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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803096

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This image displays a single page from a printed publication, likely an art bulletin or museum newsletter, dated October 1955.

The page features an article titled “Delacroix in New England”, with the subheading “Fogg Museum to Present Works in Local Collections.” It is part of a section labeled “Pictures on Exhibit, October 1955” at the top.

The article discusses a special exhibition at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, which opened on October 15th, 1955. The exhibition, titled “Delacroix in New England Collections,” showcased approximately forty works by the French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix, including paintings, watercolors, and drawings drawn from local museum and private collections.

Key points covered in the article include:

  • A brief mention of Delacroix’s preserved Parisian home as a museum.
  • The rarity of national shrines for artists in America compared to Europe.
  • Highlights of Delacroix’s works in the exhibit, such as a pencil drawing of A Mounted Arab Attacking a Panther, watercolors from his 1832 trip to Morocco, and literary-inspired works like Hamlet and His Mother, The Death of Marcus Aurelius, and Three Classical Figures.
  • Information about the lenders to the exhibition, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Smith College Museum of Art; Rhode Island School of Design; Wadsworth Atheneum; and private collectors.
  • The exhibition’s coordination with a visit by French art historian René Huyghe of the Collège de France, who would host a two-day symposium on “Delacroix and Baudelaire” on October 21–22.

The page is formatted with justified columns of serif text. It shows signs of age — the paper is off-white or cream-colored and slightly stained, particularly near the header and bottom right. It is bound into a larger volume, as indicated by visible binder holes along the top and bottom edges. The page number [12] appears at the bottom center.

In essence, this is a historical document announcing a significant art exhibition centered on Eugène Delacroix’s works as seen through New England collections in 1955.

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The image shows a page from a publication. The page is titled "Pictures on Exhibit, October 1955" and discusses an exhibition titled "Delacroix in New England." It mentions that the Fogg Museum in Harvard University is presenting works from local collections. The text provides background information on Eugène Delacroix, who was a prominent French Romantic painter, and highlights various artworks from the exhibition, which include paintings, watercolors, and drawings. The exhibition featured forty works from the Fogg Museum's collection and other lenders, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Rhode Island School of Design. The page also notes that the exhibition is being arranged in conjunction with a visit to Cambridge by Professor René Huyghe, who will conduct a two-day symposium on "Delacroix and Baudelaire." The page is marked as "[12]" at the bottom, indicating its position or page number in the document. The background of the image shows faint, repeated text, likely from another document or page. There are also some stains or marks on the page, possibly from aging or handling.

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This image is a page from a publication titled "Pictures on Exhibit, October 1955." The page is labeled as number 12 at the bottom. The article is titled "Delacroix in New England" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring works by Eugène Delacroix from local collections.

The article begins by mentioning the house in Paris where Delacroix lived and worked, which is preserved as a museum. It then contrasts this with the American approach of paying tribute to artists through special exhibitions. The exhibition at the Fogg Museum includes forty paintings, watercolors, and drawings, and is set to open on October 15th.

The article describes various works by Delacroix, including a watercolor of "Two Lions Resting," a portrait of the Baron von Schwiter, and several watercolors from his time in Morocco. It also mentions his interest in history and literature, evidenced by works such as a drawing of "Hamlet and His Mother," a sketch for "The Death of Marcus Aurelius," and an ink drawing of "Three Classical Figures."

The bulk of the material in the exhibition is from the Fogg Museum's own collection, with contributions from other museums and private collectors. The exhibition is being held in conjunction with a visit by Professor René Huyghe, a French art critic and historian, who will conduct a two-day symposium on "Delacroix and Baudelaire."

The page shows some signs of age, with a few stains and a slightly yellowed appearance. There are also some paper clips visible on the edges of the page.

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The image shows a page of a book or a magazine, with the title "Pictures on Exhibit, October 1955" at the top. The text below the title reads "Delacroix in New England." The text is written in a cursive font and is printed on a white page. The page has a watermark in the middle, which reads "Fogg Museum to Present Works in Local Collections." The text is about the works of the French painter Eugène Delacroix, who lived in Paris in the 19th century. The text mentions that Delacroix's works are being exhibited in various museums in New England, including the Fogg Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Rhode Island School of Design. The text also mentions that Delacroix's interest in history and literature is evident in his works, such as his painting of Hamlet and his mother and his small oil sketch for The Death of Marcus Aurelius.

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The image is a scanned page from a magazine or journal featuring an article titled "Delacroix in New England." The article discusses an exhibition of works by the French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix, held at the Fogg Museum and other local collections in New England. The article provides historical context about Delacroix's life and career, highlighting his influence and the significance of his works. It mentions specific artworks in the exhibition, such as "Two Lions Resting" and a portrait of Baron von Schlichter, and notes the presence of watercolors and drawings from Delacroix's own collection and other lenders. The article also mentions a symposium on Delacroix and Baudelaire, organized by Professor Rene Huyghe of the College de France, which is scheduled to take place in conjunction with the exhibition. The page includes a photograph of Delacroix's house in Paris, which is preserved as a museum and national shrine.

