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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805045

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This image displays a single page from a vintage scrapbook or clipping album, featuring three newspaper clippings from January 1964, mounted on aged, yellowed paper. The page is bound in a brown hardcover with a red ribbon bookmark visible along the right edge.

The most prominent clipping, at the top, is from the Spokesman Review, Spokane, Wash., dated JAN 3 1964, and is titled in large bold letters: “Is This Lost Leonardo?”

  • Headline: Is This Lost Leonardo?
  • Image: Below the headline is a black-and-white photograph of a Renaissance-style painting depicting a central figure (a young man or Christ) surrounded by several older, bearded men, consistent with the subject “Christ Among the Doctors.”
  • Caption: The caption identifies the painting as “Christ Among the Doctors,” attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. It notes the work was listed as lost for 400 years and could be worth $2.5 million if genuine. It mentions claims by New York art dealer Robert Gregory and authentication from a Harvard professor, supported by x-ray tests confirming its age and style.
  • Clipping Markings: A yellow library card from the Spokesman Review is tucked above the headline. There’s a blue pen scribble (“2243”) on the left side of the article, and a small stamp or mark that appears to say “Fogg” is near the bottom.

Below the main article are two smaller clippings from different newspapers, both dated JAN 8 1964.

  1. Left Clipping:

    • Source: Advocate, Arlington, Mass. (Weekly, Circ. 6,523)
    • Headline: Print Exhibit at Robbins Library
    • Content: Announces a loan exhibition titled “Contemporaries in Color” of prints from Harvard University, to be on display at the Robbins Library Gallery from January 8 to February 28. It lists featured artists including Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, Fernand Leger, Oskar Kokoschka, and Kandinsky. The show is sponsored by the Robbins Print Collection and arranged by Miss Ellen P. Wiese, Curator. It notes prints are drawn from the Fogg Museum and Busch-Reisinger Museum and will be displayed during regular library hours.
  2. Right Clipping:

    • Source: Herald, Arlington, Mass. (Weekly, Circ. 8,500)
    • Headline: “Contemporaries In Color” From Harvard
    • Content: This is a near-identical clipping to the one on the left, announcing the same print exhibit at the Robbins Library with the same dates, artists, and details about the collection and curator. It also mentions the location of the Robbins Library (700 Massachusetts Ave.) and that the exhibit includes works by well-known artists.

Overall Notes:

  • The entire page has a vintage, archival feel, with the paper exhibiting foxing (brown spots) and natural aging.
  • The scrapbooker appears to have collected items related to art exhibitions and discoveries around the same time, with the top article about a potentially lost Leonardo being the centerpiece.
  • The presence of stamps and markings (e.g., “Fogg,” “2243,” handwritten dates) suggests these clippings were collected methodically, possibly for a personal archive or research project related to art history.
  • The clippings are held in place by tape or glue, common for scrapbooks of this era.

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, dated January 3, 1964. The page includes several newspaper articles and images.

  1. Central Image: At the top, there is a reproduced image of a painting titled "Christ Among the Doctors," attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. The caption below the image discusses the painting being rediscovered and potentially worth up to $2.5 million if authentic. It mentions that Robert Gregory, an art dealer, and a Harvard professor have authenticated the work. X-ray tests support the painting's age and the artist's style.

  2. Clippings:

    • Top Left: A clipping from the Spokesman Review in Spokane, Washington, with a yellow label indicating its source.
    • Bottom Left: Article from the Advocate, Arlington, Massachusetts, about a print exhibit at Robbins Library, titled "Contemporaries in Color."
    • Bottom Right: Another article from the Herald, also about the "Contemporaries in Color" exhibit at Robbins Library.

The page is aged and shows signs of wear, with some stains and creases, indicating it is from an old collection. The articles are written in a typewriter font, and some text is highlighted with pink and blue markers. The scrapbook page has a brownish hue, likely from being stored for a long time.

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The image shows an open scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and handwritten notes. The main focus is a clipping from the "Spokesman Review" dated January 3, 1964, with the headline "Is This Lost Leonardo?" The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Christ Among the Doctors," which is claimed to be by Leonardo da Vinci. The text discusses the potential value of the painting if authenticated, mentioning that it could be worth up to $2.5 million and had been listed as lost for about 400 years. It also notes that an art dealer named Robert Gregory and a Harvard professor believe the painting is genuine, supported by X-ray tests and stylistic analysis.

Below this main clipping, there are additional clippings and notes. One is from the "Advocate" of Arlington, Mass., dated January 8, 1964, mentioning a print exhibit at the Robbins Library. Another clipping discusses "Contemporaries in Color," an exhibition of prints from Harvard University, featuring works by various artists including Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, Fernand Léger, Kathe Kollwitz, Oskar Kokoschka, and Wassily Kandinsky. The exhibit is scheduled to run from January 8th through February 28th. There are also handwritten notes and addresses, including one for the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." and another for the "Herald" of Arlington, Mass. The page appears to be part of a collection or archive related to art exhibitions and news about artwork.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook with a few newspaper clippings pasted on it. The page is brown and appears to be aged. The clippings are from various newspapers, including "Spokesman Review" and "New England Weekly." The main clipping in the center of the page is a black-and-white image of a painting titled "Christ Among the Doctors," which is believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci. The clipping mentions that the painting had been listed as lost for about 400 years and could be worth as much as $2.5 million. There are also other clippings on the page, including one about an exhibit at the Robbins Library featuring prints by well-known artists. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others placed in different orientations.

