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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of press clippings related to art and exhibitions. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A clipping from "The Times" dated June 1956, sourced from the International Press-Cutting Bureau in London.
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • A clipping from "The Tablet" dated April 2, 1956, also sourced from the International Press-Cutting Bureau in London. This article discusses a book titled "German Netherlandish Sculpture 1300-1550: The Harvard Collection" by Charles L. Kuhn, Harvard University Press. The review mentions the book's detailed illustrations and annotations, emphasizing the importance of German sculpture in architecture and its influence on later art movements.
  3. Center Left:

    • An image of a sculpture titled "Christ Crowned with Thorns, South German, c. 1600-1620," from Charles L. Kuhn's "German Netherlandish Sculpture 1300-1550."
  4. Center Right:

    • A continuation of the article from "The Tablet" discussing the book on German Netherlandish sculpture.
  5. Bottom Left:

    • A yellow clipping from "Allen's Press Clipping Bureau" in Los Angeles, dated April 24, 1958. The article is titled "Greek Vases Displayed" and discusses an exhibition of Greek vases from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, showcased at the University of New Mexico Art Gallery.
  6. Bottom Center:

    • A clipping from "Museums," discussing an exhibition of Japanese prints at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The article mentions the exhibition's duration and the types of prints on display.
  7. Bottom Right:

    • A clipping in German titled "Wertvolle Schätze" (Valuable Treasures), which discusses an exhibition of German art and architecture in Central Europe. The article mentions the historical and cultural significance of the exhibited items.

The clippings are neatly arranged on the page, suggesting a careful collection and preservation of information related to art exhibitions and historical artifacts.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and press cuttings from various sources, primarily from the 1950s to the 1960s. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • The clipping is from "The Times" International Press-Cutting Bureau, dated 11/03/1959.
    • It features an article with a photograph of a sculpture titled "Christ Crowned with Thorns" by Thorns, South German, circa 1630-1650, from Charles L. Kuhn's German and French Sculpture collection at Harvard and Oxford.
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • Another clipping from "The Tablet" dated 2 April 1966.
    • It is an extract from the International Press Cutting Bureau and focuses on a review of "German and Netherlandish Sculpture, 1250-1800" by Charles L. Kuhn, published by Harvard University Press, Oxford University Press.
    • The review discusses the book's contents, its scholarly value, and its illustrations.
  3. Center Left:

    • A clipping from "Allen's Press Clipping Bureau" dated April 1968.
    • It mentions an exhibition titled "Greek Vases Displayed" at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, with a note on the historical significance of the vases and the visiting hours.
  4. Center Bottom:

    • Another clipping from the same Allen's Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 1968.
    • It mentions the "Henri Matisse Retrospective Exhibition" opening at the Fogg Art Museum and the opening hours, along with a note about the exhibition’s continuation and the works included.
  5. Center Bottom Right:

    • A clipping from "Wertvolle Schätze" (Valuable Treasures) titled "Diebstahl machte ein vergessenes Museum" (Theft Made a Forgotten Museum), dated 1965.
    • The article discusses the rediscovery and importance of a museum after a significant theft event.
  6. Bottom Right:

    • Partially visible text from the clipping, which seems to continue the discussion on the historical and cultural significance of the museum and its artifacts.
  7. Center Bottom Left:

    • A clipping from "The Fogg Art Museum" dated April 1968.
    • It describes an exhibition of 28th Century Japanese Prints and mentions the opening hours and admission details.

The collection appears to be related to art history, particularly focusing on sculptures, art exhibitions, and significant cultural artifacts from various historical periods and regions, with a particular emphasis on German, French, and Japanese art.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and press cuttings related to art and cultural history.

