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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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The image depicts a scrapbook page featuring several newspaper clippings from February and May 1967. The clippings are related to art exhibitions and events. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Feb 4, 1967)

    • Headline: "Art Show Due Today at Gallery"
    • Content: The article mentions an art show at the Castle Gallery in Springfield, Massachusetts. It highlights Peter L. Koenig, who will show his work, including a self-portrait.
  2. Top Middle Clipping (Feb 10, 1967)

    • Headline: "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts"
    • Content: The article discusses a conference on fine arts at Amherst College. The conference will feature a lecture by Charles W. Millard, director of the Fogg Art Museum, and a panel discussion on liberal arts education.
  3. Top Right Clipping (May 12, 1967)

    • Headline: "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten" (In Memory of a Great Portraitist)
    • Content: This article is in German and discusses Augustus John, a British painter known for his portraits. It mentions an exhibition of his works at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (May 12, 1967)

    • Headline: "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten" (In Memory of a Great Portraitist)
    • Content: This article continues the discussion about Augustus John, highlighting his significant contributions to portrait painting and his influence on modern art.

The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of articles related to art events and exhibitions, showcasing the cultural and artistic activities of the time.

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The image shows an open scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings pinned to it. The clippings are as follows:

  1. On the left side, there is an article from the Telegram dated February 4, 1957, titled "Art Show Due Today At Gallery." The article discusses an art exhibition featuring three assistant professors of art from Rhode Island College in Providence. It mentions that the show will be held at the Castle Gallery, 81 Elm St., and that the exhibition will include watercolors, drawings, and etchings. The three artists—Mr. L. Koenig, Miss Carol Ravel, and Mr. Donald C. Smith—are described along with their educational backgrounds and previous exhibitions.

  2. In the center, an article from an unidentified newspaper, dated February 10, 1957, titled "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts." The article reports that a conference on fine arts will be held at Amherst College, with participants from various institutions, including Yale, Harvard, and Smith. The event will discuss the role of the fine arts in liberal education and include lectures and a concert.

  3. On the right side, an article from the Tages-Anzeiger (a Swiss newspaper) dated May 12, 1957, in German. The headline reads "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten," which translates to "In memory of a great portraitist." The article is about Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, featuring a portrait he painted of the sculptor Paul Lemoyne, 1819. The text seems to focus on the life and contributions of Ingres, with a detailed description of his work and its significance.

The page appears to be part of a personal collection, possibly by someone interested in art and related events, as indicated by the diverse selection of articles focused on art exhibitions, conferences, and historical artists.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings from the early 1960s, specifically from February 1967. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Art Show Due Today at Gallery"
    • Details: An article from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette mentions an art show at the Castle Gallery in Providence, Rhode Island. It features three assistant professors of art from Rhode Island College. Peter L. Koenig will have etchings on display. Carol Ravenel, who received a bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College, is also mentioned, along with her works being shown. The article includes the names of other artists and their works displayed.
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • Title: "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts"
    • Details: This article from the Amherst News describes a conference on fine arts scheduled at Amherst College. The event will be led by Mrs. Agnes Morgan, associate director of the Fine Arts Museum at Boston University. Various participants will be discussing topics related to art education and the future of fine arts.
  3. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: Portraits and News of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
    • Includes a photograph of the renowned artist Ingres and a caption in German: "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten" (In Memory of a Great Portrait Artist).
    • The article is from a Swiss newspaper, Tages-Anzeiger, dated February 10, 1967, and mentions an exhibition in the Fogg Art Museum (Massachusetts) honoring the 100th anniversary of Ingres’ death. It highlights his significant contributions to portraiture and his influence on artists.
  4. Bottom Clipping:

    • Part of a German newspaper article (possibly from Zurich or a Swiss publication):
      • The article is titled and discusses Ingres’ work and legacy. It mentions that Ingres’ portrait work, particularly his series of paintings of the Emperor Napoleon, is celebrated at a museum exhibition. The article also touches on his artistic techniques and the reverence with which his works are viewed.

The clippings collectively highlight significant art events and exhibitions related to the works of renowned artists and educational conferences on art, indicating a cultural and academic focus on fine arts in the mid-1960s.