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "Pictures on Exhibit, October 1955", which is a catalog or brochure for an exhibition titled "Delacroix in New England." The document is from the Fogg Museum and highlights an exhibition of works by Eugène Delacroix, the prominent French Romantic painter.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Title and Context:

    • The exhibition is titled "Delacroix in New England" and is presented by the Fogg Museum.
    • The document mentions that the exhibition features works from local collections, including forty paintings, watercolors, and drawings, opening on October 15th at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.
  2. Content Overview:

    • The text discusses Delacroix’s life and legacy, noting that he lived and worked in Paris a century before the exhibition (in 1955).
    • It highlights Delacroix’s influence and the fact that while America lacks national shrines for artists, it has many outstanding European works in American museums and private collections.
    • The exhibition includes works from various lenders, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Springfield Museum of Fine Art, Smith College Museum of Art, Museum of the Rhode Island School of Design, the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Conn., and several private collectors.
  3. Exhibition Highlights:

    • The exhibition includes notable works such as:
      • Two Lions Resting (an oil portrait of Baron von Schweitzer).
      • A Mounted Arab Attacking a Panther (a highly suggestive pencil drawing).
      • Hamlet and His Mother (a small oil sketch).
      • The Death of Marcus Aurelius (an ink drawing).
      • Three Classical Figures (a drawing).
    • The text emphasizes Delacroix’s interest in history and literature, citing these works as examples.
  4. Additional Information:

    • The exhibition is part of a broader tribute to Delacroix, with special attention given to his works in the New England Collections.
    • A two-day symposium on “Delacroix and Baudelaire” is scheduled for October 21 and 22, to be conducted by Professor René Huyghe of the Collège de France.
  5. Design and Layout:

    • The page has a clean, formal layout typical of museum catalogs or exhibition brochures.
    • The text is typed in a serif font, with the title in a larger, more decorative script.
    • The page number [12] is visible at the bottom, indicating this is part of a larger publication.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from an exhibition catalog for "Delacroix in New England," organized by the Fogg Museum in October 1955. The document provides details about the exhibition, including featured artworks, lenders, and supplementary events such as a symposium on Delacroix and Baudelaire. The content celebrates Delacroix’s legacy and showcases his works from local collections.

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a magazine or bulletin, dated October 1955, featuring an article about an exhibition of works by the artist Eugène Delacroix in New England. The title "Delacroix in New England" is prominent at the top, with the subtitle "Fogg Museum to Present Works in Local Collections". The article talks about Delacroix being the leader of the French Romantic movement and mentions that his house in Paris is a museum and national shrine. It describes various paintings and sketches by Delacroix, including works depicting lions, Hamlet and His Mother, and The Death of Marcus Aurelius.

The exhibition is noted to include around forty paintings, watercolors and drawings, and it is opening on October 15th at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. It also indicates that the exhibition consists of items from the Fogg Museum's collection and other lenders, including several museums and private collectors. The article also references an upcoming symposium related to Delacroix and Baudelaire.

The page itself shows signs of age with discoloration and wear, and there are two paperclips attached to the top of the page.

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The image shows a typed and printed page titled "Delacroix in New England," dated October 1955 under the heading "Pictures on Exhibit." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, presenting works related to Eugène Delacroix, a leader of the French romantic painting movement from a hundred years earlier.

The text highlights that while the house of Delacroix in Paris is preserved as a museum and national shrine, America has not made such shrines for artists but still honors European artists, including Delacroix, through museums and exhibitions. The exhibition features about forty paintings, watercolors, and drawings, focusing on Delacroix's quick execution of his works and their expressive qualities, including notable pieces like "A Mounted Arab Attacking a Panther."

The article also notes Delacroix's interest in history and literature, mentioning works related to "Hamlet and His Mother" and "The Death of Marcus Aurelius." It states that the Fogg Museum's collection forms the bulk of the exhibition, with contributions from other museums and private collectors in New England.

Finally, it mentions an associated two-day symposium on "Delacroix and Baudelaire" to be conducted by Professor René Huyghe from the Collège de France during the exhibition. The page is secured with staples and shows some yellow stains near the title area.

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  • The image shows a vintage scrapbook clipping mounted on a light page.
  • The clipping is an exhibition notice titled “Delacroix in New England” with a subtitle “Fogg Museum to Present Works in Local Collections” and a header “Pictures on Exhibit, October 1955.”
  • It is set in two small-column newspaper style text with a decorative drop cap at the start of the article.
  • The article discusses Eugène Delacroix, his house in Paris, and details of an exhibition (works in local collections, watercolors, and related notes).
  • The clipping has a couple of brownish stains, notably to the top right, and a page number “[12]” at the bottom.
  • It’s mounted to the page with small metal fasteners at the corners, giving it a vintage scrapbook presentation.

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This is a scanned page from a magazine or pamphlet titled "Pictures on Exhibit, October 1955." The primary focus is an article titled "Delacroix in New England", which discusses an upcoming exhibition of works by Eugène Delacroix at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The exhibition, opening on October 15, 1955, includes "forty paintings, watercolors and drawings."

The text outlines Delacroix's significance as a leader of the French Romantic movement and mentions that his house in Paris has been preserved as a museum and national shrine. The article praises his ability to capture the intensity of ideas and actions in his works, referencing particular pieces like A Mounted Arab Attacking a Panther and Two Lions Resting.

It notes the inclusion of pieces from the Fogg Museum's own collection and loans from other institutions, such as the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Smith College Museum of Art, and private collectors. The exhibition is coordinated with a visit by French art critic and historian Professor René Huyghe, who would also conduct a two-day symposium on "Delacroix and Baudelaire."

The page is formatted with some decorative typography and small sections of emphasized text. The content celebrates Delacroix's legacy and his contributions to art and literature.