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This image shows a single, aged newspaper page from the Sunday Telegram, published in Worcester, Massachusetts, dated September 28, 1958.
The page is part of the “Art and Artists” section and is dominated by an article titled:
‘Little International’ Goes on Road
The article, written by Walter Merkel, reports on a traveling art exhibition titled “The Little International,” assembled and toured by the Olin Foundation of New Haven. It is a select collection of 13 American and 13 European contemporary artists, currently on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. The exhibition is noted for its focus on “geometric figures performing upon architectural backgrounds,” conveying themes of “human anxiety, loneliness, grief, and joy.” The article mentions that the show is on view through October 26 and is part of an unusual program to bring art to the American South.
A large, black-and-white photograph is featured prominently on the right side of the page, illustrating the article. It depicts “Boats,” a watercolor painting by Edward M. Gayer, who is noted as the winner of the Rockefeller Art Assn.’s “Young Artist Prize.” The image shows a maritime scene with several large sailing ships on choppy waters under a cloudy sky.
Additional news items on the page include:
The newspaper is visibly yellowed with age, with some foxing (brown spots) and a slightly ragged right edge. A handwritten note in blue ink at the top reads “Art 8-28-1958” — likely a categorization by a collector or archivist.
The header also includes contact information for the “New England Newsy Agency, Inc.” and the newspaper’s circulation number: 104,590.
Overall, the page is a historical artifact capturing mid-20th century American art criticism, exhibition culture, and the promotion of emerging artists.
The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or a magazine, dated September 28, 1958. The article is titled "Art and Artists: 'Little International' Goes on Road" and is written by Walter Merkel. It discusses an art exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, which features a collection called "The Little International." This collection includes paintings from 13 American and 13 European artists.
The article also mentions the Olsen Foundation of New Haven, Connecticut, which has loaned the collection. A photograph accompanying the article shows a painting titled "Boats" by Edward M. Gayer, who is noted as the winner of the Rockport Art Association's "Young Artist Prize." The text praises the painting, describing it as evocative and well-executed.
Additionally, the article provides gallery hours for the exhibition and mentions other art-related news, including the honorary fellowship of Edward Waldo Forbes by the International Institute for the Conservation of Museum Objects. There is also a brief section about young artists and the Rockport Art Association's prize.
This image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook, with a newspaper clipping pasted onto it. The newspaper clipping is from the "Sunday Telegram" from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated September 28, 1958. The clipping is titled "Art and Artists" and discusses an exhibition called "The Little International" at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. The article is written by Walter Merkel and mentions the Olsen Foundation of New Haven, Connecticut, which assembled the exhibition.
The clipping includes a photograph of a painting titled "Boats" by Edward M. Gayer, who won the Rockport Art Association's "Young Artist Prize." The article also mentions George Stout and Edward Waldo Forbes, highlighting their contributions to the art world.
The page has a yellowed, aged appearance, indicating it is from a book or scrapbook that has been around for a long time. There are some handwritten notes and underlines on the clipping, suggesting that someone has marked it for reference. The page is part of a larger book or collection, as indicated by the visible spine and other pages in the background.
The image shows a page from a newspaper. The page is covered with text and has a black-and-white photograph in the middle. The photograph shows boats and a harbor. The text on the page is divided into three sections, with the largest section at the top, and two smaller sections on the right side of the page. The text is written in a small font and appears to be a news article about an art exhibition.
The image shows a page from a newspaper. The title of the article is "Little International' Goes on Road." The article is about the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' traveling exhibition, which is called the "Little International." The exhibition features a collection of contemporary art from the United States and Europe. The article also mentions that the museum has become active again in the fall season, and that art has come again into the city of Richmond, Virginia.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the Sunday Telegram dated September 28, 1958, under the section titled "Art and Artists." The page features an article titled "‘Little International’ Goes on Road" by Walter Merkl.