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The image shows an open book with a yellow paper attached to the left page. The paper has a title, "Is This Lost Leonardo?" and a picture of a painting of a woman with three men. The paper also has a text that reads, "THIS painting, 'Christ Among the Doctors,' is said to be by Leonardo da Vinci." The book also has a page with a picture of a man and a woman, with the text, "Contemporary Items from Constellation."

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine dated January 9, 1964, featuring a headline that reads "Is This Lost Leonardo?" The article discusses a painting titled "Christ Among the Doctors," which is claimed to be a lost work by Leonardo da Vinci. The article mentions that the painting had been listed as lost for approximately 400 years and could be worth up to $2.5 million if authentic. It cites Robert Gregory, a New York art dealer, as asserting the painting's authenticity, supported by a Harvard professor's authentication. X-ray tests are noted to indicate the painting's age, and stylistic analysis aligns with Leonardo's work.

Below the headline, there is a black-and-white photograph of the painting, depicting a group of figures, including a central figure who appears to be a young Christ surrounded by doctors or scholars. The figures are dressed in historical attire, suggesting a Renaissance setting.

The page also includes additional news snippets from the same issue:

  • Top left: A header indicates the source as the Spokesman Review from Spokane, Wash., dated January 9, 1964, with a circulation of 18,184.
  • Bottom left: An advertisement for the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., promoting a print exhibit at the Robbins Library in Arlington, Mass., featuring works by notable artists such as Joan Miró, Paul Klee, and others. The exhibit runs from January 8 to February 28.
  • Bottom right: Another article titled "'Contemporaries in Color' From Harvard" announces an exhibition of prints at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, showcasing works by artists like Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, and others. The exhibit is scheduled from January 8 to February 28 and is sponsored by the Robbins Print Collection.

The page layout combines a main feature story with smaller news items and advertisements, typical of a newspaper format from the mid-20th century. The design includes typed text and a central photograph, emphasizing the intriguing claim about the lost Leonardo painting.

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The image appears to be a photograph of a newspaper clipping or article pasted onto a scrapbook or journal page. The headline of the article reads "Is This Lost Leonardo?" and the article below discusses a painting, "Christ Among the Doctors," which is said to be by Leonardo da Vinci. The text mentions that the artwork had been listed for sale in New York, and the painting could be worth as much as $5 million. There's also a mention of x-ray tests supporting the painting's old age and the artist's style.

Adjacent to the main article are smaller articles or advertisements from various sources such as the Advocate from Arlington, Mass., the Spokesman Review, and the ARL Hertel Co. These snippets discuss various topics including a print exhibit at Robbins Library and "Contemporaries in Color" from Harvard, which is an exhibition of prints from the Fogg Art Museum.

At the top left, there's a yellowed label or sticker indicating the source of the clipping as the "Spokesman Review" with a date stamp of "JAN 8 1964." There are also some handwritten notations on the page, potentially referencing the cataloging or personal organization system of the individual who compiled the scrapbook.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing a newspaper clipping and several smaller clippings below it. The main headline of the largest clipping reads, "Is This Lost Leonardo?" Below this headline is a black and white image of a painting titled "Christ Among the Doctors." The faces of the figures in the painting are pixelated or blurred in the image. The caption explains that the painting is said to be by Leonardo da Vinci and was lost for about 400 years. If genuine, it could be worth as much as $2.5 million. The text mentions that Robert Gregory, a reputable New York art dealer, claims the painting is genuine, and that a Harvard professor has authenticated the find. X-ray tests showed the painting is old enough, and the artist's stylistic elements support this view.

On the upper left corner of the page, there is a yellow sticker from the "Spokesman Review, Spokane, Wash." dated January 3, 1964.

Below the main clipping, there are four smaller newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions, prints, and events at the Robbins Library and Harvard University. These smaller clippings mention an exhibition titled "Contemporaries in Color," which included prints by various artists and was on display from January 8 to February 28, 1964. The exhibitions showcase works by artists such as Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, Fernand Léger, and others.

The scrapbook page appears to be an archival collection of art-related news from early 1964.

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The image is a page from a scrapbook containing a newspaper clipping with the title, "Is This Lost Leonardo?" It features a black-and-white image of a painting titled "Christ Among the Doctors," which is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. The names and faces in the painting are obscured. The accompanying text mentions the artwork is possibly a lost piece by the artist, with significant monetary value if authenticated. Below the central article are three smaller clippings related to an exhibit called "Contemporaries in Color" from the Robbins Library in Arlington, Massachusetts, dated January 1964. The clippings highlight featured artists and display times for the exhibit. Additionally, there are handwritten annotations and a yellow sticker with the date "Jan 3, 1964." The overall setting suggests an archival or historical presentation.

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This is a page from a scrapbook or magazine, aged with a tan paper backing and a brown cover edge. The dominant element is a newspaper-style clipping with the bold headline: “Is This Lost Leonardo?” A grayscale reproduction of a painting shows several figures; their faces are blurred in the image. A small yellow label at the top left, with a date stamp (Spokane, Wash., Jan 3, 1964), is attached to the page. Below the main image are several smaller clippings and notices about library exhibits and Harvard-related items, all in a similar black-and-white newspaper clip style. The overall look is vintage and documentary, focused on a controversial or uncertain attribution to Leonardo da Vinci.