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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Sunday Post" dated June 28, 1964, from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The clipping is titled "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize." It discusses Eberhard von Jarochowski, a professional portrait painter from Newtown, who won a $500 purchase award at the Barnum Festival Art Show. His painting, titled "Block Island Studio," was selected from over 100 paintings in an invitational show of professional artists from Fairfield county and Milford.

The article mentions that the award was donated by Albert Dorne, head of the Famous Artists Schools in Westport. Selection for the award was made from an invitational show of professional artists.

There are also black-and-white photographs accompanying the article. One photograph shows a group of women standing in front of a painting, possibly the judges or winners. Another photograph shows a man, presumably Eberhard von Jarochowski, standing next to his winning painting.

Additionally, the article mentions the winners of the Barnum Festival Show, including Helene Brier from Fairfield, who won the Best in Show award for her painting "The Mourners." Other winners include Johanna Secor from Darien and Carol Hubbard from Monroe.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Sunday Post" dated June 28, 1964, from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The clipping is titled "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize" and discusses the Barnum Festival's art show of professional artists. The article mentions that Eberhard von Jarochowski won the $500 purchase award for his oil painting "Block Island Studio." The painting will be added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Art, Science and Industry.

The clipping includes two black-and-white photographs. The first photograph shows three women standing next to a painting. The caption identifies them as Mrs. Helene Brier, second from the right, who won Best in Show and First in Expressionistic for her painting "The Mourners." The woman on the left is identified as Mrs. Elizabeth Hoeffner, who won First in Abstract, and the woman on the right is identified as Mrs. Gertrude Amidar, who won First in Sculpture.

The second photograph shows a man in a suit standing next to an abstract painting. The caption identifies him as Eberhard von Jarochowski, who won the Albert Dorne Purchase award of $500 for his painting "Block Island Studio."

The article also mentions other winners and participants in the art show, including winners in various categories such as Best in Show, First in Expressionistic, First in Abstract, and First in Representational. It also discusses the three scholarship awards given to Miss Katherine Travers, Tom Norton, and Carol Hubbard. The article provides additional details about the winners, their backgrounds, and their artwork.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping, which is a portion of a newspaper article that has been cut out and pasted onto a piece of paper. The clipping is from the Sunday Post of Bridgeport, Connecticut, dated June 23, 1934. The clipping is pasted onto a larger piece of paper, which appears to be a scrapbook page. The newspaper clipping is about an art show purchase prize won by Eberhard von Jarochowski. The article mentions the names of other artists who participated in the show and the names of the judges. The clipping also includes a photograph of the artist standing beside his painting, which won the prize. The photograph is in black and white and shows the artist wearing a suit and tie.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted inside. The clipping is from the Sunday edition of the New England Newspaper Agency, dated June 27, 1924. The headline reads "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize." The article discusses an art show at the Barnum Festival, where Eberhard von Jarochowski won the purchase prize for his painting. The clipping also includes a photograph of von Jarochowski standing next to his painting, with the text "WINS £500 PURCHASE AWARD" written above it.

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The image depicts a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the Bridgeport Post, dated Sunday, October 8, 1944. The page features a news article titled "Von Jarochowski Wins Ebert Show Purchase Prize", highlighting an art exhibition and its winners.

Key Elements of the Image:

Text Content:

  1. Headline and Subheading:

    • The main headline reads: "Von Jarochowski Wins Ebert Show Purchase Prize."
    • A subheading mentions: "Ebert Show Purchase Prize", indicating the name of the art show and the specific award won.
  2. Article Body:

    • The article discusses the Ebert Art Show, a prominent event for professional artists. It highlights the purchase prize awarded to Eberhard von Jarochowski, a local artist, for his work titled "Black Island Studio."
    • The article provides details about the artist, including his background, the subject matter of his painting, and his professional achievements. It also mentions other winners of the show, such as Mrs. Elizabeth Heffer, who won the Best in Show award for her painting "Abstract."
    • Additional details include the Fairfield County Art Association, the Barnum Festival Art Show, and various other artists and their works.
  3. Photographs:

    • The article includes two photographs:
      • Left Photograph: Shows three individuals in an art gallery or exhibition setting. Two women and one man are standing near a painting or display. The individuals appear to be examining or discussing the artwork. The setting suggests an art show or gallery environment.
      • Right Photograph: Features Eberhard von Jarochowski, the winner of the purchase prize, standing beside his winning painting. He is dressed formally, and the painting is displayed on an easel or wall. The caption identifies him as the recipient of the $500 Purchase Award for his work.
  4. Additional Information:

    • The article includes quotes and details about other participants, such as Mrs. Albert Heffer, Mrs. Sally Ross, and Mrs. Gertrude Amidar, who also won awards.
    • It mentions the Fairfield County Art Association and its role in organizing the show, as well as the Barnum Festival Art Show.

