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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, August 1951-May 1958

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The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically the Boston Sunday Herald, dated January 2, 1938. The page features an article about an exhibit at the Fogg Museum, which showcases drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer. The exhibit, titled "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot, is noted as the first public showing of these works.

The article mentions that the exhibit includes works by various artists such as Corot, Guercino, Murillo, and Matisse. The images accompanying the article include:

  1. A landscape drawing by Corot.
  2. A drawing titled "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino.
  3. A drawing titled "St. Joseph and the Christ Child (sketch)" by Murillo.
  4. A drawing titled "Bust of a Young Woman" by Matisse.

Additionally, there is a smaller article on the left side of the page from the Morgan Library, discussing the acquisition of a collection of drawings by John Ruskin. The article highlights the significance of Ruskin's work and the importance of the collection to the Morgan Library.

At the bottom left, there is a brief announcement about a graphic art series to be held at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a lecture by Dr. Paul J. Sachs on the history of engraving and etching.

The page also includes contact information for the New England Newspaper Service, Inc., located in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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The image displays a yellowed, aged newspaper page featuring an article about an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum, now known as the Harvard Art Museums. The headline reads "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM," and the article describes the display of sixty drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Bar. The show, held from January 2 to February 26, 1966, includes works by renowned artists such as Guercino, Murillo, and Malasse.

The page includes several images of the artworks on display, with captions identifying pieces such as "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot, "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino, "St. Joseph and the Christ Child" by Murillo, and "Bust of a Young Woman" by Malasse. The article highlights that this was the first public showing of these drawings, emphasizing the significance of the collection and the artists represented.

Additionally, there is a clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., dated January 12, 1966, mentioning the opening of the Graphic Art Series on Channel 2, featuring Jacob Rosenbaum, an art historian from the Fogg Museum, discussing reproductions of master drawings.

The overall context of the page suggests an appreciation for fine arts and historical preservation, providing readers with information about cultural events and educational programs available at the time.

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The image is a page from an old newspaper or magazine featuring several articles and illustrations related to an art exhibition.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • The headline reads "From Morgan Library." It describes an exhibition held at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, showcasing drawings from the Morgan Library collection. The exhibition, titled "The Drawings of the Morgan Library," includes works by notable artists such as Raphael, Titian, and Rembrandt. The article mentions a special loan exhibition featuring the Morgan's own drawings, with works displayed from January 4 to February 28, 1958.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • This section is titled "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" and features a black and white illustration of a landscape titled "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot. Below the illustration, it notes that this was the first public showing of this drawing from the Curtis O. Barr Collection at Harvard's Fogg Museum on January 26, 1958.
  3. Center Right Section:

    • This part includes several smaller images and text:
      • "Escher and Ahasuerus" by Guernico, depicting a pair of figures.
      • "First Public Showing—Sixty Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Barr" was noted to be on public display for the first time at the Fogg Museum on January 26, 1958.
  4. Bottom Left Section:

    • This article is titled "Graphic Art Series to Open On Ch. 2" from Cambridge, mentioning a series of art history programs on WCVB-TV, Channel 2. The programs will include discussions and drawings by noted artists and historians.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • Includes smaller sketches:
      • "St. Joseph and the Infant Jesus" by Murillo.
      • "Fust of a Young Woman" by an artist named Malisse.
  6. Additional Details:

    • The page is from the Boston Sunday Herald dated January 12, 1958, and includes clippings from the New England News Agency.

Overall, the page highlights various significant art exhibitions and events related to the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University, showcasing both historical and contemporary artworks.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper featuring several articles and clippings related to exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Section:

    • Exhibition at Fogg Museum: The main article is titled "Exhibit at Fogg Museum." It discusses the Fogg Art Museum's special loan exhibition from January 4 to February 28, 1958, which showcases various drawings and prints from the Morgan Library's collection. The exhibition includes items such as the Gutenberg Bible, incunabula, and works by artists like Albrecht Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt.
    • First Public Showing: There is a mention of the first public display of Curtis O. Barr's drawings, with a specific focus on a piece titled "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Careri.
  2. Middle Section:

    • Graphic Art Series on Ch. 2: This section is an announcement about a new series on Channel 2, hosted by art historian Isaac Rosenberg. The series will feature drawings from the 16th to the 20th century, including works by artists such as Rembrandt, Dürer, Michelangelo, and American artists like Winslow Homer.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • Newspaper Clippings: Several illustrations of artworks are shown with captions:
      • "Ether and Asharus by Guernico"
      • "St. Joseph and the Infant Jesus (above) by Murillo"
      • "Bust of a Young Woman by Matisse"
    • Date and Source: The bottom of the page includes a date stamp, "BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD, JAN. 12, 1958," indicating the publication date of the newspaper.

