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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803144

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This image displays a newspaper clipping, mounted on a larger, aged sheet of paper, likely for archival purposes.

Identification

The clipping is from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Friday, December 23, 1955. This information is printed clearly on a distinct brown paper band at the very top of the clipping.

Article Details

The main headline, printed in a large, bold, serif font, reads:
"Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown"

The byline identifies the author as Carlyle Burrows.

Article Content Summary

The article announces a major exhibition of works by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens. Key points include:

  • Sponsorship & Venues: The exhibition is jointly sponsored by the Pierpont Morgan Library and the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
  • Schedule: It will open in January at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Mass., and be repeated in New York in March.
  • Content: The show will focus on Rubens's drawings and oil sketches, rather than his major oil paintings, which is noted as unusual. It will highlight his importance in American collections and will include an "Adoration Study" of 1613 from the Morgan Library.
  • Special Events: A weekend symposium on Rubens will be held in Cambridge, and a concert of Baroque music will be held in the museum courtyard during the exhibition.
  • Context: This exhibition is the first phase of a new program to be shared jointly by the Museum and the Morgan Library, which aims to present a series of exhibitions of the Old Masters every other year.
  • Loan Sources: Contributions will come from major museums like the Metropolitan, the Fogg, the Morgan Library, and the Detroit Art Institute, as well as private collectors such as Robert Lehman, Dr. Sonja Kramarsky, Walter C. Baker, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kuhn.

Physical Description of the Object

  • The newspaper clipping itself is printed on standard newsprint and has been glued to a larger, off-white or cream-colored backing sheet which shows signs of aging (yellowing at the edges and some faint stains).
  • The clipping is rectangular and centrally mounted on the backing sheet, leaving a wide border of the backing paper visible around it.
  • The overall object appears to be a preserved archive item.

In essence, this image captures a historical announcement from 1955, detailing an ambitious and scholarly exhibition dedicated to the preparatory works of the renowned artist Peter Paul Rubens, highlighting his popularity and influence in American collections.

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The image shows a clipping from the "New York Herald Tribune" dated Friday, December 23, 1955. The article is titled "Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown" and is written by Carlyle Burrows. The clipping is pasted onto a larger sheet of paper that appears to be a page from a book, as indicated by the faint text in the background. The article discusses an upcoming exhibition of drawings and oil sketches by Peter Paul Rubens, scheduled to be held jointly by the Pierpont Morgan Library and the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The exhibition is set to open in January at Cambridge, Massachusetts, and will be repeated in New York in March. The article highlights the importance of Rubens's work in American public and private collections and mentions that the exhibition will feature his work as a draftsman and sketcher in oils. It also notes that a week-end symposium will be held during the exhibition, featuring authorities on Rubens's work, and that there will be a concert of Baroque music in the museum courtyard. The article concludes by mentioning that the exhibition will showcase the first drafts of great paintings, with a significant number of Rubens's works in American collections.

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This image is a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Friday, December 23, 1955. The article is titled "Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown" and is written by Carlyle Burrows. The text discusses an upcoming exhibition of works by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens, which will be jointly sponsored by the Pierpont Morgan Library and the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The exhibition will feature drawings and oil sketches and is expected to highlight the importance of Rubens in American public and private collections. The article mentions that the exhibition will open in January in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and will be repeated in New York in March. It also notes that the exhibition will include loans from various museums and private collections, and that there will be a symposium and a concert of Baroque music in connection with the exhibition. The article emphasizes the significance of the exhibition in showcasing Rubens' work as a draftsman and sketcher in oils.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with the title "Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown." The clipping is from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Friday, December 23, 1955. The article is written by Carlyle Burrows and features an exhibition of drawings and oil sketches by Peter Paul Rubens, a renowned Flemish master of the seventeenth century. The exhibition is sponsored by the Pierpont Morgan Library and the Fogg Art Museum in New York and will be open from January 10 to March 20. The exhibition will showcase Rubens's work in oil sketches and drawings, providing a comprehensive view of his artistic process and technique. The article highlights the significance of the exhibition, which will be the first phase of a new project shared jointly by the Museum and the Morgan Library. The exhibition will also feature works by other artists, including the Old Masters, and will be open to the public.

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The image is a scanned page from the New York Herald Tribune newspaper, dated Friday, December 23, 1955. The page features an article titled "Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown." The article discusses an upcoming exhibition of drawings and oil sketches by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens. It mentions that the exhibition will be held at the Fogg Art Museum and the Morgan Library in New York City, with the Fogg Art Museum opening on January 14, 1956, and the Morgan Library opening on January 20, 1956. The article provides details about the exhibition, including the types of works that will be displayed, the artists involved, and the significance of the Rubens drawings and oil sketches.

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The image is a scanned page from the New York Herald Tribune dated Friday, December 23, 1955. The headline prominently displayed at the top reads: "Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown." The article, authored by Carlyle Burrows, discusses an upcoming exhibition of works by the renowned Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens from the 17th century.

