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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803126

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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1956. The article is titled “RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD” and features a large, central black-and-white photograph of a dramatic, Baroque-style painting — specifically, a preliminary oil sketch by Peter Paul Rubens for the ceiling of Antwerp’s Church of St. Charles Borromeo.

The headline and the main text explain that the exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum showcases every available drawing and oil sketch by the Flemish master, Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640). The featured sketch, one of three in the exhibition, was created in 1718 to outline planned work on the church ceiling, which was later destroyed by fire.

Beneath the main article, there is a smaller, partially visible newspaper article or advertisement, upside down, with the visible headline “About Miss C…” and a photograph of a woman with a large bowl or globe-like object. Text fragments suggest it may be discussing beauty products or hair care (“Miss Claro in Creme Formula,” “beauty-treat the hair,” “bright lights, close-ups”).

The entire clipping is mounted on a tan or beige paper backing, suggesting it is preserved as part of a scrapbook or archival collection. Its aged appearance — yellowed paper, slight creases, and visible staples — gives it historical character, reflecting mid-20th century media and art documentation practices.

In essence, this clipping documents a significant art exhibition at Harvard in 1956, spotlighting the preparatory works of Peter Paul Rubens, with secondary material indicating the broader cultural context of the time.

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or announcement about an exhibition of works by Peter Paul Rubens at Harvard University. The text mentions Rubens' preliminary oil sketches for the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was destroyed by fire in 1718. The exhibition is being held at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The image also includes a photograph of a person interacting with a large, round object, possibly a piece of Rubens' artwork or a display element related to the exhibition. The paper is aged and has some visible creases and stains, suggesting it is an older document.

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This is a vintage newspaper clipping advertising a Rubens exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The main headline reads "RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD." The clipping features a black-and-white image of a painting by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting a scene with several figures, possibly a religious painting. The text below the image provides information about the exhibition, mentioning that Rubens did a series of preliminary oil sketches for the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was razed by fire in 1718. The clipping also includes a smaller photograph of a man, possibly a curator or art expert, examining a Rubens painting. The text is somewhat fragmented, with some parts appearing to be from a different article or advertisement, discussing a "QUARTER-TON master gyro compass" and mentioning a person named Miss C. The overall layout and style suggest this is from an older newspaper, possibly from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper with a headline that reads "Rubens Exhibition at Harvard." The newspaper page is slightly folded, and the edges are worn. It has two images and text. The first image is a black-and-white painting of Peter Paul Rubens, which is titled "Last Supper." The second image shows a person working on the ceiling of the Church of St. Charles Borromeo. The text provides information about the exhibition, including the artist's name, the year the painting was created, and the location of the exhibition.

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The image is a scanned page from a book or magazine. It features a monochrome image of a painting of the Last Supper, along with some accompanying text. The text provides information about the painting and the Rubens exhibition at Harvard. The painting depicts Jesus and his disciples gathered around a table, with Jesus in the center. The image is surrounded by a border and has a slightly aged, worn appearance.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD". The page features a detailed black-and-white illustration of a dramatic painting, likely a work by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. The painting portrays a scene with multiple figures, possibly from a biblical or mythological narrative, characterized by dynamic poses and expressive gestures. The figures are draped in elaborate clothing, and the composition suggests a moment of intense emotion or action.

Below the illustration, there is descriptive text that provides context about the artwork. The text explains that the painting is one of three preliminary oil sketches Rubens created for a larger work intended for the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was destroyed by fire in 1718. The page also mentions that this sketch is part of an exhibition of Rubens' works at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

On the right side of the page, there is another smaller illustration, which appears to be a close-up or detail of a different artwork, possibly another piece from the same exhibition. The text accompanying this smaller illustration is in a foreign language (likely French or another European language), and it discusses the subject matter or technique of the artwork.

The overall design of the page is classic and scholarly, with a sepia-toned background and formal typography, suggesting it is from an art catalog, exhibition guide, or academic publication. The layout and content indicate a focus on art history and the works of Peter Paul Rubens.

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The image shows a vintage document or poster announcing a "RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD." The upper half of the document features a dark, high-contrast reproduction of one of Rubens' artworks which seems to be a religious scene. Below the image, there is text describing the exhibition of the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The text continues to give some background on the artwork and the planning for the exhibition, detailing the inclusion of every drawing and oil sketch available for the showcase. The document itself shows signs of age with discoloration and some wear around the edges, giving it an antiqued look.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with the headline "RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD" at the top. Below the headline, there is a black-and-white reproduction of a painting or sketch attributed to Peter Paul Rubens. The artwork depicts several figures gathered around a central figure who appears to be lying down, possibly asleep or deceased, with draped curtains and a chandelier visible in the background.

Below the image of the artwork, there is a block of text that discusses the exhibition, mentioning Rubens' preliminary oil sketches for the ceiling of Antwerp’s Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was razed by fire in 1718. It also references Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum and the museum staff's effort to show preliminary drawings and oil sketches by Rubens.

There is a smaller piece of another newspaper clipping attached or laid over the lower right corner of the page, displaying an upside-down photograph of a man in an elaborate costume near a large basin or urn, with some printed text visible around it. The bottom page appears to be from a different article unrelated to the Rubens exhibition.

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  • The image shows an archival clipping mounted on tan backing paper.
  • At the top, a bold headline reads: “RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD.”
  • Below the headline is a large black-and-white illustration in a dramatic, baroque style, depicting a group of figures gathered around a central scene (likely a Rubens subject such as a religious tableau).
  • A caption under the illustration describes the outline of work on the ceiling of Antwerp’s Church of St. Charles Borromeo and mentions that the Last Supper is one of three works in the exhibition.
  • The text block discusses plans for an exhibition of Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, noting that the museum staff sought to display drawings and oil sketches available.
  • There is also a second image in the lower portion of the clipping, shown upside down in the photograph, along with more text on the page.
  • Overall, it looks like an old newspaper or magazine clipping about a Rubens exhibition, mounted on a light-brown paper background.

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This image is a page from what appears to be an old publication, containing a headline, text, and illustrations related to the work of Peter Paul Rubens and an exhibition of his art at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

  • Headline: The top of the page features the title: "RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD."

  • Main Artwork: Below the headline is a black-and-white reproduction of an artwork attributed to Rubens. It depicts a dramatic scene with figures in flowing drapery arranged in a dynamic composition, possibly a religious or historical scene.

  • Text Section: The text describes Rubens' preliminary sketches for ceiling work in Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was destroyed by fire in 1718, and mentions the Harvard exhibition showcasing his drawings and sketches.

  • Upside-down Section: The bottom portion of the page is upside-down and includes additional unrelated text and an image. It seems to refer to a "Boston Sunday Herald" publication and showcases another figure engaged in some action with an object, possibly drawn from modern life or documentation.

The overall tone of the document suggests it is archival or promotional material for an art-related event. The aging of the paper and style imply historical significance.