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A clipping from "The Times" dated May 11, 1959, featuring a pair of sculptures by Christ Crowned with Thorns from South German, circa 1630-1650. The caption mentions it is from Charles L. Kuhls' "German and Dutch Sculpture, 1290-1800," published by Harvard and Oxford University Press.
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • A clipping from "The Tablet" dated April 2, 1966, reviewing the book "German and Netherlandish Sculpture, 1290-1800" by Charles L. Kuhls. The review highlights the work's scholarly value and the extensive illustrations. It mentions a detailed catalogue of works and discusses the book’s importance in the context of art history.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • An advertisement for Allen's Press Clipping Bureau, which includes a clipping about Greek Vases displayed at various museums. It highlights an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University and the New Mexico Museum of Art.

    • Another clipping from the Boston Evening Transcript dated April 19, 1965, announcing the "Henri Matisse Retrospective Exhibition" at the Museum of Modern Art, which opened on May 26 and continued through July 3.

  4. Bottom Center:

    • Another advertisement for Allen's Press Clipping Bureau, listing their services and address.
  5. Bottom Right Section:

    • A clipping from a German newspaper discussing "Wertvolle Schätze" (Valuable Treasures) by Diebstahl (likely a misprint for "Diebstahl machte ein vergessenes Museum," which translates to "Theft made a forgotten museum"), detailing the recovery of valuable art pieces.

    • The bottom right also contains a few German language headlines and text, likely from a German newspaper, focusing on historical art treasures and their rediscovery.

Each clipping provides insights into art exhibitions, scholarly books, and historical narratives related to European and American art history.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings and documents, some of which are partially visible, mounted on what appears to be an old, yellowed paper or scrapbook page. The clippings are from various sources, including "The Times" and "The Tablet," and cover a range of topics and dates. Here are some details:

  1. Top Left Clipping (The Times, 10 May 1959):

    • The headline is not fully visible, but it includes an illustration of three statues. The caption mentions "Christ Crowned with Thorns, South German, c. 1520-1525" from the Charles L. Kuhn collection at the Harvard University and Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. Top Right Clipping (The Tablet, 2 April 1966):

    • The headline reads "LOWLANDS LOW." The article discusses the German and Netherlands sculpture from 1250-1800, mentioning a book by Charles L. Kuhn from the Harvard University Press.
  3. Middle Left Clipping (Allen’s Press Clipping Bureau, 1966):

    • This clipping is a notice about Greek vases from the 5th and 6th centuries B.C. being displayed at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from April 2 to May 1, 1966.
  4. Middle Center Clipping (Museums, 1966):

    • This clipping mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by Henri Matisse, and other museum updates.
  5. Bottom Right Clipping (Wertvolle Schätze, Date not clear):

    • This clipping, in German, appears to discuss valuable artifacts or collections, with a focus on historical and possibly colonial artifacts. The headline translates to "Valuable Treasures."

The page also includes some handwritten notes and stamps, indicating it might be part of a personal collection or an archival system for clippings. The clippings seem to be related to art, history, and museum exhibitions, suggesting the collector has an interest in cultural and historical topics.

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The image shows a collage of several press clippings and extracts from different newspapers and press cutting bureaus. Here is a detailed summary of each part:

  1. Top Left (The Times - International Press-Cutting Bureau):

    • Date: 10 May 1965
    • Content: An illustration of three ancient sculptures, specifically from South Germany, dated around 1600-1620, from the Charles L. Kuhn's "German and Netherlandish Sculpture, 1280-1800" at Harvard University. The article discusses the detailed craftsmanship of these pieces.
  2. Top Right (The Tablet - International Press Cutting Bureau):

    • Date: 2 April 1966
    • Content: An article by Lowlands Low titled "German and Netherlandish Sculpture, 1280-1800." It reviews the book by Charles L. Kuhn, discussing its merits as a scholarly work with detailed illustrations. The article praises the book for its comprehensive coverage of religious art and sculpture from the specified regions and period.
  3. Middle Left (Allen’s Press Clipping Bureau):

    • Date: April to May 1968
    • Content: A notice about an exhibition of Greek vases at the Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The article mentions lectures and talks by various experts, including Dr. Herbert Hoffmann, and highlights the significance of the collection on display.
  4. Middle Right (Boston Sunday Globe):

