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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Post-Gazette Daily Magazine," dated Thursday, October 18, 1951. The headline reads "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens," indicating an exhibition of French paintings at the Carnegie Institute.

The article features several images of paintings:

  1. "Le Tricheur (The Cheat)" by Georges de La Tour (1593-1652): This painting depicts a group of people, with one figure seemingly cheating at cards.
  2. "Mademoiselle de Pienne" by François Clouet: A portrait of a woman in elaborate attire, characteristic of the French Renaissance.
  3. "Venus and Adonis" by an unspecified French artist: A mythological scene featuring Venus and Adonis.
  4. "The Visitation" by an unspecified French artist: A religious scene depicting the visitation of the Virgin Mary and Elizabeth.
  5. "Portrait of a Man" by Jacques-Louis David: A portrait of an unnamed man.
  6. "Le Pont de Chevreuse" by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875): A landscape painting featuring a bridge and surrounding scenery.

The text accompanying the images explains that the exhibition includes 49 paintings by French artists, spanning from the 15th to the 19th century. It highlights the rarity of some of these works, which have never been exhibited in the United States before. The exhibition is noted to be one of the finest collections of French paintings shown in the country.

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The image shows a page from the "Post-Gazette Daily Magazine" dated Thursday, October 18, 1951. The headline reads "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens," indicating that an exhibition of French paintings has opened at the Carnegie Institute.

The page features a series of black-and-white photographs of the paintings on display:

  1. "Le Tricheur" ("The Cheat") by Georges de La Tour (1593-1652). The image shows three figures, possibly engaged in a card game.
  2. "Madame de Piennes" by François Clouet (1510-1572). This portrait features a woman in detailed attire typical of the period.
  3. "The Toilet of Venus" by François Boucher (1703-1770). The image shows a mythological scene with a reclining figure and cherubs.
  4. "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" attributed to the French School (17th century). The image depicts a religious scene with figures resting.
  5. A portrait of "Marquis de Lafayette" by an unknown artist, showing a half-length figure of the nobleman.
  6. "La Mort de Camille" ("The Death of Camille") by Jean-François Millet (1814-1875). This painting shows figures, possibly in a dramatic or historical scene.

The article likely provides details about the exhibition, the artists, and possibly the historical context of the paintings, but the specific text is not fully visible. The layout of the page is designed to draw attention to the cultural significance of the event.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper titled "Post-Gazette Daily Magazine," dated Thursday, October 18, 1951. The article focuses on a Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings that is opening.

The front of the page features a prominent headline, "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens," accompanied by several black-and-white images of French paintings:

  1. Top left: "La Triviale" (The Game) by Georges de La Tour (1593-1652) - This painting depicts a group of people in a casual indoor setting.
  2. Top right: "Madame de Pierre" by François Clouet (c.1515-1549) - A portrait of a woman in elaborate attire.
  3. Middle left: "The Tale of Venus" by François Boucher (1703-1770) - This is a depiction of a mythological scene with a cherub and a naked woman.
  4. Middle right: "Christ on the Cross" - An image of a religious scene showing Christ on the cross, with two figures around him.
  5. Bottom left: Portrait of a man by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867).
  6. Bottom right: "La Mort de Citoyen" (The Death of a Citizen) by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) - A dramatic depiction of a person in distress.

Below the images, there is a brief description of the exhibition, mentioning it is a part of the Carnegie Institution's activities and is organized by the Art Department. The exhibition is noted to be open to the public and will continue through December.

Additionally, a smaller section of the newspaper page appears to be cut off, showing a continuation of the article or additional content below the main exhibit photographs.

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The image is a page from a newspaper titled "Post-Gazette Daily Magazine," dated Thursday Morning, October 18, 1951. The main headline of the page reads "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens."

The page features several black-and-white images of famous French paintings, each accompanied by descriptions and titles:

  1. The top left image is titled "Le Trieheur (The Crier)" by Georges de La Tour (1619-1652). It depicts a scene with three figures, one of whom appears to be a beggar.
  2. The top right image is titled "Madame de Pompadour" by François Clouet, showing a portrait of a woman in elaborate attire.
  3. The middle left image is titled "The Temptation of St. Anthony" by François Boucher (1703-1770), illustrating a classical religious scene.
  4. The middle right image is titled "The Martyrdom of St. Laurence" by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), showing a dramatic religious scene.
  5. The bottom left image is titled "Portrait of Madame de Stael" by Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), featuring a portrait of a woman.
  6. The bottom right image is titled "La Mort de Clitandre" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), showing a scene with figures in a garden, possibly a pastoral or romantic theme.

Additionally, there is a smaller article or advertisement on the left side of the page, but the text is not fully legible in this image. The overall theme of the page focuses on the opening of an exhibit showcasing French paintings at the Carnegie Institute.

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This image is a page from the "Post-Gazette Daily Magazine" dated Thursday, October 18, 1951. The main feature is an article about an exhibit of French paintings at the Carnegie Institute.

The headline reads: "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens."

