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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1958-December 1960

ARCH.2003.34, Rendition: 807065

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with various newspaper and newsletter clippings. Here is a detailed summary of the visible contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping (January 3, 1960):

    • The clipping is from a newspaper and includes a date stamp of January 3, 1960.
    • It features an illustration titled "Competing Cats" by Gerhard Marcks.
    • The article discusses woodcuts in a graphic art show at the Worcester Art Museum.
  2. Main Left Clipping (Art and Artists - European Graphic Art at Museum):

    • This clipping is an article titled "European Graphic Art at Museum" by Walter Merkel.
    • It discusses a show at the Worcester Art Museum featuring European graphic art.
    • The article mentions various artists and their works, including Charles Kuhn, Grosz, and Dix.
    • It highlights the significance of the show and the artists' contributions to graphic art.
  3. Top Right Clipping (The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter):

    • This is a newsletter from The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, dated December 31, 1959.
    • It includes the names Gordon Huggins, Executive Director, and Katharine Copeland, Executive Assistant.
    • The newsletter is from 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Obituary/Memorial):

    • This clipping appears to be an obituary or memorial notice.
    • It mentions the deaths of three individuals who were part of the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard.
    • The individuals mentioned are Wilhelm Koehler, Chandler Post, and Bernard Berenson.
    • The text discusses their contributions to the field of fine arts and their personal achievements.
  5. Bottom Left Clipping (Partial View):

    • This clipping is partially visible and seems to be another article or announcement.
    • The visible text mentions an event or exhibition related to art.

The scrapbook appears to be a collection of articles and notices related to art, artists, and academic achievements, likely compiled for personal or professional reference.

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The image depicts a page spread from two different publications that are laid out side by side.

On the left side:

  1. The page is from a newspaper dated January 3, 1960, specifically the Sunday Telegram from Worcester, Massachusetts.
  2. The article, titled "Art and Artists," discusses European graphic art at the Worcester Art Museum. It includes a section titled "Competing Cats by Gerhard Marcks," accompanied by a black-and-white illustration of Marcks' work.
  3. The article by Walter Merkel describes several exhibitions and highlights:
    • The European graphic art exhibition featuring works by Chagall, Kirchner, Gruss, and De Chirico.
    • A Boston show featuring works by artists such as Henry Moore and Frank Stella.
    • The Pigment Pattern exhibit at the Worcester Art Museum.
    • The Courbet Show at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
    • An eye-catching piece by Gerhard Marcks, "Eye Hold."

On the right side:

  1. The page is from a newsletter of the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research dated December 31, 1959.
  2. The newsletter mentions the passing of three prominent individuals, including Wilhelm Kocher, Chandler Post, and Bernard Berenson, who were significant contributors to the arts and academia.
  3. The newsletter includes tributes to their legacies and contributions, detailing their roles and impact on the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard.
    • It highlights Kocher's influence on undergraduate visual perception studies.
    • It notes Post's historical contributions to the history of art.
    • It discusses Berenson's work and his legacy in art and literature.

The overall content focuses on the art world and academic contributions, with a mix of current exhibitions and remembrances of influential figures.

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The image displays an open newspaper, the Sunday Telegram from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated January 3, 1960. The left page features a political cartoon titled "Competing Cats" by Gerhard Marcks, which depicts two cats on a seesaw labeled "Art and Artists" and "European Graphic Art at Museum." The cartoon comments on the dynamics between local and international art exhibitions.

The right page contains an article about the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, with a news release dated December 31, 1959. The article discusses the foundation's work, including the recent deaths of three key members, and highlights the establishment of fellowships and scholarships in their honor. The article also mentions the foundation's efforts to support students and researchers at Harvard University, including the acquisition of a villa in Italy for residential use.

The overall theme of the image revolves around cultural and academic initiatives, with a specific focus on art exhibitions and educational advancements at Harvard University. The political cartoon adds a layer of social commentary on the competitive nature of the art world.

