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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, October 1943-May 1947

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The image shows a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings from 1947. The clippings are from different publications, including The New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Boston News Clip (Christian Science Monitor, March 10, 1947)

    • The clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, dated March 10, 1947. The content is not fully visible in the image.
  2. New York Times Article (March 12, 1947)

    • Title: "Gallery Displays Early German Art"
    • The article discusses a loan exhibition of 22 paintings of the fifteenth century at the Outsider Gallery. The exhibition features works by various German artists such as Stefan Lochner and the Master of the Bamberg Altar.
    • The article is written by Edward Alden Jewell.
  3. New York Times Article (March 15, 1947)

    • Title: "Gallery Displays Early German Art"
    • This article is a continuation or a related piece to the March 12 article, also written by Edward Alden Jewell. It elaborates on the exhibition of fifteenth-century German paintings at the Outsider Gallery.
  4. Boston News Clip (March 13, 1947)

    • Title: "Cleansing of Temple Loaned to Toledo"
    • The article discusses the loan of the painting "The Cleansing of the Temple" by El Greco from the Fogg Art Museum to the Toledo Museum of Art. The painting will be part of an exhibit showcasing the works of El Greco.
    • The article mentions that the painting was previously exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and will be on display in Toledo until April 13.

The clippings are neatly arranged in what appears to be a scrapbook, indicating an interest in art exhibitions and historical paintings from the fifteenth century, as well as news about significant art loans and exhibitions in 1947.

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The image displays two pages of a scrapbook, each containing a different newspaper article. The left page features an article from the Boston News Clip of the Christian Science Monitor, dated March 10, 1947. The article, titled "GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART," discusses a loan exhibition of 22 paintings from the fifteenth century at Durham's. The right page contains an article from the New York Times, dated March 12, 1947. This article, also titled "GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART," covers the same exhibition but provides a different perspective, focusing on specific artists and works such as those by the Master of the Embly Embroidery and the Master of the St. Veronica. Additionally, there is a smaller article from the Boston News Clip, dated March 12, 1947, about the painting "Cleansing of the Temple" being loaned to Toledo. The articles are pasted onto the scrapbook pages, with some visible annotations and a stamp from the Boston Public Library.

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The image displays two newspaper clippings from the early 1940s, specifically from March 1947. Both clippings are from various publications, including the Christian Science Monitor, New York Times, and Boston News Clip.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Boston News Clip, Christian Science Monitor)

    • Title: "GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART"
    • Description: This article discusses a loan exhibition of 22 paintings from the fifteenth century at the Durlacher Gallery. The exhibit showcases a variety of works by early German painters, with notable pieces from the Swabian School. The text highlights the significance of these paintings in terms of their artistic styles and historical context, including their religious themes and the use of naturalistic details.
  2. Top Right Clipping (New York Times)

    • Title: "GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART"
    • Author: Edward Alden Jewell
    • Description: This article provides an in-depth look at the same exhibition mentioned in the Boston News Clip. It emphasizes the historical and cultural importance of the paintings, particularly focusing on the works from the Durlacher Gallery. It mentions the representation of religious narratives, the influence of the Swabian School, and the broader implications of the exhibition in terms of understanding early German art.
  3. Bottom Clipping (Boston News Clip)

    • Title: "Cleansing Of Temple" Loaned To Toledo
    • Description: This article discusses the loaning of a painting titled "Cleansing of Temple" by El Greco from the Fogg Museum of Art to the Toledo Museum of Art. The painting, which was originally part of the permanent collection at the Fogg Museum, is temporarily on loan to Toledo. The text explains the significance of this particular work by El Greco and its historical context, noting that it will be displayed until April 1947.

The articles together highlight the cultural and artistic significance of early German art and the exchange of important artworks between museums.

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The image contains newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip and the New York Times, dated March 1947. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Boston News Clip:

    • Address: 180 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
    • Article Title: "Boston 1947"
    • Main Headline: "GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART"
    • Content: This clipping mentions an exhibition of early German art, specifically a loan exhibition of 22 paintings from the fifteenth century, offered at the Duriehear's gallery. The paintings are described as being from the Upper Rhenish school, characterized by their religious and moral themes, and include works by artists like Hans Baldung Grien and others.
  2. New York Times:

