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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald dated February 18, 1951. The article is titled "Student Collections" and discusses an art exhibition featuring works from the collections of 35 Harvard undergraduates. The exhibition is held at the university's Fogg Art Museum and is titled "Student Collections."

The article highlights several pieces of art:

  1. Venetian Master: A work by Alto Pute del Dolo titled "Alto Pute del Dolo," which is described as a life on canals of Venice with architectural details in perspective.

  2. Deposition: A drawing by Guercino portraying Christ's descent from the Cross.

  3. Picasso: A drawing from the personal collection of Michel J. Strauss.

  4. Head: A bronze sculpture by Leonard Baskin, a contemporary American sculptor known for his massive, somber quality.

The exhibition also includes works by other notable creators and a junior collector. It opened on February 17 and will run through March 14.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically the Boston Sunday Herald dated February 15, 1959. The page is titled "Student Collections" and features a variety of artworks from the collections of Harvard undergraduates, displayed at the university's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit is referred to as the "Student Collections."

  1. The top image is labeled "VENETIAN MASTER" and depicts a detailed, picturesque scene, likely a canal or a town, highlighting the artist's meticulous detail and perspective.

  2. The second image, labeled "DEPOSITION," is a drawing by Guercino that portrays the Deposition of Christ, showing Jesus being taken down from the cross, with a somber group of figures.

  3. The third image is a drawing by Pablo Picasso, titled "Woman," from the personal collection of Michael J. Strauss. It features a typical Picasso-style figure with abstract and expressive lines.

  4. The bottom image is labeled "HEAD," a cast in bronze by Leonard Baskin, described as a contemporary American sculpture with massive, noble quality. It shows a serene, large-headed figure.

The text at the bottom confirms the date and source: "BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD, FEB. 15, 1959-20." The page is archival, with some visible signs of aging.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping, specifically from the Boston Sunday Herald dated February 15, 1959. The page is titled "Student Collections" and features several artworks and descriptions.

  1. Venetian Master Artwork:

    • The top left section features a drawing by a Venetian master, likely Tintoretto, depicting a scene from life on canals with meticulous detail and perspective.
  2. Deposition by Guercino:

    • The middle left section is labeled "Deposition," showing a drawing of Christ’s descent from the cross by Guercino, illustrating a religious scene.
  3. Picasso Drawing:

    • The middle right section highlights a drawing titled "The Old Guitarist" by Pablo Picasso, part of the personal collection of Michael J. Strauss.
  4. Leonard Baskin Sculpture:

    • The bottom section shows a photograph of a bronze head sculpture by Leonard Baskin, a contemporary American sculptor known for his work.

The text accompanying the images notes that works from collections of 35 Harvard undergraduate students are being displayed at the university’s Poggese Art Gallery in the "Student Collections" exhibit. This exhibit is curated by two faculty members, a senior and a junior, and is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to showcase student art. The exhibit runs from February 15 to March 14.

The clipping also includes a small segment at the bottom right of the page, which is partially visible and seems to be a continuation or additional note, though only a few words are legible.

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically a section titled "Student Collections." The page is dated February 15, 1959, as indicated by the caption "BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD, FEB. 15, 1959-20."

The page features several artworks and a brief description of an exhibition at Harvard University. Here are the details of the content:

  1. Venetian Master:

    • The top image shows a scene from Canaletto depicting life on the canals of Venice with meticulous detail and perspective.
  2. Deposition:

    • The middle left image is a drawing titled "Deposition," which portrays Christ's descent from the Cross by an artist named Guarcino.
  3. Pablo Picasso:

    • The middle right image is a drawing by Pablo Picasso titled "Men," from the personal collection of Michael J. Strauss.
  4. Leonard Baskin:

    • The bottom image is a head cast in bronze by Leonard Baskin, a contemporary American sculptor known for his massive, narrative quality sculptures.

The accompanying text explains that works of art from the collections of 35 Harvard undergraduates are on display at the university's Poggiale Gallery. The exhibit, titled "Student Collections," is a brainchild of two fine arts concentrators, Michael C. D. Macdonell, a junior, and Michael J. Strauss, a senior. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, and will run through March 14.

The page itself appears to be from a bound volume, possibly a scrapbook or an archive, with some visible wear and tear. The right side of the page shows another section or continuation of the same article or a different article, but it is partially cut off and not clearly legible.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 19, 1959. The clipping is titled "Student Collections" and features an article about an art exhibition at Harvard University.