Overall, the page provides information about an art exhibition and a television series dedicated to graphic art, along with illustrations of notable artworks.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from January 1958 related to exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • The article is titled "From Morgan Library."
    • It discusses a special loan exhibition of 16th-century Italian drawings from the Pierpont Morgan Library, which ran from January 2 to February 28, 1958.
    • The exhibition highlighted the Morgan Library’s collection of manuscripts, early printed books, drawings, and master drawings.
    • It included works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo, with a focus on the "St. Jerome" and "The Ship of Fools" drawings.
    • The exhibition was curated by Seymour Slive and featured works from the Morgan Library's private collection.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • This clipping is titled "Exhibit at Fogg Museum."
    • It mentions the first public showing of 51st-century drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Bart.
    • The exhibition opened on January 26, 1958, at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
    • Notable drawings included "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot and other works by famous artists.
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • Headlined "Graphic Art Series To Open On Ch. 2."
    • It is a news item from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated January 12, 1958.
    • The article announces a series of programs on Cambridge Art History, starting on Channel 2.
    • The first program, "Drawings from the Fogg Museum," was to be aired on January 27 at 9:30 PM.
    • It features Dr. Rosenberg discussing the museum's collection and the exhibition.
  4. Middle Right Clipping:

    • This clipping includes illustrations of drawings from the Fogg Museum exhibition.
    • The drawings shown are:
      • "Ether and Ahasuerus" by Guarcino.
      • "St. Joseph and the Christ Child" by Murillo.
      • "Bust of a Young Woman" by Matisse.

The clippings collectively highlight the cultural and academic events taking place at the Fogg Art Museum in early 1958, showcasing significant artworks and educational programming related to graphic arts and historical drawings.

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The image depicts a vintage exhibition brochure from the Fogg Museum, showcasing an exhibit of old master drawings. Here's a detailed summary:

Title and Event Details:

  • Exhibit Location and Title: The exhibit is titled "Exhibit at Fogg Museum."
  • Dates: The exhibit was open from January 2 to January 26, 1958.
  • Series Information: It is part of the "Fogg Art Museum F.A.M. Series" and is numbered 1055.

Description of the Exhibit:

  • First Public Showing: This exhibit marks the first public display of the Curtis O. Baer collection, which was on view until January 26.
  • Featured Artworks: The exhibit includes works by famous artists such as Correggio, Guercino, and Matisse.
  • Special Highlight: Among the notable pieces is "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Correggio.

Graphic Art Series Announcement:

  • Opening Date: The new Graphic Art Series is set to open on Thursday, January 2 (Cambridgeside).
  • Campi Engraving: The first piece in this series is an engraving by Giulio Campi, titled "The Supper at Emmaus."
  • Exhibition Details: The series will be available for public viewing at 9 o'clock on the opening day. The preview for Harvard College Library staff and students of Fine Arts will be held on January 1 from 4 to 6 PM.
  • Reproduction Information: The engravings are reproduced by the Meriden Gravure Company, with a limited number of prints available.

Images of Artworks:

  • The brochure includes images of several artworks:
    1. A sketch of a tree (top).
    2. "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino.
    3. "St. Joseph and the Christ Child" by an unknown artist, possibly attributed to Murillo.
    4. "Bust of a Young Woman" by Matisse.

Additional Information:

  • Contact Information: The brochure lists New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. in Quincy, Massachusetts, for additional details.
  • Publisher: The Boston Sunday Herald is mentioned at the bottom, indicating a collaboration or advertisement partnership.

The brochure serves as both an announcement and an informative guide for an important art exhibit featuring rare and significant works from a private collection.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an old newspaper compilation with several clippings and images adhered to it. The clippings seem to pertain to art exhibitions and cultural events. The most prominent header reads "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM," suggesting an art exhibit at the named location. There are drawings or prints of artworks on the page; one caption reads, "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino, and another reads, "'St. Joseph and the Young Christ' (above) by Murillo," indicating these are representations of works by those artists. There are dates and annotations visible; notably, there's a date stamp that marks "JAN 2 - 1958." The overall look is aged, with brown discoloration, indicative of paper deterioration over time.