    • Date: 5 May 1968
    • Content: A review of an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, featuring 345 works from the Heidi Vollmoeller collection. The article discusses the varied artworks, including pieces by Picasso, and mentions the exhibition's schedule and associated events.
  5. Bottom (German Clipping):

    • Content: A German-language article titled "Wertvolle Schätze" from a magazine. The headline roughly translates to "Valuable Treasures" and discusses the importance of safeguarding certain items from being forgotten. The specific context isn't fully clear without a detailed translation, but it appears to relate to preserving valuable artifacts or documents.

Each clipping highlights different exhibitions, book reviews, and cultural discussions related to art history and museum collections.

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The image displays a collection of press clippings and excerpts from various publications, primarily from the mid-20th century. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • Publication: The Times, from the International Press-Cutting Bureau, 194 Strand, London, W.C.2.
    • Date: 11th May 1959.
    • Content: The clipping includes an image of a sculpture titled "Christ Crowned with Thorns, South German, c. 1630-1650" from Charles L. Kuhn’s book "German and Flemish Sculpture, 1250-1800."
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • Publication: The Tablet, from the International Press-Cutting Bureau, 194 Strand, London, W.C.2.
    • Date: 2 April 1966.
    • Content: The clipping is a book review titled "Lowlands Low" by Charles L. Kuhn. The review discusses Kuhn’s book on German and Netherlandish sculpture from 1250-1800, highlighting its scholarly value and comprehensive coverage.
  3. Middle Left:

    • Publication: Allen’s Press Clipping Bureau, Boston, Mass.
    • Date: April 1966.
    • Content: This clipping mentions a retrospective exhibition of Henri Matisse's prints at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The exhibition runs from April 6 to July 3, 1966, with an opening on April 5.
  4. Middle Center:

    • Content: A smaller clipping about Greek vases displayed at the Fogg Art Museum. Nine Greek vases from the collection of Dr. Helmut H. Walter are on display from June 17 through August 20, 1966.
  5. Middle Right:

    • Content: Another smaller clipping about an exhibition of 28th Century Japanese Prints from the Fogg Art Museum, open from May 18 to June 26, 1966.
  6. Bottom Center:

    • Publication: An article titled "Wertvolle Schätze" (Valuable Treasures) from an unidentified German newspaper.
    • Content: This clipping talks about the rediscovery of a forgotten artist and his works, focusing on the restoration and rediscovery of art pieces from a historical perspective.

The overall collection appears to be related to art history, sculpture, and museum exhibitions, with a focus on European and Japanese art, as well as scholarly reviews of art-related publications.

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The image shows a scrapbook page featuring several clipped newspaper and magazine articles from different sources, all related to art, museums, exhibitions, and cultural topics. The clippings are variously sized and pasted on a plain background.

Some of the key visible elements include:

  1. A clipping from THE TIMES, dated 10 MAR 1955, with a black and white image of a sculpture titled "Christ Crowned with Thorns, South German, c.1600-1620" from Charles L. Kuhn's collection.
  2. An article from THE TABLET, dated 2 APR 1966, titled "LOWLANDS LOW," discussing a bound and printed book on German and Netherlandish sculpture.
  3. A clipping from Allen's PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU with cities listed like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Albuquerque, N. Mex., and New England Press Agency, Boston.
  4. An article with the heading "Greek Vases Displayed," discussing an exhibition of nine Greek vases from the Fine Arts Center.
  5. A clipping titled "Museums," mentioning a Henri Matisse retrospective exhibition starting May 5 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and noting several other exhibitions including 20th Century Japanese Prints at the Harvard Art Museum.
  6. Various small clipping fragments in German, including one titled "Wertvolle Schätze" (Valuable Treasures) discussing theft of a forgotten treasure, mentioning Harvard University.

