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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles. The top clipping is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated February 21, 1959, and discusses an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum titled "Student Collections, 1959." It mentions that the exhibit was composed of works by 38 Harvard and Radcliffe undergraduates and was opened with a discussion on collecting art.
Below it is an article from The Christian Science Monitor, dated March 2, 1959, titled "Art—Music—Theater," which focuses on the "Student Collection at Fogg." The article, written by Dorothy Adlow, describes the exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, highlighting that it features works by undergraduates. It mentions that the exhibit showcases a variety of media, including oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, and sculptures, and discusses the significance of the collection, noting that it reflects the tastes of young collectors and that the students have an appreciation for less formal, less conspicuous media.
The article also includes a black-and-white photograph of a bronze sculpture titled "Peasant" by Gerhard Marcks, which is part of the exhibition. The sculpture depicts a figure in a long, flowing dress, and the caption indicates that it was part of the "Student Collections, 1959," on display at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.
The clippings are placed on a yellowed, aged page, suggesting that this collection is a scrapbook or a collection of historical artifacts. The overall context indicates a focus on art and student collections, particularly from a Harvard University perspective, dating back to 1959.
This image is a page from a scrapbook or archive that contains two newspaper clippings related to an art exhibition titled "Student Collections, 1959" at the Fogg Museum in Harvard University.
The top clipping is from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated February 21, 1959. It describes the opening of the art exhibit, which featured 136 works of art, six of which were rumored to be fakes. The article mentions that the exhibit was opened before a black-tie audience with a forum on collecting. It also discusses the fashion and cultural aspects of the event, noting the unique and sophisticated attire of the attendees.
The bottom clipping is from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated March 2, 1959. It is titled "Student Collection at Fogg" and subtitled "Undergraduates Display Objets d'Arts." The article, written by Dorothy Adlow, provides a detailed description of the exhibition, highlighting the various types of artworks on display, including oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, gouaches, prints, sculptures, and ceramics. It mentions that nearly 12 dozen items were collected by undergraduates and displayed attractively. The article also discusses the significance of the exhibition in the context of modern art and art collecting today, noting the nationwide impetus for collecting art and the interest in less formal and less conspicuous media.
The clipping includes a photograph of a bronze sculpture titled "Peasant" by Gerhard Marcks, which was part of the exhibition. The photo shows the sculpture of a figure with a hooded garment, standing in a contemplative pose. The article concludes by describing the various artworks in the exhibition, mentioning specific artists and the types of works they contributed.
This image displays an open book or scrapbook, showing two pages side-by-side. The pages appear aged, with a yellowed or beige paper tone and some visible wear along the edges and binding.
The left page contains a single, large newspaper clipping. This clipping is from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Boston, Monday, March 2, 1959. The article is titled “Student Collection at Fogg – Undergraduates Display Objets d’Arts” and is written by Dorothy Adlow. It falls under the “Art–Music–Theater” section.
The article describes an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, featuring a collection of art assembled by undergraduates. It highlights the students' diverse tastes, which span from Old Master drawings to modern works, and notes the inclusion of paintings, drawings, watercolors, gouaches, prints, sculpture, and ceramics. The piece mentions specific artists and works on display, such as a bronze “Peasant” by Gerda Marx, a terra cotta head from Mexico, and a ceramic plate by Picasso. It also references a concurrent exhibition titled “Student Collections, 1959” held at the museum from February 11 to March 1, curated by Alfred Friends Jr. '59.
Accompanying the text are two black-and-white photographs:
The right page features a smaller, separate clipping pasted near the top. This is from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated February 21, 1959, and written by Alfred Friends Jr. '59. It recounts the events surrounding the “Student Collections, 1959” exhibition, mentioning a snowy opening, the discussion forum held after the gallery viewing, and the subsequent social gathering in the dining hall, humorously noting the lack of “mustaches and beards” and the “recherché set in dinner jacket and evening gown” present for the evening’s performance.
Both clippings are pasted onto the pages, suggesting they are part of a personal collection or archive, likely documenting a significant cultural event at Harvard in 1959. The overall scene evokes a sense of historical documentation and academic interest in student-curated art.
The image is of an open book with a few pages visible. The book appears to be an old publication, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the style of the text and the quality of the paper. The pages are slightly yellowed, indicating age.
On the left page, there is a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Student Collection at Fogg." Below the headline, there is a photograph of a person wearing a hat and a long dress, standing in front of a backdrop. The photograph is in black and white. The text beneath the headline discusses an exhibition of student art collections at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The article mentions various artworks, including drawings, watercolors, and sculptures, created by undergraduate students. It highlights the diversity of styles and mediums represented in the collection, such as Old Master drawings, Mexican and Colombian gouache, and French Surrealist paintings. The article also notes the influence of famous artists and movements on the students' work.
On the right page, there is another newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Undergraduates Display Objects d'Art." This clipping also features a photograph, this time of a sculpture of a human figure. The text discusses an exhibition showcasing artworks by undergraduate students, emphasizing the variety of media and styles present, including sculptures, paintings, and drawings. It mentions specific artists and artworks, such as Juan Gris's "Micro," and describes the students' reflections on their artistic influences and techniques.
