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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 806938

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This image displays a single, aged page from a newspaper, specifically the Sunday Telegram of Worcester, Massachusetts, dated July 20, 1958. The paper shows signs of yellowing and wear, particularly along the edges and binding, indicating its age.

The page is part of the “Arts and Artists” section and is titled “Artists to Create in Cadence” by Walter Merkel.

The central article describes a cultural experiment: an opera production by the North Shore Arts Concert in Salem, Massachusetts. The article explains that during the opera’s performance, artists will be “on the spot” to create paintings “inspired by the work, in both traditional and modern styles.” A poet, Robert E. Peters, is also mentioned as being present to compose verses in real-time.

To the right of the main text, there is a photograph featuring a portrait painting titled “LADY IN BLUE” BY ROSA LEE. The caption beneath the photo notes it is a “Portrait on view in her show at Golden Cod Galleries, Wellfleet.” The painting is a soft-focus, impressionistic portrait of a woman with dark hair, rendered in blues and whites.

Surrounding the main article and photo are several smaller columns of news:

  • “A Crotty Volume” discusses Frank Crotty’s new book.
  • “Juvenile Art Exhibit” mentions a show of fourth-through-sixth graders’ artwork at the Boston Museum of Science.
  • “Gallery Grist” highlights various art exhibitions, including those at the Wardsworth Atheneum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

The layout is typical of mid-20th-century newspapers, with dense text, a prominent headline, multiple columns, and a single illustration.

At the top of the page, the newspaper’s masthead is visible along with a handwritten note: “Mrs. Doherty JUL 20 1958”, likely indicating the original owner or recipient of this clipping.

This page offers a historical snapshot of regional arts coverage from 1958, capturing the intersection of music, visual arts, and poetry in live performance settings.

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The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine, possibly from the early 1950s, given the date "Jul 20 1958" at the top of the page. The page contains several articles, some of which are partially obscured, and there is a photograph of a woman titled "Lady in Blue" by Rosa Lee. The article "Arts and Artists" discusses an event called "Artists to Create in Cadence," which seems to involve an artistic experiment involving an opera performance. The text also mentions other art exhibitions and events, including a "Juvenile Art Exhibit" at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The page is aged, with stains and discoloration, indicating its vintage nature.

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This image is of a news clipping from the Sunday Telegram, Worcester, Massachusetts, dated July 20, 1958. The clipping is titled "Arts and Artists" and features an article by Walter Merkel about an upcoming cultural experiment titled "Artists to Create in Cadence." The article discusses a planned event where artists will create works of art in various forms such as painting, sculpture, and poetry journals, inspired by the opera "Carmen," which will be performed as a backdrop.

The clipping includes a photograph of a painting titled "Lady in Blue" by Rosa Lee, which is part of an exhibition at the Golden Cod Galleries in Wellfleet. The article also mentions other art exhibitions and events, including a juvenile art exhibit at the Boston Museum of Science and a Coptic Art exhibition at the Wardsworth Antheneum in Hartford, Connecticut.

The news clipping is pasted on a beige-colored page, and there is a small white label at the top left corner with additional information about the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping appears to be part of a larger collection or scrapbook, as indicated by the visible binding on the left side of the image.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, which appears to be from the late 1950s, based on the date mentioned. The page is filled with various articles and advertisements, with the main focus on the arts and artists.

The top of the page features a headline that reads "Artists to Create in Cadence," suggesting an article about artists working in sync with music or rhythm. Below this headline, there is a photograph of a woman, possibly an artist or a model, accompanied by text that discusses the influence of music on artistic creation.

To the right of the main article, there is another article titled "Portrait in Blue" by Rosa Lee, which likely discusses a specific artwork or artist. Adjacent to this, there is an advertisement for "Gallery Grist," promoting an exhibition of modern prints.

Further down the page, there is an article about a "Crotty Volume," possibly referring to a book or collection of works by an artist named Crotty. Below this, there is an advertisement for "Juvenile Art Exhibit," which seems to be promoting an art exhibition for young artists.

The page also includes smaller articles and advertisements, such as one for "Arts and Artists" and another for "New England News Agency, Inc." The overall layout is typical of mid-20th-century print media, with a mix of text and images, and a focus on the arts and cultural events.

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine. The page has a few articles and photographs printed on it. The top of the page has a headline that reads "Arts and Artists" and "Artists to Create in Cadence." Below that, there is an article with a photograph of a woman in a black dress. The article discusses an exhibition of paintings by various artists. Below that, there is another article with a photograph of a woman in a blue dress. The article discusses a juvenile art exhibit.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the Sunday Telegram of Worcester, Massachusetts, dated July 20, 1958. The page is titled "Artists to Create in Cadence" and is authored by Walter Merkel.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Headline and Subheading:

    • The main headline is "Artists to Create in Cadence", indicating an article about a cultural or artistic event.
    • The byline reads "By WALTER MERKEL", identifying the author.
  2. Visual Content:

