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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

ARCH.2003.29, Rendition: 803743

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This image shows an open clipping album or scrapbook, with a newspaper article prominently displayed on the right-hand page. The article, dated November 8, 1946, is from the New York Sun and bears the headline:

ANIMALS OF ART ARE CORALLED
Beasts of All Eras Rounded Up by Boston Museum.

The article reports on a major exhibition at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts that showcases animals as depicted in art throughout history — from prehistoric times to the 19th century. It highlights the wide range of materials and cultures represented: animals depicted in cave paintings, stone and wood sculpture, textiles, enameled seals, coins, and paintings. The exhibit is curated by Dr. Georg Swarzenski and includes pieces from institutions like the Peabody Museum at Harvard, the Fogg Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and private collectors.

The article also lists upcoming museum exhibitions in Eastern states and mentions notable objects, including:

  • A bronze boar from 5th century B.C. Greece.
  • A Chelsea porcelain dog from the Boston Museum’s own collection.
  • An eighth-century Egyptian “cobra” statue from Karnak.
  • A coconut cup with silver owl mounting lended by the Wadsworth Athenaeum.

The newspaper clipping includes three illustrative photographs:

  1. A bronze boar.
  2. A porcelain dog.
  3. The coconut cup with silver owl.

The right page also contains two “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” labels from the Christian Science Monitor at 150 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated November 4, 1946 (top left) and November 11, 1946 (bottom right). The November 4 clipping notes the same exhibit from the “Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University,” suggesting the Boston Museum of Fine Arts was the main venue for the exhibition.

The scrapbook page has a light yellowing, consistent with age. The left-hand page is partially visible and also appears to contain newspaper clippings or text, though it is largely obscured. The album itself has a greenish-brown cover or binding visible along the spine.

In summary, the image documents a curated collection of press materials from 1946 chronicling a significant art exhibition on animals across cultures and eras at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, preserved in a historical clipping scrapbook.

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The image is a photograph of a page from a book or newspaper clipping, dated November 11, 1946. The page appears to be part of a collection of historical newspaper articles, as indicated by the "Boston News Clip" labels and dates on top of the page.

The central focus of the page is an article titled "Animals of Art are Corralled," which discusses an art exhibition held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The article describes a collection of art pieces featuring animals, ranging from prehistoric times to the 18th century. It mentions various artworks, including a bronze boar sculpture from the 5th century B.C. from Greece and a Chelsea porcelain dog. The article also talks about the exhibition's display of various mediums, such as gold, silver, and bronze, as well as sculptures, textiles, and paintings.

The page is printed in black and white, and there are images of the artworks mentioned in the article. These include the bronze boar sculpture, the Chelsea porcelain dog, and a coconut cup with a silver owl mounting lent by the Wadsworth Atheneum for the Boston show. The layout of the page is typical of a newspaper article, with a headline and subheadings, followed by paragraphs of text and accompanying images.

The page is part of a collection of historical newspaper articles and appears to be held in a book or folder, as indicated by the green cover on the right side of the image. The left page of the book is also visible, with more newspaper clippings and images, but it is not the focus of this particular image.

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This is an image of a scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip and the New York Sun. The page contains articles about an exhibition titled "Animals of Art Are Corralled" at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, dated November 8, 1946. The exhibition showcases animals depicted in various forms of art from prehistoric times through the eighteenth century.

The page includes several photographs:

  1. A bronze boar from fifth century B.C. Greece.
  2. A Chelsea porcelain dog in silver.
  3. A coconut cup with a silver owl mounting.

The text describes the extensive range of materials and techniques used to depict animals, including gold, silver, bronze, stone, wood, clay, textiles, prints, paintings, enamels, seals, and coins. The exhibition is curated by Dr. Georg Swarzenski, who emphasizes the importance of showing not only realistic representations of animals but also their symbolic and mythological significance in art.

Additionally, there is a list of shows in prospect in various eastern states with the names of managers and dates. The scrapbook page is held together with a green ribbon and has a bookmark or ribbon at the bottom.

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The image shows a page of a newspaper with a headline that reads "ANIMALS OF ART ARE CORRALLED". The page features several articles and advertisements. The articles discuss various topics, including an exhibition of animals in art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, upcoming shows in Eastern States, and the collection of private collectors. The advertisements promote products and services, such as a coconut cup with a silver owl mounting lent by Wadsworth Atheneum for the Boston show. The page also includes images of animals, such as a bronze boar from the fifth century B.C. Greece and a porcelain dog from the Peabody Museum of Harvard University.

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A newspaper clipping is pinned to a page of a scrapbook. The clipping is from the "New York Sun" and is dated November 8, 1946. The headline reads "Animals of Art Are Corralled" and the article discusses an exhibition at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts featuring animals in art from prehistoric times to the present. The article mentions various artworks and sculptures on display, including a bronze boar from fifth-century B.C. Greece, a Chelsea porcelain dog, and a silver coconut cup with a silver owl mounting lent by Wadsworth Atheneum for the Boston show. The clipping is pinned to a page that also contains other newspaper clippings and articles, as well as a Boston News Clip advertisement.

