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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Post, dated March 4, 1949. The article is titled "70 Noted Drawings on Exhibit" and is written by Alice Lawton. The exhibition features seventy drawings by old and modern masters, presented as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs on his 70th birthday. The exhibition is held at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

  • The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of drawings from the 15th century to the present day, including works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and Picasso.
  • The drawings are sourced from various private collections and museums.
  • The exhibition is open to the public for ten days.
  • The article also mentions specific drawings and their significance, such as a Rembrandt drawing of a woman and a Picasso drawing of a woman’s head.
  • The exhibition is noted for its educational value, offering insights into the techniques and styles of different artistic periods.

Additionally, there is a smaller article titled "Seventy Drawings" from January 2, 1949, which also discusses the exhibition and highlights some of the notable works on display.

The clippings are mounted on a brown backing paper, which is dated "1949" at the top. The articles provide a detailed overview of the exhibition, its purpose, and the significance of the works presented.

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The image shows a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated January 7, 1949. The headline reads "70 NOTED DRAWINGS ON EXHIBIT" and the subheading states that the drawings are presented as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs, who turned 70 years old. The article, written by Alice Lawton, describes the exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, which features 70 drawings selected by Sachs to represent the work of European artists from the 14th to the 19th century. The exhibit is open to the public and is considered a significant event in the art world.

The right side of the image contains another clipped article from the same newspaper and date, with the headline "Seventy Drawings." This article also discusses the exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting that it includes loans from private collectors and is a tribute to Sachs. It mentions notable drawings by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, and others, emphasizing the quality and importance of the pieces on display.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated January 2, 1949. The article, written by Alice Lawton, is titled "70 Noted Drawings on Exhibit" and is presented as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs, who was 70 years old.

The article discusses a display of 70 drawings by eminent European artists from the 14th to the 19th century. These drawings are curated by the Fogg Art Museum and are on loan from various institutions and private collectors. The exhibit aims to celebrate Sachs' 70th birthday and is open to the public. The article mentions several notable artists and their works included in the exhibit, such as Albrecht Dürer's "Kneeling Donor," William Hogarth's "The Rake's Progress," and several others.

The exhibit is intended to showcase a diverse range of artistic styles and periods, highlighting the significance and historical value of these drawings. The article also notes that Sachs has been a prominent figure in the art world, having worked closely with museums and art institutions. The Fogg Art Museum has organized the exhibition with the assistance of numerous experts and collectors.

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The image displays two newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip dated January 2, 1949, focusing on an exhibit of 70 noted drawings presented as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs, who was 70 years old at the time.

Left Clipping:

  • Title: "70 Noted Drawings on Exhibit"
  • By: Alice Lawton
  • Description: This article details the exhibition of 70 drawings, primarily by European artists from the 14th to the 19th centuries, at the Fogg Art Museum in Boston. The drawings were selected by Professor Paul J. Sachs and represent a variety of artists and styles. The exhibit is open to the public and will be on display for the next three months. Sachs, a renowned art historian, is celebrated for his contributions to the field and his extensive knowledge, which is evident in the selections made for this tribute. The drawings include works by notable figures such as Albrecht Dürer and Leonardo da Vinci, among others.

Right Clipping:

  • Title: "Seventy Drawings"
  • Description: This shorter article reiterates that only a few days remain to view the 70 drawings by European masters, including works by Albrecht Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt. The exhibit is a part of the Fogg Museum's tribute to Paul J. Sachs and is curated by him. The clipping also mentions the names of the artists and some of the pieces, such as Dürer's "Kneeling Dancer" and Leonardo's "Study of a Horse and Rider." It notes that the drawings are from the museum's collection and private lenders, and it highlights the significance of the event for art enthusiasts.

Both articles emphasize the importance of the exhibit as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs and the cultural value of the drawings being showcased.

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The image shows two Boston News Clip articles from 1949, both dated January 2, and both published in the Boston Post.

First Article:

  • Headline: "70 Noted Drawings on Exhibit"
  • Subheadline: "Presented as Tribute to Paul J. Sachs, 70 Years Old"
  • Author: Alice Lawton
  • Content:
    • The article announces an exhibition of 70 drawings from the 14th to the 19th centuries, curated by Paul J. Sachs, a professor emeritus of fine arts at Harvard University, to celebrate his 70th birthday.
    • The drawings are on display at the Fogg Art Museum, representing European artists from the 14th to the 19th centuries.
    • The exhibit includes works by notable artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt.
    • The drawings were selected from Sachs' personal collection, which is renowned for its quality and rarity.