The article highlights works of art from collections of 35 Harvard undergraduates, displayed at the university's Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit, titled "Student Collections," is a brainchild of two art conservators, Donald C. MacDonald, a senior, and Michael C. D. MacDonald, a junior. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture and runs through March 14.

The clipping includes several illustrations:

  1. A drawing by a Venetian master, Allegretto Nuzi, titled "Canaletto," depicting a canal scene with meticulous detail and perspective.
  2. A drawing titled "Deposition," portraying Christ's descent from the Cross by Guercino.
  3. A drawing by Pablo Picasso, titled "Weeping Woman," from the personal collection of Michael J. Strauss.
  4. A sculpture, a bronze head cast by Leonard Baskin, a contemporary American sculptor.

The clipping is mounted on a larger sheet of paper, possibly part of a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper articles. The edges of the sheet show signs of wear and aging, indicating it may have been kept for a long time.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 15, 1959-20. It showcases an article titled "Student Collections" about an exhibition of art collections owned by Harvard undergraduates at the university's Fogg Museum.

Key points from the article:

  1. Venetian Master (Titian):

    • The article mentions a painting by the Venetian master Titian, specifically a "Canaletto print." Canaletto was known for his detailed depictions of Venice, featuring canals and cityscapes with meticulous perspective.
  2. Student Collections Exhibition:

    • Works from the collections of 35 Harvard undergraduates are on display at the Fogg Museum.
    • The exhibition is titled "Student Collections."
    • The exhibition is organized by two fine arts concentrators, Michael C. D. Macdonald, a junior, and Michael J. Milkovich, a sophomore.
    • The exhibit includes a range of artworks, from sculpture to prints, and runs from an unspecified start date through March 14.
  3. Artworks Highlighted:

    • "Deposition" by Guercino: A drawing depicting Christ's descent from the Cross.
    • Picasso: A drawing entitled "Picasso" by Pablo Picasso is included, coming from the personal collection of Michael J. Strauss.
    • Bronze Head by Leonard Baskin: A cast in bronze by Leonard Baskin, noted as a contemporary American sculptor.

The article includes images of some of the artworks:

  • The Titian-related Canaletto print.
  • The drawing "Deposition" by Guercino.
  • The Picasso drawing.
  • The bronze head by Leonard Baskin.

This exhibition highlights the diverse and significant art pieces collected by students.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "STUDENT COLLECTIONS," featuring various works of art. At the top is a detailed print labeled "VENETIAN MASTER," which is a Canaletto print depicting life on the canals of Venice with meticulous detail and perspective. Below it, on the left, is a drawing titled "'DEPOSITION'—Christ's descent from the Cross is portrayed in this drawing by Guercino." In the center is a drawing called "PICASSO—This drawing, entitled 'Two Men,' by Pablo Picasso, is from the personal collection of Michel J. Strauss." At the bottom left is a photo of a bronze head sculpture cast by Leonard Baskin, described as having a "massive, sombre quality," created by a contemporary American sculptor. The article mentions that these works of art are part of an exhibition on display at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, featuring pieces from collections of 35 Harvard undergraduates, including drawings, paintings, prints, and sculpture. The exhibition runs through March 14. The clipping is dated from the Boston Sunday Herald, February 15, 1959.

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This image is a newspaper clipping featuring a section titled "Student Collections," showcasing works of art part of an exhibition at the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. It includes visuals and descriptions of different artworks:

  1. Top Image: A detailed print titled "Venetian Master — Alle Porte del Dolo," by Canaletto, depicting a Venetian canal scene with meticulous detail and perspective.

  2. Middle Left Image: A drawing labeled "Deposition," illustrating Christ's descent from the Cross by Guercino.

  3. Middle Right Image: A drawing by Pablo Picasso, entitled "Two Men," from the personal collection of Michael J. Strauss.

  4. Bottom Section: Mention of a bronze head cast by Leonard Baskin, an American contemporary sculptor, characterized as having a massive and somber quality.

The text indicates the exhibition, comprised of drawings, paintings, prints, and sculptures, runs through March 14. The clipping originates from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 18, 1962.

