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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803095

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This image displays a typed, single-page document titled “DELACROIX PUBLICITY” in red capital letters at the top center. The paper appears aged, yellowed, and shows signs of wear, including creases, fold lines, and small tears along the edges. There are faint, ghosted impressions of text visible from the reverse side, suggesting the document was typed on thin paper or stored with other pages.

The document is formatted as a publicity log or press clipping summary, organized into three columns:

  1. DATE – Lists the publication date of various notices.
  2. PUBLICATION – Names the newspaper, magazine, or bulletin where the notice appeared.
  3. TYPE OF NOTICE – Briefly summarizes the content of the article or announcement.

The entries chronicle media coverage related to Eugène Delacroix in Boston during October 1955, likely connected to an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard) and associated lectures by Huyghe (likely René Huyghe).

Key entries include:

  • October, 1955: “Courrier du French Center” (Boston) – Notice of Huyghe’s lectures and exhibition with detailed dates/times.
  • September 1, 1955: Museum News – Notice of a symposium and exhibition titled “Delacroix Symposium.”
  • Sept./Oct., 1955: Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art – Notice under Art and Design Calendar.
  • October, 1955: Art News – Notice in “Exhibition Calendar.”
  • October 15, 1955: Harvard Gazette – Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading, including Huyghe’s lectures and a detailed account on pp. 33-34.
  • October, 1955: Junior League Bulletin – Announcement in “Of Interest in Boston”; notes some information was incorrect or form was not as sent.
  • October 17, 1955: Panorama, Boston’s Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6, pp. 8–9 – Complete long notice sent by AVD (likely the Arts and Visiting Department or similar office), mentioning individual works and lectures.
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: The New York Times, Sec. 2, p. 14 – Write-up titled “New England Surveys Delacroix,” by S.P., with a photo of “The Giaour and the Pasha.”
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Herald – Article by Robert Taylor: “Delacroix in New England,” described as “A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century’s most energetic talents.”
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Post – Article by Mildred Housen: “French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum,” featuring a photo of “Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther” (she says “lion”).

This document serves as an archival record of the publicity efforts and media response surrounding a significant art event focusing on Delacroix, capturing the scope and tone of coverage across both local Boston publications and national outlets like The New York Times. The notes on inaccuracies and specific photo mentions indicate a meticulous effort to track and possibly manage the public narrative of the event.

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The image appears to be a document titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY," which lists various publications and the type of notice they provided about Delacroix exhibitions and lectures in 1955. The document is organized into three columns: "DATE," "PUBLICATION," and "TYPE OF NOTICE." It includes the following entries:

  • October, 1955: "Courrier du French Center," 10 Arlington Street, Boston. Mention of Huyghe's lectures and exhibition with dates.
  • September 1, 1955: Museum News. Notice of a symposium and exhibition titled "Delacroix Symposium."
  • Sept./Oct., 1955: Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art. Notice of exhibition under Art and Design Calendar.
  • October, 1955: Art News. Notice in "Exhibition Calendar."
  • October 15, 1955: Harvard Gazette. Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading, and Huyghe lectures under daily "Calndar of Events."
  • October, 1955: Junior League Bulletin. Notice of exhibition and lectures, some incorrect information, and not in the form sent in.
  • October 17, 1955: Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6, p. 8–9. Complete long notice mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures.
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: The New York Times, Sec. 2, p. 14. Write-up titled "New England Surveys Delacroix," by S.P., photo of "The Giaour and the Pasha."
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Herald. Article by Robert Taylor: "Delacroix in New England," a concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents.
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Post. Article by Mildred Housen: "French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum," photo of "Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther" (She says lion).

The document seems to be a record of public relations efforts to promote an exhibition and lectures about Delacroix in 1955, covering various publications and the type of notices they provided.

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The image is a typed document with the heading "DELACROIX PUBLICITY" in red text at the top. The document is organized into three columns under the headings "DATE," "PUBLICATION," and "TYPE OF NOTICE." It lists various dates in 1955, publications, and descriptions of the type of notice related to publicity about Delacroix.

