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The clipping is from The Boston Daily Globe, dated Thursday, January 12, 1956. The headline is under the SOCIETY section, and the article is titled:

“Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg”

The article is written by Marjorie W. Sherman.

Content Summary:

The article announces an unusual exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University featuring previously unshown drawings and oil sketches by Peter Paul Rubens, loaned from American private collections. The exhibition is set to open the next day.

Key details include:

• An exclusive preview dinner will be held at the museum for distinguished guests.
• Many notable figures from the art world are expected, including curators from the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum, the Morgan Library, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Fogg itself.
• The list of attendees includes prominent names such as Charles L. Kuhn, Mrs. Robert Dort, Elizabeth Strassmann, Mrs. John Mitchill, Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, and Paul Sachs.
• The exhibition is sponsored by the Fogg Museum and will later travel to New York on February 28.

Physical Description:

• The newspaper clipping is yellowed with age and shows some minor stains, particularly on the right side and at the top.
• The text is printed in a traditional newspaper column format.
• The clipping has been affixed to a larger, archival-quality sheet, likely for preservation. The mounting is visible along the top border as a strip of yellowed tape.
• The overall appearance suggests this is a preserved historical document related to an art event from 1956.

The image appears to be a page from a newspaper, specifically from "The Boston Daily Globe" dated Thursday, January 12, 1956. It contains an article titled "SOCIETY" with the subheading "Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg." The article discusses an upcoming exhibition of rare drawings and oil sketches by Peter Paul Rubens, which are part of American collections and have never been shown before. The exhibition is scheduled to take place at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The article mentions several notable guests and contributors, including museum directors, curators, and lenders to the exhibition, as well as the sponsors of the show. The text is printed in a vertical orientation, which is unusual for newspapers, and there are some stains and discolorations on the paper, indicating it may be an old or handled document.

This image is a scanned page from an old newspaper, specifically The Boston Daily Globe, dated Thursday, January 12, 1956. The page appears to be from the "Society" section, and it features a clipping of an article titled "Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg" written by Marjorie W. Sherman.

The article discusses an exhibition of Rubens' drawings and oil sketches from American collections at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The exhibition is scheduled to open the following day with a private preview and dinner for distinguished guests. Notable attendees mentioned include various museum directors, curators, and art experts from institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Morgan Library, the Louvre, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

The paper shows signs of age, with some yellowing and discoloration, particularly around the edges and near the folds. The text is slightly faded but still legible. The overall condition suggests it has been preserved for a long time.

The image shows a page of a newspaper with the title "The Boston Daily Globe" at the top. The date is January 12, 1936. The article is titled "Society" and it is about an exhibition of rare drawings by Rubens that will be held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article lists the names of the people who will be attending the exhibition, including Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Kuhn of Cambridge, who are the "first" to go to the Fogg Art Museum for the exhibition. The article also mentions that the exhibition will feature sketches from American collections that have never been shown before. The article is written by Marjorie W. Sherman.

A newspaper clipping of a Boston Daily Globe article from January 12, 1956, features a headline "Society Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg." The article is written by Marjorie W. Sherman and discusses the upcoming exhibition of rare drawings by Peter Paul Rubens at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The article mentions that the exhibition is a preview for the guests before it opens in New York on February 29. It also lists the distinguished guests who will attend the dinner event, including notable figures from the art world, government, and academia.

The image shows a scanned page from The Boston Daily Globe, dated Thursday, January 12, 1956. The page features a news article titled "Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg", written by Marjorie W. Sherman.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Event Overview:

   • An exhibition of rare Rubens drawings and oil sketches, never before shown in America, will be previewed at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
   • The exhibition is described as the "first go" of the Fogg Art Museum, and both lenders to the museum and the Rubens’ family have loaned the works for the show.

2. Exhibition Details:

   • The preview will take place tomorrow night (January 13, 1956) at an invitation-only show.
   • The exhibition will open to the public on February 28.

3. Notable Guests and Contributors:

   • Miss Helen Willard, assistant curator of drawings at the Fogg Museum, will be present.
   • Robert D. Doty, the museum’s registrar, will also be involved.
   • Other notable figures include Miss Agnes Morgan (curator of drawings at the Pierpont Morgan Library), Perry Rathbone (director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston), and Dr. and Mrs. Carl Swartzenski (directors of the Museum of Modern Art in New York).
   • Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, the curator of prints and prints at the Fogg Museum, will also be present.

4. Dinner and Preview:

   • Distinguished guests will dine at the Philip Mofers’ home before the preview.
   • The dinner guests include Miss Helen Willard, Miss Agnes Morgan, Perry Rathbone, Dr. and Mrs. Carl Swartzenski, Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, and others.
   • The preview will feature “Design for a Title Page”, a Rubens drawing loaned for the exhibition.

5. Additional Context:

   • The article highlights the significance of the event, noting that Rubens’ sketches are rarely exhibited and that this will be a unique opportunity for the public to view these works.

Visual Elements:

• The page has a clean, typed layout typical of newspaper articles from the mid-20th century.
• The top of the page includes the newspaper’s masthead: "THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE", with the date clearly displayed.
• The article is part of the "SOCIETY" section, indicating it covers social and cultural events.

Overall, the image captures a historical news article announcing a significant art exhibition featuring works by the renowned painter Peter Paul Rubens, emphasizing its exclusivity and importance.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Daily Globe dated Thursday, January 12, 1956. The article is headlined "SOCIETY" and features a story titled "Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg." The article is written by Marjorie W. Sherman.

The article discusses an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, which will display rare drawings and oil sketches from American collections by the artist Rubens. It mentions several prominent individuals and families who will attend the exhibition preview, as well as additional details about cultural and society events tied to the exhibit.

The physical state of the clipping shows some discoloration and water stains, indicating it has aged and possibly been exposed to moisture or other damaging elements.

This image shows an aged newspaper clipping from The Boston Daily Globe dated Thursday, January 12, 1956. The article is titled "Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg," written by Marjorie W. Sherman. It discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University featuring drawings and oil sketches by Rubens sourced from American collections. The text highlights the significance of the event and mentions notable individuals involved.

The clipping is mounted on a pale backing and shows some discoloration from age, including brownish staining and faded areas on the paper.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Daily Globe dated Thursday, January 12, 1936. The clipping is from the "Society" section and features an article titled "Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg" by Marjorie W. Sherman. The article discusses an exhibition of Rubens' drawings and oil sketches at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, highlighting that these works have never been shown before. It mentions various distinguished guests and curators connected to the exhibition and includes details about the preview event and notable people attending. The paper appears aged and has some brown stains and discoloration. The clipping is affixed to a plain white backing or page.

• The image shows an old newspaper clipping mounted on a white page.
• The clipping is labeled “SOCIETY” and has a bold headline: “Rare Drawings by Rubens Previewed Tomorrow at Fogg,” written by Marjorie W. Sherman.
• It appears to be from The Boston Daily Globe and discusses an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum (Harvard University) featuring Rubens drawings and oil sketches.
• The text is small and dense, listing guests and participants connected to the event.
• The page shows aging signs: yellowed paper, brown stains, and a pale watermark or overlay on the right side of the clipping.