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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805238

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings. The page is primarily occupied by a newspaper article with the headline "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA." The article details an exhibition at UCLA's Dickson Art Center Galleries that featured a collection of artworks, including paintings and drawings, curated by UCLA's Art Council. The text mentions several individuals associated with the exhibition and the collection, such as Dr. Maurice Bloch, the widow of the late collector and art connoisseur Fred Grunwald, and Swedish artist Jan Forsberg.

There are also other newspaper clippings pasted on the left side of the page. One clipping is from the "Enterprise & Times" in Brockton, Massachusetts, dated January 5, 1967, discussing an exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. Another clipping is from the "Townsman" in Wellesley, Massachusetts, also dated January 5, 1967, which mentions a lecture at Wellesley College by Professor George M. A. Hanfmann.

The articles and clippings appear to be part of a collection related to art exhibitions and events, likely curated for educational or commemorative purposes. The overall tone of the page is formal and informative, typical of a historical record or a memento of significant cultural events.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Evening Outlook" of Santa Monica, California, dated January 6, 1967. The headline reads "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA." The article discusses the opening of an exhibition at UCLA's Dickson Art Center Galleries, featuring a collection of paintings rarely seen publicly. The collection includes works by artists such as Pierre Bonnard, Edgar Degas, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Rouault, and others.

The article mentions that there were concurrent dinners and a reception on the opening night, attended by more than 1,000 guests. Notable guests included the Swedish Consul General, the widow of a late collector and art connoisseur, and the organizer of a retrospective exhibit.

There is a photograph showing three people: a man in a suit, a woman in a dark dress, and another man in a suit. The caption identifies them as UCLA's Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy, Mrs. Fred Grunwald (the widow of the noted collector), and Swedish artist Jan Forsberg. They are pausing before one of two works by Pierre Bonnard in the Hazen collection.

Additionally, there are other clippings from different newspapers and sources, such as the "Enterprise & Times" from Brockton, Massachusetts, dated January 5, 1967, and the "Townsmen" from Wellesley, Massachusetts, also dated January 5, 1967. These clippings discuss the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and a lecture by George M.A. Hanfmann, the curator of Classical Art at the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image displays an open scrapbook page, showing a curated collection of newspaper clippings and notes from January 1967, focused on art exhibitions and events in the United States.

The most prominent article, centrally placed and titled “Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA”, is a detailed report on a special exhibition at the UCLA Dickson Art Center. It describes the unveiling of the “Hazens’ ‘Bonnard’” collection — a significant assemblage of art formerly owned by the late Swedish artist and collector Jan Forsberg and his wife, Mrs. Fred Grunwald (née Hazen). The article notes the collection’s history, including its previous display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, and its move to UCLA.

Accompanying the text is a black-and-white photograph showing UCLA’s Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy and Mrs. Fred Grunwald (wife of the noted collector) standing before two paintings by Pierre Bonnard. The caption identifies the artworks and names the individuals. The article adds that the exhibition also featured works by Degas, Lautrec, Van Gogh, Roualt, and others, and was open to the public through February 5.

Other clippings affixed to the page provide additional context:

  • An article from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated January 5, 1967, announces that the Harvard Museum will exhibit 16th, 17th, and 18th-century Italian drawings from the Princeton University collection. It notes that the exhibition originated at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and will later travel to Yale.
  • A clipping from Townsman, Wellesley, Mass., also dated January 5, 1967, details a lecture at Wellesley College by George M. A. Hanfmann, Professor of Fine Arts and Curator of Classical Art at the Fogg Art Museum. He will discuss archaeological field work in Turkey.
  • A small yellow clipping from the Santa Monica, Calif. Evening Outlook is dated January 6, 1967, and mentions “Allen’s P.C.B. Est. 1888,” likely a local business or personal annotation.

The overall composition suggests the scrapbook belongs to someone deeply interested in art history and cultural events of the era, particularly those involving major American universities and European art collections. The placement and condition of the clippings imply a personal and nostalgic archiving effort, preserving moments from the art world in early 1967.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with various pieces of paper attached to it. The page is filled with newspaper clippings, photographs, and handwritten notes. The newspaper clippings are from different sources and cover various topics, including art exhibitions, museum events, and cultural happenings. The photographs depict people, artworks, and events related to the articles. The handwritten notes provide additional context and information about the articles and photographs. The page appears to be a collection of materials related to the arts and culture, possibly curated by an individual interested in these subjects.

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A book is open to a page with a newspaper clipping attached. The clipping has a headline that reads "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA." Below the headline is an image of three people, two men and a woman, standing in front of a painting. The image is surrounded by text that reads, "The Hazen's 'Bonnard' UCLA Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy, Mrs. Fred Grunwald, widow of the collector, and Swedish Consul General and Mrs. Walter Bloch, UCLA curator of prints, organized and founded the Hazen Foundation, which was honored by the UCLA Art Center at an Installation Preview of the UCLA Art Center's Hazen Foundation Retrospective."

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The image depicts an open book or scrapbook page filled with newspaper clippings and articles from various sources, dated primarily around January 1967. The clippings are neatly arranged and appear to be organized chronologically or thematically.