    • Date: March 12, 1947
    • Article Title: "GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART"
    • Author: Edward Alden Jewell
    • Content: This article provides a detailed review of the loan exhibition of early German paintings from the fifteenth century at the Duriehear's gallery. It highlights the historical and artistic significance of the works, such as their religious themes and the impact of the Reformation. The paintings are noted for their emotional intensity and moral themes, with a focus on the dramatic and sometimes grotesque portrayals of religious subjects. The article mentions specific paintings and their artists, such as the "Fall of Man" by Hans Baldung Grien and the "Christ Mocked by the Soldiers" by an unknown artist.
  3. Boston News Clip (Second Clipping):

    • Address: 180 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
    • Article Title: "1267 'Cleansing Of Temple' Loaned To Toledo"
    • Content: This clipping discusses the loan of a famous work titled "Cleansing of the Temple" by El Greco from the Fogg Museum of Art to the Toledo Museum of Art. The piece, dated 1267, is noted for its historical and artistic significance. It mentions that the Toledo exhibition will include several other works by El Greco and that the Fogg Museum will be closed for a time to allow the piece to travel to Toledo.

In summary, the clippings detail exhibitions of significant early German and Spanish artworks, highlighting their historical context, artistic significance, and the arrangements for their temporary display in different museums.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from March 1947. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Boston News Clip (Christian Science Monitor)

    • Date: March 1, 1947
    • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
    • Headline: "Gallery Displays Early German Art"
    • Content: An exhibition of 22 fifteenth-century German paintings is offered at Durbach's gallery. The article highlights the significance of these works, focusing on their religious themes and the artistic techniques used.
  2. New York Times (March 12, 1947)

    • Headline: "Gallery Displays Early German Art"
    • Author: Edward Alden Jewell
    • Content: The article discusses a loan exhibition of 22 fifteenth-century German paintings at Durbach's. The paintings include works by artists such as Stefan Lochner, Conrad Witz, and others. The article emphasizes the religious and cultural significance of the artworks, which depict biblical stories and saints. It mentions that the exhibition includes works from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others.
  3. New York Times (March 13, 1947)

    • Headline: "Cleansing Of Temple" Loaned To Toledo
    • Content: The article reports that "The Cleansing of the Temple," a painting by El Greco, has been loaned to the Toledo Museum of Art. This painting is part of an exhibition of El Greco's works, which includes "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple." The Toledo Museum has arranged for this loan and the painting will be displayed there until April 13, 1947, before returning to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

Each clipping provides insights into the cultural and artistic events of the time, specifically focusing on significant art exhibitions and loans in 1947.

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The image displays several newspaper clippings from various publications in March 1947, discussing art exhibitions and specific artworks.

  1. Boston News Clip (Top Left and Bottom Right)

    • Top Left: A news clipping from the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, dated March 1, 1947. It mentions an exhibition of early German art.
    • Bottom Right: Another clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated March 1, 1947. This piece announces that the painting "Cleansing of Temple" will be loaned to the Toledo Museum of Art from the Fogg Museum, starting after an exhibition at the Cambridge Gallery on April 12. It also notes that the painting will be returned to the Fogg Museum galleries after its display in Toledo.
  2. New York Times (Top Right)

    • This article, published on March 2, 1947, is titled "Gallery Displays Early German Art." It discusses a loan exhibition of 22 paintings from the fifteenth century, offered at Durlaecher's. The article provides a detailed review of the art, highlighting the works of various artists, including those from the Swabian School and Upper Rhenish School. It also mentions the technical aspects and themes of the paintings, such as religious narratives and the development of artistic styles.
  3. Other Clippings (Bottom Left)

    • This segment includes a portion of another New York Times article from March 1, 1947, continuing the discussion on the exhibition of early German art. It elaborates on the historical context and stylistic features of the paintings, describing them as significant for their religious and technical contributions to art history.

Overall, the clippings collectively focus on the exhibition of early German paintings, particularly from the fifteenth century, and the loan of a specific artwork, "Cleansing of Temple," to various museums.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions, all dated in March 1947. The largest clipping is titled “GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART” and is an article by Edward Alden Jewell from the New York Times, dated March 12, 1947. It discusses a loan exhibition of 22 paintings from the fifteenth century offered at Durlacher's, highlighting works from the Durlacher Gallery's German collection and mentioning painters such as Johann Koerbecke.

There are two stamps on the page: one from "BOSTON NEWS CLIP," dated March 10, 1947, and another from "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" in Cambridge, Mass., dated March 14, 1947.

Additionally, there is a smaller clipping titled “‘Cleansing Of Temple’ Loaned To Toledo,” detailing the loan of El Greco’s "Cleansing of the Temple" painting from the Fogg Museum of Art to the Toledo Museum of Art, along with other works by El Greco. The article mentions the painting's exhibition history and notes the permanence of the Toledo Museum of Art's display.

