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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803184

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This image displays a newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Monday, April 1, 1937, pasted into an old book or scrapbook. The article, titled “German Art in Cambridge,” focuses on an exhibition of sculpture and prints by German artist Wilhelm Lehmbruck at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

The article is written by Dorothy Adlow and features a small black-and-white photograph on the left side, captioned:

“‘Head of Fritz von Unruh,’ by Lehmbruck, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.”

Key points from the article:

  • The exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, running until April 13, 1937, includes sculpture and prints by Lehmbruck, who was known in the Cambridge area for many years.
  • His famous sculpture “Kneeling Woman,” modeled in 1911, is highlighted as pivotal in establishing his reputation.
  • Lehmbruck was influenced by artists like Maillol and Rodin but developed his own expressive style characterized by elongated, austere forms with restrained emotion—partly inspired by Gothic carvings and El Greco.
  • Despite stylistic liberties, Lehmbruck maintained “an organic as well as an aesthetic consistency” in handling anatomy.
  • The Fogg collection includes various works from Lehmbruck’s early and later phases, including a bronze bust of Fritz von Unruh and a small standing figure in a “languorous ‘caryatid’ mood.”
  • Visitors are also directed to a supplementary exhibition on the second floor featuring a small bronze by Henri Matisse, “Le Serf”—noted as “the most important sculpture of Matisse’s youthful stage.”

Visual context:

  • The clipping is mounted on the right-hand page of an open book with aged, yellowed paper and a red hardcover binding visible.
  • The newspaper clipping itself shows signs of aging—slight discoloration and fading, typical of paper from the late 1930s.
  • The typography and layout reflect the classic newspaper style of the era, with justified columns and a clear headline hierarchy.

Overall, the image captures a historical record of early 20th-century art discourse in Boston, offering insight into how avant-garde European sculpture was received and contextualized in American academic circles during the interwar period.

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The image is a page from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated Monday, April 1, 1957. It features a newspaper clipping about an exhibition of German art in Cambridge. The main headline reads "German Art in Cambridge: Sculpture and Prints By Lehmbruck at Fogg." The article is written by Dorothy Adlow and discusses the work of Wilhelm Lehmbruck, a German sculptor known for his distinctive style of elongated forms and the influence of Gothic and Baroque art.

The clipping also includes a photograph of a sculpture titled "Head of Fritz von Unruh," which was part of the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The article provides contextual information about Lehmbruck's life, his education, and his artistic influences, as well as details about the exhibited works and their significance. Additionally, it mentions a supplementary exhibition at the second floor of the Fogg Museum featuring a small bronze figure by Henri Matisse.

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This image shows a clipping from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Monday, April 1, 1957. The article, titled "German Art in Cambridge," focuses on an exhibition of sculptures and prints by the German artist Wilhelm Lehmbruck at the Fogg Art Museum. The article is written by Dorothy Adlow.

The clipping includes a photograph of a sculpture titled "Head of Fritz von Unruh," which is on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The article discusses Lehmbruck's background, his artistic influences, and the characteristics of his sculptures. It mentions his education in Düsseldorf, his travels, and his eventual settlement in Paris in 1910. The article highlights his famous work, "Kneeling Woman," which helped establish his reputation as a foremost sculptor of his generation.

The text describes Lehmbruck's artistic style, noting his influences from artists like Maillol and Rodin, and his ability to maintain certain absolutes of plastic logic despite his expressive work. It also mentions the exhibition of Lehmbruck's sculptures at the Fogg Museum, including a torso from his early phase, a bronze bust of a man, the bust of the writer Fritz von Unruh, and a small standing figure.

Additionally, the article mentions a supplement exhibition on display on the second floor of the Fogg Museum, which includes a bronze figure by Henri Matisse titled "Le Serf," described as the most important sculpture of Matisse's youthful stage.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated April 1, 1957. The clipping is titled "German Art in Cambridge" and features an article about sculpture and prints by Wilhelm Lehmbruck at the Fogg Art Museum. The article includes a photograph of a sculpture by Lehmbruck, titled "Head of Fritz von Unruh." The article provides information about Lehmbruck's life, his artistic style, and the significance of his work in the context of German art. The clipping is placed on a page of a book or magazine, which is open to reveal the article.

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The image is a spread from a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article titled "German Art in Cambridge." The article is about an exhibition of sculptures and prints by Wilhelm Lehmbruck at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article includes a photograph of a sculpture by Lehmbruck, titled "Head of Fritz von Unruh," and discusses the artist's style and influence. The article also mentions that the exhibition includes a bronze bust of Lehmbruck's early phase, a notable psychological expression through elongation, and there is a small standing figure with fiery expression and massive features in the collection of Perry Rathbone.

