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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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The image appears to be a scrapbook page featuring various clippings and materials related to an art exhibition titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings" held at the Fogg Art Museum. Here's a detailed breakdown of the contents:

  1. Top Center:

    • A clipping from the Fogg Art Museum announcing the exhibition "Five Centuries of French Drawings," which showcases drawings from the museum's own collection. The exhibition ran from April 1st through May 2nd. The opening hours are listed as Wednesday to Saturday from 9 to 5, with additional hours on Sundays April 13th and April 20th from 2 to 5.
  2. Bottom Left:

    • A newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" with the headline "French Art Presented In New Exhibit at Fogg." The article discusses the exhibition, highlighting that it features French drawings from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The article mentions John P. Coolidge '23, the Director of the Fogg Museum, and his efforts in acquiring these drawings. It notes that the exhibit includes works by notable artists such as Millet, Daumier, Chassériau, Ingres, and David.
  3. Bottom Right:

    • A small clipping from the "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." with a date stamp of April 17, 1941.
    • Another clipping titled "Atheneum Women To Hear Art Expert" from the Winsted Atheneum Women's Committee. The article announces a talk by Agnes Mongan, assistant director of the Fogg Art Museum, on the museum's collection of French drawings. The event is scheduled for April 22 at 3 PM.
  4. Additional Details:

    • The page includes a small handwritten note in the top left corner with the date "April 19, 1941."
    • There is a paperclip attached to the top center clipping.

Overall, the scrapbook page documents the exhibition of French drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, including related news articles and event announcements.

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The image is a collage of various documents and newspaper clippings related to an exhibition titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings" at The Fogg Art Museum. Here's a detailed summary of each part:

  1. Top Center - Museum Invitation:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is presenting "Five Centuries of French Drawings: An Exhibition of Drawings from its own Collection."
    • The exhibition runs from April 1st through May 2nd, 1953.
    • Hours: Weekdays from 9 to 5, with special hours on Sunday, April 12th, from 2 to 5, and Sunday, April 26th, from 2 to 5.
  2. Top Left - Newspaper Clipping:

    • A handwritten date of April 18, 1953, is visible.
    • This clipping is from "The Harvard Crimson" and discusses the same exhibition.
    • It highlights that the Fogg Museum is featuring French art for the second time that season, showcasing drawings from the museum's own collection.
    • The article mentions that the exhibition includes works from the 16th through the 19th centuries, featuring artists like Ingres, Géricault, Chassériau, and others.
    • It notes that the collection is not often on display due to the sensitivity of the drawings to daylight.
  3. Middle Left - Another Clipping:

    • This clipping includes a black-and-white image of a drawing from the exhibit, showing a figure in a classical pose.
    • The article is titled "French Art Presented in New Exhibit at Fogg."
    • It emphasizes the rarity of the exhibition, highlighting that the drawings are rarely exposed to daylight and are typically kept in a dark room for preservation.
  4. Top Right - Ad/Notice:

    • A notice from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., for a lecture event titled "Atheneum Women to Hear Art Expert."
    • The event is scheduled for April 17, 1953, at the Athenaeum in Richmond, Virginia.
    • The speaker is Miss Arnes Morgan, who will discuss "Techniques of Drawing."
  5. Bottom Right - Newspaper Clipping:

    • Another clipping detailing the same exhibition.
    • It mentions that the Athenaeum Committee is organizing an art lecture by Miss Morgan.
    • The event is described as an opportunity for members and others to learn about the techniques of drawing.

Overall, the image showcases the promotion and coverage of the "Five Centuries of French Drawings" exhibition at The Fogg Art Museum, along with some related events and lectures.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and a museum announcement from the early 1950s. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Museum Announcement:

    • The Fogg Art Museum is presenting an exhibition titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings" from its own collection.
    • Dates: April 1st through May 2nd, 1953.
    • Hours:
      • Weekdays: 9 AM to 5 PM
      • Sunday, April 12th: 2 PM to 5 PM
      • Sunday, April 26th: 2 PM to 5 PM
  2. The Harvard Crimson Article:

    • Title: "French Art Presented in New Exhibit at Fogg"
    • Content:
      • The Fogg Museum is showcasing French drawings from its own collection for the second time this season.
      • Director Fogg P. Coolidge mentions the recent success of the exhibit, noting the large audience due to the high visibility of the pieces on the walls.
      • Highlights include drawings from the 17th century, such as works by Ingres, Gericault, and Chasseriau.
      • The exhibit is noted for its emphasis on French art from the 16th to the 19th centuries, with a few pieces dating back to the Renaissance.
  3. New England Newspaper Clipping:

    • Source: New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.
    • Title: Not fully legible but relates to the same exhibition.
    • Content:
      • A brief mention of the exhibit, highlighting its significance and the involvement of the museum's resources and expertise.
  4. Atheneum Women's Committee Clipping:

    • Title: "Atheneum Women To Hear Art Expert"
    • Content:
      • The Women's Committee of the Atheneum will host an expert lecture on the exhibition.
      • The speaker is likely Mrs. J. Nedda, the chairperson of the committee, discussing the exhibit's significance and the artworks on display.
      • The lecture is scheduled to take place in the Atheneum, with details of the time and date not fully legible but generally around April.

