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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 5, 1958. It features a section titled "Baer Collection Gems" and showcases three different artworks from the Baer Collection, which were to be displayed at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Image and Description:

    • Image: A drawing depicting a bearded man holding a young child.
    • Description: "Harvard's Fogg Art Museum will place on view Saturday, Jan. 11, part of a private collection never before made available in this country. The exhibition includes works of Bartolome Esteban Murillo's 'St. Joseph and the Young Christ,' dates from the mid-1600s."
  2. Middle Image and Description:

    • Image: A landscape drawing showing a rural scene with a few figures in the distance.
    • Description: "Piranesi 'Views of Venice.' The show includes sixty master drawings by 54 different artists. In time, the works range from circa 1460 to the present."
  3. Bottom Image and Description:

    • Image: A drawing of a dilapidated cottage with a broken roof and surrounding ruins.
    • Description: "Ruysdael's 'The Ruined Cottage.' Many of the drawings are studies for well-known finished paintings."

The clip highlights the significance of the Baer Collection and the diversity of the artworks, spanning several centuries and featuring renowned artists.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Baer Collection Gems" from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 5, 1958. The clipping presents three artworks from a collection that will be on view at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The first artwork is "St. Joseph and the Young Christ" by Murillo, dating to the mid-1600s. The second is Pissarro's "View of Varenne," and the third is Ruisdael’s “The Ruined Cottage.” The clipping mentions that the show includes sixty master drawings by fifty-four different artists, ranging from circa 1460 to the present, with many being studies for well-known finished paintings.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe dated January 5, 1958. The headline reads "Baer Collection Gems," and it discusses an exhibition at the Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

The clipping highlights three specific artworks and mentions the following details:

  1. The first image shows a drawing titled "St. Joseph and the Young Christ" by Murillo, dated from the mid-1600s. This piece is part of a private collection that has never been publicly displayed before.

  2. The accompanying text mentions that the Fogg Art Museum will be showcasing drawings from the Baer Collection, which includes sixty master drawings created by 54 different artists. These drawings span from around the year 1460 to the present time.

  3. The second image is a sketch titled "View of Varennes" by Picasso.

  4. The third image is a sketch titled "The Ruined Cottage" by Ruisdael, noted for being studies of well-known finished paintings.

The clipping is a brief overview of the valuable and historically significant drawings included in the exhibition, emphasizing the unique and extensive collection.

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The image is a page from a newspaper clipping dated January 5, 1958, from the Boston Sunday Globe. It is titled "Baer Collection Gems" and highlights an upcoming art exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

The clipping features three illustrations of drawings from the private collection of Curtis O. Baer, which are being made available to the public for the first time.

  1. The first illustration is a drawing by Murillo titled "St. Joseph and the Young Christ," dated from the mid-1600s. The image depicts a tender scene of the two figures.

  2. The second illustration is a drawing by Picasso titled "View of Varennes." The caption mentions that the exhibition includes sixty master drawings by 54 different artists, spanning from around 1460 to the present.

  3. The third illustration is a drawing by Ruisdael titled "The Ruined Cottage." The caption notes that many of the drawings are studies for well-known finished paintings.

The exhibition was set to be displayed starting on January 11.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 5, 1958. The headline reads "Baer Collection Gems."

The clipping features an announcement about an exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. On Saturday, November 11, the museum will display a private collection of drawings that were previously not accessible to the public. These drawings are part of the collection of Curtis O. Baer and include works from various renowned artists.

The clipping highlights three specific pieces:

  1. Murillo's "St. Joseph and the Young Christ," which dates from the mid-1600s.
  2. Pizarro's "View of Varenne," mentioned as part of a show that includes sixty master drawings by fifty-four different artists, ranging from circa 1460 to the present.
  3. Ruisdael's "The Ruined Cottage," noted for being studies for well-known finished paintings.

The images accompanying the text include:

  • A sketch of "St. Joseph and the Young Christ."
  • A landscape drawing labeled "View of Varenne."
  • A drawing of a ruined cottage, labeled "The Ruined Cottage."

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The image is a clipping from the "Boston Sunday Globe," dated January 5, 1958. It features an announcement about an art exhibition titled "Baer Collection Gems," which was set to be displayed at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

Key details from the article include:

  1. Main Exhibit:

    • Part of a private collection of drawings is being made available to the public for the first time.
    • One of the notable works featured is Murillo’s "St. Joseph and the Young Christ," which dates from the mid-1600s.
  2. Featured Artists and Works:

    • The exhibition includes sixty master drawings by 54 different artists, spanning from around 1460 to the present.
    • Pizarro's Work: The article highlights Pizarro’s "View of Earne."
    • Ruysdael's Work: Another featured drawing is Ruysdael’s "The Ruined Cottage." Many of Ruysdael's drawings are noted to be studies for well-known finished paintings.