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The image depicts a page from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Monday, April 1, 1957, featuring an article titled "German Art in Cambridge". The article, written by Dorothy Aldow, discusses the exhibition of works by Wilhelm Lehmbruck at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline and Publication Details:

    • The top of the page displays the newspaper's name, The Christian Science Monitor, along with the location (Boston) and date (Monday, April 1, 1957).
    • The main headline reads "German Art in Cambridge", indicating the focus of the article.
  2. Subheading and Article Title:

    • The subheading is "Sculpture and Prints By Lehmbruck at Fogg", specifying the subject matter of the article.
  3. Photograph:

    • On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Head of Fritz von Unruh" by Lehmbruck, displayed at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The caption beneath the photograph provides this information.
  4. Article Content:

    • The article provides background on Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881–1919), a German sculptor known for his expressive and modernist works.
    • It mentions that Lehmbruck's sculptures and prints will be exhibited at the Fogg Museum until April 13, 1957.
    • The text highlights Lehmbruck's education at the miner academy of Düsseldorf, his travels, and his eventual settlement in Paris in 1910.
    • The article discusses Lehmbruck's artistic influences, including his association with the Neuer Club and his tragic suicide in 1919.
    • It also describes his artistic style, noting his emphasis on organic forms, emotional expression, and restrained composition. The article references specific works, such as a bronze bust of Fritz von Unruh and a small standing figure in languorous cavarine form.
  5. Visual Layout:

    • The layout is typical of a newspaper article, with a clear hierarchy of information: headline, subheading, photograph, and descriptive text.
    • The photograph is placed to the left, with the article text occupying the right side, creating a balanced and readable format.

Summary:

The image shows a well-organized newspaper article from The Christian Science Monitor discussing an exhibition of Wilhelm Lehmbruck's sculptures and prints at the Fogg Art Museum. It includes a photograph of one of Lehmbruck's works, "Head of Fritz von Unruh", and provides detailed context about the artist, his life, and his artistic contributions. The article serves as a historical record of the exhibition and offers insight into Lehmbruck's artistic legacy.

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This image displays a page from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated Monday, April 1, 1957. The visible headline reads "German Art in Cambridge". The article below the headline discusses an exhibition related to German art, specifically sculpture and prints, by an artist at Fogg, inferred to be the Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions that the exhibition includes rare prints and sculpture, with a particular reference to an art movement and certain thematic elements it embraced, such as expressionist tendencies. The page also features a caption for an image, which refers to a "Head of Fria von Urrach" by Lehmburck, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The article continues to discuss the works and art styles of the period, references to other artists and works, and insights into the art movement and thematic content of the exhibition. There's a specific mention of the artist's influential relationships as well as stylistic transitions throughout their career.

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The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," Boston, dated Monday, April 1, 1957. The article is titled "German Art in Cambridge" with the subtitle "Sculpture and Prints By Lehmbruck at Fogg." The article is written by Dorothy Adlow.

The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, a German sculptor. It mentions the display running until April 13 and highlights Lehmbruck's "Kneeling Woman," which is noted for being one of the most famous sculptures by the artist. The article details aspects of Lehmbruck's style, influences, and specific pieces included in the exhibition, such as a bronze bust of Fritz von Unruh.

There is a black-and-white photograph accompanying the article, showing a bust titled "Head of Fritz von Unruh," by Lehmbruck, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University. The bust features a somber and expressive male face, emphasizing the sculpture's detailed and emotional qualities.

The article also briefly mentions other works on display at the exhibition, including pieces by Henri Matisse.

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A vintage scrapbook page containing a clipped newspaper article. The header at the top reads: “THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, BOSTON, MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1957” followed by a large headline: “German Art in Cambridge” with a subheading “Sculpture and Prints by Lehmbruck at Fogg” (By Dorothy Adlow).

On the left there is a small photograph of a sculpture, with a gray rectangular block obscuring part of the image. Beneath the photo is a caption that mentions “Head of Fritz von Unruh by Lehmbruck, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University.” The rest of the clipping is arranged in narrow columns of text describing the artwork. The clipping is mounted on an aged, cream-colored page, giving a vintage newspaper-cutting feel.

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This is a newspaper clipping from The Christian Science Monitor dated Monday, April 1, 1957, with the headline "German Art in Cambridge". The article, titled "Sculpture and Prints by Lehmbruck at Fogg", is written by Dorothy Adler and discusses the work of Wilhelm Lehmbruck, whose sculptures and prints were being shown at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The clipping includes a black-and-white image of a sculpture captioned "Head of Fritz von Unruh, by Lehmbruck, on view at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University", although the image appears to have been obscured or redacted. The article discusses Lehmbruck's life and work, emphasizing his contributions to sculpture, his stylistic evolution, and his role in German art, particularly mentioning the pieces exhibited at the museum.

The clipping is pasted into a scrapbook or bound collection, with visible edges and margins of the page it is adhered to. The overall layout has a vintage and preserved appearance.