Overall, the page is a curated collection of news articles focusing on exhibitions of early German art and notable art loans of the time.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted into a scrapbook or a collection album. There are at least three distinct clippings with headlines and subheadings that can be read, the texts are mostly related to art and exhibitions.

In the top left, there's a clipping with the title "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" along with the details of the newspaper "The Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass." and the date "MAR 1 1947."

There's a larger article that dominates the center of the page with the heading "GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART" and the subheader "Loan Exhibition of 22 Paintings of the Fifteenth Century Is Offered at Durchar's." This article has two columns and includes the byline "BY EDWARD ALDEN JEWELL." A part of another article appears to the right with the title obscured, only showing "...RLY GERMAN ART" with similar date and byline.

At the bottom right corner, there's another separate tag reading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with the same address as mentioned before, and just beneath it, a clipping with the headline "Cleansing Of Temple" Loaned To Toledo." This clipping includes a smaller text body and two stamps or annotations, one of which reads "730F."

The clippings contain varied lengths of text, and one can see the edges of the scrapbook or album pages on the right side, giving context to the method of archiving these articles. The background is an off-white or cream-colored page, and there's a slight shadow on the right side suggesting the curvature of an open book or binder.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive, featuring clippings from newspapers dated March 1947. The page includes two main newspaper articles, both from the Boston News Clip and the New York Times, respectively.

Top Article:

  • Headline: "GALLERY DISPLAYS EARLY GERMAN ART"
  • Subheadline: "Loan Exhibition of 22 Paintings of the Fifteenth Century Offered at Durfee's"
  • Byline: Edward Alden Jewell
  • Publication: New York Times, March 12, 1947, Page 23.
  • Content: The article discusses an exhibition of 22 early German paintings from the 15th century, displayed at Durfee's Gallery in Boston. It highlights the works of artists such as Johann Koerbecke and their historical and artistic significance. The article mentions the exhibition's opening date (March 29) and its thematic focus on early German art, including religious and secular themes.

Bottom Article:

  • Headline: "CLEANSING OF TEMPLE TO TOLEDO"
  • Subheadline: "The Loaning of the Temple"
  • Byline: Boston News Clip
  • Publication: Boston News Clip, 120 Tremont Street, Boston 6, Mass., March 13, 1947.
  • Content: This article reports on the loan of a significant artwork titled "The Loaning of the Temple" by El Greco from the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio. The piece is described as a masterpiece and part of a larger exhibition of El Greco's works. The article notes the historical and artistic importance of the loan and its display at the Toledo Museum.

Additional Details:

  • Annotations: There are handwritten notes and markings on the page, including:
    • A stamp or label reading "NY Times MAR 12 1947" in the top-left corner.
    • The number "128F" written near the bottom of the page.
    • The phrase "Cleansing Of Temple" handwritten below the bottom article, likely referencing the artwork discussed.
  • Layout: The page is neatly arranged, with the two articles placed side by side, each with its own headline, byline, and publication details. The text is typed, and the page appears to be part of a curated collection, possibly for research or historical documentation purposes.

Context:

The scrapbook page captures cultural and artistic events from March 1947, focusing on significant art exhibitions and loans. It reflects the interest in early German art and the works of El Greco during that period, showcasing how newspapers reported on major cultural happenings of the time. The handwritten annotations suggest that the page was part of a personal or institutional archive, possibly for reference or study.

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine clipping book. The page contains several newspaper clippings and articles, some of which are related to art exhibitions and galleries. Here is a detailed description of the image:

The page is divided into two sections, with the top section containing two newspaper clippings:

  1. The first clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated March 1, 1947. It features an article titled "Gallery Displays Early German Art" by Edward Alden Jewell. The article discusses an exhibition of 22 paintings of early German art at the Duricher Gallery, located at 11 East Fifty-seventh Street.

  2. The second clipping is from the New York Times, dated March 12, 1947. It also features an article titled "Gallery Displays Early German Art" by Edward Alden Jewell. The article provides details about the same exhibition at the Duricher Gallery, including the opening date, the number of paintings, and the artist of the painting "The Agony in the Garden."

The bottom section of the page contains another newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated March 14, 1947. This clipping features an article titled "Cleansing Of Temple Loaned To Toledo." The article discusses the loan of a painting titled "The Cleansing of the Temple" from the Fogg Museum to the Toledo Museum of Art for display in their permanent exhibition galleries.

Overall, the image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and galleries, specifically focusing on early German art and the loan of a painting from the Fogg Museum to the Toledo Museum of Art.