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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 804072

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The image is a page from a publication titled "Man's Face in Sculpture," which appears to be from "The New York Times Magazine." The page features a compilation of photographs of various sculpted heads, each accompanied by a brief description. The sculptures are from different cultural and historical periods, including Egyptian (The Lady Sennuwy), Mexican (Toltec-Aztec head), French (Head of Christ), Italian (Cupid by Donatello), African (nineteenth-century head), and modern (Head of Woman by Amadeo Modigliani and Classical Head by Elie Nadelman).

The page is set in a visual format with six black-and-white photographs arranged in two rows of three. Each photograph is labeled with the name of the work and the artist, along with the material and the collections where they are displayed. For instance, the African head is labeled as being from the nineteenth century, made of wood, and from the Detroit Institute of Arts. The classical head by Elie Nadelman is described as being from the Yale University Gallery and made of white marble.

The photographs are credited to Clarence J. Laughlin, a photographer known for his work in the field of sculpture. The text accompanying the photographs elaborates on the challenges and techniques involved in sculpting the human face, discussing the varied approaches from literal portraiture to abstract forms, as well as the different materials used and the importance of lighting in capturing the essence of the faces.

The page provides a cultural and artistic perspective on the representation of the human face through sculptural works, highlighting the diversity of styles and techniques across different periods and regions.

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This image is a page from a magazine or a booklet titled "Man's Face in Sculpture," published by The New York Times Magazine. The page features a collection of black-and-white photographs showcasing various sculptural representations of human faces from different cultures and time periods, along with descriptive text.

The page layout includes:

  • A title at the top: "Man's Face in Sculpture."
  • A column of text on the left side discussing the challenges and techniques of sculpting human faces, mentioning materials like granite, marble, wood, bronze, alabaster, and onyx, and the importance of lighting.
  • Another column of text on the right side that talks about the photographer, Clarence J. Laughlin, and his work on capturing the essence of sculptures through lighting.
  • Seven photographs of sculpted faces, each with a caption describing the origin, artist, and material of the sculpture:
    1. Egyptian: The Lady Sennuwy, about 1800 B.C., granite.
    2. Mexican: Toltec-Aztec head, pre-Columbian, stone.
    3. French: Head of Christ, early fifteenth-century Gothic style, stone.
    4. Italian: Cupid, by Donatello, early fifteenth century, bronze.
    5. African: Head, nineteenth century, wood.
    6. Modern: Head of Woman, by Amedeo Modigliani, stone.
    7. Modern: Classical Head, by Elie Nadelman, white marble.

The page is displayed on a light blue background and appears to be held in place with clear tape at the corners. The page number "26" is visible at the bottom left corner.

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This image displays a vintage, aged newspaper page from The New York Times Magazine, specifically page 26, featuring an article titled “Man’s Face in Sculpture.”

The article explores the historical representation of the human face in sculptural art across different cultures and time periods, discussing how sculptors have handled the face as a subject — whether as a literal portrait, a mask, a symbol, or a psychological study — and the critical role of light in conveying emotion and form.

The page presents six black-and-white photographs of sculpted heads, each with a descriptive caption identifying the work’s origin, artist (if known), date, material, and current collection. The photographs were taken by Clarence J. Laughlin, noted for his skill in using light to highlight the sculptures' characteristics.

The sculptures showcased are:

  1. EGYPTIAN: The Lady Sennuwy, c. 1800 B.C., from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Collection. Carved in granite, it exemplifies the naturalistic strain in Egyptian art.
  2. MEXICAN: Toltec-Aztec head, pre-Columbian and undated, housed at the Fogg Museum. Carved in stone, it offers a free, realistic portrayal conveying a distinct personality.
  3. FRENCH: Head of Christ, early 15th century, Gothic style, from the Albright Art Gallery in Buffalo. Carved in stone, it combines religious meaning with psychological depth.
  4. ITALIAN: Cupid, by Donatello (early 15th century), from the National Gallery. Made of bronze, it seeks to express freedom of movement in a child’s form.
  5. AFRICAN: Head, 19th century, from the Detroit Institute of Arts. Crafted in wood, it combines simple statement with great primitive power.
  6. MODERN: Head of Woman, by Amedeo Modigliani, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer. Carved in stone, it features his characteristic wedge-shaped face as a personal expression.
  7. MODERN: Classical Head, by Elie Nadelman, from the Yale University Gallery. Made of white marble, it shows a modern, individual interpretation reminiscent of antiquity.