Visual Layout:

  • The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with a mix of text and images.
  • The left side of the page contains the main article text, while the right side features the two photographs.
  • The caption beneath the photographs provides context, identifying the individuals and the significance of the awards.

Contextual Details:

  • The article is dated October 8, 1944, placing it in the mid-20th century.
  • The Ebert Art Show appears to be a significant local or regional art event, attracting professional artists and drawing attention from the community.
  • The mention of Fairfield County and Bridgeport suggests the event took place in or around these locations.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in the art world, showcasing the recognition of an artist’s work through a purchase prize at a notable exhibition. The combination of text and photographs provides a vivid snapshot of the event, highlighting the winners, the setting, and the community’s engagement with the arts during the 1940s.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring an article about an art show, with the headline "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize." The clipping is placed on top of another page, which appears to be from a book or scrapbook. The article includes three black-and-white photographs showcasing the artwork and artists involved in the show.

In the first photograph, two women are shown admiring a painting by Von Jarochowski, while the second photograph features a man sitting in front of a painting. The third photograph displays a painting of a clown. The article provides information about the art show, including the names of the winners and their respective prizes.

Overall, the image suggests that the newspaper clipping is a record of a significant event in the art world, highlighting the achievements of Von Jarochowski and other artists who participated in the show.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping about an art show purchase prize, with the headline "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize." The article is written in black ink on a yellowed piece of paper and features a photo of a man and woman standing in front of a painting. The article also includes a photo of a man sitting at a desk, looking at a painting.

The background of the image is a gray surface, with the newspaper clipping placed on top of it. The overall atmosphere suggests that the image is a historical document or artifact, possibly from the 1960s or 1970s based on the style of the clothing and the newspaper's layout.

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The image shows a scrapbook page featuring a newspaper article about an art show, with the title "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize" and a date of June 8, 1964.

  • The article is from the Bridgeport Sunday Post and includes a black-and-white photograph of a man in a long coat standing next to a woman in a dress.
    • The man is likely Eberhard von Jarochowski, the winner of the art show purchase prize.
    • The woman may be his wife or another person associated with the art show.
  • The article is accompanied by two additional black-and-white photographs.
    • One shows a group of people standing in front of an art display, possibly at the art show.
    • The other shows a man standing in front of a painting, possibly Eberhard von Jarochowski with his winning artwork.
  • The scrapbook page has a brown cover and appears to be old and worn, with torn and yellowed pages.
    • The page is likely from a personal scrapbook or album kept by someone who attended the art show or was interested in Eberhard von Jarochowski's work.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the scrapbook page.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a specific moment in time, capturing the excitement and achievement of Eberhard von Jarochowski's win at the art show.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, yellowed with age, featuring a prominent headline that reads "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize." The article is accompanied by two black-and-white photographs.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • The clipping appears to be from the Sunday Post, Bridgeport, Conn., dated June 13, 1960.
  • The headline, "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize," is displayed in bold font.
  • The article provides details about Eberhard von Jarochowski's achievement, including his win of the $600 purchase award at the Barum Festival of the Arts school.
  • The text describes Jarochowski as a student of Josef von Joest, making the selection of the purchase award a significant recognition of his artistic talent.

Photographs:

  • The first photograph shows a woman in a dress standing in front of an easel, while a man stands behind her.
  • The second photograph depicts a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in conversation.

Background:

  • The newspaper clipping is placed on a light gray background, which provides a clean and neutral contrast to the aged paper.
  • A dark brown book or folder is visible underneath the clipping, adding depth to the image.

Overall, the image showcases a historic newspaper clipping celebrating Eberhard von Jarochowski's artistic achievement, accompanied by photographs that provide a glimpse into the art world of the time.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Bridgeport Sunday Post, dated June 2, 1968. The main headline reads "Von Jarochowski Wins Art Show Purchase Prize." The article reports that Eberhard von Jarochowski, a Newtown resident and art teacher at the University of Bridgeport, won the $200 purchase prize for his painting titled "Fantasy." The painting is described as a 40-inch by 50-inch oil on canvas featuring abstract and realistic elements.

The article also mentions other winners:

  • Three first prizes were awarded to Indian Water, a painting by Richard Eberhard Hardie; a sculpture by John Connors; and a painting by Edward T. Miller.
  • Two scholarship winners were announced: John de Cuevas and April de Cuevas, both from Fairfield.

Additionally, the article includes a section about Mrs. Brier, who won a national art contest and was awarded a trip to Paris.

The newspaper clipping includes several photographs:

  1. A group of people, likely the winners and judges, standing together.
  2. A close-up of Eberhard von Jarochowski with his painting "Fantasy."

The text provides detailed descriptions of the winning artworks and background information on the artists, including their educational backgrounds and artistic styles. The article highlights the significance of the art show and the recognition it brings to local artists.