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This image shows an open page from a scrapbook or collection album, likely compiled by a scholar or art enthusiast. The page, numbered “Page 12,” is dated from early 1958, with articles from the French-American publication “France-Amérique.” The clippings are neatly mounted on aged, cream-colored paper, with handwritten or typed date labels on tan paper strips above each article.
There are three distinct clippings from two different dates:
Top Article — 26 January 1958 — Cambridge
Heading: “Au Musée d’Art Fogg” (At the Fogg Art Museum)
This article announces an exhibition of a private collection of drawings belonging to M. Curtis Baxa of New York — a collection never before publicly displayed. The collection includes about 1,460 items, featuring works by major European artists such as:
It’s noted that many of these drawings are preparatory sketches for famous paintings.
Middle Article — 9 February 1958 — France-Amérique
Title: “Un siècle de vues de cités” (A Century of City Views)
This article describes an exhibition of “fifty rare engravings” showing European cities from the 16th and 17th centuries. The exhibition was held from February 10 to March 3 at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard, and was on loan from the Royal Library of Stockholm. The collection belonged to Count Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, Chancellor of Sweden (1660–1679).
It includes panoramic views of: Rome, Paris, Lisbon, Toledo, London, Constantinople, and Jerusalem. Most pieces are engraved on copper or wood, some in color.
Bottom Article — 9 February 1958
Title: “Une conférence sur Durand-Ruel” (A Lecture on Durand-Ruel)
This announces a lecture to be held on Wednesday, February 19, at 4 p.m., in the small lecture hall of the Fogg Art Museum. The speaker is M. Jérôme Mellquist, from Paris, who will speak on “Durand-Ruel and 19th Century Art.” The article notes that Mellquist is completing a biography titled “Durand-Ruel and the Impressionists,” and that admission is free.
Overall Context:
The page captures cultural events centered at Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum in early 1958, with a focus on:
This scrapbook page offers a snapshot of art historical interest from a mid-20th-century Francophone perspective, documenting important exhibitions and intellectual events in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Condition Note: The paper is aged with slight discoloration and foxing, suggesting the album is over 60 years old. The clippings are preserved with care, indicating the collector valued these articles for their historical or personal relevance.
The image shows an open book with yellowed pages, suggesting it is quite old. The book's spine is red, and it appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of clippings. Each page is filled with newspaper clippings taped to it. The clippings are in French and discuss exhibitions and cultural events, specifically related to art and museums.
The top clipping, dated January 26, 1958, is titled "Au Musée d'Art Fogg" and discusses an exhibition of drawings by various artists from the 1460s to the 20th century, which were part of a private collection displayed at the Harvard University Art Museums.
The middle clipping, dated February 9, 1958, is titled "Un siècle de vues de cités" and mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of rare engravings depicting European cities as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. These engravings were lent by the Royal Library of Stockholm and cover cities like Rome, Paris, Lisbon, Toledo, London, Constantinople, and Jerusalem.
The bottom clipping is dated February 19, 1958, and is titled "Une conférence sur Durand-Ruel." It announces a lecture on Wednesday, February 19, at 4 PM, presented by M. Jérôme Mellquist at the Fogg Art Museum on the topic of "Durand-Ruel et l'Art du XIXème siècle" (Durand-Ruel and 19th-century art). The lecture takes place in the small conference room of the Fogg Art Museum and is free.
The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, indicating that this book serves as a collection of historical information and cultural events from that period.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook or document, containing clippings from a French-language publication titled "France-Amérique." The page is numbered 12 and has three distinct clippings, each with its own date and headline. The clippings are from the years 1958 and focus on events and exhibitions related to the art world.
The top clipping is dated "26 Janvier 1958" (26 January 1958) and is titled "CAMBRIDGE." It discusses an exhibition at the Musée d'Art Fogg (Fogg Art Museum) in Cambridge, featuring a private collection of drawings belonging to M. Curtis Baer of New York. The collection includes works from various artists, including Tiepolo, Murillo, Brueghel the Elder, Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Watteau, Delacroix, Ingres, Pissarro, Cézanne, Corot, Picasso, Gauguin, etc. It mentions that a large number of these drawings are sketches of famous paintings.
The middle clipping is dated "9 Février 1958" (9 February 1958) and is titled "Un siècle de vues de cités." It announces an exhibition of fifty rare engravings showing European cities as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries, to be held from February 10 to March 3 at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. The exhibition is loaned by the Royal Library of Stockholm and includes works by the most renowned European artists from the period 1520-1620. The collection is named after its only known owner, Count Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, Chancellor of Sweden from 1660 to 1679, and features panoramic views of Rome, Paris, Lisbon, Toledo, London, Constantinople, and Jerusalem. The majority of the engravings are on copper, wood, and water.
The bottom clipping is dated "19 février 1958" (19 February 1958) and is titled "Une conférence sur Durand-Ruel." It announces a lecture on "Durand-Ruel and the Art of the 19th Century" to be given by M. Jérôme Mellquist of Paris at the small conference room of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard on Wednesday, February 19, at 4 pm. The announcement notes that Mellquist is finishing an authorized biography titled "Durand-Ruel and the Impressionists," and the lecture is free to attend.
