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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated Sunday, May 19, 1957. The article is titled "Events in Art" and discusses several art exhibitions and artists.

  1. Picasso's Vitality Stands Out in Pulitzer Collection at Fogg:

    • The article mentions a new exhibition at the Fogg Museum titled "Modern German Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture Collection," which is part of the Joseph Pulitzer, Jr. collection.
    • The exhibition features works by Pablo Picasso, highlighting his vitality and standing in modern art.
    • The collection includes a diverse range of modern German art and has been praised for its quality.
  2. Fannie Hillsmith:

    • The article introduces Fannie Hillsmith, a painter and sculptor known for her unique style.
    • Hillsmith's work is described as playful, with a focus on everyday objects and scenes.
    • Her art is noted for its charm and humor, often depicting scenes from her travels and daily life.
    • The article mentions her recent exhibitions and the positive reception of her work.
  3. Other Exhibits:

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is hosting an exhibition of modern German art, featuring works by various artists.
    • The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, and photographs, showcasing a range of styles and subjects.
    • The article highlights the diversity and quality of the works on display.

Overall, the article provides a snapshot of the art scene in Boston during the late 1950s, focusing on notable exhibitions and artists.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Events in Art" from the Boston Herald, dated Sunday, May 19, 1957. The main article is about the Pulitzer Collection at the Fogg Museum, focusing on Picasso's vitality. The article is written by Geoffrey Bush and discusses various art exhibits, including one at the Fogg Museum featuring the Pulitzer Collection, which includes works by Picasso, Modigliani, and other notable artists. The exhibit was collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer and opened on Thursday, May 16, 1957.

The article also mentions other exhibits, such as one at the Sweatman Gallery featuring works by Fannie Hillsmith, Richard Diebenkorn, and Toti Scialoja. Additionally, there are exhibits at the Boston Reisinger Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Borghese Gallery, and the Guild of Boston Artists, each showcasing different types of art, including Slavic folk art, modern German art, Italian paintings, and landscapes by Harold R. Zink.

The clipping is pasted on an open book or album, with the book's spine visible on the left side.

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The image is a page from a newspaper article titled "Events in Art," published on Sunday, May 19, 1957. The article focuses on several art exhibitions.

  1. Picasso’s Vitality in Pulitzer Collection at Fogg Museum:

    • The article highlights a significant exhibition of modern art at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, specifically focusing on works by Pablo Picasso. It mentions that Mr. Pulitzer, who graduated from Harvard in 1936, has curated a collection of Picasso's art over the last twenty years. The article notes that the exhibition will open on September 15.
  2. Fanny Hillsmith:

    • The article briefly discusses an exhibit at the Sweetstaf Gallery in New York. The gallery showcases works by Fanny Hillsmith, a painter who has exhibited her work widely on both coasts. Hillsmith's pieces are described as charming and include watercolors and oil paintings, with notable works such as "Sealed Woman" and collages.
  3. Other Exhibits:

    • The Boston Reisinger Museum in Cambridge is mentioned for its exhibitions. It features a mix of Slavic folk art and modern German art, with a particular emphasis on Picasso's influence.
    • The Boston Art Association is noted for hosting another exhibition, which includes various artists' works. It also mentions the Guild of Boston Artists' exhibition and the spring exhibition by Guild members.

The article provides a brief but insightful overview of contemporary art events in Boston, showcasing diverse artistic expressions and curatorial efforts.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping dated May 19, 1957. The article is titled "Events in Art" and discusses several art exhibitions.