The image captures a historical newspaper page from 1958, focusing on an art exhibition titled "Little International" and featuring a photograph by Edward M. Gayer, who won the Rockport Art Association's Young Artist Prize. The article emphasizes the educational and cultural significance of the exhibition, its tour, and the contributions of key figures in the art world, such as Edward Waldo Forbes. The layout is typical of mid-20th-century newspapers, combining informative text with a visually engaging photograph.
This image shows a newspaper clipping adhered to a scrapbook page. The primary headline reads, "Art and Artists: 'Little International' Goes on Road." The clipping highlights an exhibition sponsored by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, featuring contemporary paintings loaned by the Olsen Foundation of New Haven and artists from Europe and America.
The text discusses the exhibition's mission to bring art education to more people, with specific mention of selected artworks on display. A subhead within the article reads, "Forbes Honored," recognizing George Worcester Forbes for his contributions to art.
The article includes a black-and-white image titled "Boats," by Edward M. Gayer, described as the winner of Rockport Art Association's Young Artist Prize. The image depicts a serene waterfront scene with moored boats and structures in the background.
The clipping reflects an aged, sepia-toned paper, with visible wear around the edges, characteristic of archival material.
This is a photo of a vintage scrapbook page with a single newspaper clipping glued to it. The clipping is from the “Art and Artists” section and has a large headline: “‘Little International’ Goes on Road,” written by Walter Merkee. There’s a black-and-white photograph in the middle of the clipping showing a harbor scene with boats and a person in a striped shirt on a dock; the caption beneath reads something like “BOATS, by EDWARD M. GAYER,” noted as the winner of a prize (Rockport Art Assn. Young Artists Prize). The article discusses an art exhibition moving on the road, organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, with smaller side notes about other artists and prizes. The page around the clipping is a plain brown scrapbook page with ragged edges and tape marks along the right edge, and there’s a small newspaper clip up in the top left with a date stamp (1958).
This image displays a scanned newspaper page from the Sunday Telegram of Worcester, Massachusetts, dated September 28, 1958. Specifically, it is a section that appears to be dedicated to art-related news and is titled "Art and Artists."
The main article, headlined "'Little International' Goes on Road," is by Walter Merkel and discusses an art exhibition from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, which has begun a United States tour. A black and white photo of a painting accompanies the article. The painting, titled "Boats," is by Edward M. Gay.
In the upper right corner, there is a short piece titled "Forbes Honored," which talks about George Stout, a former director of the Worcester Art Museum, being honored for his 30 years of service.
Below the primary article, another section titled "Young Artists" speaks about the efforts of young, contemporary artists striving to break out with new artistic styles.
The left side of the image is occupied by the orange-brown interior of the book or folder where the newspaper is presumably archived or kept for preservation, while the right edge of the newspaper exhibits some wear and tear, indicating the aged condition of the paper.
The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper article titled "'Little International' Goes on Road" by Walter Merkel, from the Sunday Telegram, Worcester, Mass., dated September 28, 1958. The article discusses an exhibition by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, featuring paintings from a contemporary group called "The Little International." The exhibition includes artworks from 13 American and 13 European artists, loaned from the Olsen Foundation of New Haven, Connecticut.
Included in the article is a black and white photo of a painting titled "BOATS," by Edward M. Gayer, winner of the Rockport Art Association's "Young Artist Prize." The painting depicts boats tied up at a wharf or anchored in a harbor, executed with brush strokes that create a sense of movement and steady lines.
The article mentions exhibitions and honors, including George Stout being recognized and Edward Waldo Forbes awarded by the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. It notes the freedom of expression in Gayer's work, emphasizing his use of brush strokes and economy of line, and highlights the appeal of black and white as a method of expression.
Additional details mention the collaboration with various art institutions, gallery hours, and a focus on creativity and research on arts and sciences by the Olsen Foundation. The article also emphasizes the international scope and educational purpose of the exhibition as it travels on view through October 26. Overall, the content celebrates artistic innovation and the role of museums in promoting contemporary art.