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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803932

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This image displays a single, aged page from a newspaper, dated Monday, July 14, 1952, identified at the top as being from "BOSTON". The page is yellowed and shows signs of wear, including creases and a torn corner on the bottom right.

The main focus of the page is art exhibitions in Harvard and Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the summer of 1952. The layout features several articles, clippings, and a small photograph.


Key Sections and Headlines:

  1. Main Headline: "shires—Summer Art Show at Harvard"

    • This article, written by Dorothy Adlow, discusses paintings, prints, and textiles on loan at the Fogg Museum.
    • It mentions a special display of objects from the collection of Reinhold Knapp, Class of 1889, and the loan of works from the Harvard Summer School.
    • It also highlights a group of bronze ritual vessels of Chinese origin, dating from the Shang and early Chou dynasties.
    • A captioned photograph on the left, labeled "Head of an Old Man," is described as a "pupil of Rembrandt, on view at the Fogg Museum of Art."
  2. Headline: "Art in Cambridge"

    • This section, also written by Dorothy Adlow, is subtitled "Fogg Museum Shows Works By Colonists."
    • It details an exhibition of decorative and portrait painting from the Colonial era, noting the unique character of 18th-century American art.
    • Works by John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart are specifically mentioned. The article describes a portrait by Dorothy Morley as a highlight, praising its "refreshing lack of pretense."
  3. Headline: "Priory School Stained Glass Loaned To Harvard"

    • This article, sourced from the New England Newspaper Agency, reports that a collection of medieval stained glass from the Portsmouth Priory School has been loaned to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
    • The collection includes panels from the 13th to 15th centuries, originally assembled in southern France, and is described as featuring "small, richly illuminated figures."
  4. "From Rembrandt School"

    • A smaller text box notes that the Fogg Museum is showing a portrait titled "Head of an Old Man" (previously shown in the main article), which is more than 20 years old and is attributed to a "pupil of Rembrandt."
  5. Handwritten Note:

    • In the upper left corner, there is a handwritten note in red ink: "Aug 18, 1952".
  6. Clipped Article:

    • A clipped article from "Mercury & Weekly News NEWPORT, R. I.", dated AUG 1 - 1952, is pasted below the "Art in Cambridge" headline. This appears to be a related or follow-up piece about the stained glass loan.

Overall Summary:

The page is a historical artifact documenting the art scene in Cambridge in 1952, with a particular focus on the temporary and loaned exhibitions at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. It blends original reporting with clippings from other publications to provide a comprehensive overview of the cultural offerings at the time. The subject matter ranges from American colonial portraiture to medieval European stained glass and Dutch Old Master paintings, reflecting the museum's diverse summer program.

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper, dated July 14, 1952, with articles about an art exhibition at Harvard University. The main headline is "Summer Art Show at Harvard" featuring pieces on loan at the Fogg Museum, such as paintings, prints, textiles, and artifacts. The article discusses a special display of objects from the collection of Arnold Knapp, a Harvard University Class of 1889, and mentions works by Rembrandt, among others. There is also an article about "Art in Cambridge," which highlights exhibitions at the Fogg Museum showing works by colonists. Additionally, there is a smaller article about stained glass from the Priory School loaned to Harvard University. The page also includes a section at the bottom about other art exhibitions, such as those at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Boris Mirski Gallery. The page has a vintage appearance, indicating it may be from a historical newspaper archive.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and notes related to art exhibitions and events, primarily focusing on the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The clippings are dated from July and August 1952.

  1. Top Left Clipping: This is a newspaper article with a headline "Summer Art Show at Harvard." It discusses the exhibition of paintings, prints, and textiles on loan at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions various artworks and artists, including Robert Nanteuil, an unnamed artist of the Burgundian School, Memling, and Picasso. There is a photograph of a painting titled "Head of an Old Man," attributed to a pupil of Rembrandt.

  2. Bottom Left Clipping: This article, titled "Art in Cambridge," discusses the Fogg Museum showing works by colonial artists. It mentions an exhibition of paintings and decorative arts of the colonial era, highlighting the Boston Museum of Fine Arts' unique collection of 18th-century decorative arts and portraits by John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart.

  3. Middle Clipping: This is a note or label from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated August 1, 1952, and is related to the Mercury & Weekly News from Newport, R.I. It mentions "Priory School Stained Glass Loaned To Harvard."

  4. Bottom Right Clipping: This article discusses the medieval stained glass collection of the Portsmouth Priory School, which has been loaned to Harvard University. It provides details about the collection, its origin, and its significance.

  5. Additional Notes and Clippings: There are various handwritten notes and additional clippings, including one about the Rembrandt School and another about art exhibitions.

The overall theme of the collage is the art exhibitions and loaned collections at the Fogg Museum of Art, highlighting the importance of these artworks and the historical significance of the exhibits.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings on a brown background. The clippings are from various newspapers, including "The Boston Globe," "The New York Times," and "The Washington Post." The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping and others cut into different shapes. The text on the clippings is in black and white, with some headlines in bold font. The image appears to be a collection of news articles about art exhibitions and events in the summer of 1952.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and articles from the mid-20th century, focusing on art exhibitions and shows in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The collage includes several headlines and excerpts from articles, some of which are related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The articles discuss various art exhibitions, including works by colonial artists, Rembrandt's students, and medieval stained glass. The clippings also mention the loan of objects from the Fogg Museum to Harvard and the importance of preserving and showcasing art.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication dated Monday, July 14, 1952, from Boston. The page is titled "hres—Summer Art Show at Harvard" and features a detailed article about an art exhibition hosted by the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The article is authored by Dorothy Adler and discusses a summer art show featuring paintings, prints, and textiles on loan to the Fogg Museum.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline and Subheadings:

