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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings and annotations, likely from a scrapbook or a collection of historical documents. The pages are primarily black and white, and the content pertains to art exhibitions and discussions about artists, with a specific focus on the works of Amedeo Modigliani.

Left Page:

  • Headline: "Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard"
  • Byline: Parker Leighton
  • Main Article:
    • Discusses the Modigliani exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.
    • Provides historical background on Modigliani, mentioning his birth in Leghorn, Italy, and his work in Paris.
    • Highlights his style and influence on contemporary art, noting his personal style and the impact of his drawings.
  • Image: An illustration of a drawing by Modigliani, titled "Head of a Man (Le Gendarme?)"
  • Annotations: Handwritten notes and underlines emphasize certain points, such as the artist's name, dates, and specific details about the exhibition.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk At Reception"
  • Byline: Ohio News Bureau Co.
  • Main Article:
    • Discusses a talk by Agnes Mongan at the Toledo Museum of Art about the 17th-century Dutch and Flemish drawings on exhibit.
    • Mentions that the 100 old master drawings are from the private collection of Sir Bruce Ingram and that Toledo is the first city in America to see this exhibition.
    • Notes that the exhibit will continue through December 20.
  • Annotations: Handwritten notes and underlines highlight important dates, such as November 17, 1959.

General Observations:

  • The clippings are dated November 29, 1959, and November 17, 1959.
  • The presence of hand-written annotations suggests that this is a personal collection, possibly belonging to someone who was interested in art history or had a connection to the exhibitions mentioned.
  • The articles reflect the interest in contemporary art and the significance of museum exhibitions in the 1950s.

This scrapbook page serves as a historical record of art exhibitions and discussions, capturing the cultural and academic interest in 20th-century art during that period.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring two newspaper clippings from the late 1950s.

The left clipping is from the "Sunday Sun LOWELL, Mass. Independent" dated November 29, 1959. The article is titled "Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard" and is written by Parker Leighton. It discusses an exhibition of Amedeo Modigliani's drawings at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The article provides details about the museum, its collections, and the current exhibition of Modigliani's works. There is also a photograph of a Modigliani drawing titled "Head of a Man (Le Gendarme?)" dated about 1915. The drawing features a bald man with a prominent nose and closed eyes.

The right clipping is from the "OHIO NEWS BUREAU CO. Cleveland 15, Ohio" dated November 17, 1959. The article is titled "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk At Reception" and mentions Agnes Mongan, who will discuss the 17th Century Dutch and Flemish drawings on exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art. The article provides information about the exhibition, the collection of drawings, and the artists featured.

Both clippings are pasted on a dark gray background, and there are some handwritten notes on the clippings. The overall appearance suggests that these clippings were collected and saved as part of a personal or institutional archive.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper with a black and white photograph of Amedeo Modigliani's Head of a Man (Le Gendarme) dated about 1915. The photograph is surrounded by text, which includes the title of the article, "Inside Art Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard," and the author's name, Parker Leighton. The article discusses the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, its collections, and the exhibition of Modigliani's work. The text also mentions the artist's life and career, including his early work as a sculptor and his move to Paris, where he became friends with other artists and began painting in a personal style. The article highlights the significance of Modigliani's work and its impact on the art world.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook containing various clippings from newspapers and magazines. The page is divided into sections with different texts and images. The top left section features a clipping from the Lowell Sun, dated November 29, 1959, with the headline "Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard" and an accompanying image of a Modigliani drawing. The top right section has a clipping from the Ohio News Bureau Co., dated November 17, 1959, with the headline "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk At Reception" and a mention of Agnes Mongan. The bottom left section has a clipping from the Toledo Times, also dated November 17, 1959, with the headline "Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard" and a brief description of the exhibition. The bottom right section has a clipping from the Cambridge Independent, dated November 17, 1959, with the headline "Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard" and a brief description of the artist's life and work.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive that contains clippings of newspaper articles and photographs related to art exhibitions. The layout is organized, with multiple clippings and annotations visible.

