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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

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This image shows a page from the "magazine section" of the Boston Globe, dated Sunday, May 19, 1959 (page 17). The page is mounted or preserved within a dark gray mat or frame.

The main headline, in bold, reads: “By Their Own Hand”. Below the headline is an article previewing an exhibition titled “The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950” then on view at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. The article notes that the exhibition features 26 examples from some 90 works in various Harvard collections, augmented by five on loan.

The page contains three black-and-white reproductions of self-portraits by renowned artists:

  1. Left: A formal, photographic-style portrait of J. A. D. Ingres — a 19th-century French Neoclassical painter — shown in dark formal wear with a medal on his chest.
  2. Center (smaller): A sketch-style self-portrait of Paul Cézanne, the influential Post-Impressionist painter, depicted wearing a hat and bow tie, with visible brushwork or pencil lines.
  3. Right: A dark, moody self-portrait of James McNeill Whistler, the American-born artist associated with the Aesthetic Movement, rendered in shadowy tones.

Each portrait is labeled with the artist’s name beneath it. The layout and typography reflect mid-20th-century newspaper design. The overall presentation suggests this is a preserved clipping or archival item, possibly part of a collection related to art history or museum exhibitions.


In summary: This is a preserved newspaper clipping from 1959 highlighting an art exhibition of self-portraits from 1850–1950 at Harvard’s Fogg Museum, featuring works by Ingres, Cézanne, and Whistler.

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The image shows a vintage clipping from the Boston Globe dated Sunday, May 17, 1959, page 17, magazine section. The headline of the article is "By Their Own Hand." The article discusses an exhibition titled "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950" at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. It mentions that 26 examples out of some 90 from various Harvard collections are on view, along with five on loan.

The clipping includes three portraits of artists:

  1. On the left is a portrait of J. A. D. Ingres.
  2. In the center is a sketch of Paul Cézanne.
  3. On the right is a portrait of James McNeill Whistler.

The clippings are mounted on a piece of paper and appear to be part of a scrapbook or a collection of historical materials. The background of the image shows a gray surface, possibly a shelf or a desk, with a dark gray or black border frame around the paper.

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The image shows a preserved newspaper clipping from the "Boston Globe," dated Sunday, May 17, 1959. The clipping is from page 17 of the magazine section and is titled "By Their Own Hand." The article discusses an exhibition titled "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950" at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. The exhibition features 26 examples from various Harvard collections, augmented by five on loan.

The clipping includes three black-and-white images of self-portraits:

  1. On the left, a portrait labeled "J. A. D. Ingres."
  2. In the middle, a sketch labeled "Paul Cezanne."
  3. On the right, a portrait labeled "James McNeill Whistler."

The clipping is carefully preserved in a protective, dark-colored folder or album, suggesting its historical or archival significance. The edges of the paper show some wear, indicating its age. The background of the image is a neutral gray, which helps highlight the clipping.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "By Their Own Hand." The clipping is placed on a black folder that is open, with the clipping resting on the right side. The clipping has a photo of a man on the left side, and on the right side, there are two photos of two different men. The clipping also has text that reads "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950" and mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

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A black folder contains a magazine clipping featuring two portraits of men, one of them being James McNeill Whistler. The text reads "By Their Own Hand" and "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950" is the title of an exhibition currently at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. The exhibition features 26 examples of some 90 from various Harvard collections, augmented by five on loan. The clipping is placed on top of a black folder.

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The image depicts a framed page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the Boston Globe dated Sunday, May 17, 1959. The page is titled "By Their Own Hand" and is part of the magazine section, as indicated by the text "page 17, magazine section" at the top.

