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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 804041

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, featuring several artworks and a newspaper article. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • There is a label from "Whiston Press Clipping Service" addressed to someone in Buffalo, NY.
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • A clipping from the "Boston Sunday Herald" dated October 23, 1955. The headline reads "Events in Art" and the subheadings mention "'Delacroix in New England'; Grosz's Satire, Two Debuts."
  3. Main Artworks:

    • Top Image:
      • Title: "Man Leading a Horse"
      • Description: "I believe that a work does not necessarily have to be beautiful, but it must attain the highest emotion.—Delacroix"
      • The image depicts a man in a top hat leading a horse by its reins.
    • Middle Image:
      • Title: "The Skirmish at the Pont D'Arcole"
      • Description: "Everything in his work is only decoration, minus truth, minus flagration. Everything bears witness to man's eternal and incorrigible barbarism.—Baudelaire on Delacroix"
      • The image shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers engaged in combat.
    • Bottom Image:
      • This image is partially visible and appears to be another artwork, possibly a painting or sketch, but the details are not clear.
  4. Additional Clippings:

    • There are smaller clippings and labels attached to the page, including one that reads "LANCE!" and another that seems to be a fragment of a different article or image.

The page seems to be a collection of art-related clippings, focusing on the works and quotes of Eugène Delacroix, a prominent French Romantic artist. The clippings and labels suggest that the page is part of a larger collection or scrapbook dedicated to art and artists.

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The image is a page from an old newspaper, specifically the "Boston Sunday Herald," dated July 23, 1950. It is part of a clipping service from the Whiston Press Clipping Service in Buffalo, New York.

The page features an article titled "The Events in Art: 'Delacroix in New England,' Grosz's Satire, Two Debuts." The article discusses art exhibitions and includes visuals of two artworks by Eugène Delacroix:

  1. The first artwork, titled "Man Leading a Horse," shows a man riding a horse. The accompanying text is a quote by Delacroix: "I believe that a mere drawing permits you to brood over a thing and to bring it to birth. Within these narrow limits... one may attain the highest emotion."

  2. The second artwork, titled "The Skirmish at the Pont D'Arcole," depicts a chaotic battle scene. The text under the image is a quote by Charles Baudelaire about Delacroix: "Everything in his work is only desolation, bears witness to man's eternal and incorrigible barbarism."

There are additional smaller images and text snippets at the bottom of the page, including a black-and-white image of a sculpture or statue and a mention of a "Mistress," but the full context of these sections is not entirely clear from the image alone. The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or collection of clippings.

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This image shows a page from a newspaper clipping service, specifically from the Boston Sunday Herald dated March 23, 1955. The page is covered with several clippings related to art, particularly focusing on works by Eugène Delacroix and James Grosz.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Whiston Press Clipping Service Buffalo, N.Y."
    • The clipping includes a sketch titled "Man Leading a Horse." The caption below it contains a quote from Delacroix, stating that "a mere drawing permits you to bring to birth within these narrow limits one may attain the highest emotion."
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • The main article headline reads "Delacroix in New England; Grosz's Satire, Two Debuts."
    • The text discusses the exhibitions of Delacroix's work and Grosz's satirical pieces, noting that Delacroix's drawings are significant for their brilliance and the influence of his style on subsequent artists.
  3. Middle Section Clipping:

    • The clipping features an illustration titled "The Skirmish at the Pont d'Arcole." It includes a quote from Baudelaire describing Delacroix's work as "everything in his work is only desolation, massacre, and contortion," highlighting the dramatic and intense nature of Delacroix's style.
  4. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • The image appears to be a photograph or a drawing of a nude figure, labeled "MISTRAL" and mentions it was "made by a woman artist."
  5. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • There is a small section of text and a partial illustration, likely part of another unrelated article or advertisement, but it's partially obscured and difficult to read in detail.

The newspaper clippings are accompanied by a variety of illustrations, each reflecting different aspects of Delacroix's and Grosz's artistic styles and their impact on the art world.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a clipping, which features two distinct illustrations along with accompanying text. The page is from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated October 23, 1955, as indicated by the header.