The clippings together provide a snapshot of the museum's efforts to present significant art history through a curated exhibition and the community's engagement with such cultural events.

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The image shows an open scrapbook with various clippings and documents related to an art exhibition. The top right section features a document from The Fogg Art Museum announcing an exhibition titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings," which ran from April 1st through May 2nd, with specific hours for weekdays and two Sundays. The document is dated 1953.

On the left page, there is a clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" with the headline "French Art Presented In New Exhibit at Fogg," discussing the exhibition of French drawings at the Fogg Museum. The article is dated April 10, 1953, and includes an image of a person, potentially related to the exhibition.

On the right page, there are two additional clippings. One is from the "New England Newspaper Editors, Inc." with the headline "Athens Women To Hear Art Expert," dated April 7, 1953. The other clipping, whose source is not entirely visible, also relates to the same event at the Fogg Museum.

The clippings and documents are arranged in a way that suggests they are part of a collection of materials related to the exhibition of French drawings at the Fogg Art Museum in 1953.

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The image displays a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" dated April 19, 1953. The main article is titled "French Art Presented In New Exhibit at Fogg," discussing an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

Here are the key points from the article:

  1. Exhibition Details:

    • The Fogg Museum is hosting an exhibit titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings."
    • This exhibit is the second of its kind, featuring drawings from the museum's own collection.
    • The drawings span from the 16th century to the modern era, having been collected over a long period.
  2. Curator and Contributions:

    • John P. Coolidge, the Director of the Museum, mentioned that the success of the visiting exhibition of French drawings prompted the museum to organize this showing from their own collection.
  3. Content and Significance:

    • The exhibit includes works from prominent French artists such as Boucher, Fragonard, Watteau, Géricault, Chassériau, Millet, Degas, and Rodin.
    • The collection is noted for its historical breadth and artistic value, offering a comprehensive view of French drawing over five centuries.
  4. Viewing Information:

    • The exhibit runs from April 1st through May 2nd.
    • Visiting hours are from 9 to 5 on weekdays, and 2 to 5 on Sundays, with special hours on Sunday, April 26th from 2 to 5.

Additionally, there is a smaller article to the right titled "Athenian Women To Hear Art Expert," discussing an upcoming lecture by Dr. Gisela M. A. Richter at the Women's Union of Radcliffe College. The lecture is about Athenian women as depicted in Greek art and will be illustrated by lantern slides.

The newspaper clipping also includes a small advertisement for a new extended hourly agency service.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings and an exhibition poster related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in 1953.

  1. Exhibition Poster:

    • Title: "Five Centuries of French Drawings: An Exhibition of Drawings from its own Collection"
    • Dates: April 1st through May 2nd, 1953
    • Hours:
      • Weekdays: 9 to 5
      • Sunday, April 12th: 2 to 5
      • Sunday, April 26th: 2 to 5
  2. Newspaper Clippings:

    • The Harvard Crimson:

      • Headline: "French Art Presented Again In New Exhibit at Fogg"
      • Content: The article discusses the upcoming exhibition titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings" at the Fogg Museum. It highlights the special problem of exhibiting French drawings due to their sensitivity to light, and the temporary nature of the exhibit because of the special circumstances. The article mentions the exhibit's curator, Philip P. Coe, and the variety of drawings from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It includes works by artists such as Le Brun, Ingres, Gericault, Chasseriau, and others. The article also notes the loan of a portrait of Marie Stuart by an unknown artist and mentions that the exhibition is open to the public from April 1st to May 2nd, 1953.
    • New England Newspapers Agency, Inc.:

      • Headline: "Atheneum Women To Hear Art Expert"
      • Content: This clipping mentions an upcoming lecture at the Women's Committee of the Boston Athenaeum, where Miss Nellie N. Russell will speak on "Techniques of French Drawing." The lecture is scheduled for April 17th at 3:30 p.m. and is open to members and their guests.

The clippings and the poster collectively provide information about the exhibition of French drawings at the Fogg Art Museum and related cultural events at Harvard University during early 1953.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with three clippings and a flyer attached to it.

  1. At the top center, there is a flyer from The Fogg Art Museum announcing an exhibition titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings," described as an exhibition of drawings from the museum's own collection. The dates of the exhibition are April 1st through May 2nd, 1953, with weekday hours from 9 to 5, and mentions two Sundays (April 12th and April 26th) with hours from 2 to 5.

