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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802713

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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Monday, August 2, 1948. The article, titled “Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg Bobbies”, provides a review of current art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The clipping is mounted on light brown paper and includes several newspaper clippings from different dates and sources, including:

  • BOSTON NEWS CLIP” labels from 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
  • A clipping from The New York Times, dated August 3, 1948, titled “Mosaics of Santa Sophia Shown in Color in Paris.”

The main article features two black-and-white illustrations:

  1. “Portrait of a Stocky Young Man,” by Ingres — a sketch of a man with a contemplative expression.
  2. “Cello Player” (unfinished), by Jack Levine — a dynamic sketch of a person playing a cello.

The article highlights:

  • Masterpieces by El Greco and Murillo, noting the unique emotional intensity and color in El Greco’s “The Holy Family” and Murillo’s portrait of “St. Jerome.”
  • The Fogg Museum’s new touring American exhibition, “Artists of the American Scene,” running from August 14–31.
  • Other exhibitions at the Fogg, including European and American art, Greek and Roman antiquities, and Chinese ceramics.
  • A special summer program extending exhibition hours and featuring a display of English silver through October.

Additional clippings include:

  • A summary of the Fogg Museum’s summer exhibitions (dated August 1, 1948).
  • A “Boston News Clip” dated August 2, 1948, listing the Fogg’s current exhibits including Byzantine mosaics, Greek and Roman art, and Chinese dynasties.
  • The Times article (Aug. 3, 1948) reports on newly uncovered Byzantine mosaics in Santa Sophia in Istanbul, shown in a color film by Dr. Thomas Whittemore, with commentary on their historical and artistic significance.

The document is aged, with yellowed paper, visible fold lines, and small tears at the edges, indicating it was preserved as a historical clipping. It offers a snapshot of mid-20th century American art criticism and museum culture, focused on Boston’s Fogg Museum and international art news.

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated Monday, August 2, 1948. The headline reads "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg." The clipping contains articles about various art exhibitions and displays at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

There are two illustrations included in the clipping:

  1. A black-and-white portrait of a young man with curly hair, labeled as "Portrait of a Stocky Young Man" by Ingres.
  2. A black-and-white sketch of a figure playing a cello, labeled as "Cello Player" (unfinished) by Jack Levine.

The articles discuss the exhibitions, including loan displays of English silver, Venetian etchers of the 18th century, modern graphic art in Mexico, Chinese paintings, and various other art pieces. The text also mentions masterpieces by artists such as El Greco, Murillo, and Ribera, as well as other notable artworks.

The paper has some annotations and markings, including a red "128F" and a date "Aug 2 - 1948." There is also a note at the top indicating it is a "Boston News Clip" from 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

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This image is a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Monday, August 2, 1948. The clipping is titled "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg Bobbies" and discusses various art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum in Boston.

The clipping includes the following elements:

  1. Headline and Date: The headline is "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg Bobbies," and the date is August 2, 1948.

  2. Images of Artworks:

    • On the left side, there is a sketch titled "Portrait of a Stocky Young Man" by Ingres.
    • On the right side, there is a sketch titled "Cello Player" (unfinished) by Jack Levine.
  3. Article Content:

    • The article mentions that visitors to the Fogg Museum will have an opportunity to see many interesting displays, including some on loan and some from the permanent collection.
    • It discusses the museum's recent acquisitions and gifts, noting that the museum is so richly stocked that only part of its permanent treasure can be shown at any one time.
    • The article also mentions the upcoming tour of Berlin museums' treasures in American museums from August 14 to August 31.
  4. Additional Clippings:

    • There are several additional clippings pasted onto the page, including:
      • A clipping from "The Post," Boston, Mass., dated August 1, 1948, with the headline "Fogg Art Museum News."
      • A clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," Boston, Mass., dated August 2, 1948.
      • A clipping from "The Times," New York, dated August 3, 1948, with the headline "Mosaics of Santa Sophia Shown in Color in Paris."
  5. Text Details:

    • The text discusses various artists and their works, including El Greco, Murillo, Ribera, and others.
    • It mentions specific artworks such as "St. Jerome" by Ribera, "The Holy Family" by Murillo, and "The Concert" by Domenichino Feti.
    • The article also mentions the restoration work on Santa Sophia in Istanbul and the mosaics that were uncovered there.

The overall layout is typical of a newspaper clipping, with multiple articles and images pasted together, providing a comprehensive overview of the art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum and related news.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated August 2, 1948. The headline reads "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg Art Museum." The clipping features several articles and images related to exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Boston.

The top of the clipping contains a photograph of a man, presumably an artist or curator, along with a drawing of a woman, possibly a portrait or a figure from a painting. The photograph is labeled "Portrait of a Stocky Young Man" by Ingres, while the drawing is labeled "Cello Player" by Jack Levine.

Below the main headline, there are several smaller articles and images. One article discusses "Masterpieces By El Greco And Murillo," featuring a photograph of a painting by El Greco. Another article mentions "Mosaics of Santa Sophia Shown in Color in Paris," accompanied by a photograph of a mosaic.

The clipping also includes several "Boston News Clip" labels, indicating that it was part of a collection or archive. The overall layout suggests that the newspaper clipping was carefully preserved and organized, possibly for research or reference purposes.

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A newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor dated August 2, 1948, features a headline "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg" with an article about the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights various exhibitions at the museum, including works by El Greco and Murillo, as well as a collection of Byzantine mosaics from Santa Sophia in Constantinople. The clipping also includes a smaller clipping from the Boston News Clip with a headline "Fogg Art Museum News" and an article about the museum's summer exhibitions.