The article concludes by noting these photographs were part of an exhibition of Laughlin’s work at the Detroit Institute of Art, with plans to tour other major museums over the next two years. The page bears signs of age — yellowed paper, torn and creased edges — giving it a historical, archival quality.

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The image is a scanned page from a magazine, likely from the mid-20th century, based on the style and typography. The page is titled "Man's Face in Sculpture" and features a series of black-and-white photographs of various sculptures depicting human faces.

The page is divided into several sections, each showcasing a different sculpture. The top section features a large photograph of a sculpture of a human head with a serene expression. Below this, there is a paragraph of text discussing the challenges of sculpting the human face and the importance of capturing both the physical and psychological aspects of the subject.

Following the text, there are several smaller photographs of sculptures, each accompanied by a brief description. These sculptures represent different cultures and time periods, including Egyptian, Mexican, French, Italian, African, and Modern art. Each sculpture is described in terms of its style, material, and the emotional or symbolic significance it conveys.

The page also includes a small caption at the bottom right corner, indicating the source of the article as "The New York Times Magazine." The overall layout of the page is clean and straightforward, with a focus on the visual impact of the sculptures and the accompanying text providing context and analysis.

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The image is an article titled "Man's Face in Sculpture" from The New York Times Magazine. The article discusses the challenges and techniques involved in creating sculptures of the human face. It features several black-and-white photographs of sculptures from different cultures and time periods, each accompanied by a brief description.

The article begins with a discussion of the difficulties sculptors face when creating human faces, noting that the materials used, such as granite, marble, and wood, require careful consideration and polishing to achieve the desired smoothness and shine. It highlights the importance of lighting in enhancing the sculpture's appearance and the need for photographers to capture the subject's characteristics accurately.

The article includes photographs of sculptures from various cultures and eras, including:

  • Egyptian: A sarcophagus from about 1600 B.C., featuring a female figure from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Collection, made of granite.
  • French: A head of Christ from the early fifteenth-century Gothic style, depicting psychological depiction, from the Albright Art Gallery in Buffalo, made of stone.
  • Italian: Cupid by Donatello, from the early fifteenth century, symbolizing freedom through the figure and face of a child, from the National Gallery, made of bronze.
  • Mexican: A Toltec-Aztec head from pre-Columbian times, suggesting a type or symbol, from the Fogg Museum in Boston, made of stone.
  • African: A head from the nineteenth century, combining simplicity of statement and great primitive power, from the Detroit Institute of Arts, made of wood.
  • Modern: A head of a woman by Amedeo Modigliani, featuring a characteristic wedge shape, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer, made of stone.
  • Modern: A classical head by Elie Nadelman, reminiscent of ancient work but with a markedly individual interpretation, from the Yale University Gallery, made of white marble.

The article concludes with a note about an exhibition of photographs by Clarence J. Laughlin, who specialized in capturing the effects of light on sculptures, scheduled to appear at the Detroit Institute of Art and other major museums.

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The image is a page from The New York Times Magazine featuring an article titled "Man's Face in Sculpture." The page is structured with a central text block and six accompanying photographs of sculptural heads, each representing different cultural and historical periods. Here's a detailed description:

Text Content:

  • The article discusses the challenges sculptors have faced in depicting the human face over thousands of years. It explores how the human countenance has been interpreted in various ways—literally as a portrait, as a mask, or as a psychological representation.
  • The text emphasizes the importance of materials (e.g., wood, marble, bronze) and their properties (grain, hue, polish, shine) in shaping the sculptural form. It also touches on lighting effects and how they influence the perception of the sculpture.
  • The article mentions a series of photographs taken by Clarence Laughlin, who specializes in capturing the effects of light on sculptural forms. These photographs are part of an exhibition of Laughlin's work, scheduled to appear at the Detroit Institute of Art and other major museums in the next two years.

Photographs:

The page features six photographs of sculptural heads, each labeled with its cultural origin, artist, and material:

  1. Mexican: Toltec-Aztec head, pre-Columbian, undated

    • Description: A stone head with a free, realistic portrayal of a person, rather than a symbolic representation.
    • Source: Fog Museum.
    • Material: Stone.
  2. Egyptian: The Lady Senmut, about 1800 B.C.