The page contains several black-and-white images of French paintings, each accompanied by a brief description:

  1. "Le Triomphe (The Conquest)" by Georges de la Tour (1593-1652) - The painting shows a group of people, likely depicting a historical or mythological scene.
  2. "Madame de Piennes" by François Clouet - A portrait of a woman, presumably Madame de Piennes, dressed in elaborate period attire.
  3. "The Toilet of Venus" by François Boucher (1703-1770) - A scene of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, being attended to by other figures.
  4. "The Man of Sorrows" by an unknown French school (16th century) - A religious painting depicting a sorrowful figure, likely Jesus Christ.
  5. A portrait of an unidentified man, presumably a notable figure, with a description mentioning "Monsieur Delacroix" by Auguste Tachin.
  6. "La Mort de Germanicus" (The Death of Germanicus) by Jean-Baptiste-Martial Picault (1786-1872) - A scene depicting the death of Germanicus, a Roman military leader and politician.

The article mentions that this exhibition is the first large-scale exhibition of French paintings from the 14th through the 19th centuries to be organized in the United States. The exhibit was sponsored by the Carnegie Institute and would be open to the public at the museum's art department. It was expected to run through December 30, 1951.

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The image is a page from the "Post-Gazette Daily Magazine," dated Thursday morning, October 18, 1951. The main headline on the page reads, "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens."

The page features photographs of several notable French paintings that were part of the exhibit at the Carnegie Institute:

  1. Top Left Image: "La Frileuse" (The Chilly Girl) by Georges de La Tour (1602-1652). The description mentions it as an exhibition highlight from the Museum of Rheims.

  2. Top Right Image: "Mademoiselle de Pierre" by François Clouet. The portrait is noted for being displayed in public for the first time, having been part of private collections.

  3. Middle Left Image: "The Toilet of Venus" by François Boucher (1740s). The painting is described as one of the significant pieces in the exhibit.

  4. Middle Right Image: "The Death of Atala" by Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (1808). This piece is also highlighted as a major work in the exhibit.

  5. Bottom Left Image: A portrait by Jacques-Louis David, specifically of Monsieur de Lavoisier and his wife, although the image only shows Monsieur Seriziat.

  6. Bottom Right Image: "La Mort de Caliste" by Jean-François Millet (1814-1875). This painting is another important piece included in the exhibition.

The page provides a historical and artistic context for these artworks, emphasizing their significance and the importance of the Carnegie exhibit in showcasing these French masterpieces. There is also a small text snippet on the left side of the page, but it is partially cut off and not fully readable.

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This is an image of an age-toned newspaper spread titled "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens." The spread is part of the "Post-Gazette Daily Magazine" from Thursday Morning, October 18, 1951. The visible portions of the page feature black and white reproductions of various French paintings, accompanied by titles and brief descriptions or notes. The paper is slightly wrinkled, and there are a few areas where pieces of the page have been obscured. The context suggests that the article and images are discussing an exhibition of French art that was happening at the time. The overall look gives us a glimpse into an art-related event and historical media reporting from the early 1950s.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings that have been preserved in a book. The clippings are from the Post-Gazette Daily Magazine and feature various black-and-white photographs of French paintings. The paintings depicted in the clippings include "Le Tricheur" by Georges de la Tour, "La Madeleine de Piene" by François Clouet, "The Toilet of Venus" by François Boucher, and "La Mort du Cochon" by Jean-François Millet. The clippings also include text that provides information about the paintings and the artists.

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The image depicts a page from the Post-Gazette Daily Magazine, dated Thursday Morning, October 18, 1951. The page is titled "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens" and features a collection of illustrations and text related to an exhibition of French art at the Carnegie Institute.

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the title, "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens," indicating that the article is about an art exhibition.
  2. Illustrations:

    • The page includes several black-and-white illustrations of paintings, each accompanied by captions identifying the artwork and the artists.
    • Top Row:
      • Left Illustration: "La Tribou" (The Charity) - by Georges de La Tour (c. 1695-1752).
      • Right Illustration: "Madone de Piérony" - by François Clouet.
    • Middle Row:
      • Left Illustration: "The Toilet of Venus" - by François Boucher (1748-1750).
      • Right Illustration: "Marie au Vanneau" - North French School (c. 1650).
    • Bottom Row:
      • Left Illustration: "Monneur Boucher" - by J. August Ingres.
      • Right Illustration: "La Mort de Caliban" - by Jean François Millet (1814-1875).
  3. Text:

    • Below the illustrations, there is a brief descriptive text that provides context about the exhibition. It mentions:
      • The exhibition features works by notable French painters.
      • The exhibition is open to the public and will continue through December 1.
      • It highlights the diversity of styles and periods represented in the collection.
  4. Design:

    • The page has a clean, organized layout with clear headings and captions for each illustration.
    • The illustrations are arranged in a grid format, making it easy to view and compare the artworks.
    • The text is concise and informative, focusing on the exhibition details.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a promotional or informational piece for an art exhibition, showcasing a selection of French paintings from different periods and artists. The inclusion of detailed captions and high-quality illustrations suggests an effort to engage readers and highlight the significance of the exhibition. The design is professional and visually appealing, typical of mid-20th-century magazine layouts.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping, possibly from the early 20th century, featuring an article about the Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings. The article is printed on a page of a newspaper, which is folded in half, and is placed on top of a brown envelope. The article has a headline that reads "Carnegie Exhibit of French Paintings Opens." There are several images of paintings, including portraits of women and men, as well as scenes of people in various settings.