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The image depicts an open book or scrapbook page filled with newspaper clippings and photographs, likely from the mid-20th century. The page is titled "ANIMALS OF ART ARE CORRALLED" and is sourced from the New York Sun, dated November 8, 1946. The content focuses on an exhibition titled "Beasts of All Eras Rounded Up by No. 9—The Pageantry of Animals in Art," which is taking place at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline and Context:

    • The headline, "ANIMALS OF ART ARE CORRALLED," introduces the theme of the exhibition, which showcases animals depicted in art across various historical periods and cultures.
  2. Exhibition Details:

    • The article describes the exhibition as featuring a wide range of animal representations in art, including:
      • Bronze sculptures (e.g., a bronze boar from fifth-century B.C. Greece).
      • Porcelain figures (e.g., a Chelsea porcelain dog).
      • Gold and silver models (e.g., a coconut cup with a silver owl).
      • Prints and seals.
      • Coins and gems.
      • Medieval art, such as the "Master of the Life of Saint Francis."
      • Egyptian, Persian, and Chinese art, including miniatures and textiles.
      • Renaissance art, such as Venetian glass and French porcelain.
  3. Photographs:

    • The page includes two photographs:
      • Top Right: A bronze boar from fifth-century B.C. Greece, described as one of the animals in the exhibition at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
      • Bottom Right: A Chelsea porcelain dog, also part of the exhibition.
  4. Additional Text:

    • The article mentions the Peabody Museum of Natural History and the Fogg Museum of Art as contributors to the exhibition.
    • It highlights the diversity of materials and periods represented, from prehistoric times to the eighteenth century.
    • The exhibition includes works from notable artists and collectors, such as Dr. Georg Swarzenski, Mrs. Eugene R. Chaney, and Mrs. Kojiro Tomita.
  5. Layout and Design:

    • The page is structured with a mix of text and images, typical of a newspaper clipping.
    • The text is dense and formatted in a classic newspaper style, with columns and subheadings.
    • The photographs are placed strategically to illustrate key points in the article.
  6. Additional Clippings:

    • The left side of the page shows additional clippings from other newspapers, such as the Boston News Clip and the Christian Science Monitor, dated November 4, 1946, indicating that this page is part of a larger collection or scrapbook documenting art exhibitions and cultural events.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical snapshot of an art exhibition focused on the depiction of animals in various forms of art. It reflects the cultural and artistic interests of the mid-20th century, showcasing a diverse array of artifacts and artworks from different eras and regions. The inclusion of photographs and detailed descriptions provides a vivid glimpse into the exhibition's content and significance.

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This image shows a page of a scrapbook or book which contains several newspaper clippings. On the top left corner, there is a label titled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from "The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass." with the date "NOV 4 - 1946." Below the label, the main article is titled "ANIMALS OF ART ARE CORRALLED" with the subtitle "Beasts of All Eras Rounded Up by Boston Museum." The article mentions an animal art exhibit at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, dated "Nov. 8."

The article is accompanied by two images: one on the right shows a dark outline of what appears to be a bronze boar from sixth-century B.C. Greece, and the other, below the main article, shows a dark outline image of a coconut cup with a silver owl mounting. On the right side of the page, there is a fragment of another article titled "SHOWS IN PROSPECT IN EASTERN STATES," with dates and details of different exhibitions. The bottom part includes a photo of a dog statue captioned "Chelsea porcelain dog in Boston Museum of Fine Arts animal art show."

There's also a second label for the Boston News Clip with an address on it, and just below it, a date stamp indicating "NOV 11 1946."

Overall, the page seems to be showing news related to art exhibitions, specifically focusing on an animal-themed exhibit, and provides a historical record of events and exhibits around that time.

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This image is a scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings primarily centered around an art exhibit at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibit focuses on animals represented in art throughout history. Some notable details include:

  1. Headline: "Animals of Art are Corralled," describing the diverse collection of artworks featuring animals on display.
  2. Images of Artworks: The clippings feature photos of specific pieces from the exhibit, including:
    • A bronze boar from fifth-century Greece.
    • A Chelsea porcelain dog.
    • A coconut cup with a silver owl mounting.
  3. Additional Articles: The page includes smaller clippings related to art exhibitions and shows in the Eastern United States.
  4. Labels: There are print date stamps, such as "NOV 8 1946" and mentions of sources like "New York Sun" and "Christian Science Monitor" with a Boston publication office noted.
  5. Content: The articles mention the art exhibit's diverse array of items with animals depicted in various materials such as silver, stone, and ceramics, highlighting the cultural and artistic significance of these works over a wide span of time periods.

It appears to be part of a compilation meant to document and preserve information about art exhibitions and their media coverage.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings related to an art exhibition focusing on animals in art. The largest clipping is from the New York Sun, dated November 8, 1946, with the headline "ANIMALS OF ART ARE CORRALLED" and the subheadline "Beasts of All Eras Rounded Up by Boston Museum." This article discusses the exhibit season at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts featuring animal art pieces from prehistoric times through various eras, showcasing works crafted in gold, silver, bronze, clay, textiles, prints, enamels, and more. It emphasizes the symbolic and artistic representation of animals across cultures and periods.

There are three photographs included with captions:

  1. A bronze boar from fifth-century B.C. Greece, part of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibition.
  2. A Chelsea porcelain dog from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts animal show.
  3. A coconut cup with a silver owl mounting lent by the Wadsworth Athenaeum for the Boston show.

Additional smaller clippings include exhibition schedules in Eastern states and a note from the Boston News Clip service, Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass., dated November 11, 1946.

The page has some handwritten dates and markings in red and green ink, and is part of a larger bound book or scrapbook, held in place by clear plastic clips at the top and bottom.

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A page from an old scrapbook or album. It’s filled with clipped newspaper articles about animals in art, arranged on a beige sheet with a green cover edge. The main central clipping has a bold headline: “ANIMALS OF ART ARE CORRALLED” with a subheading about beasts of all eras rounded up by the Boston Museum. It includes photos of a bronze boar (top right) and a statue of a dog (bottom right), plus another smaller article about shows in the Eastern states. There are additional small clippings on the left and bottom, including a tiny note from the Boston News Clip and a caption about a coconut cup with a silver owl mounted on it, from the Boston show. The overall look is vintage, dating around the 1940s.