Second Article:

  • Headline: "Seventy Drawings"
  • Content:
    • The article mentions that only a few days remain to see the 70 drawings on exhibit at the Fogg Museum of Art, which are part of the Paul J. Sachs collection.
    • The drawings include significant works by various masters, such as Dürer, Leonardo, and Rembrandt.
    • The exhibit is a tribute to Paul J. Sachs, who has been a prominent figure in the art world.
    • The article lists several specific drawings and artists, including Albrecht Dürer's "Kneeling Donor," Rembrandt's "Study of a Bearded Man," and Leonardo's "Study of a Horse and Rider."
    • The exhibit is open to the public and is described as a rare opportunity to view such a collection of significant artworks.

Both articles emphasize the historical significance of the drawings and the importance of the exhibition as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings from the Boston News Clip, dated January 1943. Both articles are about an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art in Boston, Massachusetts.

Left Article:

Title: 70 Noted Drawings on Exhibit Presented as Tribute to Paul J. Sachs, 70 Years Old

Content Summary:

  • The article, written by Alice Lawton, discusses a special exhibition featuring 70 drawings by old and modern masters.
  • The exhibition is a tribute to Paul J. Sachs, who recently turned 70, celebrating his long career in art education and museum work.
  • Sachs, a professor at Harvard, has significantly contributed to the appreciation and understanding of art, inspiring many museum directors and curators.
  • The drawings on display are from various European artists spanning from the 14th to the 20th century.
  • Sachs began collecting art seriously in 1915, and his collection has since become an integral part of the Fogg Museum’s collection.
  • The exhibition is open to the public and will continue for some weeks.

Right Article:

Title: Seventy Drawings

Content Summary:

  • This article highlights that the exhibition consists of 70 drawings, curated to honor Paul J. Sachs on his 70th birthday.
  • The exhibition includes works from the Sachs collection and other important drawings from the Fogg Museum.
  • Notable artists featured include Albrecht Dürer, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, and Francisco Goya.
  • The article lists some of the significant works, such as:
    • Albrecht Dürer’s “Kneeling Donor”
    • Ingres’ “Portrait of an Old Man”
    • Goya’s “Portrait of a Lady”
    • Works by Andrea del Sarto, Edgar Degas, and others.
  • The collection is a testament to Sachs' lifelong dedication to art and education.

Both articles emphasize the importance of Paul J. Sachs in the art world and celebrate his contributions through this special exhibition.

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This image shows a brown paper folder with two newspaper clippings attached to it, both from the "Boston News Clip," a news clipping service at 170 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The date on both clippings is January 2, 1949, and in the top right corner of the folder, the year "1949" is handwritten.

The clipping on the left has a bold headline "70 NOTED DRAWINGS ON EXHIBIT" and is subtitled "Presented as Tribute to Paul J. Sachs, 70 Years Old." The article is written by Alice Lawton. It describes an art exhibition featuring seventy drawings by old masters, representing notable European artists from the 14th through the 19th centuries. The clipping notes that the exhibit is open to the public.

The clipping on the right features the shorter headline "Seventy Drawings" and explains that only a few days remain to see the exhibit, which was part of a tribute honoring Paul J. Sachs, the associate director of fine arts at Harvard University. The article lists several notable artists and drawings included in the exhibit, such as Rembrandt, Goya, da Vinci, and mentions a few works specifically, such as "Kneeling Donor" attributed to Durer and "Portrait of Camille Roulin" by Van Gogh.

Both articles convey the significance of the exhibit, the quality of the artworks, and the tribute to Paul J. Sachs.

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The image shows a piece of light brown paper with three newspaper clippings taped to it. All three clippings are from the "Boston News Clip" of the "Post, Boston, Mass." dated January 2, 1949. The paper has the handwritten year "1949" near the top center.

The left clipping has a headline that reads, "70 NOTED DRAWINGS ON EXHIBIT," and mentions the exhibit as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs, who is 70 years old. The article is written by Alice Lawton and describes an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art featuring seventy drawings by various masters, with one drawing for each year of Paul J. Sachs' life. It provides background on Sachs and notes that the exhibit is open to the public, mentioning the sources of the drawings and some details about their significance.

