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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, October 1955-March 1958

ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803240

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The image shows a page from a book or a magazine that appears to be from the 1950s, as indicated by the "Boston Sunday Herald" and the date "Jan. 12, 1958" at the bottom. The page is titled "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" and discusses an art exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

The exhibition featured sixty drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer, with a specific mention of a "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot as a notable piece. The page includes several black-and-white sketches, each accompanied by a title and artist's name:

  1. "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino.
  2. "St. Joseph and the Young Christ" (above) by Murillo.
  3. "Bust of a Young Woman" by Matisse.

The sketches seem to be illustrations, possibly related to the artworks on display in the exhibition. The text also mentions that the exhibition will be on view until February 26th.

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This image shows a clipping from the "Boston Sunday Herald" dated January 12, 1958, which is pasted on the inner cover of a book. The clipping is titled "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" and discusses the first public showing of sixty drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition was on view from January 11 to February 26, 1958.

The clipping includes four images:

  1. "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot.
  2. "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino.
  3. "St. Joseph and the Young Christ" by Murillo.
  4. "Bust of a Young Woman" by Matisse.

The book has a red cover and the pages are yellowed, indicating its age. The clipping is slightly folded and fits within the book's cover. The text on the clipping is legible and provides details about the exhibition and the featured artworks.

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The image is a photograph of an open book. The book is opened to a page that contains a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated January 12, 1958. The clipping is about an exhibit at the Fogg Museum, featuring drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer. The exhibit is the first public display of Baer's collection and will be on view until February 26. Among the drawings by famous artists, there is a "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot. The clipping also includes reproductions of three artworks: "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino, "St. Joseph and the Young Christ" by Murillo, and "Bust of a Young Woman" by Matisse. The book's pages are beige, and the clipping is pasted onto the page.

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The image shows a book open to a page with several illustrations and text. The book is titled "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM." The text reads, "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING—Sixty "Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Baer" went on public display for the first time yesterday at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until Feb. 26. Among the drawings by famed artists is this "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot." The illustrations include a drawing of a landscape with a clump of trees, a drawing of a woman and a man, and a drawing of a young woman. The book also includes a clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated January 12, 1958, with the headline "BUST OF A YOUNG WOMAN" by Matisse.

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The image shows an open book or catalog page titled "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM", featuring a collection of drawings and illustrations. The page includes several artworks, each accompanied by descriptive captions. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A small rectangular label with the text "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" is affixed to the top left corner of the page.
  2. Top Illustration:

    • Title: "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot.
    • Description: A black-and-white sketch or engraving depicting a natural landscape with trees, likely a serene outdoor scene. The style is consistent with the 19th-century French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.
  3. Middle Illustrations:

    • Top Middle:
      • Title: "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino.
      • Description: A detailed sketch or engraving showing two figures, likely from a biblical or classical narrative. The style suggests a Baroque influence, characteristic of the Italian artist Giovanni Baglione (Guercino).
    • Bottom Middle:
      • Title: "St. Joseph and the Young Christ" by Murillo.
      • Description: A detailed illustration depicting a tender moment between St. Joseph and the young Christ. The style is reminiscent of the Spanish Baroque artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, known for his religious and domestic scenes.
  4. Bottom Illustration:

    • Title: "Portrait of a Young Woman" by Matisse.
    • Description: A stylized portrait of a young woman, rendered in a more modern, expressive style. This reflects the influence of Henri Matisse, a prominent figure in modern art, known for his bold use of color and form.
  5. Textual Information:

    • At the top of the page, there is a paragraph of text that reads:

      "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING—Sixty Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Barren went on public display for the first time yesterday at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until Feb. 26. Among the drawings by famed artists is this 'Landscape with a Clump of Trees' by Corot."
      This text provides context about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the public debut of 60 drawings, including works by notable artists.

  6. Footer:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a small label indicating the source:

      "BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD, JAN. 12, 1958–9"
      This suggests that the page is from a newspaper clipping or a reproduction of an article published in the Boston Sunday Herald on January 12, 1958.

Design and Style:

  • The page has a vintage aesthetic, with aged paper and a slightly worn appearance, suggesting it may be from an archival or historical collection.
  • The illustrations are presented in a clean, organized manner, with captions placed directly beneath each artwork.
  • The overall layout is formal and informative, typical of a museum catalog or exhibition guide.

Key Observations:

  • The page showcases a diverse range of artworks, spanning different periods, styles, and artists, from 19th-century French landscape painting (Corot) to Baroque religious art (Guercino and Murillo), and modern portraiture (Matisse).
  • The inclusion of exhibition details and the newspaper clipping indicates that this page is part of a historical record or documentation of an art exhibition.

This image effectively captures a snapshot of an art exhibition, highlighting the diversity and richness of the displayed works.

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This image showcases a page from an old book, featuring newspaper clippings that highlight an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum. The clippings are arranged in a vertical column, with the top one displaying a sketch of a tree branch and the title "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" in the upper-left corner.

