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ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803162
This image displays an open, vintage book or scrapbook, showing a two-page spread. The pages are aged, with yellowed paper and visible signs of wear along the edges and binding. A small, torn piece of paper is visible at the top of the left page.
The content on the pages consists of a newspaper clipping, likely a review, that has been pasted onto the book's pages. The clipping is from the Harvard Crimson and is dated Thursday, December 6, 1956. The date and newspaper name are written in handwriting at the bottom right of the right-hand page, presumably to label the clipping.
The article is titled “On Exhibit: The Art of Ben Shahn” and is subtitled “At the Fogg Museum.” It is a detailed art review penned by Lowell J. Rubin, commenting on an exhibition of the artist Ben Shahn's work.
Content of the Article:
The review opens by praising Shahn’s powerful artistic voice and the Fogg Museum’s excellent presentation of his work. It notes that the exhibition includes more than three galleries of varied works: book illustrations, drawings, Christmas cards, “commercial” art, and familiar paintings in tempera, watercolor, and gouache. It mentions that some well-known pieces like Handball and Red Stairway are absent but that this is compensated for by the inclusion of unusual and “out of the way” pieces.
The reviewer discusses the wide emotional range of Shahn’s work: passion for justice, love of life, sentimentality, pain, and even humor. He observes that Shahn’s subjects are often isolated against architectural backgrounds to emphasize human significance, making Shahn more of a “representational” artist than a strict Realist.
The review analyzes the content and form of Shahn’s art, noting his increasing interest in abstract forms and colors, possibly influenced by his reaction to the war, as seen in works like Liberation and Italian Landscape. It also points to his rediscovery of European art—mentioning Giotto, Rousseau, Incus, and early European religious art—and notes a shift toward a brighter, more sensitive palette in his later works.
The clipping is not fully visible; a portion labeled “(Continued on page se...” is cut off at the bottom of the left page, along with a small, partially obscured photograph of what appears to be an indoor scene, perhaps part of an exhibition.
In summary, the image presents a preserved archival artifact: a 1956 art review of Ben Shahn’s exhibition at the Fogg Museum, pasted into a scrapbook with handwritten annotation, offering insight into mid-20th-century art criticism and the artist’s reception.
The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page features an article titled "On Exhibit: The Art of Ben Shahn" from the Harvard Crimson, dated Thursday, December 6, 1956. The article discusses an exhibition of Ben Shahn's artwork at the Fogg Museum. It mentions various works, including book illustrations, drawings, Christmas cards, and paintings. The text highlights the artist's emotions and the range of his work, noting elements of justice, passion, and humanity.
The right page contains additional text, likely from the same article, discussing the emotional content and the artist's techniques. It is signed by Lowell J. Rubin. Below the article, there is a handwritten note that reads "Harvard Crimson, Thursday, December 6, 1956," indicating the date and the source of the article.
A small photograph of a person is placed at the bottom left corner of the left page. The edges of the pages show signs of wear and age, with some discoloration and tear marks. The book appears to be part of a collection or scrapbook, as indicated by the red bookmark and the slightly worn condition.
The image shows an open book with a page containing a newspaper clipping titled "On Exhibit: The Art of Ben Shahn At the Fogg Museum." The article discusses an exhibition of Ben Shahn's art at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the variety of his works, including book illustrations, drawings, Christmas cards, and paintings done in various mediums such as tempera, watercolor, and gouache. The text describes the emotional range of the exhibition, noting themes of justice, life, and the human experience. It also mentions Shahn's style, which is described as sentimental, pained, jubilant, and comic, and touches on his recent interest in form and color.
The clipping includes a small photograph, likely related to the article, but the details of the photograph are not clear. The article is signed by Lowell J. Rubin.
Below the clipping, there is a handwritten note that reads "Harvard Crimson, Thursday, December 6, 1956," indicating the source and date of the newspaper article. The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or collection of articles, as evidenced by the worn edges and the way the clipping is glued onto the page.
An open book with a red cover displays a page with text and an image. The text on the left side of the page is titled "The Art of Ben Shahn" and provides information about the artist's work and exhibitions. The text on the right side of the page is a quote from Lowell J. Rubin, dated December 6, 1956, and includes a signature from Harvard Crimson. The image in the center of the page is a black-and-white photograph of a man.
