitor suggests a focus on cultural and artistic topics.

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This image showcases a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings, dated October 23 and October 25, 1946. On the left, a New York Times article titled "Art Show Tonight of Lautrec Work" discusses an exhibition of works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The clipping on the right, from the Christian Science Monitor, features a piece in "The Home Forum" section detailing a study of Maurice Quentin de La Tour's "Study of a Hand Holding a Pen." The page is neatly organized, with headings and textual descriptions, including historical information about the artists and their contributions. A sketched illustration of a hand holding a pen is prominently displayed in the middle-right section of the page.

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This image shows a photograph of an open book or scrapbook with newspaper clippings pasted on its pages. On the left side, a partial view of a New York Times article dated October 23, 1951, is visible, titled "ART SHOW TONIGHT OF LAUTREC WORK." Below that is another clipping, but the top part is obscured.

On the right page, we see a Boston News Clip from the Christian Science Monitor, dated October 25, 1946. Above this clipping is a section of a larger page headlined "The Home Forum." Below the masthead is the centerpiece of the page, a reproduced artwork labeled "STUDY OF A HAND HOLDING A PIPE: A Drawing by Maurice Quentin de La Tour." An accompanying text explains that Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704-1788) was a French pastellist known for his portrait work, with this particular piece being a study for a portrait of Jean-Baptiste de La Tour, the artist's relative.

The clipping contains further information about the artist and his work, including references to other notable figures and museums such as the Louvre, the Paul Mellon collection, and a special exhibit at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art. The text emphasizes the artist's skill and impact on portraiture and caricature in the 18th century.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings related to art and artists, dated October 1946. The clippings are from the New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor (Boston).

On the left, there is a column from the New York Times titled "Art Show Tonight of Lautrec Work," previewing a loan exhibition of Toulouse-Lautrec's art at Wildenstein's to benefit a neighborhood center. The article discusses Lautrec's style, themes, and featured works.

In the center and right sections, there are Boston news clipping stamps with dates from October 24 and 25, 1946. Below these is a larger segment titled "The Home Forum," featuring a drawing of a hand holding a pen. The drawing is credited to Maurice Quentin de La Tour, a French pastelist from the 1700s. An accompanying article details his life, his title as "The King of Pastellists," and the significance of the drawing, which is part of the Fogg Art Museum collection. The text also mentions La Tour's difficulties in his youth and his dedication to art.

Overall, the scrapbook page appears to focus on highlighting historical and contemporary appreciation of classical artists, particularly Toulouse-Lautrec and Maurice Quentin de La Tour.

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  • The image shows a page from a scrapbook with several vintage newspaper clippings glued to it.
  • The page has an aged, yellowed look and a green spine on the left.
  • On the left is a vertical clipping headlined “ART SHOW TONIGHT OF LAUTREC WORK.”
  • The top right contains small “Boston News Clip” and “Christian Science Monitor” clippings dated October 1946.
  • The center-right features a large clipping headed “The Home Forum” with a black-and-white illustration of a hand holding a pen.
  • The caption under the image mentions a study of a hand holding a pen, a drawing by Maurice Quentin de la Tour, with other small blocks of text surrounding it.
  • Overall, it’s a collage of mid-20th-century art-and-news clippings arranged in a scrapbook page.