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The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings from the mid-1960s, each containing different articles and advertisements. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

  1. Top Left (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Headline: "Art Show Due Today at Gallery"
    • Content: The article mentions an art show at the Castle Gallery in Providence, Rhode Island. Three artists are highlighted: Peter L. Konig, Carol Ravenel, and Donald C. Moore. Peter Konig is noted for his work at the Worcester Telephone Company and his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design. Carol Ravenel received her degree from Rhode Island College and is exhibiting oil paintings and drawings. Donald Moore has shown his work at the Midwinter Art Show and Providence Art Club.
  2. Top Center (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Headline: "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts"
    • Content: The article discusses a conference on fine arts at Amherst College, organized by Miss Agnes Morgan, director of the Fog Art Museum. The conference will include lectures and discussions on various topics related to fine arts, including a lecture by Prof. William Kennick from the University of Massachusetts and a talk by Calvin H. Plimpton from the University of California.
  3. Top Right (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Headline and Image: "Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres: Bildnis des Bildhauers Paul Lemoyne, 1819, Oil auf Leinwand"
    • Content: This section includes a photograph of a painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. It also includes an article in German discussing Ingres' work, particularly his portrait of sculptor Paul Lemoyne, which is part of an exhibition at the Fog Art Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts. The article describes Ingres' life, his work, and the significance of the portrait.
  4. Bottom Left (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Headline: "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts"
    • Content: The article is similar to the one in the top center but is a continuation or another view of the same event announcement. It provides further details about the conference, including the time, date, and other speakers involved.
  5. Bottom Center and Right (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Headline: "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten"
    • Content: This is a detailed article in German, discussing Ingres' work and life. It talks about the 100th anniversary of Ingres' death and the exhibition of his portrait of Paul Lemoyne at the Fog Art Museum. The article includes historical context, Ingres' artistic contributions, and the significance of his work within the art world.

The clippings collectively focus on art exhibitions, conferences, and the celebration of an artist’s legacy, with a particular emphasis on the works and life of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from different dates and publications, arranged together.

  1. Top Left Clipping (February 4, 1967) - Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Massachusetts:

    • Headline: "Art Show Due Today At Gallery"
    • Content: This article mentions an art show at the Castile Gallery in Providence, Rhode Island, featuring works by three professors of art from Rhode Island College. The professors are Peter L. Konig, Carol Ravenel, and Donald C. Smith. The show includes various paintings and drawings, with Konig having exhibited widely in the United States and abroad.
  2. Top Center Clipping (February 10, 1967) - Amherst News (Amherst, Massachusetts):

    • Headline: "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts"
    • Content: This article discusses an upcoming conference on fine arts at Amherst College, led by Miss Agnes Mongan, director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The conference aims to discuss the future growth and development of art departments. It also mentions a public lecture on "Liberal Arts and the Humanities" by Prof. William Kennison of Antioch College and a musical performance by the University of Massachusetts.
  3. Top Right Clipping (May 12, 1967) - Tages-Anzeiger (Zurich):

    • Headline: "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten" (In memory of a great portraitist)
    • Content: This article is about an exhibition commemorating Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a renowned French painter, at the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard University. The article describes Ingres' contributions to art, his famous works, and his influence on portrait painting. It also mentions that the exhibition includes works from the Harvard University Art Museums and other institutions.
  4. Bottom Center Clipping (May 12, 1967) - Feuilleton (Zurich):

    • Headline: "Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres: Bilanz des Bildnismalers Paul Lemoyne, 1819, Öl"
    • Content: This clipping provides a detailed account of the same exhibition dedicated to Ingres, focusing on his portrait paintings. It discusses his style, the significance of his works, and the exhibition's highlights, including the portrait of Paul Lemoyne painted in 1819.

The clippings collectively highlight art exhibitions, conferences, and notable artists from the mid-1960s, emphasizing the cultural and academic activities related to fine arts during that period.