Here are some of the entries:

  • October, 1955: "Courrier du French Center" - Notice of Huyghe's lectures and of exhibition with dates, times, etc.
  • September 1, 1955: "Museum News" - Notice of symposium and exhibition entitled "Delacroix Symposium."
  • Sept./Oct., 1955: "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art" - Under Art and Design Calendar notice of exhibition with dates.
  • October, 1955: "Art News" - Notice in "Exhibition Calendar."
  • October 15, 1955: "Harvard Gazette" - Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading. Notice of Huyghe lectures under daily "Calendar of Events." P. 33-34, detailed account of exhibition and its connection with Huyghe's lecture.
  • October, 1955: "Junior League Bulletin" - In "Of Interest in Boston" announcements of exhibition and lectures, some incorrect information and not in form in which sent in.
  • October 17, 1955: "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6 p. 8 - 9" - Complete long notice which AVD sent in, mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures.
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: "The New York Times, Sec. 2, p. 14" - Write-up titled: "New England Surveys Delacroix," by S.P. Photo of "The Giaour and the Pasha."
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: "Boston Sunday Herald" - Article by Robert Taylor: "Delacroix in New England," "A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents."
  • Sunday, October 23, 1955: "Boston Sunday Post" - Article by Mildred Housen: "French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum," photo of "Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther" (She says lion).

The document appears to be a record of media coverage and public notices related to an exhibition and lectures about Delacroix. There are also some staples visible on the left and right sides of the document.

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The image shows a document titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY" with a table listing various publications and their corresponding dates. The table has three columns: "DATE," "PUBLICATION," and "TYPE OF NOTICE." The "DATE" column lists dates ranging from September 1, 1955, to October 23, 1955. The "PUBLICATION" column lists various publications, including "Museum News," "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art," "Art News," "Harvard Gazette," "Junior League Bulletin," "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine," "The New York Times," "Boston Sunday Herald," and "Boston Sunday Post." The "TYPE OF NOTICE" column provides brief descriptions of the notices, such as "Notice of symposium and exhibition entitled 'Delacroix Symposium,'" "Under Art and Design Calendar notice of exhibition with dates," "Notice in 'Exhibition Calendar,'" "Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading. Notice of Huyghe's lectures under daily 'Calendar of Events,'" "P. 33-34, detailed account of exhibition and its connection with Huyghe's lecture," "In 'Of Interest in Boston' announcements of exhibition and lectures, some incorrect information and not in form in which sent in," "Complete long notice which AVD sent in, mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures," "Write-up titled: 'New England Surveys Delacroix,'" "Article by Robert Taylor: 'Delacroix in New England,' 'A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents,'" and "Article by Mildred Housen: 'French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum.' photo of 'Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther' (She says lion)."

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The image shows a document that appears to be a publicity report for the artist Eugène Delacroix, specifically focusing on the exhibitions and lectures related to his work in 1955. The document is titled "Delacroix Publicity" and is dated from October 1955. It includes a table listing various publications, the dates of their issues, and the type of notice or article related to Delacroix's work.

The table lists several publications, including "Courier du French Center," "Museum News," "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art," "Art News," "Harvard Gazette," "Junior League Bulletin," "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine," "The New York Times," "Boston Sunday Herald," and "Boston Sunday Post." Each entry includes the date of publication, the type of notice (such as a notice of lectures, a symposium, or an exhibition), and sometimes additional details like the page number or the title of the article.

The document seems to be a record of media coverage and public interest in Delacroix's work during a specific period, highlighting the various ways in which his art was being promoted and discussed in the public sphere.

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The image depicts a document titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY", which appears to be a record or log of various media notices, announcements, and publications related to an exhibition or series of lectures. The document is structured in a tabular format with three main columns: DATE, PUBLICATION, and TYPE OF NOTICE. Each row corresponds to a specific event or announcement, providing details about when and where the notice appeared, as well as a brief description of the content.

