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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 806918

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The image shows an open, yellowed book or scrapbook with a green spine. Affixed to the right-hand page is a newspaper clipping. The clipping is from the "France-Amérique" newspaper, dated April 13, 1958. The headline of the article is "BOSTON" with a subheading "Conférences du professeur Groddeck."

The article appears to be in French and discusses lectures given by Professor Groddeck in Boston. The text mentions that the lectures, held at the Museum of Fine Arts, focus on French art, particularly French drawing from the 15th to the 18th centuries. It also mentions that Professor Groddeck is affiliated with the École du Louvre and that the lectures are co-sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard University. The article is likely an announcement or a report on these events. The pages of the book show signs of age with some staining and discoloration.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping dated April 13, 1958, from the publication "France-Amérique." The clipping is titled "Conférences du professeur Grodecki" (Lectures by Professor Grodecki).

The content of the article includes information about a series of lectures given by Professor Grodecki. Here are some specific details visible in the snippet:

  • The lectures took place at the Musée d'Art Fogg in Boston.
  • The lectures were presented in French and focused on various topics, including medieval art and artifacts.
  • The schedule mentions dates: the lectures are scheduled for Monday, the 10th, Tuesday, the 11th, and Wednesday, the 12th of April.
  • The newspaper mentions Grodecki's affiliation with the Musée des Planches at the Musée du Louvre, Paris, and his role as a member of the Administration des Antiquités.
  • Grodecki is also noted for his work on the catalogue of the "XIIIe siècle" (13th century) in Paris.
  • The clipping references Grodecki's involvement with the Institute for Advanced Studies and his publications related to medieval decorative arts.

The page has been placed inside a book or a folder, and the clipping is pinned with a paper clip at the top. The date stamp and header indicate the publication date and location.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or periodical titled "France-Amérique," dated April 13, 1958. The page features a clipping titled "Conférences du professeur Grodecki."

The clipping discusses a series of lectures given by Professor Grodecki, likely at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève, with the lectures held in French. The dates of the lectures are mentioned as April 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, and 18, 1958. The lectures focus on the art and architecture of the Middle Ages.

The text mentions that Professor Grodecki is a curator at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs and an associate of the Administration des Bâtiments de France. He is also a member of the Institut de France and the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, and he has authored several works on medieval art and architecture.

The newspaper clipping is preserved within a larger document, likely a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, given the visible binding on the left and the overall aged appearance of the paper.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping inserted into it. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Book and Clipping:

    • The book appears to be old, with yellowed pages, and is open to a blank or mostly blank page.
    • A newspaper clipping is taped into the top right corner of the page. The clipping is from "France-Amérique" and dated 13 April 1958.
  2. Newspaper Clipping:

    • The headline of the clipping reads "Conférences du professeur Grodecki."
    • The article is in French and discusses lectures given by Professor Grodecki at the Musée d'Art Foggs in Boston.
    • The text mentions that the lectures are illustrated with slides and cover the period from the 12th to the 16th century, specifically focusing on the decorative arts of the early Renaissance.
    • It is noted that the lectures were held on specific dates: Tuesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 17, 1958.
    • The article also mentions that Professor Grodecki is a curator at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs and an administrator at the Institut de France.
    • The clipping includes a brief biography of Professor Grodecki, highlighting his contributions to the field of art history, including his work on the catalog of the Musée de Cluny and his participation in various exhibitions and publications.
  3. Additional Details:

    • The book page has a few handwritten notes or annotations on the left margin, though they are not legible in the image.
    • The book appears to be bound with a greenish spine, and the paper is quite aged.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment related to an academic lecture series by Professor Grodecki, preserved in a book with a newspaper clipping.

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The image shows a document from "France-Amérique," dated April 13, 1958, related to a lecture series by Professor Groddecki.

The document details the conferences held by Professor Louis Grodecki, focusing on French stained glass from the 12th and 13th centuries. Here's a summary of the information:

  • The lectures took place at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from March 31 to April 4.
  • The topics of the lectures included:
    • March 31: General introduction to stained glass in France.
    • April 2: Stained glass in the 12th century.
    • April 3: The stained glass of Chartres Cathedral, focusing on the western rose window and the Good Samaritan window.
    • April 4: The stained glass of the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris and the art of stained glass around the year 1300.

Additionally, the document lists some of Professor Grodecki's credentials and achievements, including:

  • His role as a conservator at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs.
  • His position as a lecturer at the École du Louvre and the École pratique des Hautes Études.
  • His contributions to the study of medieval art, particularly stained glass.
  • His publications and involvement in significant exhibitions, such as the one on Romanesque Art at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1957.
  • His role as the author of the catalog for the exhibition of stained glass at the XXVIème siècle and the honorary awards he received from the city of Paris in 1953.

The document is framed within a folder, which appears to have some wear and tear along the edges.

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The image shows an aged, yellowed page from a bound document or book. The document appears to be a French-language publication, as indicated by the text at the top of the page, which reads "France-Amérique" and is dated "13 Avril 1958" (April 13, 1958). The section heading below the date is "BOSTON," and there is a subheading "Conférences du professeur Grulkecki."

The main body of the text on the page is a short article or announcement. It provides details about a series of conferences by Professor Grulkecki, including dates, times, and locations. The text is printed in a small, dense font, and the page has a worn, vintage appearance. The left margin of the page shows the binding of the book, which is visible and slightly damaged, indicating that the document is old and possibly fragile. The page is held open by a clip at the top, suggesting it is being displayed or examined.

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The image shows an old, slightly yellowed scrapbook or album page with a single newspaper clipping affixed near the top center. The clipping is in French and is headed "France-Amérique" with "BOSTON" beneath it. The date at the top right of the clipping is "13 Avril 1958". The article is titled "Conférences du professeur Grodecki" and discusses Professor Louis Grodecki conducting a series of illustrated lectures in French at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard. It details the dates of the lectures and mentions Grodecki's credentials and publications related to French stained glass art from the Middle Ages. The rest of the page is blank and the scrapbook is open, showing a few other pages that are slightly worn. Two clear clips are holding the page in place.

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This image shows a single page clipped into a file folder or a binder. The page appears to be aged and has yellowed with time. At the top of the page, there is a small, rectangular clipping (possibly from a newspaper or a newsletter) with text in French. The header of the clipping reads "France-Amérique," with a date alongside it: "13 Avril 1958." Directly under the header, the word "BOSTON" is printed, followed by a heading that says "Conférences de" and then the text continues below, but we do not have a full view of the content as it's cut off.

The paper and the clipping are of a historical or archival quality, and the binder or folder with its green edge seems to be part of a collection or filing system for documents of significance or records for preservation. The use of a clear plastic clip indicates an effort to preserve the page without causing damage, which can be a practice in archiving or organizing important documents.

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The image shows an open book with the cover and the first page visible. The book is open to a page with a piece of paper taped to it. The paper has some text in French, and the date "13 Avril 1958" is written on it. The cover of the book is blue, and the pages are yellow. The book appears to be a collection of conference proceedings, as indicated by the text on the cover.

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The image shows an open book with a beige-colored page that appears to be a part of a larger collection or archive. The page has a white label on it with the text "France-Amérique" and the date "13 Avril 1958" at the top. Below the label, there is a section of text that seems to be an article or excerpt. The text is written in French and appears to be a report or summary of a conference or event. The book is displayed on a gray surface, possibly a table or shelf, and is supported by a clear plastic stand or holder.