The second clipping presents a sketch of two people, accompanied by the text "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING - Sixty 'Drawings from the Collection of Curtis O. Baer' went on public display for the first time yesterday at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until Feb. 28. Among the drawings by famed artists is this 'Landscape with a Clump of Trees' by Corot."

The third clipping features a sketch of two people, with the caption "'Esther and Ahasuerus' by Guercino." The fourth clipping depicts a woman, accompanied by the text "'St. Joseph and the Young Christ (above) by Murillo. 'Bust of a Young Woman' by Matise." The fifth clipping shows a woman, with the caption "BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD JAN. 12, 1924 - 9."

The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the book page and its contents. Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from an old book, showcasing a collection of newspaper clippings related to an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a page from an old book or scrapbook with a newspaper clipping about an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum.

  • The page is open to a section with a newspaper clipping that reads "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" in the top-left corner.
    • The clipping features four sketches of people and plants.
    • The sketches are in black and white and appear to be drawn by different artists.
    • The sketches are arranged vertically on the page, with the top sketch being the largest and the bottom sketch being the smallest.
  • The newspaper clipping is attached to the page with a piece of tape.
    • The tape is clear and does not obscure the text or images on the clipping.
    • The clipping appears to be from a Sunday edition of the Boston Sunday Herald, dated January 12, 1928.
  • The background of the page is a light beige color.
    • The color is consistent throughout the page, with no visible stains or discolorations.
    • The background provides a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clipping, allowing it to stand out.

Overall, the image suggests that the book or scrapbook contains a collection of newspaper clippings related to art and culture. The inclusion of the Fogg Museum exhibit clipping indicates that the book may have been used by someone interested in art history or the museum's collections.

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The image depicts an open book with a red cover, showcasing a collection of newspaper clippings featuring various artworks. The book is positioned on a gray background, and the page on the right contains four clippings.

Clipping Details:

  • The top clipping is titled "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM" and features a sketch of a landscape with trees.
  • The second clipping is accompanied by a sketch of two figures, labeled "'Esther and Ahasuerus' by Guercino."
  • The third clipping displays a sketch of a man and child, identified as "'St. Joseph and the Young Christ' (above) by Murillo."
  • The bottom clipping presents a sketch of a woman's head, titled "'Bust of a Young Woman' by Matisse."

Additional Information:

  • The clippings are arranged in a vertical column, with the top clipping partially overlapping the title "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING—Sixty 'Drawings from the Collection of Curtin O. Baer' went on public display for the first time yesterday at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum."
  • The date "Jan. 22, 1928-9" is visible at the bottom of the page, along with the publication name "BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD."

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a scrapbook or album page dedicated to showcasing artwork featured in an exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The inclusion of newspaper clippings and sketches suggests that the book may have been created by someone who attended the exhibition and wanted to preserve memories of the event.

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The image presents a vintage scrapbook page, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and sketches. The page is open to reveal two facing pages, with the left page being blank and the right page showcasing various clippings.

  • Newspaper Clipping 1:
    • Located at the top of the right page
    • Features a sketch of a landscape with trees
    • Caption reads "EXHIBIT AT FOGG MUSEUM"
  • Newspaper Clipping 2:
    • Positioned below the first clipping
    • Displays a sketch of two people
    • Caption reads "FIRST PUBLIC SHOWING—Sixty 'Drawings from the collection of Curtis O. Baer' went on public display for the first time yesterday at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will be on view until Feb. 26. Among the drawings is this 'Landscape with a Clump of Trees' by Corot."
  • Newspaper Clipping 3:
    • Located below the second clipping
    • Features a sketch of two people
    • Caption reads "'Esther and Abasuerus' by Guercino."
  • Newspaper Clipping 4:
    • Positioned below the third clipping
    • Displays a sketch of a man and a child
    • Caption reads "'St. Joseph and the Young Christ' (above) by Murillo."
  • Newspaper Clipping 5:
    • Located at the bottom of the page
    • Features a sketch of a woman's head
    • Caption reads "'Bust of a Young Woman' by Matisse."
    • Date: January 12, 1930

The scrapbook page provides a glimpse into the artistic collection of Curtis O. Baer, which was exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum in 1930. The clippings showcase a range of artistic styles and techniques, highlighting the diversity of the collection.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald dated January 12, 1958. It features an article about an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum. The exhibit showcases drawings from the collection of Curtis G. Beer, which were on public display for the first time. The exhibition was set to run until February 26.

The article highlights several notable drawings:

  1. "Landscape with a Clump of Trees" by Corot.
  2. "Esther and Ahasuerus" by Guercino.
  3. "St. Joseph and the Young Christ" by Murillo.
  4. "Bust of a Young Woman" by Matisse.

The newspaper clipping includes images of these artworks, providing a visual representation of the pieces mentioned in the article.