Key Elements:

  1. Title and Context:

    • The headline, "By Their Own Hand," suggests a focus on self-portraits or works created by artists themselves.
    • A caption below the title provides additional context: "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950" is the title of an exhibition currently at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. On view are 26 examples of some 50 from various Harvard collections, augmented by five on loan.
  2. Visual Content:

    • The page features three black-and-white illustrations of notable artists:
      • Left: A portrait labeled "J. A. D. Ingres." This appears to be a formal portrait of the French Neoclassical painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
      • Center: A sketch or drawing labeled "Paul Cézanne." This depicts the French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne, shown in a more casual pose with a hat and pipe.
      • Right: A portrait labeled "James McNeill Whistler." This shows the American-born, British-based artist James McNeill Whistler in a dramatic, stylized pose.
  3. Design and Layout:

    • The page has a clean, vintage aesthetic typical of mid-20th-century print media.
    • The text is neatly typeset, and the illustrations are arranged in a balanced, symmetrical layout.
    • The overall tone is informative, aiming to highlight an art exhibition and its featured artists.
  4. Framing:

    • The page is housed in a dark, rectangular frame, suggesting it is part of an archive, exhibition, or collection. The frame adds a sense of preservation and importance to the historical document.

Summary:

The image showcases a page from the Boston Globe magazine section, dated May 17, 1959, discussing an exhibition titled "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950" at the Fogg Art Museum. The page features portraits and illustrations of three renowned artists—J. A. D. Ingres, Paul Cézanne, and James McNeill Whistler—and provides context about the exhibition, emphasizing self-portraits from the period. The layout and design reflect the formal and informative style of mid-20th-century print journalism.

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This image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated Sunday, May 17, 1959. The headline reads "By Their Own Hand." The article seems to discuss an art exhibit titled "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950," held at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. The exhibit displays 26 examples of self-portraits, some from Harvard’s collections and augmented by others on loan.

The clipping contains three images, each labeled with the names of artists portrayed: "J. A. D. Ingres," "James McNeill Whistler," and "Paul Cézanne." These are presumably images of self-portraits created by these artists. The surrounding text provides some context about the art exhibition.

The clipping is mounted on a dark background, likely part of a scrapbook or archival record.

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The image shows an old scrapbook or folder opened to reveal a vintage newspaper-like page pasted inside. The page is titled “By Their Own Hand” and appears to be from the Boston Globe magazine (May 17, 1959).

Three black-and-white portrait photos are on the page, with the faces blurred. The captions beneath them read (left to right): “J. A. D. Ingres,” a small middle portrait labeled “Paul Cézanne,” and a right portrait labeled “James McNeill Whistler.” There is a column of text in the center describing “The Self-Portrait: 1850–1950” and an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard, mentioning examples from various collections. The page is mounted on a dark gray sheet inside a protective sleeve.

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This image shows a page from a magazine or a newspaper article titled "By Their Own Hand." The featured section appears to be part of a special edition, as indicated by the text at the top, which mentions "Magazine Section." The date mentioned is Sunday, May 17, 1959.

The article discusses "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950," highlighting it as the title of an exhibition currently at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. It mentions that there are 76 examples of self-portraits from various Harvard collections, augmented by five on loan. Portraits of artists and their names are visible below this text. The lower section of the page includes two more artistic works, which are also tagged with names.

There is a black folder or portfolio in the background, which partially obscures the top of the page, and suggests that this article may have been saved or is part of a collection. The overall tone of the image is aged, indicated by the yellowing of the paper and the vintage look of the text and photographs.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "By Their Own Hand" from the Boston Globe, Sunday, May 17, 1959, magazine section, page 17. The article discusses an exhibition titled "The Self-Portrait: 1850-1950" at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard. It mentions that the exhibition comprises 26 examples out of about 90 from various Harvard collections, augmented by five on loan.

The clipping features three portraits with captions:

  1. On the left, a photograph of an individual labeled "J. A. D. Ingres."
  2. In the middle, a sketch labeled "Paul Cezanne."
  3. On the right, a photograph labeled "James McNeill Whistler."

The faces in the portraits are blurred or obscured. The clipping itself is pasted or attached to a dark-colored surface or folder.