The page has a vintage look, with yellowed newspaper clippings, some handwritten annotations, and taped edges. Overall, it reflects a collection of press coverage related to art exhibitions and cultural heritage.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or collection of newspaper and magazine clippings. The clippings are from a variety of sources, as indicated by different headings and logos, and they are dated with stamps or handwritten notes, like April 1966 or April 8, 1968. These clippings seem to relate to artistic and cultural topics, mentioning museums, exhibitions, and reviews.

On the left page, near the top, there's an image of a sculpture with three figures, which appears to be a clipping from an article or an advertisement for an exhibition. The middle left portion of the page includes a clipping regarding "Greek Vases Displayed," referencing an exhibition at a museum.

The right page has several clippings, one with a headline from "The Tablet," which appears to be an article or review that includes topics such as "Ceramics," "Netherlandish Lap," and "Harvard University." Another clipping on this page, titled "Museums" (partially obscured), discusses a "Sèvres Exhibition."

The bottom portion of the right page has an article with a German heading "Wertvolle Schätze," which translates to "Valuable Treasures." This is part of an article which seems to relate to potentially historical or cultural artifacts.

The clippings are carefully arranged and attached to the pages, suggesting that they were collected and preserved for their value or interest to the scrapbook owner. The collection provides a glimpse into cultural and arts events of the time reflected in the papers.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and printed materials, likely from an archive or scrapbook, organized into a folder or binder. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Headline: "EXTRACT FROM THE TIMES" with the subheading "INTERNATIONAL PRESS-CUTTING BUREAU" and the address "184 STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2."
    • Date: "10 MAY 1965."
    • Visual Content: An illustration or photograph of a sculpture titled "Christ Crowned with Thorns, South German, c. 1640-1620." The caption provides details about the artist (Charles L. Kuhn), the collection (Harvard and Oxford), and the year (1965).
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Headline: "INTERNATIONAL PRESS-CUTTING BUREAU" with the address "184 STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2."
    • Extract from: "THE TABLET," dated "2 APR 1966."
    • Article Title: "LOWLANDS LOW."
    • Content: A review or commentary on a book titled "German and Netherlands Sculpture, 1280-1800: The Harvard Collection" by Charles L. Kuhn. The text discusses the book's value as a reference, its scholarly approach, and its focus on German and Dutch sculpture. It also critiques the book's organization and depth of coverage.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • Headline: "Museums."
    • Source: "Allen’s Press Clipping Bureau" (established 1883), with the address "Portland, Oregon."
    • Subheading: "Greek Vases Displayed."
    • Details: An article about an exhibition of Greek vases at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It mentions 711 vases on display, including works by famous artists like John Singer Sargent and Picasso. The exhibition runs from May 10 to June 5, 1965, with admission fees and hours listed.
  4. Bottom Right Section:

    • Headline: "Wertvolle Schätze" (German for "Valuable Treasures").
    • Content: A German-language article or advertisement discussing valuable artifacts or treasures, possibly related to an auction or museum exhibit. The text is in German and appears to be a promotional or informational piece.

Overall Appearance:

  • The materials are neatly arranged, likely in a folder or binder, with each clipping or page labeled and dated.
  • The clippings come from various sources, including newspapers ("The Times," "The Tablet") and a press-clipping bureau ("Allen’s").
  • The content covers art, museum exhibitions, and cultural commentary, suggesting the collection is focused on art history, museum news, and scholarly reviews.

Visual Elements:

  • The folder has a brown cover, and the clippings are secured with tabs or labels for easy organization.
  • The text is typed or printed, and the visual elements (such as the sculpture illustration) are clear and well-preserved.

This image showcases a curated collection of historical press clippings, likely used for research or reference purposes in the field of art history or museum studies.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or press clipping album. The page contains several newspaper clippings and advertisements that have been pasted into the scrapbook. The clippings and advertisements are from various sources, including The Tablet, The New York Times, and other publications. The clippings cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, museum collections, and cultural events. The scrapbook appears to be a collection of clippings and advertisements related to art and culture.