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The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Monday, August 2, 1948. The article is titled "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg Bobbies" and discusses various art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article is part of the Boston News Clip section, indicating it was clipped from a Boston-based newspaper.

Key Features of the Image:

Header and Layout:

  • The top of the page features the newspaper's header, including the name The Christian Science Monitor, the location (Boston, Mass.), and the date (August 2, 1948).
  • The article is prominently displayed with a bold title: "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg Bobbies".
  • The page is numbered 6 at the top right corner.

Visual Elements:

  • Left Column (Top):

    • A portrait illustration is shown, labeled as "Portrait of a Stocky Young Man" by Ingres.
    • Below the illustration, another image is labeled "Celin Player" (unfinished) by Jack Levine.
  • Right Column:

    • The article discusses "Masterpieces By El Greco", highlighting a collection of works by the Spanish painter El Greco.
    • The text mentions that the Fogg Museum has acquired a significant collection of El Greco's works, including paintings, drawings, and etchings.
    • Specific details include:
      • A painting titled "The Concert" by Domenikos Theotokopoulos (El Greco), described as a dramatic and expressive work.
      • Another painting, "The Adoration of the Shepherds", noted for its emotional intensity and vibrant colors.
      • The article emphasizes the historical and artistic significance of these works, noting their rarity and the museum's efforts to acquire them.

Additional Sections:

  • Bottom Left:

    • Another section titled "Fogg Art Museum News" provides updates about the museum's summer exhibitions, including displays of English Silver from the 18th century, American furniture, and works by artists such as John Singer Sargent and John Singer Sargent.
  • Bottom Right:

    • A smaller article titled "Mosiacs of Santa Sophia Shown in Color in Paris" discusses the display of mosaics from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, at an exhibition in Paris. It highlights the historical and artistic importance of these mosaics, which were photographed and displayed in color for the first time.

Design and Condition:

  • The clipping appears to be aged, with visible signs of wear, such as discoloration, tears, and creases along the edges.
  • The text is printed in a classic newspaper font, typical of mid-20th-century publications.
  • The layout is structured with clear headings, subheadings, and illustrations to accompany the articles.

Summary:

The image is a historical newspaper clipping from August 2, 1948, showcasing art news from the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights exhibitions featuring works by El Greco, including detailed descriptions of specific paintings, as well as other museum updates and a separate article about mosaics from Santa Sophia displayed in Paris. The visual and textual elements reflect the mid-20th-century style of newspaper reporting on cultural and artistic events.

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This image shows a newspaper page from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Monday, August 2, 1948. The primary article on this page discusses "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg Museum."

It features two pencil sketches—one titled "Portrait of a Sleek Young Man" by Ingres, and the other "Cello Player (unfinished)" by Jack Levine. The article highlights masterpieces by El Greco and Murillo, noting the museum's summer exhibitions and various special displays.

Below the article are clipped notices and labels from various publications discussing related art exhibits and events, including ones at the Fogg Art Museum and other cultural highlights such as mosaics of Santa Sophia shown in Paris.

The page is visually aged, with slight discoloration and minor tears along the edges, indicating archival preservation or historical documentation.

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A vintage collage of newspaper clippings mounted on tan backing. The main headline runs across the top: “Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg” (likely the Fogg Museum) with a subheading about “Masterpieces by El Greco and Murillo” on the right. The center features two printed illustrations of artworks: on the left a sketch labeled something like “Portrait of a Stocky Young Man” (by Ingres, with a blurred face), and on the right a drawing of a “Cello Player” (unfinished) attributed to Jack Levine. Below are several small clipped notices titled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” from the Christian Science Monitor, describing various museum events, with one clipping about “Mosaics of Santa Sophia Shown in Color in Paris.” The overall look is that of a mid-20th-century scrapbook page, dated August 2, 1948.

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The image displays an old newspaper clipping on a bulletin board. The newspaper is "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Monday, August 2, 1948, and mentions "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg Museum." It features articles about masterpieces by El Greco and Murillo and news related to the Fogg Art Museum. There are several smaller clippings with the headline "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from "The Christian Science Monitor" on the left and similar clippings including one from "Times New York" on the right side of the board. These clippings refer to events and exhibits in August 1948. The larger article describes visitor experiences and highlights specific artworks and exhibits available at the time, referencing works by notable figures in art history and indicating current trends and interests in art.

Sketches appear over the text, one on each side of the central header. Affixed to the bulletin board edge are paper fragments with written information about art exhibits. The overall image has a vintage feel, showing tangible pieces of historical art reporting and promotion.

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The image shows a beige paper sheet with several newspaper clippings attached to it. The main clipping at the top is from The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, dated Monday, August 2, 1948. The headline reads "Summer Exhibitions on View at the Fogg" (the rest is cut off but likely "Fogg Museum" or similar). Below the headline, there are two sketched images side by side. The left sketch is labeled “Portrait of a Stocky Young Man” by Ingres, and the right sketch is labeled “Cello Player” (unfinished) by Jack Levine.

To the right of the sketches, there is a column titled "Masterpieces By El Greco And Murillo" discussing the exhibits at the Fogg Museum.

Below the main clipping, there are three smaller newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip and a clipping from the Times, New York, dated August 3, 1948, about "Mosaics of Santa Sophia Shown in Color in Paris."

Another small clipping on the bottom left discusses the Fogg Art Museum News, mentioning exhibitions of Venetian paintings, Chinese paintings, Chinese bronzes and jades, and Gothic art from 1200-1500 A.D.

The clippings are all arranged on the sheet in an organized manner, with some stamps and handwritten notes indicating dates and sources. The sheet appears to be a curated collection of newspaper articles related to art exhibitions around 1948.