Key Details:

  1. Title: The document is labeled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY", indicating that it tracks publicity efforts related to Delacroix, likely an artist or lecturer.
  2. Columns:
    • DATE: Lists the date when the notice or announcement was published.
    • PUBLICATION: Specifies the name of the publication or media outlet where the notice appeared.
    • TYPE OF NOTICE: Describes the nature of the notice, such as announcements of lectures, exhibitions, symposiums, or articles.
  3. Entries:
    • October, 1955:
      • Publication: "Courier du French Center", 10 Arlington Street, Boston.
      • Notice: Notice of Huyghe's lectures and exhibition with dates, times, etc.
      • Contact: Prof. Locke, Dept. Modern Languages, M.I.T.
    • September 1, 1955:
      • Publication: Museum News.
      • Notice: Notice of a symposium and exhibition entitled "Delacroix Symposium."
    • Sept./Oct., 1955:
      • Publication: Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art.
      • Notice: Under "Art and Design Calendar" notice of exhibition with dates.
    • October, 1955:
      • Publication: Art News.
      • Notice: Notice in "Exhibition Calendar."
    • October 15, 1955:
      • Publication: Harvard Gazette.
      • Notice: Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading; notice of Huyghe's lectures under "Calendar of Events." P. 33-34 includes a detailed account of the exhibition and its connection with Huyghe's lecture.
    • October, 1955:
      • Publication: Junior League Bulletin.
      • Notice: In "Of Interest in Boston" announcements of exhibition and lectures, with some incorrect information and lectures sent in a form that was not used.
    • October 17, 1955:
      • Publication: Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6, p. 8-9.
      • Notice: Complete long notice which AVD sent, mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures.
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955:
      • Publication: The New York Times, Sec. 9, p. 14.
      • Notice: Write-up titled: "New England Surveys Delacroix," by S.F.P. Photo of "The Giaour and the Pasha."
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955:
      • Publication: Boston Sunday Herald.
      • Notice: Article by Robert Taylor: "Delacroix in New England," described as "A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents."
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955:
      • Publication: Boston Sunday Post.
      • Notice: Article by Mildred Housen: "French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum," with a photo of "Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther." She says, "I..."

Observations:

  • The document serves as a comprehensive record of media coverage and announcements related to Delacroix's work, likely an exhibition or lecture series.
  • It includes a variety of publications, ranging from local Boston newspapers and magazines to national outlets like The New York Times.
  • The notices vary in detail, from brief mentions to detailed accounts, indicating the importance of each announcement.
  • The document appears to be part of an archival or administrative record, possibly used for tracking publicity efforts or evaluating media impact.

This structured log provides a clear overview of the outreach and engagement efforts surrounding Delacroix's activities in 1955.

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The image shows a scanned document of a list of publications and events related to Delacroix, with the title "Delacroix Publicity" at the top. The document is dated October 1955 and includes a list of publications and events related to Delacroix, including articles, exhibitions, and lectures.

  • Title and Date
    • The title "Delacroix Publicity" is written in red text at the top of the page.
    • The date "October, 1955" is written below the title.
  • List of Publications and Events
    • The list includes several publications and events related to Delacroix, including:
      • "Courrier du French Center" (October 1, 1955)
      • "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art" (September/October, 1955)
      • "Art News" (October, 1955)
      • "Harvard Gazette" (October 15, 1955)
      • "Junior League Bulletin" (October, 1955)
      • "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6" (October 17, 1955)
      • "The New York Times, Sec. 2" (Sunday, October 23, 1955)
      • "Boston Sunday Herald" (Sunday, October 23, 1955)
      • "Boston Sunday Post" (Sunday, October 23, 1955)
  • Type of Notice
    • The type of notice for each publication or event is listed in the right-hand column, including:
      • "Notice of Huyghe's lectures and of exhibition with dates, times, etc."
      • "Under Art and Design Calendar notice of exhibition with dates"
      • "Notice in 'Exhibition Calendar'"
      • "Notice of exhibition under Fogg Museum heading. Notice of Huyghe lectures under daily 'Calendar of Events.' P. 33-34, detailed account of exhibition and its connection with Huyghe's lecture."
      • "In 'Of Interest in Boston' announcements of exhibition and lectures, some incorrect information and not in form in which sent in."
      • "Complete long notice which AVD sent in, mentioning individual works of art and Huyghe's lectures."
      • "Write-up titled: 'New England Surveys Delacroix,' by S.P. Photo of 'The Giaour and the Pasha.'"
      • "Article by Robert Taylor: 'Delacroix in New England,' 'A concise but exhilarating glimpse of one of the 19th century's most energetic talents.'"
      • "Article by Mildred Housen: 'French Romanticist at Fogg Art Museum,' photo of 'Arab on Horseback Attacked by Panther.' She says..."
  • Background
    • The background of the document is a light beige color.
    • There are several small tears and creases on the document, suggesting that it has been handled extensively.