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The image shows two documents related to art and academia:

  1. Left Side: Newspaper Clipping from the Worcester Telegram (January 3, 1960)

    • Headline: "Competing Cats" by Gerhart Marks
    • Article Title: "Art And Artists: European Graphic Art at Museum"
    • Author: Walter Merkel
    • Content:
      • The article discusses an exhibition of European graphic art at the Worcester Art Museum.
      • It highlights various works on display, such as those by famous artists like Rembrandt, Picasso, and Goya.
      • The exhibition includes a section on "Competing Cats" by Gerhart Marks, which features a humorous take on cats in a graphic art show.
      • The article mentions that the exhibit covers several centuries of European art, offering a rich array of styles and techniques.
  2. Right Side: Harvard Foundation Newsletter (December 31, 1959)

    • Header: The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research
    • Title: Newsletter
    • Content:
      • The newsletter announces the death of three prominent staff members: Wilhelm Koehler, Chandler Post, and Bernard Berenson, who were major figures in the history of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.
      • Wilhelm Koehler: Formerly of the Department of Fine Arts, known for his work on Carolingian manuscripts.
      • Chandler Post: Known for his extensive series on the history of Spanish art and his regular biofeedback at the Fogg.
      • Bernard Berenson: Renowned for his work on Italian Renaissance art and his dedication to understanding art's humanistic aspects.
      • The newsletter also mentions the significant contributions of these scholars to Harvard's Department of Fine Arts and their lasting impact on students and colleagues.

Both documents reflect on the importance and influence of prominent figures in the art world and their contributions to museums and academia.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter titled "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER" dated December 31, 1959. The page contains several articles and announcements:

  1. Headlines and Articles:

    • The main article is titled "European Graphic Art at Museum" by Walter Merkle, discussing a show of European graphic art at the Worcester Art Museum. The article mentions an exhibition of works by artists such as Chagall, Kirchner, Gris, and others, and highlights specific pieces like "Competing Cats" by Gerhard Marcks.
  2. Obituaries:

    • The obituary section notes the recent deaths of three individuals: Wilhelm Kochler, Chandler Post, and Bernard Berenson.
      • Wilhelm Kochler: Known for his teaching and contributions to art history, particularly his work on the visual perception of works of art.
      • Chandler Post: A historian of Spanish painting, known for his extensive research and publications.
      • Bernard Berenson: A renowned art critic and historian, whose work on Italian Renaissance art was significant.
  3. News and Announcements:

    • Staff Notes: The newsletter includes personal notes about staff members, such as the retirement of Wilhelm Kochler and the return of Bernard Berenson to Harvard after his illness.
    • Departments: The Department of Fine Arts is noted for its growth, with an increase in graduate students and new faculty members.
  4. Other Sections:

    • There is a small newspaper clipping about the Worcester Art Museum's exhibition of European graphic art, featuring a drawing titled "Competing Cats" by Gerhard Marcks.
    • The Harvard Foundation's contact information is listed: Gordon Huggins, Executive Director, Katharine Copeland, Editor, and the address is Little Hall, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The overall tone of the newsletter is informative and commemorative, highlighting academic and artistic achievements, as well as the passing of notable figures in the field of art history and education.

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The image contains two distinct sections of newspaper clippings and a newsletter.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Newspaper Clipping: This is a clipping from the "Sunday Telegram" dated January 3, 1960, featuring an article titled "Competing Cats" by Gerhard Marcks.
      • The article discusses an art show at the Worcester Art Museum featuring Gerhard Marcks' woodcut titled "Competing Cats."
      • The woodcut is described as a competition between two cats, one black and one grey, set against a background of geometric patterns.
      • The piece is part of a larger exhibition of European graphic art at the museum.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Newsletter Clipping: This is from "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter" dated December 31, 1959.
      • It contains an obituary for Wilhelm Kochler, an art professor at Harvard, who passed away in his final years.
      • Kochler was known for his teaching and scholarly contributions, particularly in the visual perception of art.
      • The newsletter also mentions the passing of Chandler Post, a curator at the Fogg Art Museum, and Bernard Berenson, an art critic and historian.
      • It notes that the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard has a significant number of graduate students and faculty, including several prominent figures in the art world.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • Newsletter Clipping: This section continues the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter, detailing the impact of the recent deaths on the academic community.
      • It describes the significant contributions of these individuals to the fields of art history and fine arts.
      • The section also highlights the department's structure, mentioning the various positions filled by notable individuals in the past decade.

Overall, the image presents a mix of art-related news from a local newspaper and academic news from a Harvard foundation newsletter, both focusing on significant figures in the art world and their contributions.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing three clippings.