Both clippings appear to be from the same publication, possibly a university newspaper or a local arts publication, given the focus on student art exhibitions. The articles provide detailed descriptions of the artworks on display, the artists' influences, and the overall atmosphere of the exhibitions. The use of photographs and detailed text suggests an effort to promote and celebrate the artistic achievements of the students.
The image is a spread from an old newspaper, featuring two articles. The top article is titled "Student Collection at Fogg" and discusses an exhibition of student artworks at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. It highlights the variety of mediums and subjects, including sculptures, ceramics, paintings, and drawings, and mentions notable pieces like a gouache by Juan Gris and a bronze by Gerhard Marcks. The article also touches on the educational value of such exhibitions and the students' engagement with art history and techniques.
The bottom article, titled "Art—Music—Theater," focuses on the significance of art collections in modern times and mentions a specific exhibit at the Fogg Museum titled "Student's Collections," featuring works by thirty-eight students. It discusses the challenges and opportunities in the art market and the students' contributions to the art world.
Both articles are accompanied by illustrations, including a photograph of a student's artwork and a drawing of a woman. The pages have a vintage look, with aged paper and yellowed edges, suggesting they are from an old newspaper archive.
The image depicts an open book, specifically a newspaper or magazine page from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Monday, March 2, 1929, from Boston. The page is titled "Student Collection at Fogg" and features an article by Dorothy Aleaw about an undergraduate art exhibition held at the Fogg Art Museum.
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The image shows a historical newspaper page from March 2, 1929, detailing an undergraduate art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights the diversity of art forms displayed and emphasizes the educational value of student-curated exhibitions. The accompanying illustration features a bronze sculpture titled "Peasant" by Gerhardt Marcks, showcasing one of the artworks included in the exhibition. The layout and design reflect the style of early 20th-century print media.
The image shows an open newspaper on a brownish-orange background. The newspaper is the "THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR" dated "BOSTON, MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1959." The primary article visible is titled "Art–Music–Theater" and has a subheading that reads "Student Collection at Fogg." This section of the page is dedicated to discussing a special showing at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, where visitors could see various artworks collected by students.
On the right side of the page, there is a rectangular cutout of text, pasted onto the newspaper. The article from the cutout is reflecting on aspects of the art scene at Harvard, mentioning an event that occurred on February 26, 1959, and discussing the relevance and future of art markets and artistic appreciation among the younger generation. The author of this cutout text is Alfred Friendly Jr., '59, as indicated at the bottom of the cutout.
The newspaper contains text and a grayscale image of a sculpture or a statue, which is presumably part of the discussed student collection at Fogg. At the bottom left of the paper, another article begins, but it is truncated and does not provide a complete context. On the right side below the cutout excerpt, another section appears to be about an art piece or exhibition, with a partial title "...eality in these times…" and a brief mention of the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.
The page demonstrates a historical context and provides a glimpse into the art and cultural discussions within an academic setting during the late 1950s.
This image shows a scrapbook-style page with two newspaper clippings adhered to it. Both clippings are yellowed with age and contain articles discussing an art exhibition held at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in 1959, titled "Student Collections, 1959."
The top clipping is a short article, likely from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin on February 21, 1959. It details the event and mentions student participation in curating the exhibit. A tea stain or watermark is visible on the bottom portion of this article.
The bottom clipping is from The Christian Science Monitor dated Monday, March 2, 1959. The headline reads “Student Collection at Fogg,” with the subheading: “Undergraduates Display Objets d'Arts.” The article describes how Harvard undergraduates exhibited their own art collections as part of the museum display. It highlights the diversity of the art, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and more.
Beside the text is a black-and-white photograph of a bronze sculpture titled “Peasant” by Gerhard Marcks that was part of the exhibition. The figure is a standing person with their hands raised towards their head, wearing a long, flowing garment.
A vintage scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings mounted on brown paper.
The image shows a scrapbook page with two clippings related to an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The top clipping is a short article discussing the opening of the exhibition titled "Student Collections, 1959," held on February 11. It mentions 136 works of art, including six rumored to be on loan from Harvard and Radcliffe undergraduates. The article describes the event's atmosphere and some of the guest discussions about the art market and collecting.
The bottom clipping is a newspaper article from The Christian Science Monitor, dated Boston, Monday, March 2, 1959. The headline reads "Student Collection at Fogg—Undergraduates Display Objets d'Arts," written by Dorothy Adlow. The article elaborates on the exhibition, highlighting the types of artworks displayed, including oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, ceramics, and prints, created by undergraduate students at Harvard. It discusses the significance and variety of the collection and notes some of the specific works and artists represented.
To the right of the lower article is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Peasant," a bronze by Gerhard Marcks, included in the "Student Collections, 1959" exhibition. The sculpture shows a standing figure draped in a long garment, with one hand raised to the forehead.
Overall, the page documents and highlights the 1959 student art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing both the event itself and the diverse artistic contributions of Harvard undergraduates.