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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper, dated February 28, 1948. It is titled "Institute to Hold Degas Show Preview" and announces an event related to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The article details a preview event scheduled for Saturday afternoon, March 6, where the Friends of the Institute will preview the first of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts' spring series of exhibitions, focusing on "Degas' Portraits of His Family and Friends."

The preview includes a discussion by Richard S. Davis, the senior curator of the institute, at 3:15 PM, which will serve as a preface to the exhibition. The article mentions that the exhibition will feature 25 portraits by Edgar Degas, described as "the greatest painter of the nineteenth century." It notes that these portraits were borrowed specifically for the institute's first spring exhibition, including Degas' Portrait of Rene, the Artist's Younger Brother, on loan from Smith College.

Additionally, the article notes that six portraits have been borrowed from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and five from Harvard University for inclusion in the exhibition. The event concludes with tea served at 4 o'clock, sponsored by the Friends and given for members of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts and for all educational groups in the Twin Cities interested in the arts. The clipping is on a card with the header "Burrelles," which appears to be a news clipping bureau, and includes an address and phone number for the bureau.

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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from February 28, 1948, featuring an announcement about an art exhibition. The article is titled "Institute to Hold Degas Show Preview" and discusses an upcoming preview event for an exhibition titled "Degas' Portraits of His Family and Friends" at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

The event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, March 6, and will include a discussion by Richard S. Davis, the senior curator of the institute, who will talk about Edgar Degas as a portraitist. The exhibition features 25 portraits by Degas, borrowed from various institutions, including Smith College, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Harvard University.

The article also mentions that tea will be served at 4 o'clock, sponsored by the Friends of the Institute and open to members of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts and educational groups in the Twin Cities interested in the arts.

At the top of the image, there is a label from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," which indicates that this clipping was part of a press clipping service. The label includes the address and contact information for Burrelle's, which is located at 165 Church Street, New York.

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A press clipping from the Minneapolis Times, dated February 28, 1944, announces that the Institute of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts will hold a preview of its spring series of exhibitions, featuring Degas's "Portrait of Richard S. Davis." The clipping includes a brief description of the exhibition, which will showcase 25 portraits by Edgar Degas, including the "Portrait of Richard S. Davis," and will be open to members of the Friends of the Institute and educational groups interested in the arts. The clipping also mentions that tea will be served at 4 o'clock for members of the Friends of the Institute and educational groups.

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The image is a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "Press Clipping Bureau" of the Minneapolis Times. The clipping is dated February 28, 1944. It contains a press release from the Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, announcing an upcoming event.

The press release is titled "Institute to Hold Degas Show Preview" and is dated March 6, 1944. The announcement states that the Friends of the Institute will preview the first of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts' spring series of exhibitions. The event will feature Degas, the Portraitist, and will display 25 portraits by Edgar Degas, the greatest painter of the nineteenth century. These portraits have been borrowed especially for the institute's first spring exhibition.

Among the featured works is Degas' Portrait of René, the artist's younger brother, on loan from Smith College. Six additional portraits have been borrowed from the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and five have been borrowed from Harvard University for inclusion in the institute's exhibition.

The event will include a tea, which will be served at 4 o'clock, sponsored by the Friends of the Institute and offered to members of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts and to all educational groups in the Twin Cities interested in the arts.

The clipping is printed on paper with a blue border and contains text in black ink. The top section of the clipping includes the name "Burrelle's" with the address "165 Church Street, New York," indicating the source of the clipping. The bottom section includes the name "Minneapolis Times" and the circulation details "Circ. D. 66,254."

This clipping serves as a historical record of an event organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to exhibit the works of Edgar Degas, highlighting the cultural and educational activities of the institute during that period.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Minneapolis, Minn. Times, dated February 28, 1948. The clipping is from Buzzelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with the establishment year marked as 1888 and a Barclay number 7-5371.

The headline of the article reads: "Institute to Hold Degas Show Preview." The article announces that on Saturday afternoon, March 6, the Friends of the Institute will host a preview of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts' spring series of exhibitions. The preview will focus on Degas' Portraits of His Family and Friends, with a discussion led by Richard S. Davis, the senior curator of the institute.

Key details from the article include:

  • The preview will begin at 3:15 p.m.
  • Davis will discuss Degas as a portraitist, prefacing the exhibition, which includes 25 portraits by Edgar Degas, the greatest painter of the nineteenth century.
  • The portraits have been borrowed especially for the institute's first spring exhibition.
  • Notable works include Degas' Portrait of Rene, the artist's younger brother, on loan from Smith College, and six portraits borrowed from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • Additionally, five portraits have been borrowed from Harvard University for inclusion in the tea exhibition.
  • At 4 o'clock, tea will be served, sponsored by the Friends and provided for members of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts and for all educational groups in the Twin Cities interested in the arts.