Key Details from the Article:

  1. Exhibition Overview:

    • The exhibition will feature drawings and oil sketches by Rubens.
    • It is jointly sponsored by the Fogg Art Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library.
    • The exhibition will open in January at the Cambridge Art Museum, and a repeat showing will occur in March at the New York Herald Tribune.
  2. Significance of the Exhibition:

    • Rubens' drawings and oil sketches are considered unusual compared to his more famous paintings.
    • The exhibition is expected to highlight the high level of interest and quality in Rubens' draftsmanship and sketching, which are often overlooked in favor of his paintings.
  3. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition will include works from public and private collections, including loans from institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum, the Detroit Art Institute, and the Morgan Library.
    • The Fogg Art Museum will host the first phase of the exhibition, opening on January 14, followed by the Morgan Library on March 20.
    • The exhibition will also feature a week-end symposium with leading authorities on Rubens, including the course of the Baroque music and a concert of the exhibition during the opening.
  4. Rubens' Work:

    • The article emphasizes that Rubens' draftsmanship and sketching are considered two fundamental aspects of his artistic legacy.
    • The exhibition will showcase Rubens' work as a draftsman and sketch artist, highlighting his splendid examples that are rarely seen in American collections.
  5. Additional Context:

    • The article also mentions a new program being developed at the Morgan Library, which will involve the sharing of plates from the Old Masters collection with the Fogg Museum.
    • Rubens' works are noted for their rich types of ownership, including private owners such as Robert Lehman.

Visual Elements:

  • The page has a light brown header with the newspaper's name, date, and section information.
  • The text is presented in a serif font, typical of mid-20th-century newspaper design.
  • The layout is clean and structured, with the headline in bold and the article text in a readable format.

Overall, the image captures a historical news article announcing an important art exhibition dedicated to the works of Peter Paul Rubens, focusing on his lesser-known drawings and oil sketches.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune dated Friday, December 23, 1955. The article's headline reads "Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown" and is written by Carlyle Burrows. It's about an exhibition featuring the works of Peter Paul Rubens, the Flemish master of the seventeenth century. The text below the headline discusses the particulars of the exhibition and collaboratively highlights contributions from various collections and institutions. There is some visible aging on the paper and a few stains, indicating that the physical clipping has been preserved for some time. The text is partially obscured by discoloration and damage to the paper on the left side, which makes it challenging to read all the details of the article.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune dated Friday, December 23, 1955. The article is titled "Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown," written by Carlyle Burrows.

The article announces an exhibition honoring the great Flemish master of the seventeenth century, Peter Paul Rubens. The exhibition is jointly sponsored by the Pierpont Morgan Library and the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The exhibit is set to open in January at Cambridge, Massachusetts, and will be repeated in New York in March. It will feature drawings and oil sketches by Rubens, highlighting his importance in American public and private collections.

The article mentions that although the exhibition is unusual in focusing on works other than Rubens' major oil paintings, it is expected to attract significant interest and showcase his draftsmanship in oils. A weekend symposium with authorities on Rubens and a concert of Baroque music in the museum courtyard will accompany the exhibition.

Loans for the exhibition will come from institutions like the Metropolitan Museum, the Fogg, the Morgan Library, the Detroit Art Institute, and private owners. The article highlights an interesting piece, an "Adoration Study" from 1613 in the Morgan Library collection, and explains that the exhibition will be part of a new shared program between the museums.

The article concludes by noting that the exhibition will emphasize the preliminary drafts and studies that Rubens used, which are familiar to students of his paintings, and that America is rich in Rubens works that will be shown.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a white page. It’s aged and yellowed with brown stains around the edges. At the top is a strip reading: “NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1955.” The main headline reads: “Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown,” with the byline “By Carlyle Burrows.” The article (in two columns) discusses an exhibition of drawings and oil sketches by the 17th‑century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens, jointly sponsored by the Pierpont Morgan Library and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, along with other details about the show. The overall look is that of a clipped, old newspaper inserted into a scrapbook or display page.

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This is a scanned newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Friday, December 23, 1955. The headline reads, "Drawings, Oil Sketches By Rubens To Be Shown", written by Carlyle Burrows. The article discusses an upcoming exhibition honoring Peter Paul Rubens, a prominent Flemish master of the 17th century. The exhibition, jointly sponsored by the Pierpont Morgan Library and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, was set to open in January in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and later move to New York in March.

The exhibition intends to display Rubens' drawings and oil sketches, emphasizing his importance in American public and private collections. It highlights the selection's quality, drawing from significant American holdings and contributions. Mentioned are plans for a symposium with experts on Rubens' work and related programs, including performances and concerts focused on Baroque music.

The clipping has a preserved, aged appearance and is mounted on some backing, likely for archival purposes. The edges of the text and accompanying page show slight wear and some minor discoloration due to age.