    • On the right side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a woman dressed in a dark, elegant outfit. She is posed in a dramatic manner, with her hand on her hip and her gaze directed forward.
    • Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads: "LADY IN BLUE BY ROSA LEE", identifying the artwork and the artist. Additionally, the caption notes: "Portrait on view in her show at Golden Cad Galleries, Wallliet."
  3. Article Content:

    • The left side of the page contains text discussing an upcoming cultural event. It mentions an experiment involving music, poetry, and art, where artists will attempt to compose paintings in rhythm with music.
    • The article references various artists and their works, including Rosa Lee, and discusses the exhibition at the Golden Cad Galleries in Wallliet.
    • There are mentions of other art-related events, such as the Worcester Art Museum, Harvard University Art Museum, and the Worcester Art Gallery.
  4. Layout and Design:

    • The page has a classic newspaper layout with columns of text and a central photograph.
    • The text is printed in a serif font, typical of mid-20th-century print media.
    • The page includes additional smaller headlines and subheadings, such as "A Crotty Volume" and "Juvenile Art Exhibit", suggesting other articles or sections on the same page.
  5. Contextual Details:

    • The top of the page includes the publication details: "New England Newspaper Inc., Box 638, Boston 2, Mass.", and the newspaper's name, "Sunday Telegram", along with its circulation information: "Circ. 104,590".
    • The date is clearly visible at the top: "JUL 20 1958".

Summary:

The image depicts a newspaper page from July 20, 1958, featuring an article about an art exhibition by Rosa Lee at the Golden Cad Galleries in Wallliet. The page includes a striking photograph of a woman in an elegant pose, identified as "Lady in Blue", alongside textual content discussing the event and other art-related news. The layout and design reflect the style of mid-20th-century print media.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing a newspaper clipping dated July 20, 1958, from the Sunday Telegram in Worcester, Massachusetts. The article's title is "Artists to Create in Cadence" and is written by Walter Merkel. It discusses art exhibitions and cultural events, including mentions of paintings, sculptures, and poetry contests. A blurred black-and-white photograph accompanies the article, titled "Lady in Blue by Rosa Lee." The clipping includes subheadings like "A Crotty Volume," "Juvenile Art Exhibit," and "Gallery Grist," discussing other art-related topics or events. The page is affixed to scrapbook paper, and the clipping has rough edges, suggesting it was cut from the publication.

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The image depicts a page from an old scrapbook or album, with a newspaper clipping pasted onto the page. The clipping is a column titled "Artists to Create in Cadence" by Walter Merkel, from the "Arts and Artists" section. It is dated July 20, 1958, from the Sunday Telegram, Worcester, Mass.

There is a black and white photograph in the middle of the clipping showing a person painting. The caption underneath the photo reads: "'LADY IN BLUE' BY ROSA LEE Portrait on view in her show at Golden Cod Galleries, Wellfleet."

The article discusses cultural experiments in Salem, various art exhibitions, and artists, including details on poems turned into paintings, art books, and shows in the New England area. The text mentions exhibitions featuring oil paintings and transparent works, and highlights artists and their contributions to the art world. It also briefly discusses a juvenile art exhibit and special gallery shows for children planned for the summer. The text is slightly faded and has some yellowing, consistent with the age of the clipping.

There is a small newspaper label on the top left corner of the page giving information about circulation and origin: "New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. Sunday Telegram WORCESTER, Mass. Republican Circ. 104,590." The page itself seems to be part of a larger collection or scrapbook archiving newspaper articles related to art from the late 1950s.

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The image shows a vintage scrapbook page with aged beige/brown paper. It contains several newspaper clippings about arts and artists, pasted in a collage style.

  • At the top left there is a small clipping from a Worcester, Massachusetts newspaper with a stamp showing the date July 20, 1958.
  • The main clipping is titled “Artists to Create in Cadence” under the section Arts and Artists, written by Walter Merkel. It includes a black-and-white photograph of a woman in a formal dress.
  • The caption under the photo reads something like “LADY IN BLUE” by ROSA LEE, with a note that the portrait is on view in her show at Golden Cod Galleries, Wellfleet.
  • Surrounding text on the clipping discusses other art topics and exhibitions (e.g., Juvenile Art Exhibit, Gallery Grist, etc.).
  • The page is mounted in a binder with a teal cover edge visible, and you can see metal rings and a white binder clip in the margins. The overall look is archival and mid-20th-century.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with a newspaper article pasted on the right page. The article is from a section titled "Arts and Artists," with a subsection "Artists to Create in Cadence." It's from a publication with a date stamp that reads "JUL 20 1958." The article mentions different exhibits, performances, artist names, and details about the art scene. There is a portion of the article titled "A Crotty Volume," which likely discusses a book or volume related to art or an artist named Crotty. The left side of the open book is beige with a brownish tinge possibly due to age, and there's visibly a corner of another newspaper clipping visible on the bottom left side. The newspaper article is aged and yellowed, which suggests that it has been preserved for a long time. There is some typical wear and tear visible on the paper's edges. The overall theme of the content on the page seems to relate to the art world and various topics within.