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This image shows a vintage, open newspaper page from The New York Times, Sunday, February 2, with no year visible but likely from the early 20th century given the context. The paper is visibly aged, with a yellowed, brittle appearance and some minor tears and folds, especially noticeable at the bottom right corner of the right-hand page.
The page is dedicated to art and museums, with the prominent header:
SELECTED BY MUSEUM DIRECTORS
Top Section: A large black-and-white photograph of an ornate classical sculpture, “Francesca Relives Her Horror,” by Louis Étienne Nain Fréch, 1808–1892. The caption explains that it was shown by Thomas C. Blore at the Collectors’ Gallery of the Legion of Honor, and was “entirely chosen” by an “unknown intermediary.” It was selected for exhibition at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida, by its Director, A. O. H. Stoye.
Middle Section: A large portrait photograph of an older gentleman with a full white beard and glasses, likely a museum director or art authority. He is seated in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit. Below this is the headline:
WHAT MUSEUM DIRECTORS LIKE
Followed by an article by A. L. Chandler, which discusses the tastes, preferences, and selections of museum directors across America. The article mentions specific institutions and directors—such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Ringling Museum, and the Walker Art Center—and how they choose art for display. It discusses sculpture, painting, and the cultural context of art acquisition.
Bottom Section: A column titled “FROM REVIEWS” that features brief excerpts from art reviews and commentary on recent exhibitions and artists, including names like Thomas Hart Benton, John Piper, Robert Motherwell, and others.
Top Section: A small line drawing (illustration) of a man in profile, walking from left to right across a simple landscape with grass and a hill. He is dressed in 19th-century attire—long coat, top hat, and carrying a cane or stick. The caption identifies the work as:
Gentle (c)
WORCESTER, Mass.
1903–1905
It was created by Jane Shailer and selected by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University for an exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum.
Below the sketch: "IN ART MUSEUM EXHIBIT", followed by a text block announcing a lecture by Miss Louise Dresser about the exhibition “Five Painters of America,” featuring Jane Shailer’s work, to be held at Clark University on March 19.
The page is a curated feature offering a behind-the-scenes look at the curation and taste of early 20th-century American museum directors. It highlights specific artworks, the institutions that selected them, and the personalities behind museum collections. The tone is informative and cultural, aimed at an educated art-interested public. The presence of both photography and illustration, alongside dense text, is characteristic of newspaper art features from that era.
The physical state of the paper suggests historical value and possible archival storage.
The image appears to be a page from a vintage newspaper, specifically "The New York Times" dated Sunday, February 20. It features a section titled "Selected by Museum Directors," showcasing various artworks and articles related to museum exhibitions.
Top Left Image: A painting titled "Peasants Before Their House" by Louis le Nain (French, 1593-1648), chosen by Thomas C. Howe from the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. Below it, there is another artwork titled "Buffalo Hunter" by an unknown 19th-century American, chosen from the Santa Barbara Museum by its Director, Ala Story, for display at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Fla.
Top Right Image: A drawing titled "Man Picking Wheat" by Ben Shahn, displayed in the "Five Painters of America" exhibit at the Worcester Art Museum. The drawing is described as being lent from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
Middle Section: A larger article titled "What Museum Directors Like," written by A.L. Chanin, discusses the preferences of museum directors in selecting artworks for exhibitions. It delves into the wide range of artists and styles chosen by these directors, highlighting both historical and contemporary works, and the diversity of the selected pieces.
Bottom Section: A section titled "From Reviews" contains excerpts from reviews of various exhibitions and artworks, offering critical perspectives and analyses by art critics. These reviews provide insights into the reception and discussions surrounding different art pieces and the exhibitions they were part of.
The page also includes a note indicating that it is from the "Gazette," Worcester, Mass., and has a circular circulation of 100,443, dated March 7, 1945. This suggests the newspaper is being used to document art exhibitions and reviews from a specific period.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection that includes clippings from newspapers. The main article is from "The New York Times," dated Sunday, February 20 (the year is not fully visible). The article is titled "SELECTED BY MUSEUM DIRECTORS" and discusses what museum directors like in art, focusing on a loan exhibition provocatively entitled "Director's Choice." The article mentions various paintings and artists, and includes excerpts from reviews.
There are two images within the article:
On the right side of the page, there is a clipping from "Gazette (e) WORCESTER, Mass." dated March 7, 1945. This clipping includes a drawing titled "MAN PICKING WHEAT" by Ben Shahn. The drawing shows a man bending over while picking wheat, and there is a detailed description of an art museum exhibit related to the drawing.