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The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, titled "STUDENT COLLECTIONS." It features several images of artworks accompanied by text. At the top of the page, there's an image of a detailed drawing labeled "VENETIAN MASTER" that depicts a scene on the canals of Venice, described as a Canaletto print, known for its meticulous detail and perspective.

Below this, there is a sketch labeled "DEPOSITION" showing Christ's descent from the Cross, as portrayed by the artist Guercino.

Further down the page, there is a drawing labeled "PICASSO," titled "Two Men," attributed to Pablo Picasso, and noted as being from the personal collection of Michael J. Strauss.

The text explains that works of art from collections of 35 Harvard undergraduates are on display at the Fogg Art Museum in an exhibition called "Student Collections." Two juniors from Harvard, Michael J. Strauss and Michael D.J. Macdonald, curated the exhibit, which includes drawings, paintings, prints, and sculptures running through March 14.

At the bottom, there's an image labeled "HEAD," which is described as a bronze cast by Leonard Baskin, a contemporary American sculptor, noted for its massive and somber quality. The page is from the Boston Sunday Herald, dated February 18, 1962.

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The image shows an open book titled "STUDENT COLLECTIONS", which appears to be a catalog or exhibition guide. The page is filled with illustrations and descriptions of various artworks, likely from a university art collection or exhibition. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Title and Header:

    • At the top of the page, the title "STUDENT COLLECTIONS" is prominently displayed, indicating that the content pertains to a collection or exhibition curated by students or for students.
  2. Illustrations and Captions:

    • The page features several artworks accompanied by descriptive captions. Each artwork is presented with a small illustration and a brief explanation below.
  3. Artworks and Descriptions:

    • Top Left Illustration:

      • Caption: "VENETIAN MASTER - Alle Porte del Dolo, a Canaletto print, repre- senting life on canals of Venice with meticulous detail, perspective."
      • This illustration depicts a Venetian scene, likely a canal with buildings and boats, showcasing the detailed and perspective-rich style of the artist Canaletto.
    • Middle Left Illustration:

      • Caption: "DEPOSITION - Christ's descent from the Cross is portrayed in this drawing by Guercino."
      • This is a detailed drawing depicting a religious scene, showing Christ's descent from the Cross, attributed to the artist Guercino.
    • Middle Right Illustration:

      • Caption: "PICASSO - This drawing, entitled 'Two Men' by Pablo Picasso, from the personal collection of Michel J. Strauss."
      • This is a drawing by Pablo Picasso, titled "Two Men", and is noted to be from the personal collection of Michel J. Strauss.
    • Bottom Left Illustration:

      • Caption: "HEAD - cast in bronze by Leonard Baskin, contemporary American sculptor, has massive, somber quality."
      • This is a bronze sculpture of a head, created by Leonard Baskin, described as having a "massive, somber quality."
  4. Additional Text:

    • Below the illustrations, there is a paragraph that provides context about the exhibition:

      "Works of art undergraduates are on display at the university's Fogg Art Museum in an exhibition titled 'Student Collections.' Brainchild of two fine arts concentrators, Michel J. Strauss, a senior, and Michael C. D. Macdon- ald, a junior, the exhibit includes sculpture, paintings, prints and drawings, and will run through March 14."
      - This text explains that the exhibition is a student-curated display at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by undergraduates. It highlights the involvement of two students, Michel J. Strauss and Michael C. D. Macdon, and mentions the types of artworks included (sculpture, paintings, prints, and drawings). The exhibition is scheduled to run through March 14.

  5. Publication Information:

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

      "BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD, FEB. 15, 1959-20"
      - This suggests that the page is from a newspaper article published in the Boston Sunday Herald on February 15, 1959, and is likely a reproduction or excerpt from that article.

Visual Elements:

  • Binding and Condition: The book appears to be old, with a worn and slightly discolored cover. The pages are slightly yellowed, indicating age.
  • Layout: The page is well-organized, with illustrations arranged in a grid-like format, each accompanied by descriptive captions. The text is typed or printed in a clean, formal font.
  • Clips or Tabs: There is a small white clip or tab visible at the top left corner of the page, possibly used to mark the page or section.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a page from a catalog or exhibition guide, showcasing a variety of artworks, including drawings, sculptures, and prints, with detailed captions providing context about each piece. The content highlights a student-curated exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the involvement of undergraduate artists and the diversity of media presented. The page also includes a newspaper citation, indicating its historical context and source.