The article is illustrated with images of some of the drawings, providing a glimpse into the type of artwork that would be on display. The overall tone of the piece suggests that this exhibition is a significant cultural event, offering a rare opportunity to view historically important and diverse artworks.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Baer Collection Gems." It features three black-and-white images of artwork along with descriptions:

  1. The top image is a drawing titled Murillo's "St. Joseph and the Young Christ," dated from the mid-1600s. The caption mentions that Harvard's Fogg Art Museum will exhibit this piece on Saturday, Jan. 11, as part of a private collection from Curtis O. Baer that has never before been available to the public.

  2. The middle image is Pisarro's "View of Varenne." The caption notes that the show includes sixty master drawings by 54 different artists, spanning from circa 1460 to the present.

  3. The bottom image is Ruisdael's "The Ruined Cottage." The caption says many drawings in the collection are studies for well-known finished paintings.

At the bottom of the clipping, the source is identified as the Boston Sunday Globe, dated January 5, 1958. The clipping is mounted on a page from what seems to be an album or scrapbook.

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The image shows an open book or archival document featuring clippings of artwork and descriptions. There are three art reproductions visible:

  1. On the top, a picture of a figure is shown.
  2. In the middle, "Pissarro's 'View of Varenne.'" The caption mentions that the exhibition includes sixty master drawings by 54 different artists, spanning from 1460 to the present.
  3. At the bottom, "Rudisile's 'The Ruined Cottage.'" The caption explains that many of the drawings are studies for well-known finished paintings.

The date "BOSTON SUNDAY-GLOBE, JANUARY 5, 1958" is printed at the bottom, indicating that these are likely excerpts from a newspaper article about various artworks. Each artwork is accompanied by a short description that provides context or additional details about the collection or exhibition where the artworks are featured. The overall context suggests that these clippings are highlighting a collection or exhibition of significant historical and artistic value.

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The image shows an open book or catalog titled "Baer Collection Gems." The page features three black-and-white illustrations, each accompanied by descriptive text. Here is a breakdown of the content:

Top Illustration:

  • Image: A detailed drawing depicting two figures, likely a man and a child, in a tender, intimate pose. The man appears to be an older figure with a beard, and the child is seated on his lap, suggesting a scene of familial or spiritual significance.
  • Caption:
    • "Harvard's Fogg Art Museum will place on view Saturday, Jan. 11, part of a private collection never before made available to the public—Drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer. Murillo's 'St. Joseph and the Young Christ' dates from the mid-1600s."
    • This indicates that the illustration is a drawing from the collection of Curtis O. Baer, specifically Murillo's work titled "St. Joseph and the Young Christ," dating from the mid-17th century.

Middle Illustration:

  • Image: A landscape drawing titled "Pizarro's 'View of Varenne.'" The scene depicts a wide, open landscape with distant mountains, a few scattered trees, and a few small human figures, suggesting a serene, expansive rural setting.
  • Caption:
    • "Pizarro's 'View of Varenne.' The show includes sixty master drawings by 54 different artists. In time, the works range from circa 1460 to the present."
    • This caption highlights that the drawing is part of a larger exhibition featuring 60 master drawings by 54 different artists, spanning from approximately 1460 to the present day.

Bottom Illustration:

  • Image: A dramatic drawing titled "Ruysdael's 'The Ruined Cottage.'" The scene shows a dilapidated cottage with a partially collapsed roof, surrounded by debris and a desolate landscape, evoking a sense of decay and abandonment.
  • Caption:
    • "Ruysdael's 'The Ruined Cottage.' Many of the drawings are studies for well-known finished paintings."
    • This caption identifies the work as a study by Ruysdael for a well-known finished painting, emphasizing the preparatory nature of the drawing.

Additional Details:

  • Footer Text: The bottom of the page includes the publication information: "BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE, JANUARY 5, 1958," indicating that this page is from a newspaper article or catalog published in the Boston Sunday Globe on January 5, 1958.
  • Book Binding: The book has a red spine and appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide, with the title "Baer Collection Gems" prominently displayed at the top of the page.

Overall Context:

The page serves as a promotional or informational piece for an art exhibition featuring drawings from the Baer Collection, highlighting notable works by artists such as Murillo, Pizarro, and Ruysdael. The illustrations and accompanying captions provide historical context, artistic significance, and details about the exhibition. The publication date suggests the content is from a mid-20th-century art event.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper with a clipping attached to it. The clipping is titled "Baer Collection Gems." The clipping features three images of artworks and their descriptions. The first image is a drawing of two people, one of whom is holding a baby. The second image is a landscape drawing of a field with trees and a river. The third image is a drawing of a ruined cottage. The newspaper page is open, revealing the clipping and other pages.