The clipping is neatly presented on a card or label from Buzzelle's, with a decorative blue script logo at the top. The overall design and layout suggest it is a preserved historical document, likely from an archive or collection.

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The image displays a newspaper clipping from the Minneapolis, Minnesota Times, dated February 28, 1948. The clipping is titled "Institute to Hold Degas Show Preview" and features a column of text describing an upcoming art exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The article mentions that the exhibition will include 25 portraits by Edgar Degas, the greatest painter of the nineteenth century, and that they have been borrowed especially for the institute's first spring exhibition. The article also mentions that the exhibition will be sponsored by the Friends and given for members of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts and for all educational groups in the Twin Cities which are interested in the arts.

The clipping is from Buffrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, and is located at 165 Church Street - New York. The background of the image is a light gray color.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Minneapolis Times, dated February 28, 1944. The clipping is about an upcoming exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, featuring portraits by Edgar Degas.

Key Points:

  • Exhibition Details: The exhibition will showcase 25 portraits by Edgar Degas, including some borrowed from other institutions.
  • Preview Event: A preview event will be held on Saturday afternoon, March 6, where Richard S. Davis, senior curator of the institute, will discuss Degas' work.
  • Loan Information: Six portraits have been borrowed from the Met Museum of Art and five from Harvard University for inclusion in the institute's exhibition.
  • Sponsorship: The exhibition is sponsored by the Friends and given for members of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts and for all educational groups in the Twin Cities which are interested in the arts.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is yellowed with age and has a blue logo at the top that reads "Burrelle's" in cursive script.
  • The text is typed in black ink, with some words underlined or highlighted in red.
  • The background of the image is a light gray color.

Overall, the image provides information about an upcoming exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, featuring the work of Edgar Degas. The exhibition is sponsored by the Friends and given for members of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts and for all educational groups in the Twin Cities which are interested in the arts.

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The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Minneapolis, Minnesota Times, dated February 28, 1948.

The clipping is yellowed and features a headline that reads "Institute to Hold Degas Show Preview" in bold black font. The article discusses an upcoming exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, which will feature a collection of portraits by Edgar Degas, a renowned French artist.

The clipping is accompanied by a business card from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, a company that provides press clipping services to clients. The card is white with blue text and features the company's logo and contact information.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the clipping and the business card. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to the art world, specifically the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and its exhibitions.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two vintage items: a business card and a newspaper clipping.

Business Card:
The business card is positioned at the top of the image, featuring a beige background with blue text. It reads "Burrelle's" in elegant cursive script at the top, accompanied by the establishment year "ESTABLISHED 1888" and a phone number "Barclay 7-5371." Below this information, the card displays the address "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU / 165 Church Street - New York" and additional details about the bureau's presence in Minneapolis, Minnesota, including "MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. TIMES" and "Circ. D. 66,254."

Newspaper Clipping:
The newspaper clipping is situated below the business card, dated "FEB 28 1948." The headline reads "Institute to Hold Degas Show Preview," and the article discusses an upcoming exhibition of Edgar Degas' portraits at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The text is written in black ink on a yellowed paper background, with some words highlighted in red.

Background:
The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the two vintage items. Overall, the image appears to be a digital scan or photograph of these items, likely intended for archival or historical purposes.

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The image is a clipping from a press bureau, specifically from Burelles' Press Clipping Bureau, dated February 28, 1948. The clipping is from the Minneapolis Times and pertains to an upcoming event at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

The headline reads "Institute to Hold Degas Show Preview." The article provides details about a preview event for an exhibition featuring portraits by Edgar Degas, titled "Degas' Portraits of His Family and Friends." The event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, March 6, at 3:15 PM. Richard S. Davis, the senior curator of the institute, will introduce Degas and discuss the portraits.

The exhibition includes 25 portraits by Degas, considered one of the greatest painters of the nineteenth century. These portraits have been specially borrowed for the institute's first spring exhibition. Notable pieces include "Degas' Portrait of Rene, the Artist's Younger Brother," which is on loan from Smith College. Six portraits have been borrowed from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and five from Harvard University.

Following the discussion, at 4 o'clock, tea will be served. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Institute and is open to members of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts and all educational groups in the Twin Cities interested in the arts.