  1. Picasso’s Vitality Stands Out in Pulitzer Collection at Fogg:

    • The article, written by Geoffrey Bush, highlights the importance of an exhibition of modern art at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge. This exhibition, opened on Thursday, includes a collection of contemporary art assembled by Mr. Pulitzer, who graduated from Harvard in 1936. The collection features works by artists like Modigliani and Picasso, with Picasso’s vitality being a standout.
    • The article mentions that the exhibition is a first-rate event, and it includes a variety of modern art pieces, emphasizing Picasso’s enduring influence.
  2. Fannie Hillsmith:

    • The exhibition at the Sweatshop Gallery in New York features work by Fannie Hillsmith. Her pieces, such as "Sealed Woman" and "Signs of the City," are described as combining different media and colors to create an intriguing visual experience. Her work is noted for its ability to convey a sense of movement and rhythm, despite its static nature.
  3. Richard Diebenkorn:

    • The article also discusses Richard Diebenkorn’s exhibition at the Tellier Gallery in San Francisco. His work is described as combining different elements, such as abstract and representational art, to create a complex, layered visual effect.
  4. Other Exhibits:

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge has an exhibition focused on Picasso and modern German art, featuring Slavic folk art and modern German art.
    • The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, and sculptures, with a significant number of Picasso's works, emphasizing the influence of Picasso's work on modern art.
    • The article mentions the Boston Herald's art section, which will be added after June 4, and notes that the Guild of Boston Artists is having its annual exhibition of sculpture by its members.

The newspaper clipping is neatly preserved in a book, with the date and newspaper name noted at the bottom.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated Sunday, May 19, 1957. The article is titled "Events in Art" and focuses on the exhibition of the Pulitzer Collection at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The main piece, written by Geoffrey Bush, discusses the vitality of Pablo Picasso's work within the collection. The article notes that Joseph Pulitzer, who graduated from Harvard in 1868, had a significant collection of modern art, which was first-rate and well-chosen. The collection includes Picasso's "Elvira," dated 1936, and other notable works.

Another section of the article covers an exhibition by Fanny Hillsmith at the Sweat Gallery on Newbury Street, featuring watercolors and oils. Hillsmith's work is described as having a distinctive style, with a preference for soft, pastel colors and a modern approach to depicting the natural world.

The article also mentions other exhibits, including a Picasso exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and an exhibition of Slavic folk art and modern German art at the Fogg Museum. Additionally, there is a mention of a show by the Guild of Boston Artists at the Copley Society.

The clipping appears to be pasted into a scrapbook or a bound book, with the date and newspaper name noted at the bottom right corner.

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The image is a page from a newspaper dated Sunday, May 12, 1957, from the Boston Herald. It features an article titled "Events in Art" with the main headline reading "Picasso’s Vitality Stands Out In Pulitzer Collection at Fogg" by Geoffrey Bush.

The article discusses a new exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, which opened on Tuesday. This exhibition features a collection of modern paintings, drawings, and sculpture collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer. The author notes that Picasso's work stands out prominently among the well-chosen group of modern art pieces in the collection.

The article mentions that Picasso's "Seated Woman" from 1938 is particularly notable. It describes the painting as a dynamic representation of a figure using vivid colors and a style that suggests movement and energy, even though the figure is seated.

Additionally, the article reviews other exhibits in the area:

  1. Fannie Hillsmith: An exhibition at the Swetzoff Gallery in Boston features her watercolors and collages, which the author praises for their freshness and variety.
  2. Pietro Pezzati: An exhibition at the Boston Arts Festival Gallery shows Pezzati's still-life paintings, which are noted for their modern approach to traditional subjects.
  3. Other Exhibits:
    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge has two exhibits, one featuring works by Paul Klee and another showing German art influenced by various movements.
    • The Institute of Contemporary Art features paintings by Alice Jones that are abstract and involve bold use of color and texture.

Overall, the article provides a review of several art exhibitions available at the time, with a particular emphasis on the Picasso collection at the Fogg Museum.

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The image displays an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted on the right-hand page. The clipping is an article titled "Events in Art" with the subtitle "Picasso’s Vitality Stands Out In Pulitzer Collection at Fogg". It is a review or commentary on art exhibitions, with a focus on a collection exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum. The article is from the "Boston Herald" and is dated "Sun. May 19, 1957."