The page has some minor stains and appears to be aged, indicating that it has been preserved for a significant amount of time. The clippings are neatly arranged and taped to the page, suggesting a deliberate effort to document and preserve these news items.
The image shows a page from a book or journal with a red border. The page is filled with text in French, divided into three sections by brown rectangular boxes. The top section is labeled "CAMBRIDGE" and "Au Musée d'Art Fogg," discussing an art museum exhibition. The middle section is titled "Un siècle de vues de cités," focusing on city views from the 16th to 19th centuries. The bottom section is titled "Une conférence sur Durand-Ruel," detailing a conference about the art dealer Durand-Ruel. The text is in black font, and the page appears to be from a book or journal with a red border.
The image shows a page from a book or magazine, with a mix of text and images. The page is divided into several sections, with the top section featuring a headline that reads "CAMBRIDGE" in bold letters. Below the headline, there is a smaller section with a date of "26 Janvier 1938" and a name, "France-Amérique." The main body of the page contains a mix of text and images, including a photograph of a building, a map, and a diagram. The text is written in French and appears to be an article about a museum or exhibition, with details about the exhibits and the history of the building. The page also includes a table of contents and a list of contributors.
The image shows an open book, likely a journal or scrapbook, with several visible pages. The book appears to be well-preserved, with a red spine and white pages. The content includes handwritten and typed entries, along with some stamped or printed text. Here are the key details:
The book appears to be a curated collection of articles, likely from a French-American publication, focusing on art exhibitions, historical art collections, and lectures related to art history. The entries are dated and provide context about significant cultural events and exhibitions from the late 1950s. The presence of both typed and handwritten content suggests it may have been used for research, personal interest, or as a keepsake.
This image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. The page is labeled "Page 12" at the top left corner and contains a selection of articles dated from January and February 1958, from a publication titled "France-Amérique."
At the top of the page, there is a segment with the header "CAMBRIDGE" discussing an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which is a part of Harvard University. The exhibition seems to be about portrait works that include a painting by Rembrandt, amongst others, and lasts until February 25.
Below that, there's another article about "Un siècle de vues de cités CINQUANTES," which discusses etchings of city views over five centuries, mentioning specific places like Rome, Paris, Istanbul, and Toledo.
At the bottom of the page, there's an article announcing a conference on Durand-Ruel, taking place on February 19 at the Fogg Art Museum, discussing art dealers' role in the appreciation of the Impressionists.
The page shows signs of aging with discolored tape marks at the top and bottom, indicating that the clippings have been pasted into the scrapbook, and the paper of the scrapbook itself has yellowed with time.
The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. There are three small clippings pasted on a blank page. Each clipping is from a publication called "France-Amérique" and the dates are visible:
The top clipping is from "26 Janvier 1958" and is titled "CAMBRIDGE Au Musée d'Art Fogg." It discusses an exhibition at the Harvard Art Museum featuring a private collection by M. Curtis Baer from New York, presenting various works including pieces by artists like Kokoschka, Brueghel, Claude Le Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, and others.
The middle clipping is from "9 Février 1958" and is about "Un siècle de vues de cités." It talks about 50 rare engravings showing European cities from the 16th and 17th centuries to be displayed from February 10 to March 3 at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. The exhibition is borrowed from the Royal Library of Stockholm and includes works from artists covering the years 1520-1620 like Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie.
The bottom clipping is also dated "9 Février 1958" and announces "Une conférence sur Durand-Ruel." It mentions a conference to be held on Wednesday, February 19 at 4 PM at the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard by M. Jérôme Mellquist from Paris, focusing on Durand-Ruel and 19th-century Impressionism. The conference is free to attend.
The clippings have been carefully cut and arranged on the page, with some adhesive residue visible around them. The page is part of a bound book or album with a reddish-brown cover visible around the edges.
This image shows a scrapbook or album page featuring three clipped newspaper articles from the French publication France-Amérique. The clippings are arranged vertically and mounted on a cream-colored page that bears signs of age, including yellowing and stains. Each article is carefully labeled with publication dates:
Top clipping (dated 26 Janvier 1958): This article is titled "Cambridge" and discusses an event at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. It mentions an exhibition of private art collections that includes works by notable artists such as Bruegel l'Ancien, Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Rubens, Watteau, Delacroix, Turner, Corot, Degas, and others.
Middle clipping (dated 9 Février 1958): Titled "Un siècle de vues de cités," the article focuses on a rare collection of city views. It highlights 50 engravings from the 16th to the 20th centuries by various artists, shown at the Fogg Museum. Cities like Paris, Florence, Rome, London, and Constantinople are mentioned in these artworks.
Bottom clipping (undated): Titled "Une conférence sur Durand-Ruel," this article announces an upcoming lecture at Harvard's Fogg Museum about Paul Durand-Ruel, a significant figure and art dealer associated with the Impressionists. It mentions Jérôme Mellquist, who authored a biography on Durand-Ruel, as a presenter.
Each clipping is bordered by glue residue, with handwritten annotations for dates and page numbers, indicating archival or organizational efforts.
The image shows a page from a scrapbook or bound album (Page 12) with three small newspaper clippings mounted on it. The clippings are from France-Amérique and dated in early 1958 (26 January 1958 and 9 February 1958).
The page has aged, beige-toned paper and is taped in place with small pieces of tape.