  1. The top illustration is titled "Man Leading a Horse." It depicts a man in historical attire leading a horse along a path. The background includes a landscape with trees and a fence. The accompanying text references a quote, possibly by an art critic, discussing the emotional impact of the drawing and its ability to evoke contemplation.

  2. The bottom illustration is titled "The Skirmish at the Pont D'Arcole." It portrays a chaotic battle scene with soldiers in dynamic poses, some climbing over a bridge or barrier, amid a cloud of smoke or dust. The text below this illustration includes another quote, likely from the same critic, emphasizing the dramatic and intense nature of the scene, describing it as a representation of human struggle and barbarism.

Both illustrations appear to be etchings or drawings, and the text suggests that the page is part of an article discussing art, possibly focusing on the works of a particular artist or a collection being exhibited. The clipping also bears a stamp from the Whiston Press Clipping Service in Buffalo, New York, indicating that this page was likely saved as part of a collection or reference file.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Sunday Herald," dated March 23, 1958. The feature article is titled "'Delacroix in New England'; Grosz's Satire, Two Debuts," and it discusses various events in the art world.

  1. Delacroix Exhibit:

    • The article highlights an exhibit featuring the works of Eugène Delacroix, a prominent French Romantic artist.
    • Two illustrations by Delacroix are included:
      • The first is titled "Man Leading a Horse," with a quote by Delacroix stating his belief in the power of broad strokes in drawing to evoke emotion.
      • The second illustration is "The Skirmish at the Pont d'Arcole," described as embodying the essence of man's eternal struggles, including massacres and barbarism.
  2. George Grosz:

    • The article also mentions George Grosz, known for his satirical drawings. It notes that his works often depict caustic and critical views of society.
  3. Miscellaneous:

    • At the bottom of the clipping, there is a small section titled "Miscellany," which seems to include a brief note about a different topic, possibly another artwork or artist.

The clippings are part of a press clipping service from Whiston Press in Buffalo, New York. The images and the article reflect on the artistic techniques and thematic elements of Delacroix's and Grosz's works.

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The image is a page from the Boston Sunday Herald newspaper, dated July 23, 1950. The page is dedicated to an article titled "The Events in Art: 'Delacroix in New England'; Grosz's Satire, Two Debuts."

The page contains several illustrations and clippings related to art and artists:

  1. Top Illustration:

    • Title: "Man Leading a Horse"
    • Description: A black-and-white drawing of a man in historical attire leading a horse.
    • Caption: A quote from Eugène Delacroix: "I believe that a mere drawing permits you both to brood over a thing and to bring it to birth. Within these narrow limits... one may attain the highest emotion."
  2. Middle Illustration:

    • Title: "The Skirmish at the Pont D'Arcole"
    • Description: A dynamic black-and-white sketch showing a chaotic battle scene with numerous soldiers engaged in combat.
    • Caption: A quote from Baudelaire on Delacroix: "Everything in his work is only desolation, massacre, confusions. Everything bears witness to man's eternal and incorrigible barbarism."
  3. Lower Section:

    • A smaller image of a person working at an easel, possibly illustrating the process of creating art.

Additionally, there are other smaller clippings and notes related to art, including a clipping from "Whiston Press Clipping Service" and a reference to an exhibition or event.

The page also includes some editorial text that discusses Delacroix's work and its impact, emphasizing the emotional and intense nature of his art. The clippings and illustrations collectively highlight the significance of Delacroix’s work and its influence on the art world.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two monochromatic art reproductions accompanied by related text.

  1. The top reproduction is titled "MAN LEADING A HORSE." It depicts a man dressed in formal attire including a top hat, holding a horse by its reins. The horse is depicted in mid-step, with a detailed background suggesting an outdoor or rural setting. Below this image, there is a quote from Delacroix about the nature and emotion of drawing.

