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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

ARCH.2003.30, Rendition: 802859

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This image shows two aged, yellowed paper documents, likely from a scrapbook or archive, laid flat on a light surface. They are fastened together at the left edge with three metal binder rings, indicating they are part of a bound collection.

The primary document in the foreground is a newspaper clipping from the “Harvard University Press”, dated Dec. 19, 1949. Its headline reads “Master Drawings at Harvard” and a sub-headline states “Acquisitions Since 1910 On View at Fogg Museum.”

Below the headline is a black-and-white photograph of a man, identified in the caption as “Degas drawing, ‘Get With Opera Gloves,’ at the Fogg Museum in Harvard.” The article is by Donato M. Alfieri and discusses the exhibition, mentioning artists like Degas, Ingres, Daumier, and Cézanne.

Overlaid on the lower-left corner of the main clipping are three smaller, identical “BOSTON NEWS CLIP” slips from 200 Provincial Street, Boston 4, Mass., addressed to “Christian Science Monitor.” These slips, dated Dec. 25, 1949, Dec. 22, 1949, and Dec. 19, 1949, appear to be press release or clipping slips related to the same “Master Drawings” exhibition and another titled “Current Art Exhibition.”

Partially visible behind the newspaper clipping is a second, smaller sheet of paper with typed text. The visible text discusses the “Master Drawings” exhibition, mentioning the Fogg Museum, the “Harvard Fund,” and the “Christian Science Monitor” — suggesting it is a supplementary document or letter regarding press coverage of the exhibit.

Overall, the image captures a historical press kit or clipping file documenting a significant 1949 exhibition of master drawings at Harvard’s Fogg Museum, highlighting the museum’s acquisitions since 1910 and its outreach to the press. The aged paper and physical binding give it a strong archival character.

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The image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and a letter, all related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the Christian Science Monitor and the New York Herald-Tribune, and are dated around 1949. They discuss an exhibition of "Master Drawings" at the Fogg Museum and mention acquisitions since 1940. One of the clippings features a drawing by Edgar Degas, titled "Girl with Opera Glasses." The letter, at the top of the image, is from Harvard University Press and appears to be an acknowledgment or confirmation related to the exhibition. The overall context suggests the image is a historical document related to the promotion and documentation of the art exhibition at Harvard.

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This image is a collage of clippings and documents related to an art exhibition titled "One Hundred Master Drawings" at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The main document at the top is a letter from Harvard University Press, dated December 19, 1949, and signed by "The Publishers." The letter discusses the acquisition of drawings and the publication of a book titled "One Hundred Master Drawings," which features the exhibits at the Fogg Museum. The letter also mentions the influence of Professor Paul J. Sachs, who was a teacher, collector, and cherished by many former students, colleagues, and friends.

Below the letter, there are three newspaper clippings from the Christian Science Monitor and the Boston Post, dated December 19 and December 25, 1949. The clippings are about the "Master Drawings at Harvard" exhibition featuring acquisitions since 1940. One of the clippings includes an image of a drawing titled "Girl With Opera Glasses" by Edgar Degas, which is part of the exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

Additionally, there is a small clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, also dated December 18, 1949, mentioning the exhibition of thirty drawings from the Fogg Museum collection. The clippings provide details about the exhibition, including the artists featured, the techniques used, and the historical significance of the drawings.

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The image shows a collection of documents and clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The documents appear to be from the early 20th century, likely the 1930s or 1940s. The top portion of the image shows a handwritten or typewritten document in a foreign language, possibly Greek or Latin. Below that is a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, titled "Master Drawings at Harvard Acquisitions Since 1910." The clipping includes an illustration of a drawing or artwork, along with a brief description. There are also several other clippings and documents attached to the main sheet of paper, including a "Boston News Clip" and a "World Tribune" clipping. The documents and clippings appear to be part of a scrapbook or collection related to the history and acquisitions of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

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The image shows a collage of different pieces of paper, including a newspaper clipping, a handwritten note, and a drawing. The newspaper clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated December 19, 1940, and features an article about Master Drawings at Harvard. The article is about the acquisitions of the Fogg Museum and mentions the acquisition of a drawing by Rembrandt. The handwritten note is on the left side of the collage and appears to be a list of names and dates. The drawing is on the right side of the collage and depicts a person wearing a hat and holding a stick.

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The image shows a collection of historical documents and newspaper clippings, likely from the early to mid-20th century, presented in a physical archive or scrapbook format. Here is a detailed description:

Top Section:

  • Document Title: "HAYWARD UNIVERSITY PRESS"
    • This appears to be the header of a printed document or publication, possibly a newsletter or bulletin from Hayward University. The text is in English and includes formal language, suggesting an official or academic context.
    • The document contains dense, typed text with structured paragraphs and headings. It seems to discuss institutional matters, possibly related to university policies, announcements, or administrative updates.

