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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802598

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The image appears to be a scan of a page from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Monday, July 7, 1947, from Boston. The page is titled "Stage News" and contains two separate illustrations, each accompanied by a caption.

  1. Top Illustration:

    • The top illustration is a black-and-white drawing of a leopard, with the caption "A Leopard in a Landscape" by the French artist Barye. It is noted that this painting is currently on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, and the exhibition continues through the summer.
  2. Bottom Illustration:

    • The bottom illustration is a black-and-white drawing showing a scene titled "Sea Gardens, Bahamas" by Winslow Homer. It is noted that this work is courtesy of the Fogg Museum of Art and is on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

The page also has a label from "Boston News Clip" with an address and date (July 28, 1947), indicating it is a news clipping. The page has some minor signs of wear and is mounted on a larger piece of paper.

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This image shows a piece of paper with two newspaper clippings from The Christian Science Monitor, Boston. The clippings are dated Monday, July 7, 1947, and Tuesday, July 28, 1947.

  1. Top Clipping (July 7, 1947):

    • Headline: "Stage News"
    • Image: A black-and-white illustration of a leopard in a landscape. The caption reads: "‘A Leopard in a Landscape,’ painting by the French Barye, currently on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. The exhibition continues through the summer."
  2. Bottom Clipping (July 28, 1947):

    • Image: A black-and-white illustration of a scene titled "Sea Gardens, Bahamas," by Winslow Homer. The scene depicts a boat on the shore with a person holding a bundle of seaweed or similar material. The boat appears to be partially beached, and there is a sail visible in the background.
    • Caption: "‘Sea Gardens, Bahamas,’ by Winslow Homer, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University."

The paper on which the clippings are mounted appears to be aged, with a slightly yellowed and worn look. There is also a label in the center of the paper that reads "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" with an address: "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." and the name "Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass."

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A piece of paper that is folded in half. The top half of the paper has a black and white photo of a leopard and a caption that reads "A Leopard in a Landscape" painting by the French artist Barye, currently on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. The bottom half of the paper has a black and white photo of a man sitting on a boat and a caption that reads "Sea Gardens, Bahamas" by Winslow Homer, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. There is a white label on the paper that reads "Boston News Clip" and "Christian Science Monitor" with a date of July 28, 1947.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a few pieces of paper attached to it. The paper has some text on it, and it is placed on a white surface. The paper is torn at the top and bottom. On the left side, there is a piece of paper with the text "Stage News" and a picture of a leopard. On the right side, there is another piece of paper with the text "Boston News Clip" and a picture of a boat.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Monday, July 7, 1947, and originating from Boston, Massachusetts. The clipping is titled "Stage News" and appears to be part of an archival or historical collection, as indicated by the label "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and the additional markings.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the clipping clearly states the newspaper name, date, and location:
      "THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, BOSTON, MONDAY, JULY 7, 1947."
  2. Main Article Title:

    • The article is titled "Stage News," suggesting it may cover theater, performance, or related cultural events.
  3. Visual Content:

    • The clipping includes two distinct illustrations:
      • Top Illustration: A black-and-white depiction of a leopard in a landscape. The caption below reads:
        "A Leopard in a Landscape," painting by the French artist Boyé, currently on exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge. The exhibition continues through the summer.
      • Bottom Illustration: Another black-and-white image showing two individuals on a small boat, possibly engaged in fishing or sailing. The caption reads:
        "Sea Gardens, Bahamas," by Winslow Homer, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.
  4. Archival Labels:

    • Below the main article, there is a label that reads:
      "BOSTON NEWS CLIP 101 Tremont Street Boston, Mass."
      This indicates the clipping was collected and cataloged by the Boston News Clip archive.
    • Additional handwritten markings include the date "JUL 28 1947", suggesting the clipping was archived or reviewed on that date.
  5. Condition:

    • The clipping shows signs of age and wear, such as folded edges, creases, and slight discoloration, consistent with historical newspaper clippings.

Summary:

The image is a historical newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor dated July 7, 1947, focusing on "Stage News" and featuring two artworks:

  • A painting of a leopard by French artist Boyé, exhibited at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge.
  • A seascape titled "Sea Gardens, Bahamas" by Winslow Homer, also on display at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.