    • Description: An example of the vital naturalistic strain often found in Egyptian art.
    • Source: Boston Museum of Fine Arts Collection.
    • Material: Granite.
  3. French: Head of Christ, early fifteenth-century Gothic style

    • Description: Combines a strong religious statement with psychological depth.
    • Source: Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo.
    • Material: Stone.
  4. Italian: Cupid, by Donatello, early fifteenth century

    • Description: The sculptor sought a symbol of freedom of movement through the figure and face of a child.
    • Source: National Gallery.
    • Material: Bronze.
  5. African: Head, nineteenth century

    • Description: Combines notable simplicity of statement with great primitive power.
    • Source: Detroit Institute of Arts.
    • Material: Wood.
  6. Modern: Head of Woman, by Amedeo Modigliani

    • Description: Features a characteristic wedge shape, representing a very personal expression.
    • Source: Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer.
    • Material: Stone.
  7. Modern: Classical Head, by Elie Nadelman

    • Description: Reminiscent of antiquity but shows a markedly individual interpretation.
    • Source: Yale University Gallery.
    • Material: White marble.

Layout and Design:

  • The page has a clean, organized layout with the title prominently displayed at the top.
  • The text is concise and informative, providing context for each photograph.
  • The photographs are arranged in a grid format, with captions below each image offering details about the sculpture's origin, artist, and material.
  • The overall design suggests an educational or artistic focus, aimed at readers interested in sculpture and art history.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as an educational piece, exploring the evolution and diversity of sculptural representations of the human face across different cultures and time periods. It highlights the interplay between material, form, and cultural context, inviting readers to appreciate the artistic and historical significance of each piece.

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The image is a page from a magazine, featuring a section titled "Man's Face in Sculpture." The page showcases six black-and-white photographs of sculptures depicting human heads, each representing a different culture or style. The sculptures are arranged in two rows of three, with captions below each photo providing information about the piece, including its name, artist, and cultural context.

Sculptures and Captions:

  • Mexican: Toltec-Aztec head, pre-Columbian, undated. The face realistic portrayed, except for distinct personality, rather than suggesting a type or symbol. Fogg Museum. Stone.
  • French: Head of Christ, early fifteenth-century Gothic style. The piece combines a strong religious statement with psychological depiction. Albright Art Gallery. Buffalo. Stone.
  • Italian: Cupid, by Donatello, early fifteenth century. The sculptor sought a symbol of freedom of movement through the figure and face of a child. National Gallery. Bronze.
  • African: Head, nineteenth century. A notable simplicity of statement and a great primitive power are combined effectively in this portrait. Detroit Institute of Arts. Wood.
  • Modern: Head of Woman, by Amadeo Modigliani. The characteristic wedge shape here is a very personal expression. From the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer. Stone.
  • Modern: Classical Head, by Elie Nadelman. Although reminiscent of the work of antiquity, it shows a markedly individual interpretation. Yale University Gallery. White marble.

Additional Text:

The article discusses the human countenance for thousands of years has been a challenge to sculptors. It has been handled as literal portrait, as mask, as a concept of form, objectively or with psychological penetration. The materials used have ranged from granite, marble polished to ultimate smoothness, wood carved with regard to its grain and hues, and bronze dull or shining, to such translucent substances as alabaster and onyx. But always, light has been a major consideration in the sculptor's execution and the observed appreciation. A head lighted from above may be serene and reposeful; lighted from below, it may take on distortions suggested by the tragic. Consequently, photographing sculpture adequately is a difficult job. The photographs in these pages were made by Clarence J. Laughlin, who has specialized in the field for many years, combining an essential interest in the effects of light as such with a desire to bring out what he regards as basic characteristics of his subjects. Each piece, from ancient Egyptian to Picasso and Brancusi, was lighted individually to achieve dramatic effect. The photographs are part of a show of Laughlin's work now on display at the Detroit Institute of Art and scheduled to appear at other major museums during the next two years--H.D.

Background:

The page is set against a gray background, with a slight shadow visible around the edges. The overall design of the page is clean and simple, allowing the sculptures and captions to take center stage. The use of black-and-white photography adds a sense of timelessness and classicism to the page, while the captions provide valuable context and information about each sculpture.

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The image is a torn and aged page from "The New York Times Magazine" featuring an article titled "Man's Face in Sculpture." The page is yellowed with age, has rough edges, and is displayed on a clear stand against a gray background.