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The image depicts a scrapbook or album page with several newspaper clippings and printed cutouts related to an art exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The page has an aged, yellowed appearance consistent with older paper.

On the left side, there are three narrow newspaper clippings:

  1. The top clipping titled "From Morgan Library" describes a special loan exhibition at the Morgan Library in New York featuring rare printed books and manuscripts.
  2. Below it, a stamp imprint indicates the date "JAN 2 1958" and mentions the Fogg Museum.
  3. The third clipping announces a "Graphic Art Series To Open On Ch. 2" featuring Art historian Jacob Rosenberg's upcoming program on graphic arts, mentioning various notable artists.

On the right side of the page, there are several printed images and captions under the heading "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM":

  1. At the top, an image of a delicate drawing of tree branches and foliage titled “Landscape with a Clump of Trees” by Corot, noted as part of the first public showing of sixty drawings from the Curtis O. Baer collection.
  2. Below it, two loosely sketched figures in a drawing titled “Esther and Ahasuerus” by Guercino.
  3. Further down, a detailed image of a seated man holding a child titled “St. Joseph and the Young Christ” by Murillo.
  4. At the bottom, a simple portrait drawing titled “Bust of a Young Woman” by Matisse.

The page is from the Boston Sunday Herald dated January 12, 1958, as indicated in the bottom right corner. Several small details such as handwritten notes, stamps, and faint stains are visible, adding to the historical and archival nature of the page.

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The image depicts a page from a catalog or brochure, likely from an art exhibition. The page is titled "Exhibit at Fogg Museum" and features several illustrations and accompanying descriptions. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • The top of the page prominently displays the title: "Exhibit at Fogg Museum."
  2. Left Side:

    • Textual Information:
      • The left side contains a dense block of text, likely providing context about the exhibition or the featured artworks. The text appears to discuss historical and artistic themes, possibly referencing collections, artists, or notable works.
      • The text is formatted in a traditional, serif font, typical of older printed materials.
      • There is a reference to the Morgan Library, suggesting a connection to a notable collection or donor.
  3. Right Side:

    • Illustrations:

      • The right side features four distinct illustrations, each accompanied by a caption identifying the artwork and its artist.
      • The illustrations are rendered in black-and-white, giving the impression of sketches or engravings.

      Top Illustration:

      • Caption: "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING—Study 'Drawings from the Collection of Carlis O. Barr' went on public display for the first time yesterday at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until Feb. 28. Among the drawings by famed artists in this 'Landscape with a Chump of Trees' by Corot."
      • Image: A detailed sketch or drawing depicting a landscape scene with trees and possibly a figure or structure in the distance. The style suggests a classical or romantic landscape.

      Second Illustration:

      • Caption: "'Esther and Alaneurus' by Guercino."
      • Image: A sketch or engraving showing two figures, likely a historical or mythological scene. The figures appear to be engaged in a conversation or interaction, with one figure possibly holding or gesturing toward the other.

      Third Illustration:

      • Caption: "'St. Joseph and the Virgin' by Murillo."
      • Image: A tender scene depicting two figures, likely St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary, in an intimate, nurturing pose. The style is soft and emotive, characteristic of Baroque art.

      Bottom Illustration:

      • Caption: "'Rust of a Young Woman' by Matisse."
      • Image: A stylized portrait of a young woman, rendered in a modernist, simplified style. The figure has a distinct, graphic quality, indicative of Matisse's later work.
  4. Footer:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a reference to the Boston Sunday Herald, dated Jan. 12, 1958–9, indicating that this page is from a newspaper article or promotional material for the exhibition.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a promotional or informational piece for an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum, showcasing a selection of drawings and sketches from notable artists. The layout combines textual context with visual representations of the artworks, providing viewers with both descriptive details and a glimpse of the pieces on display. The inclusion of artists such as Corot, Guercino, Murillo, and Matisse suggests a diverse range of styles and periods, from classical to modern art. The newspaper reference at the bottom situates the exhibition in a historical context, likely from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a page from a book or magazine. On the left side of the page, there is a column of text with a headline that reads "Exhibit at Fogg Museum." The text describes an exhibition of drawings by various artists, including Corot, Guercino, Murillo, and Matisse. The right side of the page features three black-and-white illustrations of the drawings, with captions identifying the artists and titles of the works. The illustrations depict a landscape, a portrait of a woman, and a religious scene. The page appears to be from a publication that focuses on art and culture.