Overall, the document appears to be a publicity list for Delacroix-related events and publications in October 1955. It includes a range of publications and events, from newspapers and magazines to exhibitions and lectures. The document also includes a list of articles and write-ups related to Delacroix, including one by Robert Taylor and another by Mildred Housen.

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This image depicts a typewritten document titled "Delacroix Publicity," which appears to be a press release or media kit for an exhibition of the works of French Romantic painter Eugene Delacroix. The document is dated October 1955 and lists various publications, including newspapers and magazines, that have featured articles or notices about the exhibition.

The document includes details such as the date of publication, the name of the publication, and a brief description of the article or notice. It also mentions the type of notice, such as a "Notice of Huyghe's lectures" or a "Notice in 'Exhibition Calendar'."

The document is typed on a beige paper with a typewriter, and it has a few tears and creases along the edges. It appears to be a historical artifact from the mid-20th century, providing insight into the marketing and promotion of art exhibitions during that time period.

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The image is a scanned document titled "Delacroix Publicity," which appears to be a typed list of publications and notices related to an exhibition or event featuring the French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix.

The document is divided into three columns: "Date," "Publication," and "Type of Notice." The list includes various publications, such as newspapers and art magazines, that have featured notices or articles about the Delacroix exhibition or related events. The dates listed range from September 1, 1955, to October 23, 1955.

Some of the publications mentioned include "Courrier du French Center," "Museum News," "Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art," "Art News," "Harvard Gazette," "Junior League Bulletin," "Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine," "The New York Times," "Boston Sunday Herald," and "Boston Sunday Post." The types of notices include announcements of exhibitions, lectures, and symposiums, as well as articles and reviews.

The document is typed on aged paper with a yellowish tint, suggesting that it is an original document from the 1950s. The text is clear and legible, with some minor signs of wear and tear, such as creases and staples. Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the publicity efforts surrounding a significant art exhibition or event in the mid-20th century.

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The image presents a vintage document, likely a photocopy of an aged paper, featuring a list of publications and their corresponding dates. The document is titled "DELACROIX PUBLICITY" in red text at the top.

Document Structure:

  • The document is divided into three columns:
    • DATE: Lists the dates associated with each publication.
    • PUBLICATION: Provides the names of various publications.
    • TYPE OF NOTICE: Describes the type of notice or article featured in each publication.

Publications and Dates:

  • The document lists the following publications and their corresponding dates:
    • October, 1955: Courrier du French Center
    • September 1, 1955: Tancock Museum News
    • Sept./Oct., 1955: Bulletin of Institute of Contemporary Art
    • October, 1955: Art News
    • October 15, 1955: Harvard Gazette
    • October, 1955: Junior League Bulletin
    • October 17, 1955: Panorama, Boston's Official Guide Magazine, Vol. 5, no. 6, p. 8-9
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955: The New York Times, Sec. 9, p. 14
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Herald
    • Sunday, October 23, 1955: Boston Sunday Post

Content:

  • The document appears to be a record of publicity efforts for an exhibition or event related to Delacroix, as indicated by the title "DELACROIX PUBLICITY."
  • The publications listed include newspapers, magazines, and art-related journals, suggesting that the event or exhibition was promoted through various channels.
  • The types of notices mentioned include lectures, exhibitions, symposia, and articles, indicating a range of activities and events associated with the Delacroix publicity campaign.

Visual Characteristics:

  • The document has a yellowed appearance, suggesting that it is an older photocopy.
  • The text is typed on a typewriter, with some corrections and underlining.
  • The document has a few staple holes in the top-left corner and a small tear in the bottom-right corner.

Overall, the document provides a snapshot of the publicity efforts surrounding a Delacroix-related event or exhibition in 1955, highlighting the various channels used to promote the event and the types of notices and articles that were published.