  2. Below the flyer on the left side, there is a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" dated April 10, 1953. The headline reads "French Art Presented In New Exhibit at Fogg." The article discusses the exhibit of French drawings at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the rarity of such an exhibit, the importance of the collection, and various details about the artworks and artists featured.

  3. On the right side, there are two smaller clippings:

    • The first is a small clipping from a New England news service mentioning the "Times" from Hartford, Conn, dated April 17, 1953.
    • The second clipping titled "Atheneum Women To Hear Art Expert" talks about a lecture given by Agnes Mongan, assistant director and curator of drawings at the Fogg Museum. The lecture was for the Women's Committee of the Wadsworth Atheneum, covering techniques of drawing and its evolution from the Renaissance to contemporary eras.

The page has some yellowing and aging marks, indicating that it is quite old and preserved in a scrapbook format.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping attached to a plain paper background along with a note and what seems to be an exhibition announcement. On the top right side, there is a piece of paper with a typewritten text titled "The Fogg Art Museum PRESENTS Five Centuries of French Drawings An Exhibition of Drawings from its own Collection" and the dates April 1st through May 2nd, 1953, along with the viewing times for weekdays and specific Sundays. The paper appears to have a paper clip at the top, holding it in place.

Below this, on the left side, there is a newspaper article from "The Harvard Crimson" with the headline "French Art Presented In New Exhibit at Fogg." The article seems to be about an exhibition of French art at the Fogg Museum and includes a small illustration within the text. There are some handwritten marks on this clipping, including the date "Apr 10 1953" written at the top.

On the bottom right, there is another newspaper clipping featuring an article titled "Athenaeum Women To Hear Art Expert" from "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." This article talks about the Women's Committee of the Wadsworth Athenaeum, with an emphasis on art-related activities and mentions an upcoming talk. This clipping has been marked with the date "APR 17 1953" and another handwritten number on it.

The entire assemblage of clippings and notes indicates planning or documentation related to art exhibitions, specifically involving French drawings and the activities of a women's art committee, with dates referencing the year 1953. The background looks like it could be a scrapbook or collector's album page, but the exact context is not explicitly stated.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or publication, specifically from The Harvard Crimson, dated April 17, 1953. The page features several articles and advertisements, showcasing a mix of content related to art, exhibitions, and local events.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Main Article - "French Art Presented in New Exhibit at Fogg":

    • This is the most prominent article on the page, occupying the left and center sections.
    • The article announces an exhibition titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings" at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The exhibition is described as featuring drawings from the museum's own collection, marking the second time this season that French art is being showcased.
    • The article highlights the significance of the Fogg's collection, noting that it is one of the most important collections of French drawings in the world.
    • It mentions that the exhibition includes works by notable artists such as Millet, Ingres, Géricault, Charlet, and others, emphasizing the historical and artistic value of the pieces.
    • The exhibition runs from April 1st through May 2nd, 1953, with open hours on weekdays from 9 to 5 and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m.
    • The article also discusses the challenges of displaying drawings due to their sensitivity to light and the measures taken to preserve them.
  2. Smaller Articles and Notices:

    • Below the main article, there are additional notices and smaller headlines, such as:
      • "Athenum Women To Hear Art Expert": This notice mentions an event at the Athenum, where a woman named Miss Rosamond Vincenz will speak on contemporary drawing. It indicates that the event is open to members and guests, with a luncheon and membership lunch scheduled.
      • Other smaller notices and advertisements are visible but less prominent.
  3. Visual Elements:

    • There is a small black-and-white illustration or photograph on the left side of the page, likely accompanying the main article. It appears to depict a figure in period clothing, possibly related to the French art exhibition.
    • The page has a classic newspaper layout, with columns of text and clear headings.
  4. Additional Details:

    • At the top of the page, there is a clipped or pasted notice from The Fogg Art Museum, announcing the exhibition details in a formal, typed format. This notice includes the title, dates, and open hours, reinforcing the main article's content.
    • The page also includes a small advertisement for the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., located in Boston, with details about their services and contact information.

Overall Context:

The image captures a moment in 1953 when the Fogg Art Museum was hosting a significant exhibition of French drawings. The article reflects the cultural and artistic interests of the time, emphasizing the importance of preserving and showcasing historical art collections. The layout and content suggest a focus on art, education, and community engagement, typical of a university-affiliated publication like The Harvard Crimson.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping attached to the pages. The clipping features an article titled "French Art Presented in New Exhibit at Fogg." The article discusses an exhibition of French drawings at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing works from the museum's own collection. The exhibition, titled "Five Centuries of French Drawings," runs from April 1st to May 2nd, 1953, with specific hours mentioned for weekdays and Sundays. The article highlights the significance of the collection and the challenges of preserving such valuable artworks.