Middle Section:

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • The central part of the image features a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated December 18, 1948.
    • The headline reads: "Master Drawings at Harvard Acquisitions Since 1910 On View at Fogg Museum."
    • The article discusses an exhibition of master drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, part of Harvard University. It highlights acquisitions made since 1910 and provides details about the exhibition.
    • The article includes a small black-and-white photograph of a person, likely an artist or a figure associated with the exhibition. The caption beneath the photo reads: "Degas, 'With the Open Umbrella,' at the Fogg Museum."
    • The article is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with columns of text and a clear layout.

Bottom Section:

  • Additional Clipping:
    • Below the main article, there is another clipping from the Boston News Clip, also dated December 18, 1948.
    • This clipping is titled "Current Art Exhibition" and appears to provide details about an art exhibition, possibly at the Christian Science Monitor Building. The text is partially visible, indicating it discusses an art show or event.
    • The layout is similar to the main article, with columns of text and a structured format.

General Observations:

  • Physical Condition: The documents show signs of age, with some discoloration, creasing, and wear, indicating they are historical artifacts.
  • Archival Context: The items are likely part of an archive or collection, possibly related to art history, university records, or journalism. The presence of multiple clippings suggests a focus on cultural or academic events.
  • Visual Elements: The inclusion of a photograph in the newspaper clipping adds a visual element, emphasizing the subject matter of the article (Degas's artwork).

Overall Impression:

The image captures a snapshot of mid-20th-century cultural and academic life, showcasing the intersection of art, journalism, and institutional communication. The documents reflect the importance of preserving historical records and the role of newspapers in disseminating information about significant cultural events.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring several clippings of articles, primarily about art exhibitions at Harvard and other events. The main heading reads "Master Drawings at Harvard," with the subheading "Acquisitions Since 1940 On View at Fogg Museum." The articles appear to be from newspapers such as "Boston News Clip," "Christian Science Monitor," "N Y Herald-Tribune," and others.

The page contains a cutout of a drawing, "Girl with Opera Glasses," credited to Degas. The edges of the scrapbook page appear aged, with visible yellowing and slight tearing. Multiple smaller clippings are placed around the main article, some dated December 1949. A portion of a paper from the "Harvard University Press" is included at the top, partially folded over. The overall composition suggests documentation of art-related media coverage.

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This image shows a vintage scrapbook-style collage mounted on brown paper. It looks like archival newspaper clippings about Harvard’s art collections, specifically “Master Drawings at Harvard.”

Key features:

  • A separate white page pinned or glued at the top, upside down, with text and the bottom edge labeled “HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS.”
  • The main brown backing holds several clipped newspaper items. The central piece has a bold headline: “Master Drawings at Harvard” with a subheading about acquisitions since 1940 and a view at the Fogg Museum.
  • A black-and-white illustration/photo of a person (appears to be a historical drawing of a woman) accompanies the clippings.
  • Other clippings around it originate from Boston news sources, labeled “BOSTON NEWS CLIP,” with dates around 1949 (e.g., December 1949).
  • The paper edges are worn and torn, and there are several holes along the left margin, suggesting it was stored in a binder.
  • Overall, the colors are sepia-toned and aged, giving a mid-20th-century documentary/archival feel.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings pinned to a larger sheet of brown paper. The clippings seem to be art exhibition reviews or announcements, referencing a location called the Fogg Museum and the acquisition of master drawings since 1940. The dates on some of the clippings suggest that the articles were published in the 1940s, with specific references to October 3, 1942, October 9, 1942, and October 25, 1943. The sources of the clippings include the Boston News and the New York Herald-Tribune. There's also a partial view of another document to the left, which seems to be printed on white paper, but the visible text doesn't provide enough context to determine its content. All the clippings and papers are shown against a pale blue background.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring multiple news clippings related to art exhibitions at Harvard, particularly focused on master drawings and acquisitions since 1940 displayed at the Fogg Museum.

The largest clipping, titled "Master Drawings at Harvard: Acquisitions Since 1940 On View at Fogg Museum," includes an image of a person holding their hand to their face, labeled "Degas drawing, 'Girl With Opera Glasses,' at the Fogg Museum at Harvard." This article discusses various exhibitions and acquisitions of drawings at Harvard, featuring artists like Degas and other masters.

There are also smaller clippings attached to the page:

  • One from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated Dec 19, 1949, mentioning a current art exhibition.
  • Another from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated Dec 19, 1949.
  • A clipping from the "Post," Boston, Mass., dated Dec 25, 1949, with limited visible text related to current art exhibitions.
  • A clipping from the "NY Herald-Tribune" dated Dec 18, 1949, discussing thirty drawings from the collection of the Fogg Art Museum exhibited until the end of January, mentioning the publication "One Hundred Master Drawings" and the involvement of Paul J. Sachs.

Additionally, there is a partially folded page at the top with text referring to Harvard University Press and discussions about art collections, exhibitions, and professors. The overall theme of the scrapbook page centers on the Harvard Art Museum's drawing exhibitions and acquisitions around the 1940s.