The image shows a spread from a book or magazine featuring an article about Ben Shahn's art exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The article is titled "The Art of Ben Shahn" and includes a photograph of Shahn. The text discusses the exhibition's content, the artist's work, and the significance of his paintings. The article highlights the emotional range of Shahn's art, the influence of European art, and the development of his style. The photograph of Shahn is positioned on the left side of the page, while the text is on the right side. The image has a vintage or historical feel, suggesting that it is from an older publication.
The image shows an open book with text on both pages. The left page is titled "On Exhibit: The Art of Ben Shahn at the Fogg Museum" and appears to be an article or essay discussing the artist's work. The text describes an exhibition of Ben Shahn's art at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the variety of works displayed, including illustrations, drawings, Christmas cards, and paintings. It emphasizes the emotional range of Shahn's art, touching on themes of justice, passion, and social commentary. The article also discusses Shahn's style, noting his focus on human subjects and his symbolic use of realism.
The right page contains a continuation of the text, discussing Shahn's artistic evolution and influences. It mentions his interest in form and color, referencing European artists such as James Thrall Soby and the influence of early European masters like Giotto. The text also touches on Shahn's use of symbolic motifs and his development of a more luminous and sensitive palette.
In the bottom right corner of the right page, there is handwritten text that reads:
"Harvard Crimson, Thursday, December 6, 1956."
This indicates that the article was published in the Harvard Crimson newspaper on that date. The overall appearance of the book suggests it is an old publication, with aged paper and visible wear, consistent with a historical artifact.
This is an image of an open book or periodical, showcasing a printed article with the title "On Exhibit: The Art of Ben Shahn" at the Fogg Museum. The article discusses an exhibition of Ben Shahn's artwork, giving a broad overview of the types of works on display, which range from book illustrations to "commercial" art. The writer commends Shahn's emotional range and mentions specific pieces such as "Handball" and "Katz's Delicatessen," noting also a thematic presence of social issues in Shahn's work.
The text further examines themes and stylistic elements in Shahn's art, referencing a juxtaposition of earlier darker imagery with more recent vivid and colorful works. The writing mentions influences from European masters like Vincent van Gogh and acknowledges an evolution in Shahn's palette towards a brighter and more luminous application of colors. Other artworks mentioned include "Death on the Beach" and "Labyrinth."
The photograph of the text does not show it in full completeness due to the angle of the photograph. At the upper right corner, a handwritten note says "Harvard Crimson, Thursday, December 6, 1986", suggesting this could be from an edition of the "Harvard Crimson," the student newspaper of Harvard University.
The photograph is taken at an angle where the left page is a bit more raised than the right, casting a shadow on the right page. This makes some parts of the text a bit harder to read, especially on the lower left side of the right page.
The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings related to Ben Shahn, a notable artist. The largest clipping is a review titled "The Art of Ben Shahn" from the Harvard Crimson newspaper, dated Thursday, December 6, 1956, handwritten at the bottom of the page. The article discusses the exhibition of Ben Shahn's work at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the variety and emotional range of his art, mentioning themes of justice, passion for life, and his distinctive style that combines sentimental, pained, and comic elements.
The clipping on the right focuses on individual works of Shahn, discussing pieces like "Death on the Beach" and "Patterson," explaining their significance and how Shahn's style evolved. It also touches on influences from European art and Shahn's movement towards abstraction and a brighter color palette.
The smallest clipping at the bottom left corner is partially obscured and includes a small photographic image showing a scene with a church steeple and some trees against a dark sky with clouds.
Overall, the page reflects a deep appreciation of Shahn’s art, his thematic concerns, stylistic evolution, and acknowledgment of his exhibition’s importance.
A vintage scrapbook page with pasted newspaper clippings about Ben Shahn’s art exhibition.
This image shows a page from a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, as evident by the column layout and typography. It contains an article titled "The Art of Ben Shahn" that reviews an exhibition of Shahn's work at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the emotional range and unique style of his art. The text discusses Shahn's use of graphic works, commercial art, and his focus on human figures set against architectural backdrops or open spaces.
In terms of layout, the article comprises two text columns. A smaller section of text appears in a rectangular cutout on the right, likely a continuation or complement to the main article. Below the article is an upside-down snippet of a separate piece of content, potentially an advertisement or unrelated column, including a photograph and text.
The handwritten note below the article reads: "Harvard Crimson, Thursday, December 6, 1956", indicating the source and publication date. The page is mounted in what seems to be a scrapbook or archival collection, evidenced by a visible bookbinding along the edge and the texture of the page.