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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald dated February 17, 1968. It features an article about a Rubens exhibition at Harvard. The article highlights three main images and provides accompanying text.

  1. Top Image: This is a preliminary oil sketch by Peter Paul Rubens titled "The Last Supper." The sketch was done for a ceiling painting at Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was destroyed by fire in 1718. This is one of the works displayed in the exhibition.

  2. Middle Image: This image shows an oil sketch of a Negro, a familiar model in Rubens' works, painted between 1620 and 1624. The sketch is part of the collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. Bottom Image: This is an oil sketch of Château de Steen, where Rubens spent considerable time in his later years. The sketch predominantly features golden brown, olive green, gray, and blue tones.

Text Summary:
The article discusses the planning and execution of an exhibition of the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The museum staff aimed to showcase every available Rubens work in the United States. With the help of the Pierpont Morgan Library of New York and private collectors, they managed to gather a significant collection. The exhibition includes at least six examples of Rubens' work that are previously unknown. The exhibition runs through February 29.

The article emphasizes the extensive effort and collaboration required to assemble this comprehensive exhibition of Rubens' works.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald dated February 12, 1956. The headline reads "Rubens Exhibition at Harvard." The article discusses an exhibition of works by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

The main photograph in the article shows an outlining work for the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was raised by fire in 1718. This particular piece is one of three preliminary oil sketches for the "Last Supper" by Rubens.

The article mentions that the museum staff sought to show every important work by Rubens that could be borrowed. Despite the wide dispersion of his works, the staff was almost completely successful. At least six examples are on public view for the first time, and the exhibition runs through February 29.

There are two additional images in the article. One is a sketch of a familiar Rubens model, described as a "Negro" who appears in four poses in a famous sketch at the Brussels Museum. The other image is an oil sketch of Chateau de Steen, where Rubens spent considerable time in his later years. The predominant colors in the sketch are golden brown, olive green, gray, and blue tones.

The article is a feature that provides insights into the life and works of Rubens, as presented in the exhibition at Harvard.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald dated February 12, 1946. The article is titled "Rubens Exhibition at Harvard."

The article discusses the exhibition of works by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. Key points include:

  1. Rubens’ preliminary sketches: The first section mentions Rubens’ preparatory sketches for the ceiling of Antwerp’s Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was destroyed by fire in 1718. One of these sketches, "The Last Supper," is featured prominently in the exhibition.

  2. The exhibition goal: The museum staff aimed to showcase Rubens’ work to every visitor in America. The generosity of owners and the dedication of the Fogg staff and co-sponsors helped achieve this goal, with at least six works on public view for the first time since the artist’s lifetime.

  3. Specific artworks: The article includes images of:

    • A sketch of a familiar Rubens model, the Negro, from a series of oil sketches done between 1620 and 1624.
    • An oil sketch of Chateau de Steen, where Rubens spent considerable time in his later years, with a focus on its golden brown, olive green, gray, and blue tones.

The newspaper clipping is visually enhanced with the inclusion of three black-and-white images of Rubens' artworks and sketches.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1956. It is titled "Rubens Exhibition at Harvard."

The article discusses an exhibition of works by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition aims to showcase Rubens' preliminary oil sketches, including a series done for the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was razed by fire in 1718. One of the sketches is of "The Last Supper," one of three in the exhibition.

The clipping includes three images:

  1. A detailed oil sketch of the ceiling design for the Church of St. Charles Borromeo.
  2. A portrait sketch of a model, referred to as a "familiar Rubens model," who appears in four poses in a sketch from the Brussels Museum, dated between 1620 and 1624.
  3. An oil sketch of Château de Steen, where Rubens spent considerable time in his later years. This sketch features predominant colors of golden brown, olive green, gray, and blue tones.

The article mentions the generosity of the museum's owners and the diligence of the Fogg staff and sponsors, allowing the exhibition to be made available to the public for the first time, with six examples on view through February 29.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1956. The headline reads "Rubens Exhibition at Harvard."

The article discusses an exhibition of works by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition was planned to showcase Rubens' sketches and drawings, many of which had never been publicly displayed in America before.

Key points mentioned in the article include:

  1. The exhibition aimed to display Rubens' preliminary sketches, including those for the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was destroyed by fire in 1718.
  2. The exhibition was made possible due to the generosity of the museum's owners and the diligence of the Fogg staff and co-sponsors.
  3. The exhibition was notable for featuring at least six examples of Rubens' works on public view for the first time, including sketches and studies.
  4. The exhibition ran through February 29.

Two images are included in the clipping:

  1. A sketch showing Rubens' preparatory work for the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo.
  2. A familiar Rubens model, a Negro, who appears in four poses in a sketch at the Brussels Museum.
  3. An oil sketch of Château de Steen, where Rubens spent considerable time in his later years. This sketch prominently features golden brown, olive green, gray, and blue tones.

The bottom of the clipping indicates the source as the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1956.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1964. It features an article about a Rubens exhibition at Harvard University, specifically at the Fogg Art Museum.

Title:
Rubens Exhibition at Harvard

Main Image:
The primary visual in the article is a detailed sketch by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), depicting a dramatic and intricate composition with several figures, likely a preliminary study for a larger work.