The middle clipping is a description labeled "Important Drawings," listing specific notable works included in the exhibition. It mentions pieces by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Michelangelo, Titian, Francisco Guardi, Rembrandt, and others. It highlights various drawings, their themes, and the nature of the collection, including loans from private collectors.

The right clipping has a headline partially obscured but clearly related to "Seventy Drawings." It provides an overview of the exhibition and mentions its location at the Fogg Museum of Art. It highlights artists featured in the show, including Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Michelangelo, Rubens, Van Dyck, and others. The exhibition is in honor of Paul J. Sachs' 70th birthday, and the article emphasizes the artistic quality and historical range of the collection.

Overall, the image preserves historical newspaper coverage of a significant art exhibition held in 1949 to celebrate an important figure in the art world.

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The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated January 7, 1949, and it features an article titled "70 Noted Drawings on Exhibit." The article is about an exhibition of 70 drawings presented as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs on his 70th birthday. The clipping includes a list of notable artists whose works are featured in the exhibition, such as Albrecht Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Camille Corot, among others. The article provides details about the exhibition, including the date it opened to the public and the significance of the drawings.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip dated January 2, 1943, featuring an article titled "70 NOTED DRAWINGS ON EXHIBIT". The clipping is part of a collection labeled "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" from the Boston Public Library, located at 130 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

Details of the Article:

Headline and Introduction:

  • The headline reads: "70 NOTED DRAWINGS ON EXHIBIT".
  • The article is presented as a tribute to Paul J. Sachs, who is turning 70 years old.
  • The exhibit is described as featuring 70 drawings, selected from the works of European artists spanning the 14th to the 19th centuries.
  • The exhibit is open to the public and is part of a celebration of Sachs's life and contributions to art.

Content of the Article:

  1. Exhibit Overview:

    • The exhibit is curated by Alice Lawton, a group of Sachs's students, and is hosted at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The drawings are described as a unique and historic collection, showcasing the artistic legacy of European artists over several centuries.
  2. Paul J. Sachs:

    • Sachs is noted as a distinguished teacher and collector, having taught at Harvard University for many years.
    • The article highlights his influence on students and his role in shaping art education.
    • Sachs is described as a professor, collector, and art historian, with a particular focus on Renaissance art.
  3. Notable Drawings:

    • The article lists several important drawings included in the exhibit, such as:
      • Albrecht Dürer's "Kneeling Donor".
      • Giotto di Bondone's "The Annunciation".
      • Paul Rubens's "Landscape with Farm".
      • Leonardo da Vinci's "Landscape".
      • Raphael’s "Landscape with a Bridge".
      • Giovanni Bellini’s "Portrait of a Man".
      • Correggio’s "Study for a Head".
      • Raphael’s "Study for a Figure".
      • Raphael’s "Study for a Figure".
      • Raphael’s "Study for a Figure".
      • Raphael’s "Study for a Figure".
    • The drawings are said to be of high quality and historical significance, with many coming from private collections.
  4. Exhibit Details:

    • The exhibit is described as a public display, open to the general public.
    • It is noted that the exhibit will continue into the new year.
    • The article emphasizes the diversity of styles and periods represented in the drawings, ranging from the Renaissance to the Baroque.
  5. Paul J. Sachs’s Legacy:

    • The article underscores Sachs’s role as a mentor and educator, highlighting his influence on art students and collectors.
    • It mentions his 70th birthday as a special occasion, celebrating his contributions to art education and curation.

Additional Notes:

  • The article includes a handwritten note in the top right corner, indicating the year 1948, which may suggest when the clipping was archived or reviewed.
  • The clipping is part of a larger collection of Boston News Clips, as indicated by the header.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is printed on aged, slightly worn paper, with visible creases and a slightly faded appearance, typical of historical newspaper clippings.
  • The text is typed in a formal, newspaper-style font, with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The layout includes a title, byline, and body text, with a focus on describing the exhibit and honoring Paul J. Sachs.

Conclusion:

The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping announcing an art exhibit of 70 noted drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, celebrating the 70th birthday of Paul J. Sachs, a prominent art educator and collector. The exhibit features significant works from European artists spanning several centuries, highlighting Sachs’s influence and legacy in the art world. The clipping is part of a larger archive of Boston News Clips, preserved by the Boston Public Library.