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The image shows an aged, yellowed newspaper page with a headline that reads "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints." The article, written by Walter Merklin, is from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. and was published on February 2, 1958. The article discusses the acquisition of rare prints by the Fogg Art Museum, which was part of Harvard University.
The text mentions that the museum obtained a collection of prints that had been in the possession of a collector named Charles Maguire from 1868 to 1957. The prints include works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Dürer, Goya, and others. The article also highlights the historical significance and rarity of these prints, noting that some of them are among the earliest impressions known.
Additionally, there is a smaller article on the same page titled "St. Benedict's Church in Worcester to Get New Altar," dated February 8, 1959. This article discusses the installation of a new altar in St. Benedict's Church, which was designed by a local architect and constructed by a local firm. The altar is described as being made of marble and featuring intricate carvings.
The newspaper page shows signs of aging, with yellowing and some discoloration, indicating it is quite old. The layout includes the main article on the left and the smaller article on the right, with the date stamps and publication details visible at the top.
The image shows an aged newspaper clipping with a headline reading "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints." The article is titled "Art and Artists" and is authored by Walter Merkel. The article discusses the acquisition of 50 rare prints by the Fogg Art Museum, depicting European cities from the 17th century. These prints were initially placed on display at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and were later shown in other locations, including the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Key points from the article include:
The clipping is dated February 2, 1958, and is from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Republican. The article also mentions that the prints were part of a traveling exhibition.
Additionally, there is another smaller note in the top right corner of the page, which seems to be unrelated to the main article and pertains to an event or meeting at the St. Stanislaus Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated February 8, 1959.
The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping, specifically from the New England Newspaper Agency dated February 2, 1958.
The main article is titled "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" by Walter Murkel. It discusses an exhibition of 50 rare prints from the Royal Library in Stockholm, Sweden, which are being displayed at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. These prints, dating from the 17th century, are copper engravings by artists such as Rembrandt and Holbein.
The article details how these prints were discovered and the circumstances surrounding their acquisition. It mentions that they were part of the Royal Library in Stockholm, where they were stored for centuries. The prints were later acquired by a Swedish collector and eventually found their way to the Fogg Museum.
There is also a smaller clipping on the right side of the page, detailing a local event in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The clipping mentions the monthly meeting of the St. Stanislaus Parish Commerce Club, which includes a supper. Additionally, it notes an upcoming event where students will be studying 17th-century buildings and discussing the Whipple Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.
The date and publication details are printed in the top right corner of the page, indicating the source as the Lawrence Independent.
The image shows a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping titled "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints." The article, written by Walter Merkell from the New England Newspaper Agency, discusses the acquisition of fifty rare prints depicting famous European cities, which will be on view at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from February 2 to March 2. The prints, from the 17th century, were once owned by Count Magnus de la Gardie and were later discovered in the Royal Library in Stockholm. The article provides historical context about the prints and their journey to the museum. The clipping is dated February 8, 1958, and is pasted in a scrapbook with some handwritten notes and another smaller clipping about an event at St. Stanislaus Church, also dated February 8, 1958.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "New England Newsclippings" service, dated February 8, 1958. The headline reads "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" and the article is authored by Walter Muir.
The article reports that fifty rare prints depicting 16th-century European cities have arrived at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. These prints will be displayed in a new exhibit starting on February 10 and will remain on view until March 31.
The collection includes works by notable artists such as Anton van den Wyngaerde, an official topographer for Philip II of Spain, and Frans Hogenberg, a master engraver from Cologne. The prints were part of a larger collection of 18th-century prints owned by Count Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie of Sweden from 1679. Most of these prints were later acquired by the British Museum.
The prints were originally discovered in a portfolio in the library of Blickling Hall, Norfolk, and were eventually sold at auction. The Fogg Museum acquired them from a rare book dealer in New York.
The prints are significant as they include the first public showing of Anton van den Wyngaerde’s views of his only known cityscape of Toledo, Spain, and the earliest known depiction of Stockholm, Sweden, dated 1573. Other cities represented include Madrid, Constantinople, London, and Rome.
The right side of the clipping includes handwritten notes, detailing:
The image shows an old newspaper clipping from February 2, 1958, published by the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., and distributed by the United Press International (UPI).
The main article is titled "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" and was written by Walter Merkel. The article discusses the acquisition of fifty rare prints depicting European cities as they appeared centuries ago by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. These prints were originally part of the collection of Count Magnus de la Gardie, a Swedish count from the 17th century.
The prints were discovered in a Swedish castle and had been stored in the Royal Library in Stockholm. They were later sold to a private collector and were being shown for the first time in the United States at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The prints were then acquired by the Fogg Museum, which is part of Harvard University.
The article mentions that the prints are copper engravings and are from the 17th century, depicting cities such as Venice, Rome, and Toledo. They are valuable not only for their historical content but also for their artistic merit. The prints had been missing for decades until they resurfaced and were eventually purchased by the Fogg Museum.
The clipping also includes a smaller note about an upcoming meeting of the St. Stanislaus Club, which mentions a talk about the Whipple Collection at Harvard University, and a note about the exhibition of the prints at the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping is dated February 2, 1958.
This image shows an old newspaper clipping affixed to a page of a scrapbook or binder. The page appears to be aged, with discoloration and spots likely due to time. The article is titled "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" and it relates to an event in which the Fogg Art Museum acquired rare prints. There are some additional smaller texts, possibly other article snippets or notes, but they are partially cut off and not fully visible.
In the top right corner, there is a date stamp indicating "FEB 2 1958," which may suggest the date when this article was either published or collected. The scrapbook's page is jagged on the right edge, indicating wear or that it may have been torn from its original binding. There's also a small metal binder or paper clip visible on the right edge of the page, near the middle.
The image shows an open book with two pages, one of which has a newspaper clipping. The clipping has the headline "Fogg Museum Gets Rare Prints" and is dated February 8, 1959. The article discusses the arrival of rare prints at the Fogg Museum, which were donated by the Swedish American Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The prints were part of a collection of city views from Sweden, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The article also mentions that the prints were discovered in a remote corner of the British Library in Stockholm and had never been seen by the public before.
The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper or publication, likely from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., dated February 8, 1958. The page features two distinct sections of text:
The image depicts a historical newspaper page from 1958, showcasing a mix of cultural and local news. The left article focuses on an art acquisition by the Fogg Museum, while the right section provides updates on local political and social events. The presence of stamps and handwritten notes suggests that this is an archival or preserved copy, possibly from a library or historical collection.
A newspaper clipping is placed on a page of a scrapbook. The clipping has a heading that reads "Fogga Museum Gets Rare Prints." The clipping is from the "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc." in Worcester, Massachusetts, and the date is February 2, 1958. The clipping is about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, which received a collection of rare prints from the Swedish Royal Library.