  1. On the left is a newspaper clipping dated January 3, 1960, from the Sunday Telegram (Worcester, Mass.), featuring an article titled "European Graphic Art at Museum" by Walter Merkel. The article discusses an exhibition of European graphic art at the Worcester Art Museum, mentioning works by artists such as Klee, Kandinsky, Beckmann, and others. The clipping includes a black-and-white illustration titled "COMPETING CATS" by Gerhard Marcks, which depicts two stylized cats seemingly playing or competing amid abstract wooden elements.

  2. Near the top center is a header or letterhead from "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER," dated December 31, 1959. It includes names like Gordon Huggins (Executive Director) and Katharine Copeland (Editor), with the location given as Little Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  3. Below the newsletter header is a typed obituary or remembrance article about three men associated with the Fogg Art Museum and the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard: Wilhelm Koehler, Chandler Post, and Bernard Berenson. The text describes their contributions to art history, their scholarly work, and the impact of their deaths on the institution. It also notes the growth of graduate student enrollment and Fogg graduate students filling important museum and teaching positions.

The clippings are arranged on a black background and secured with transparent photo corners or tape. The content centers around art, art history, and notable figures in the academic art community at Harvard and beyond.

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This is an image showing two pages of scrapbooked articles and publications. On the left side, there appear to be articles from a Sunday Telegram dated January 3, 1960, discussing art-related topics. One article is headlined "Art and Artists" with the subheading "European Graphic Art at Museum," and there's a smaller section titled "Pigment Patter" below it. A representative image of a graphic art piece titled "COMPETING CATS" by GERHARD MARCKS is included in the "Art and Artists" article.

On the right, a newsletter header reads "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER." This newsletter is dated December 31, 1959. The text in view discusses members of the staff and a brief appreciation of a person who recently passed away, acknowledging his contribution to the art history of the Fogg Museum. Further details concern his accomplishments, the institution's sense of loss, and a specific exhibition.

The scrapbook pages are laid out flat, seen against a dark background, which could possibly be a table or another part of the scrapbook, with the edges of other clippings and pages peeping into view, suggesting a collection of documents preserved for their historical or personal significance.

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The image depicts an open book or document that appears to be a historical newspaper or newsletter, dated January 3, 1960, from the Worcester Telegram. The layout includes a mix of text and visual elements:

Left Page:

  • Headline: "European Graphic Art at Museum"
  • Subheading: "By WALTER MERKEL"
  • The article discusses an exhibition of European graphic art at the Worcester Art Museum. It highlights the museum's collection, which includes works by renowned artists such as Klee, Kandinsky, Beckmann, Chagall, Kirchner, Grosz, and Degas. The text emphasizes the significance of the exhibition, noting that it ranks as one of the greatest exhibitions of graphic art ever held in the United States.
  • The article also mentions specific artworks and artists featured, such as Henry Moore, John Graham, and Pierre Soulages, and describes the exhibition as a "pictorial feast" with over 100 pieces from the 20th century.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "The Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research Newsletter"
  • Subtitle: "Gordon Huggins, Executive Director; Katharine Copeland, Editor"
  • The newsletter is dated December 31, 1959, and is issued by the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research at Little Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The content includes a tribute to Bernard Berenson, a distinguished art historian and scholar who passed away recently. The article details his contributions to the field of art history, including his work at Harvard, his publications, and his legacy.
  • The newsletter also mentions the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard, noting its large enrollment of graduate students and the importance of its faculty.

Visual Elements:

  • Clipping from the Worcester Telegram: The left page includes a clipping from the newspaper, featuring a headline about an art exhibition and an illustration or photograph of a cat labeled "COMPETING CATS BY GERHARD MARCS". This suggests the article is discussing an art show at the Worcester Art Museum.
  • Newsletter Header: The right page has a formal header with the Harvard Foundation logo, including a shield with the letters "MF" and the number "175," indicating the foundation's identity and possibly its founding year.

Overall Context:

The image combines two distinct documents:

  1. A newspaper article from the Worcester Telegram discussing an art exhibition.
  2. A newsletter from the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research, honoring the legacy of Bernard Berenson.

The juxtaposition of these two documents suggests a historical context, possibly from an archive or collection of mid-20th-century cultural and academic materials. The layout and design reflect the typographic and editorial styles of the era.

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The image shows a book that is open to a page with a newsletter inside. The newsletter is titled "THE HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH NEWSLETTER." The newsletter is dated December 31, 1959, and contains information about the foundation's activities and events. The newsletter also includes a list of staff members and their contributions to the foundation's work. The book appears to be a collection of newsletters, with the newsletter on the left page being the most recent one.