Key Elements in the Image:

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • Top Left: A clipping from the New England News Agency dated Sunday, Nov 29, 1959, titled "Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard" by Parker Leighton. This article discusses an exhibition of works by Amedeo Modigliani at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
    • Top Right: A clipping from the Ohio News Bureau Co. dated Nov 11, 1959, titled "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk At Reception". This article mentions an event at the Fogg Museum, with Agnes Mongan, the 17th-Century curator, discussing Dutch and Flemish drawings from the museum's collection.
  2. Photograph:

    • A black-and-white photograph is prominently placed in the center of the page. It depicts a sculpture titled "Head of a Man (La Gendarme)", dated about 1915, by Amedeo Modigliani. The sculpture is part of the collection at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University.
  3. Annotations:

    • Handwritten notes and markings are visible on the page, including:
      • A signature or label reading "ARNXE" near the top right clipping.
      • Additional markings and notes around the photograph and clippings, suggesting the page is part of a curated collection or research project.
  4. Textual Content:

    • The article on the left provides details about the Modigliani exhibition, including:
      • The Fogg Museum's role in showcasing Modigliani's work.
      • A description of the sculpture "Head of a Man (La Gendarme)", noting its material (stone) and the artist's technique.
      • Background on Modigliani, including his birth in Leghorn, Italy, and his artistic career.
    • The article on the right discusses an upcoming reception at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the museum's collection of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish drawings.
  5. Design and Layout:

    • The page is structured with a mix of textual content and visual elements, typical of an archival or scrapbook format.
    • The photograph is central, drawing attention to the exhibited artwork, while the clippings provide context and commentary.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as a historical record of art exhibitions and museum activities, specifically focusing on Amedeo Modigliani's work at the Fogg Museum of Harvard. The inclusion of handwritten notes suggests that the page may have been part of a personal or institutional collection, possibly for research, documentation, or exhibition planning purposes. The combination of photographs, articles, and annotations reflects a curated approach to preserving and analyzing art history.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping about an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Harvard. The clipping is titled "Inside Art Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard" and includes a drawing of a woman's face with a hat on her head. The article discusses the exhibition, which features works by Amedeo Modigliani, and provides information about the artist's life and style.

To the right of the clipping, there are two smaller pieces of paper with handwritten notes. One note reads "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk At Reception," while the other appears to be a receipt or invoice with the date "November 17, 1959." The background of the page is a dark gray color, which suggests that it may be a page from a scrapbook or photo album. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the art world of the past and highlights the importance of preserving historical artifacts like newspaper clippings and handwritten notes.

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The image presents a page from an old newspaper, featuring a prominent article about the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The article is titled "Inside Art Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard" and includes a photograph of a painting by Amedeo Modigliani.