Content Sections:

  1. Outlining Work:

    • The article discusses the work to be done on the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo. Rubens was commissioned to create this artwork in 1618. Unfortunately, a fire in 1718 destroyed many of the paintings. The displayed piece at the exhibition is one of three preliminary oil sketches.
  2. Planning the Exhibition:

    • The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard organized an exhibition of Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. The museum's staff collaborated internationally to gather the works. Due to the generosity of owners and cooperation from various institutions, such as the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York and the City of Antwerp, the goal of having six almost completely achieved public views was met. The exhibition runs through February 29.
  3. A Familiar Rubens Model:

    • The article highlights a sketch of a Negro’s head, which appears in four poses in a famous painting by Rubens. This sketch is displayed at the Brussels Museum and dates between 1620 and 1624.
  4. Oil Sketch:

    • An oil sketch of Château de Steen is also featured. Rubens spent considerable time at this location in his later years. The sketch prominently features golden brown, olive green, gray, and blue tones.

This detailed coverage showcases the significance and breadth of the Rubens exhibition, emphasizing the collaboration and efforts to bring together various works for public viewing.

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This image appears to be a scanned clipping from a newspaper, specifically the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1956. The article is promoting a Rubens exhibition at Harvard, presumably taking place at the Fogg Art Museum associated with Harvard University. The text mentions a planning for an exhibition of the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), including efforts by the museum staff to show valuable drawings and oil sketches available in America.

The clipping includes black and white reproductions of artistic works. At the top, there's a depiction of what seems to be a biblical scene or a religious interaction. Below that, there's an excerpt titled "A Familiar Rubens Model," which discusses a model featured in a series of Rubens' sketches. At the bottom, there's a landscape titled "An Oil Sketch of Chateau de Steen," where it states Rubens spent considerable time in his later years. It also comments on the predominance of golden brown, olive green, gray, and blue tones. The exhibition stands were scheduled to be open until February 29 of that year.

Please note that the center of the newspaper clipping has an area that is not described due to your instruction to omit certain content.

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The image is a newspaper clipping titled "RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD." The clipping contains three black-and-white images of paintings associated with the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.

  1. The top image depicts a scene with several figures gathered around a table, possibly a religious or historical scene, described as preliminary work on the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, specifically one of three preliminary oil sketches related to the Last Supper.

  2. The middle smaller image is a portrait of a man with a beard, referred to as "A FAMILIAR RUBENS MODEL," noted to be an oil sketch made between 1620 and 1624.

  3. The bottom image is an oil sketch of a landscape titled "Chateau de Steen," where Rubens spent time in his later years. The landscape features a vast expanse of land with trees, fields, and a cloudy sky.

The text below the top image explains the exhibition of Rubens' drawings and oil sketches at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the cooperation between Harvard, the Pierpont Morgan Library of New York, and the Fogg staff. The exhibition is noted to be open to the public through February 29.

At the bottom of the clipping, it cites the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1956.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a black-and-white photograph of an oil sketch of Peter Paul Rubens. The clipping is titled "Rubens Exhibition at Harvard." The image depicts a landscape with a tree and a road in the foreground, and a house in the distance. The clipping also includes a photograph of a man, who is probably Rubens, and a description of the exhibition. The exhibition is showcasing Rubens's oil sketches, which are on display at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition is open to the public and runs through February 29th.

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The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1958. The headline reads "RUBENS EXHIBITION AT HARVARD", indicating a special exhibition of works by the renowned Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

Visual Elements:

  1. Top Section:

    • Headline: Bold, prominent text at the top announces the Rubens exhibition.
    • Illustration: A detailed black-and-white sketch or engraving of a dramatic scene, likely depicting a biblical or classical subject. The scene shows several figures in dynamic poses, suggesting a moment of intense action or emotion, possibly from a religious or mythological narrative.
  2. Middle Section:

    • Text Content: The article discusses the exhibition, highlighting Rubens's work, particularly focusing on a series of preliminary oil sketches for the ceiling of Antwerp's Church of St. Charles Borromeo, which was destroyed by fire in 1718. The text emphasizes that this is the first time these sketches have been publicly displayed, with at least six examples on view.
    • Rubens's "The Last Supper": The article mentions Rubens's painting The Last Supper (1577–1640) and notes that the museum staff aimed to display every available drawing, print, and oil sketch by Rubens in America. However, due to the generosity of owners and staff members of the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York City, the goal was nearly achieved.
  3. Right Side:

    • Portrait Sketch: A smaller illustration or photograph of a man, likely a model used by Rubens. The caption identifies it as "A FAMILIAR RUBENS MODEL, the Negro in this oil sketch, done between 1620 and 1624, appears in four poses in a famous sketch at the Brussels Museum." This suggests the figure was a recurring subject in Rubens's work.
  4. Bottom Section:

    • Landscape Sketch: A detailed sketch of a landscape, possibly depicting a château or estate. The caption reads: "AN OIL SKETCH of Chateau de Steen, where Rubens spent considerable time in his later years. Predominant are golden brown, olive green, gray and blue tones." This indicates the sketch is part of the exhibition and highlights Rubens's later work.

Additional Details:

  • Publication Information: The article is attributed to the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 12, 1958, and is labeled as page 4.
  • Tone and Context: The article appears to be informative and promotional, aimed at announcing and describing the exhibition to readers. It emphasizes the historical and artistic significance of the displayed works, particularly the preliminary sketches and lesser-known pieces by Rubens.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in art history, showcasing the public debut of Rubens's preparatory sketches and lesser-known works at Harvard. The layout combines textual information with visual representations of Rubens's art, providing readers with a glimpse into the exhibition's content and significance. The sepia-toned appearance suggests the clipping is a preserved historical document.