The page appears to be from a scrapbook, as indicated by the staples and the way the clippings are arranged. The background of the page is a brownish color, typical of aged paper.
The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine. The page is divided into three sections, with text and images on each section. The top section features a black-and-white image of a man holding a stick and standing in front of a woman and a child. The middle section contains a series of smaller images and text, while the bottom section has a larger image of a man and a woman. The text on the page discusses various topics, including art exhibitions, museum directors, and cultural events.
The image shows a collage of various pieces of paper pasted together, forming a large, irregularly shaped artwork. The pieces of paper include old newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and handwritten notes. The collage is mounted on a beige background, with some of the paper pieces overlapping and others cut into shapes. The collage appears to be a commentary on the nature of art and its relationship to society, with references to museum directors, art exhibitions, and the role of art in shaping cultural narratives.
The image shows a page from a newspaper titled "The New York Times Sunday, February 2", dated 1905. The page is part of a collection curated by museum directors, as indicated by the header "SELECTED BY MUSEUM DIRECTORS". The page features a mix of text and illustrations, reflecting a historical newspaper layout.
The image captures a snapshot of early 20th-century journalism, focusing on art, museum exhibitions, and cultural commentary. It reflects the era's interest in art curation, historical events, and the intersection of art and society. The inclusion of both textual content and visual elements highlights the multifaceted nature of newspaper reporting during that time.
The image displays a page from The New York Times, dated Sunday, February 2, with a focus on art-related content. There are various articles and images on this page.
On the left side, under the headline "WHAT MUSEUM DIRECTORS LIKE," there is an article by A.C. Chasen discussing what museum directors of that era preferred in art pieces. There are images accompanying the text, one depicting a painting with individuals in a classic setting and another artwork featuring a mythological scene with a centaur and another figure.
Adjacent to this, on the upper right, is a section titled "IN ART MUSEUM EXHIBIT," detailing an upcoming art exhibit featuring artwork by Ben Shahn, among other artists and collections, at a location in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Below this section, the column continues with further discussion about the art exhibit, mentioning notable names in art history and the inclusion of different artistic styles, such as Post-Impressionism and Renaissance.
The paper is slightly yellowed with age, indicating its historical origin, and there are visible fold lines and some wear along the edges, suggesting the newspaper has been preserved in a scrapbook or similar context. The presented page also has a library or archive stamp in the top right corner, indicating it was part of a collection, and a date label affixed to the page also provides context for when the document was processed or entered into a collection.
This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The page has visible water stains at the top.
On the left side, there is a clipping from The New York Times dated Sunday, February 2 (year not fully visible). The headline reads "SELECTED BY MUSEUM DIRECTORS." It includes two black-and-white images: the upper one shows three peasants in front of a house, and the lower one depicts a bullfighting scene with a matador and bull. Below the images, there is an article titled "WHAT MUSEUM DIRECTORS LIKE" by A.L. Chanin. The article discusses preferences of museum directors and exhibits and mentions various artists and museums.
On the right side, there is a smaller clipping from the Gazette (Worcester, Mass) dated March 7, 1955. It contains a drawing captioned "IN ART MUSEUM EXHIBIT" showing a man picking wheat. The accompanying text describes the drawing titled "MAN PICKING WHEAT" by Ben Shahn, lent by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University for an exhibition of American painters. It also mentions Louisa Dresser, a curator, who will give a gallery talk on Shahn and his work.
The scrapbook page overall appears to be a collection of clippings related to art exhibitions and museum directors' choices from the mid-20th century.
This is an image of a scrapbook or a newspaper archive page containing multiple clippings. The page includes the following:
Top Left: A newspaper clipping titled "SELECTED BY MUSEUM DIRECTORS" featuring two black-and-white images.
Top Right: Another clipping regarding an art museum exhibit. It includes a drawing titled "Man Picking Wheat" by Ben Shahn. The text mentions an exhibition and events related to this piece.
Center: A larger article titled "WHAT MUSEUM DIRECTORS LIKE" by A.L. Chanin. This text focuses on the preferences, challenges, and showcases of museum directors when curating exhibitions.
Additional Details: The clippings are yellowed, indicating aging or preservation, and they appear affixed to a scrapbook-like page. There is a visible fold at the bottom center and a clip on the top right corner securing the pages.
The entire collection provides a historical glimpse into art curation, museum exhibitions, and artistic preferences during the time the articles were written.