The clipping is part of an archival collection, as evidenced by the Boston News Clip label and additional markings.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring two black-and-white photographs, one of a leopard and the other of a ship.

The top photograph, labeled "A Leopard in a Landscape," showcases a leopard in a landscape setting. The caption below the image reads, "Museum of Art in Cambridge. The exhibition French Barry: currently on exhibition at the Fogg." The bottom photograph, titled "Sea Gardens, Bahamas," displays a ship with a man standing on its deck, accompanied by a caption that reads, "by Winslow Homer, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University."

The clipping is attached to a piece of aged paper, with the date "Monday, July 7, 1947" printed at the top. The background of the image is a light gray color.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated Monday, July 7, 1947. The clipping is titled "Stage News" and features two black-and-white images of paintings.

The top image depicts a leopard in a landscape, with the caption "A Leopard in a Landscape, painting by the French Barye, currently on exhibition at the Pogg." The bottom image shows a man and a woman in a boat, with the caption "Sea Gardens, Bahamas, by Winslow Homer, on view at the Pogg Museum, Harvard University."

The clipping also includes a small white label with the text "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" and an address in Boston, Massachusetts. The background of the image is a light brown color, suggesting that it may be a scan or photograph of an old newspaper page. Overall, the image appears to be a historical artifact from the mid-20th century, showcasing art and culture from that time period.

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The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from "THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, BOSTON, MONDAY, JULY 7, 1947."

  • The clipping is titled "Stage News" and features two black-and-white images.
    • The top image is a painting of a leopard in a landscape, titled "'A Leopard in a Landscape' exhibited by the French artist Barrye, currently on exhibition at the Fogg."
    • The bottom image is a painting of a sea garden in the Bahamas, titled "'Sea Gardens, Bahamas,' by Winslow Homer, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University."
  • A white label is attached to the clipping, reading "BOSTON NEWS CLIP 180 Tremont Street Boston 11, Mass. Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass. JUL 28 1947."
  • The clipping is mounted on a piece of brown paper, which has been torn and worn.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

The image appears to be a historical document or artifact, possibly from an archive or museum collection. The clipping provides information about art exhibitions in Boston in 1947, and the label suggests that it was clipped and saved by someone for future reference.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from "THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, BOSTON, MONDAY, JULY 7, 1947," with the section titled "Stage News." The clipping features two black-and-white images of artwork.

Top Image:
The top image is an illustration of a leopard in a landscape, accompanied by the caption: "'A Leopard in a Landscape' by French artist Barre, currently on exhibition at the Fogg." Below this, another line of text reads, "Museum of Art in Cambridge. The exhibition continues through the summer."

Bottom Image:
The bottom image depicts a sculpture of a nude figure standing on a boat, with the caption: "'Sea Garden, Bahamas,' by Winslow Homer, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University."

Additional Information:
A white sticker on the left side of the clipping provides additional information:

  • BOSTON NEWS CLIP
  • 180 Tremont Street
  • Boston 11, Mass.
  • Christian Science Monitor
  • Boston, Mass.
  • JUL 28 1947

The clipping is mounted on a piece of brown paper, which appears to be aged and torn along its edges. The background of the image is a light gray color.

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Monday, July 7, 1947. The page is titled "Stage News" and features two distinct sections.

  1. Top Section:

    • There is a black-and-white image of a leopard in a landscape.
    • The caption under the image reads: "'A Leopard in a Landscape,' identified by the Museum of Art in Cambridge. The exhibition continues through the summer."
  2. Bottom Section:

    • There is a smaller clipping attached to the main page. This clipping is from the "Boston News Clip Bureau" and is dated July 28, 1947.
    • The clipping contains a black-and-white image of a scene with a man and a woman, possibly in a tropical setting.
    • The caption under this image reads: "'Sea Gardens, Bahamas,' by Winslow Homer, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University."

The page is aged, with visible creases and signs of wear, indicating it has been preserved for a long time. The clipping at the bottom is affixed with what appears to be tape.