    • The main headline reads: "hires—Summer Art Show at Harvard".
    • A subheading states: "Paintings, Prints, Textiles On Loan at the Fogg Museum By Dorothy Adler".
  2. Visual Content:

    • On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph of an elderly man with a long beard and mustache. The caption beneath the photo reads: "Head of an Old Man," by a pupil of Rembrandt, on view at the Fogg Museum of Art.
    • The photograph is labeled as part of the exhibition.
  3. Article Content:

    • The article discusses the Fogg Museum's Summer Art Show, highlighting various artworks on display, including pieces by Rembrandt and other notable artists.
    • It mentions a collection of portraits, prints, and textiles, with a focus on works from the Rembrandt school and other European masters.
    • The article also references stained glass from the Priory School, loaned to Harvard, and provides details about the exhibition's scope and significance.
  4. Additional Text:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a smaller section titled "Art in Cambridge", which appears to be a separate article or advertisement. It mentions an exhibition titled "Fogg Museum Shows Works By Colonialists", also by Dorothy Adler, and includes details about the exhibition dates (August 7–19, 1952) and location (New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.).
    • The text includes a reference to "Mercery & Weekly Independent" with an address in Newport, R.I..
  5. Annotations:

    • There is handwritten text on the page, including a signature or note dated "July 28, 1952" and labeled "Art-Music-Theater". The phrase "Art in Cambridge" is circled, indicating emphasis or interest in that particular section.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical snapshot of an art exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Museum in 1952. It highlights the museum's role in showcasing significant artworks, including pieces by Rembrandt and colonial artists, as well as stained glass from the Priory School. The page also reflects the cultural and artistic activities in Cambridge during that era, with mentions of related events and exhibitions. The handwritten annotations suggest that someone reviewed or marked the article for personal interest or research purposes.

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The image displays an old newspaper page featuring several articles about art exhibitions, with a focus on the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The headline "Summer Art Show at Harvard" is prominent at the top, followed by sub-headers discussing paintings, prints, and textiles on loan at the Fogg Museum. One of the articles titled "Art in Cambridge" discusses the Fogg Museum showcasing works by colonists. There are mentions of specific artwork exhibitions and details about the pieces on display.

Near the bottom of the page, there's another heading "Priory School Stained Glass Loaned To Harvard," discussing a particular stained glass piece. The page is from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Monday, July 14, 1952, as indicated by the newspaper's masthead at the top of the page. The paper is aged, with some discoloration and yellowing characteristic of vintage paper materials. Various elements, such as article layouts, typesetting, and the physical condition of the paper, reflect the era of its publication.

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This image depicts a scrapbook page containing multiple newspaper clippings from 1952 about art exhibitions and collections at Harvard University. The main article at the top left is from a newspaper dated Monday, July 14, 1952, and discusses a summer art show at Harvard featuring paintings, prints, and textiles on loan at the Fogg Museum of Art.

Accompanying the article is a partially visible black-and-white image of a painting titled “Head of an Old Man” attributed to a pupil of Rembrandt. Below are other clippings, titled “Art in Cambridge” and “Fogg Museum Shows Works by Colonists," both dated July 28, 1952, and referencing exhibitions at the Fogg Museum.

Another smaller clipping mentions stained-glass panels from the Portsmouth Priory School loaned to Harvard. The page has a weathered, yellow tone, consistent with age, and some edges show signs of curling or discoloration. Overall, it captures a historical record of art events at Harvard from the mid-20th century.

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  • A vintage scrapbook page with yellowed, worn edges.
  • Several old newspaper clippings glued to a tan backing, all about art exhibitions at Harvard’s Fogg Museum in 1952.
  • The top clipping includes a large headline like “Summer Art Show at Harvard” with a small photo on the left (the image of a person is blurred/covered in the photo area).
  • A prominent article titled “Paintings, Prints, Textiles On Loan at the Fogg Museum” by Dorothy Adlow sits to the right.
  • Below it is another clipping titled “Art in Cambridge – Fogg Museum Shows Works By Colonists” (also by Dorothy Adlow) with additional smaller snippets around it.
  • There are several smaller clippings about related exhibits, including “Prior School Stained Glass Loaned To Harvard.”
  • A caption under the left photo reads something like “Head of an Old Man, by a pupil of Rembrandt, on view at the Fogg Museum of Art.”
  • Overall, it’s a collage-style page from July 1952, showing press coverage of art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a scrapbook or scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events, mostly involving the Fogg Museum at Harvard and art in Cambridge. The clippings are dated around July and August 1952.

Key elements include:

  1. A headline clipping titled "Summer Art Show at Harvard" with a subheading "Paintings, Prints, Textiles On Loan at the Fogg Museum" by Dorothy Adlow. It discusses various exhibits on loan, including works by Arnold Knapp and Rembrandt, and mentions artists like Edouard Vuillard and Vincent Van Gogh.

  2. A black-and-white photograph of a man identified as "Head of an Old Man," a pupil of Rembrandt, which is on view at the Fogg Museum.

  3. Another clipping titled "Art in Cambridge" dated July 28, 1952, which talks about the Fogg Museum showing works by colonists and various art exhibitions.

  4. Small clippings about a stained glass piece from the Priory School loaned to Harvard and a note from the New England Newsclip Agency dated August 1, 1952.

  5. A piece titled "From Rembrandt School" further elaborating on the "Head of an Old Man" painting and the characteristics of Rembrandt's work.

The page is yellowed with age, showing some wear, tape marks, and staples holding the clippings in place. The overall theme is art exhibitions around Harvard, highlighting the involvement of the Fogg Museum and notable art pieces and artists.