Key Observations:

  1. Content of the Clippings:

    • The clippings cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, museum events, and lectures.
    • One prominent article is titled "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA", which discusses an exhibition of the Hazen Collection at UCLA's Dickson Art Center. The article mentions the collection's inclusion of Swedish prints, drawings, and paintings, as well as notable guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hazen, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hazen, and other distinguished individuals.
    • Another clipping mentions the Harvard Museum of Fine Arts and an exhibition of Japanese Drawings from the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, which opened on January 11, 1967.
    • There is also a reference to a lecture by George Arthur Plimpton at the Fogg Museum, discussing topics related to classical art and archaeology.
  2. Visual Elements:

    • The page features a photograph embedded within the article about the Hazen Collection. The photo shows a group of people, likely attendees or organizers of the event, dressed formally, suggesting a formal reception or opening ceremony.
    • The clippings are typed or printed in a newspaper style, with headlines, bylines, and descriptive text.
  3. Layout and Organization:

    • The clippings are arranged in a grid-like format, with multiple articles visible on the page. Each clipping is separated by margins, indicating careful curation and archiving.
    • The top of the page includes a header from the New England News Agency, Inc., with an address in Boston, Massachusetts, and a date of January 5, 1967.
  4. Contextual Clues:

    • The articles suggest a focus on art, culture, and academia, with mentions of museums, universities, and notable figures in the art world.
    • The inclusion of dates (e.g., January 1967) and locations (e.g., UCLA, Harvard, Fogg Museum) situates the content within a specific historical and cultural context.

Conclusion:

The image shows a curated collection of newspaper clippings from January 1967, centered around art exhibitions, museum events, and academic lectures. The page highlights significant cultural happenings, such as the Hazen Collection exhibition at UCLA and the Harvard Museum's display of Japanese drawings, along with a formal reception and lecture by George Arthur Plimpton. The layout and content suggest this is part of an archive or scrapbook documenting art and cultural events from that period.

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The image shows a page from an old scrapbook or photo album, with a newspaper clipping and several small pieces of paper attached to it. The page is open to a page with a brownish-gray background, and the clipping is in the center of the page.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is titled "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA" and features a black-and-white photo of four people standing in front of a wall of paintings.
    • The article discusses the opening of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Jerusalem, which was moved to the Harvard Museum of Art.
    • The exhibition featured works by Pierre Bonnard, which were previously unseen in the United States.
  • Small Pieces of Paper
    • There are several small pieces of paper attached to the page, each with handwritten notes or labels.
    • One piece of paper has the date "Jan 5 1967" written on it, while another has the words "Harvard Museum to Exhibit Paintings" printed on it.
    • Another piece of paper has the words "Fogg Museum Curator To Lecture at College" printed on it, along with a date and time.
  • Overall Appearance
    • The page appears to be from an old scrapbook or photo album, with the newspaper clipping and small pieces of paper attached to it.
    • The background of the page is a light brown color, with a slight gradient effect that gives it a slightly worn look.
    • The overall appearance of the page suggests that it was created in the past, possibly in the 1960s or 1970s, and has been preserved for many years.

In summary, the image shows a page from an old scrapbook or photo album, with a newspaper clipping and several small pieces of paper attached to it. The clipping discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Jerusalem, which was moved to the Harvard Museum of Art, and features works by Pierre Bonnard. The small pieces of paper have handwritten notes or labels, including dates and titles of articles or lectures. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it was created in the past and has been preserved for many years.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping about an art exhibition at UCLA. The clipping is titled "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA" and includes a black-and-white photograph of four people standing in front of a painting. The article discusses the Hazen collection, which was donated to the university by Mrs. Fred Grunwald, widow of the late collector and art connoisseur. The collection features works by artists such as Degas, Lautrec, Van Gogh, Roualt, Lipchitz, Miro, and others.

In addition to the newspaper clipping, the page also includes several other items, including:

  • A ticket stub for the Harvard Museum to Exhibit Paintings
  • A postcard from the Fogg Museum Curator to Lecture at College
  • A newspaper article about the Fogg Museum Curator to Lecture at College
  • A newspaper article about the Hazen's 'Bonnard'

Overall, the image suggests that the person who created this scrapbook or photo album was interested in art and culture, and wanted to document their experiences and interests through newspaper clippings and other memorabilia.

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The image depicts a scrapbook or photo album page featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and a photograph, all related to an art exhibition at UCLA.

Newspaper Clippings:
The page contains several newspaper clippings, some of which are yellowed and worn. The clippings appear to be from different publications, including the "Enterprise & Times" and the "Wellesley Mass. Weekly." The dates on the clippings indicate that they were published in January 1967.

Main Article:
The most prominent clipping is a large article titled "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA." The article discusses an art exhibition at UCLA, featuring a collection of rare paintings. The text is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph showing three people standing in front of a painting.

Photograph:
The photograph depicts two women and one man dressed in formal attire, standing in front of a large painting. The caption below the photograph reads, "The Hazen's 'Bonnard'."

Background:
The newspaper clippings and photograph are mounted on a brown page, which appears to be part of a scrapbook or photo album. The page is set against a plain gray background, suggesting that it may be a product photo for an online archive or museum collection.

Overall:
The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a significant art exhibition at UCLA in 1967. The newspaper clippings and photograph offer a unique perspective on the event, highlighting the importance of the art collection and the people involved.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from 1967, featuring a prominent headline that reads "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA." The article is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of four individuals standing in front of a painting.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Headline: "Rarely Seen Collection Goes On View At UCLA"
  • Photograph: A black-and-white image of four people standing in front of a painting
  • Text: The article discusses the exhibition of a rarely seen collection at UCLA, with details about the event and the artworks on display

Other Clippings:

  • Smaller Clippings: Several smaller newspaper clippings are attached to the left side of the main article, including:
    • "Harvard Museum to Exhibit Paintings"
    • "Fogg Museum Curator To Lecture at College"

Background:

  • Brown Paper: The newspaper clipping is mounted on a piece of brown paper, which appears to be a scrapbook page or a archival storage material
  • Gray Background: The overall background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting a neutral or archival setting

Overall:

  • The image provides a glimpse into a specific art exhibition event at UCLA in 1967, highlighting the rarely seen collection and the people involved
  • The inclusion of smaller clippings and the brown paper background suggests that this image may be part of a larger archival collection or a personal scrapbook.