The newspaper article is yellowed with age and contrasts with the off-white pages of the book. The clipping is aligned vertically and centered on the page. The left-hand page of the book is blank except for some minor discoloration at the edges due to age or exposure to light.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Events in Art" with the headline "Picasso's Vitality Stands Out In Pulitzer Collection at Fogg" written by Geoffrey Bush. The article discusses a major exhibition of modern paintings, drawings, and sculpture collected by Louise and Joseph Pulitzer, Jr., displayed at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It highlights Picasso's dominant presence in the collection, as well as mentions other artists such as Monet, Pissarro, Vuillard, Klee, Kokoschka, Rouault, Matisse, Lipchitz, Beckmann, and Tamayo.

The article also touches on the modern art's trend toward non-objectivity and experimental styles, specifically praising Picasso's vitality and toughness in his work.

Additionally, the clipping includes references to other exhibits, such as works by Fannie Hillsmith at the Swetzoff Gallery and the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge exhibiting Slavic folk art and modern German art. It also mentions exhibitions by the Copley Society and the Guild of Boston Artists. The clipping is dated "Sun. May 19, 1957" and marked as from the "Boston Herald."

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The image shows an open page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the Boston Herald, dated Sunday, May 19, 1952. The page features an article titled "Events in Art", with a subheading "Picasso's Vitality Stands Out In Pulitzer Collection at Fogg" by Geoffrey Bush.

Key Details:

  1. Headline and Subheading:

    • The main headline is "Events in Art", indicating the section's focus on art-related news.
    • The subheading highlights a significant art exhibit: "Picasso's Vitality Stands Out In Pulitzer Collection at Fogg", emphasizing the prominence of Picasso's work in the collection.
  2. Byline:

    • The article is authored by Geoffrey Bush.
  3. Content Overview:

    • The article discusses an exhibition of modern painting, drawing, and sculpture at the Fogg Art Museum, curated by Louise M. Conley. The exhibition opened on Thursday and features works by prominent modern artists, including Picasso.
    • Picasso's work is highlighted as a standout piece in the collection, described as a "first-rate example of modern art." The article notes that Picasso graduated from Harvard in 1936 and that this exhibition marks the last time his works will be housed at the Fogg Museum until 1951.
    • The article also mentions other artists represented in the exhibition, such as Modigliani, Matisse, Lipchitz, Beckmann, Rouault, Tamayo, and others. It describes the exhibition as imaginative and pleasing, with a focus on light, color, and form.
  4. Visual Elements:

    • The page includes a photograph or illustration of Fannie Hillsmith, a model for Picasso's painting "Seated Woman" from 1943. The caption identifies her as the model and notes that she is one of the newest artists represented in the exhibition.
    • The photograph shows Hillsmith seated on a pink Victorian sofa, wearing a light, flowing dress. The setting appears to be a studio or gallery space, with soft lighting and a neutral background.
  5. Additional Text:

    • The article briefly mentions other art exhibitions in Boston, including displays at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Slavie Gallery, and the Cambridge Art Association. These exhibitions feature works by various artists, including Alice James, Harold Copeland, and others.
  6. Layout and Design:

    • The page has a classic newspaper layout with columns of text and a central photograph.
    • The text is typed in a serif font, typical of mid-20th-century print media.
    • The bottom of the page includes the newspaper's name, "Boston Herald", and the date, "Sun. May 19, 1952".

Summary:

The image depicts a newspaper page from the Boston Herald dated May 19, 1952, featuring an art review by Geoffrey Bush. The article focuses on an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting Picasso's work and other modern artists. A photograph of Fannie Hillsmith, the model for Picasso's "Seated Woman", is prominently displayed, adding a visual element to the article. The page also briefly mentions other art exhibitions in Boston.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a red border that is placed on a beige-colored page of a book. The clipping is titled "Events in Art" and is divided into three sections. The first section is titled "Picasso's Vitality Stands Out in Pulitzer Collection at Fogg." The second section is titled "Fannie Hillsmith," and the third section is titled "Other Exhibits." The clipping contains a mix of text and images, including a photograph of a woman and a painting. The text is written in a black font and is surrounded by a red border.