Article Title and Text

The title "Man's Face in Sculpture" is prominently displayed at the top of the page in bold black font. Below the title, the article text is divided into two columns, discussing the challenges of capturing the human countenance in sculpture. The text highlights the importance of lighting in showcasing the subtleties of a sculpture's execution and the observed appreciation.

Photographs and Captions

The article features seven black-and-white photographs of sculptures from various cultures and time periods, arranged in three rows. Each photograph is accompanied by a caption that provides information about the sculpture, including its origin, date, material, and current location.

  • Top Row:
    • Egyptian: The Lady Senwosret, circa 1900 B.C., exemplifying the ritual automatistic strain found in Egyptian art. (Boston Museum of Fine Arts Collection. Granite.)
    • French: Head of Christ, early fifteenth-century Gothic style. (Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo. Stone.)
    • Italian: Cupid, by Donatello, early fifteenth century. (National Gallery. Bronze.)
  • Middle Row:
    • Mexican: Toltec-Aztec head, pre-Columbian, undated. (Fogg Museum. Stone.)
    • French: Head of Christ, early fifteenth-century Gothic style. (Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo. Stone.)
    • Italian: Cupid, by Donatello, early fifteenth century. (National Gallery. Bronze.)
  • Bottom Row:
    • African: Head, circa fifteenth century. (Detroit Institute of Arts. Wood.)
    • Modern: Head of Woman, by Amedeo Modigliani. (From the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer. Stone.)
    • Modern: Classical Head, by Elie Nadelman. (Yale University Gallery. White marble.)

Page Details

The page number "26" is visible at the bottom left corner, and the magazine's name "THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE" is printed at the bottom right corner. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is an old and worn-out copy of the magazine, possibly from the early 20th century.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from "THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE" featuring an article titled "Man's Face in Sculpture." The article is accompanied by eight black-and-white photographs of sculptures, each with a caption providing information about the piece.

Article:

  • The article discusses the challenges of capturing the human countenance in sculpture throughout history.
  • It highlights the work of Clarence J. Laughlin, who has specialized in the field for many years and has combined an essential interest in the effects of light on sculpture with a desire to bring out what he regards as basic characteristics of his subjects.
  • The article also mentions that the photographs are part of a show of Laughlin's work now on display at the Detroit Institute of Art and scheduled to appear at other museums during the next two years.

Photographs:

  • Egyptian: The Lady Senenmut (about 1000 B.C.), exemplifying the ritual sculptural style that one often finds in Egyptian art. Boston Museum of Fine Arts Collection. Granite.
  • Mexican: Toltec-Aztec head, pre-Columbian, undated. The free realistic portrayal conveys distinct personality, rather than suggesting a type or symbol. Fogg Museum. Stone.
  • African: Head, nineteenth century. A notable simplicity of statement and a great primitive power are combined effectively in this portrait. Detroit Institute of Arts. Wood.
  • French: Head of Christ, early fifteenth-century Gothic style. The piece combines a strong religious statement with psychological depiction. Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo. Stone.
  • Italian: Cupid, by Donatello, early fifteenth century. The sculptor sought a symbol of freedom of movement through the figure and face of a child. National Gallery. Bronze.
  • Modern: Head of Woman, by Amadeo Modigliani. The characteristic wedge shape here is a very personal expression. From the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer. Stone.
  • Modern: Classical Head, by Elie Nadelman. Although reminiscent of the work of antiquity, it shows a markedly individual interpretation. Yale University Gallery. White marble.

Visual Description:

  • The newspaper clipping is yellowed and torn, with tape holding it together in the top-left corner.
  • The background of the image is a light gray color.

Overall, the image provides a unique glimpse into the world of sculpture and the various ways that artists have represented the human face throughout history.

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This image is a page from The New York Times Magazine, featuring an article titled "Man's Face in Sculpture." The page showcases eight photographs of sculptures, each representing a different style or era. The styles include Mexican, French, Italian, African, and Modern, with two examples of Modern sculpture.

The article discusses the challenges faced by sculptors in capturing the human countenance, highlighting the importance of psychological penetration in creating effective portraits. It also mentions the use of various materials such as granite, marble, wood, and bronze to achieve smoothness, grain, and hue.

The page appears to be aged, with torn edges and a yellowed color, suggesting that it may be a vintage or historical document. Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of sculpture and the artistic techniques used to capture the human face.