  • Newspaper Article
    • Title: "Inside Art Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard"
    • Author: Parker Leighton
    • Date: November 29, 1959
    • Content: The article discusses the Fogg Art museum of Harvard University on Quincy street, Cambridge, which is open free to the public weekdays 9 to 5 but is closed on Sundays and holidays. Among other noteworthy aspects of the Fogg museum, the art collection owned by any university in the world and because it is a university museum it must apply itself to the various requirements of other departments of the university, a fact which results in a frequently changing schedule of exhibitions. The Fogg museum is uniquely distinguished in its collections which include Gracco-Roman sculpture and ceramics, paintings and sculpture of the Romanesque, Baroque and Rococo periods, and an extraordinary collection of Far Eastern art. It is one of the most excellent and extensive in the United States.
    • Photograph
      • Title: "Head of a Man (La Gondoliera?)"
      • Artist: Amedeo Modigliani
      • Date: 1915
      • Collection: Stéfa and Leon Brillein at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
    • On Exhibition
      • The exhibition, now through Dec. 22, includes three-dimensional monuments, the Lithuanian "Soutine who served as Modigliani's model in three paintings and drawings, and a group of sculptures by Jeanne Hébuterne, Modigliani's wife, whom he married in 1917. Modigliani died in 1920 at the age of 36. Modigliani's works were beginning to sell. In January 1920, at the Paris charity hospital and at his death, he bequeathed his collection to the French government, which he had been known as "the most beautiful in the world." His short, intense life is never reflected in his work. The Brillein drawings at the Fogg Museum are in furthering the career of monuments to his mastery.
  • Other Newspaper Articles
    • Ohio News Bureau Co.
      • Title: "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk At Reception"
      • Date: November 17, 1959
      • Content: Agnes Morgan of Cambridge, Mass., will discuss the 17th Century Dutch and Flemish drawings now on exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art at a reception for members tonight at 8 in the museum. Miss Morgan is assistant director and curator of drawings at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The 100 old master drawings are from the private collection of Sir Bruce Ingram of London and Toledo is the first city in America to see one of the major exhibitions of the season. Included in the collection of drawings, which present a comprehensive survey of the greatest period of artistic achievement in the Low Countries, are drawings by Bruegel, van Dyck, Rembrandt, the Ruisdael, Avercamp and many of the fascinating "little masters." The exhibition will continue through Dec. 20.
    • Sunday Sun Lowell, Mass.
      • Title: "Inside Art Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard"
      • Date: November 29, 1959
      • Content: The Fogg Art museum of Harvard university on Quincy street, Cambridge is open free to the public weekdays 9 to 5 but is closed on Sundays and holidays. Among other noteworthy aspects of the Fogg museum, the art collection owned by any university in the world and because it is a university museum it must apply itself to the various requirements of other departments of the university, a fact which results in a frequently changing schedule of exhibitions. The Fogg museum is uniquely distinguished in its collections which include Gracco-Roman sculpture and ceramics, paintings and sculpture of the Romanesque, Baroque and Rococo periods, and an extraordinary collection of Far Eastern art. It is one of the most excellent and extensive in the United States.
  • Other Newspaper Articles
    • Ohio News Bureau Co.
      • Title: "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk At Reception"
      • Date: November 17, 1959
      • Content: Agnes Morgan of Cambridge, Mass., will discuss the 17th Century Dutch and Flemish drawings now on exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art at a reception for members tonight at 8 in the museum. Miss Morgan is assistant director and curator of drawings at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The 100 old master drawings are from the private collection of Sir Bruce Ingram of London and Toledo is the first city in America to see one of the major exhibitions of the season. Included in the collection of drawings, which present a comprehensive survey of the greatest period of artistic achievement in the Low Countries, are drawings by Bruegel, van Dyck, Rembrandt, the Ruisdael, Avercamp and many of the fascinating "little masters." The exhibition will continue through Dec. 20.

The image presents a page from an old newspaper, featuring a prominent article about the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The article is titled "Inside Art Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard" and includes a photograph of a painting by Amedeo Modigliani. The article discusses the Fogg Art museum of Harvard university on Quincy street, Cambridge, which is open free to the public weekdays 9 to 5 but is closed on Sundays and holidays. Among other noteworthy aspects of the Fogg museum, the art collection owned by any university in the world and because it is a university museum it must apply itself to the various requirements of other departments of the university, a fact which results in a frequently changing schedule of exhibitions. The Fogg museum is uniquely distinguished in its collections which include Gracco-Roman sculpture and ceramics, paintings and sculpture of the Romanesque, Baroque and Rococo periods, and an extraordinary collection of Far Eastern art. It is one of the most excellent and extensive in the United States. The article also mentions that the exhibition, now through Dec. 22, includes three-dimensional monuments, the Lithuanian "Soutine who served as Modigliani's model in three paintings and drawings, and a group of sculptures by Jeanne Hébuterne, Modigliani's wife, whom he married in 1917. Modigliani died in 1920 at the age of 36. Modigliani's works were beginning to sell. In January 1920, at the Paris charity hospital and at his death, he bequeathed his collection to the French government, which he had been known as "the most beautiful in the world." His short, intense life is never reflected in his work. The Brillein drawings at the Fogg Museum are in furthering the career of monuments to his mastery. Additionally, the image includes two other newspaper articles, one from the Ohio News Bureau Co. and another from the Sunday Sun Lowell, Mass. Both articles discuss the Fogg Museum and its exhibitions. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history of the Fogg Museum and its collection of art.