  2. The bottom reproduction is titled "THE SKIRMISH AT THE PONT D'ARCOLE." It shows a chaotic battle scene with numerous figures engaged in combat. Some figures are armed with rifles and bayonets, others with swords or clubs. A few appear to have fallen, with one figure lying on the ground. The background suggests architectural elements, like arches. Below this image, there is a quote from Baudelaire on Delacroix emphasizing the desolation, massacre, conflagration, and baseness of man’s eternal and incorrigible barbarism.

The page is part of a collection with some newspaper clippings attached around its edges. One clipping indicates the page is from the Boston Sunday Herald dated October 23, 1955, and another clipping shows the "WHISTON PRESS CLIPPING SERVICE" from Buffalo, N.Y.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a newspaper or a clipping service collection featuring several images and texts related to art. At the top of the page, you can see part of a header indicating it is from "THE BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD," with a text "The Events in Art" and mentions articles about 'Delacroix in New England' and 'Grosz's Satire, Two Debuts.'

Dominating the upper half of the page is an artwork reproduction titled "MAN LEADING A HORSE," which depicts a person in period attire leading a skeletal-looking horse across a barren landscape. Below the image is a quote, "I believe that a mere drawing permits a width within these narrow limits... one both to brood over a thing and to bring it to birth. Within the highest emotion.—Delacroix."

Below that image, there is another artwork reproduction with the caption "THE SKIRMISH AT THE POINT D'ARCOLE," showcasing a chaotic battle scene with soldiers in close combat. A quote below reads, "Everything in his work is only detail. Everything bears witness to man's care and incorrigibility, massacres, conflagrations. Every dog has its master." —Baudelaire on Delacroix.

At the very bottom, partially cut off and not fully visible, there appears to be another image reproduction with darker tones that's difficult to decipher due to the cropping. It has some text overlapping that is too faint to read clearly.

The page also displays a label from "WHISTON PRESS CLIPPING SERVICE, BUFFALO, N.Y." indicating that this is a service that assembled relevant newspaper clippings, possibly for a client. The date stamp on this label appears to say "Oct 23 1950."

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page from the Whiston Press Clipping Service, dated Sunday, Herald, Boston, with a clipping dated October 23, 1955. The page contains a collection of artistic illustrations and commentary related to the works of Eugène Delacroix, a renowned French Romantic painter.

Top Section:

  • Headline: "Delacroix in New England; Grosz's Satire, Two Debuts"
  • Illustration: A black-and-white drawing titled "Man Leading a Horse." The illustration depicts a man in period attire (a top hat and long coat) leading a rearing horse across a landscape. The caption beneath the illustration quotes Delacroix:
    "I believe that a mere drawing permits you both to brood over a thing and to bring it to birth ... Within these narrow limits, one may attain the highest emotion."

Middle Section:

  • Illustration: Another black-and-white drawing titled "The Skirmish at the Pont d'Arcole." This dramatic scene portrays a chaotic battle scene with soldiers engaged in combat. The caption beneath this illustration includes a quote attributed to Baudelaire on Delacroix:
    "Everything in his work is only desolation, massacres, conflagrations. Everything bears witness to man's eternal and incorrigible barbarism."

Bottom Section:

  • Additional Content: The lower portion of the page includes a smaller illustration and some text, though the details are less clear. There is also a visible stamp or label in the bottom right corner that reads "LANCE."

Overall Context:

The page appears to be part of an art clipping collection, focusing on Delacroix's work and its reception. It includes both visual representations of his art and critical commentary, highlighting his influence and the emotional and thematic depth of his paintings. The layout suggests it is part of a curated archive or scrapbook, possibly used for study or reference purposes. The inclusion of quotes adds an analytical layer, emphasizing the impact and interpretation of Delacroix's art.

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The image shows an open book with a clipping of an article from the Boston Sunday Herald. The clipping is placed on the right side of the book, while the left side of the book is empty. The clipping features a drawing of a man leading a horse, and the text reads "Man Leading a Horse." The clipping also includes a quote from Delacroix, "I believe that a mere drawing permits you both to broaden over a thing and to bring it to birth." The article is about Delacroix's art and his influence on other artists.