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The image presents a black binder page featuring two newspaper clippings related to an art exhibition.

Clipping 1:
The left clipping is from the "Sunday Sun Lowell, Mass. Independent" dated November 29, 1959. The article, titled "Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard," discusses an exhibition of Amedeo Modigliani's work at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The article is written by Parker Leighton and includes a reproduction of Modigliani's "Head of a Man (Le Gendarme)" from the collection of Stefa and Leon Brillouin.

Clipping 2:
The right clipping is from the "Toledo, O. Times" dated November 17, 1959. The article, titled "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk At Reception," announces that Agnes Mongan will discuss 17th-century Dutch and Flemish drawings at the Toledo Museum of Art during a reception for members on November 18. The article also mentions that Mongan is the assistant director and curator of drawings at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

Additional Details:
Both clippings are attached to the binder page with handwritten notes and annotations, suggesting that they are part of a larger collection or archive related to the art exhibition or the Fogg Art Museum. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is a scanned or photographed page from a scrapbook or archive, with the clippings and annotations providing insight into the cultural and artistic significance of the exhibition.

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The image presents a meticulously arranged collection of vintage newspaper clippings and ephemera, carefully mounted on a dark gray background. The central focus is a yellowed newspaper clipping from the "Sunday Sun" dated November 29, 1959, featuring an article titled "Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard." This article is accompanied by a black-and-white image of a painting.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Title: Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard
  • Date: November 29, 1959
  • Publication: Sunday Sun
  • Image: Black-and-white painting

To the right of the clipping, two additional pieces of paper are visible:

Paper 1:

  • Content: Newspaper clipping with an article about the Fogg Museum
  • Date: November 17, 1959
  • Handwritten Notes: Blue ink

Paper 2:

  • Content: Small piece of paper with handwritten notes
  • Ink Color: Blue

The overall arrangement suggests that these items are part of a scrapbook or photo album, likely created by an art enthusiast or historian. The careful placement and organization of the clippings imply a deliberate effort to preserve and showcase these historical documents.

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The image displays two newspaper clippings about an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. The articles are dated November 17, 1959, and November 29, 1959, respectively.

  1. Left Clipping (November 29, 1959):

    • Headline: "Inside Art: Modigliani at Fogg Museum of Harvard"
    • Author: Parker Leighton
    • Content Summary:
      • The article discusses an exhibition of Amedeo Modigliani's works at the Fogg Museum.
      • It mentions that the Fogg Museum is open to the public free of charge on Sundays and holidays.
      • The museum houses a diverse collection of art, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics from various periods and regions.
      • The exhibition features works by Modigliani, including a head sculpture from around 1913 and several drawings and paintings.
      • The article provides a brief biography of Modigliani, highlighting his bohemian lifestyle, struggles with health, and his artistic style characterized by elongated forms and simplified features.
  2. Right Clipping (November 17, 1959):

    • Headline: "Fogg Museum Aid Will Talk at Reception"
    • Content Summary:
      • The article announces that Agnes Mongan, director and curator of drawings at the Fogg Museum, will speak at a reception for members of the Harvard Museum Associates.
      • The reception is to celebrate the opening of an exhibition of Dutch and Flemish drawings from the collection of Sir Bruce Ingram.
      • The exhibition includes works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and Brueghel.
      • The event is scheduled for December 20.

Both clippings provide insights into the cultural and artistic events happening at the Fogg Museum during that period, highlighting specific exhibitions and the museum's role in showcasing significant artworks.