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The image shows a collage of three different newspaper clippings from 1967.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Telegraph, North Adams, Mass.):

    • Headline: Art Show Due Today At Gallery
    • Content: This article announces an art exhibition at the Casdin Gallery in Providence, featuring three artists from Rhode Island College.
      • Peter L. Koenig will exhibit oil paintings and a carved wooden sculpture.
      • Richard Raiselis will show oil paintings influenced by landscapes and interiors.
      • Carol Rynearson will present her etchings and drawings.
        The show is scheduled to open at the Worcester Art Museum on February 4 and will run until March 10.
  2. Middle Clipping (Amherst College, Massachusetts):

    • Headline: Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts
    • Content: This article announces an upcoming conference on fine arts at Amherst College, featuring notable speakers and directors from prominent museums.
      • Charles Parkhurst, Assistant Director and Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Art, will give a talk titled "To Be an Art Museum Director."
      • The conference will also include discussions on the growth and future of art museums, led by directors from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the University of Massachusetts, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and the University of Hartford.
      • The event is open to the public and aims to provide a deeper understanding of the operations and future of art museums.
  3. Right Clipping (Tages-Anzeiger, Zurich):

    • Headline (German): Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten - Ausstellung zum 100. Todestag Ingres' im Fogg Art Museum (In Memory of a Great Portraitist - Exhibition for the 100th Death Anniversary of Ingres at the Fogg Art Museum)
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibition in memory of the famous portraitist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, marking the 100th anniversary of his death. It reviews Ingres' artistic significance, his work, and his influence on subsequent generations of artists. The exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum features his portraits, showcasing his mastery and contributions to art history.

The clippings collectively highlight various art-related events, exhibitions, and commemorations from early 1967.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or a collection of documents and newspaper clippings, with one main feature being a large, aged newspaper article written in German, with the heading "ZUM GEDENKEN eines grossen Portratisten" and dating "12. Mai 1967". Surrounding the main article on the left are smaller newspaper cutouts in English, with visible dates such as "FEB 10 1967" and "FEB 4 1967". These clippings seem to be related to art events and exhibitions, with one clipping advertising an art show scheduled for the day it was published and another detailing a conference on fine arts at Amherst College.

There's a visible label or note at the top right corner of the right page with the date "12. Mai 1967" and what appears to be a classification or reference number "926 G". The documents are affixed to brown paper which is possibly part of a folder or scrapbook to preserve the clippings and articles. The layout suggests a methodical arrangement, likely for research or archival purposes. The entire collection indicates an interest in art history and the documentation of related events.

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The image shows a page of a newspaper with several clippings attached to it. The clippings are of different sizes and shapes and are pasted on the page with white glue. The newspaper page has a brown color and is folded in half. The clippings include a portrait of a man, a clipping with the text "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts," and a clipping with the text "Art Show Due Today At Gallery."

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A folder with several pieces of paper is on top of a white surface. The folder has several pieces of paper with printed text and images attached to it. The pieces of paper have different sizes and shapes. The folder also has a piece of paper with a picture of a man. The man is wearing a coat and has short hair. The folder also has a piece of paper with a picture of a woman.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with two visible pages, likely from an art exhibition or academic archive. The left page is titled "Art Show Due Today at Gallery" and appears to be a news article or announcement from February 4, 1967, published in the New England Telegram (Worcester, Mass.). The article discusses an upcoming art show featuring works by three artists: Peter L. Koenig, Carol Ravenal, and Donald C. Shephard, to be held at the Cassidy Gallery in Worcester, Massachusetts. It provides details about the artists, their backgrounds, and the types of works to be displayed, including paintings, drawings, and prints.

The right page is titled "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts" and appears to be another article or announcement, also dated February 10, 1967, from the New York Times. This page discusses an upcoming conference on fine arts at Amherst College, featuring lectures and discussions led by notable figures such as Miss Agnes Mongan, the associate director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, and Dr. Selma R. Zacks, the director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The conference is scheduled for February 14, 1967, and will include presentations on liberal arts education, art history, and the future growth of art institutions.

Additionally, there is a smaller, inserted photograph or illustration on the right page, depicting a historical portrait. The caption beneath the image reads: "Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres: Bildnis des Bibliothekars Paul Lermoyne, 1818, Öl auf Leinwand", indicating that the image is a portrait by the famous French Neoclassical painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, created in 1818, and that it is an oil painting on canvas.

The book or catalog also includes handwritten annotations and markings, such as dates (12. Mai 1967, Feuilleton) and numerical notations (957, 12.5, 6), suggesting it may be part of an archive or collection being reviewed or cataloged. The overall layout and content suggest this is a historical document or archive related to art exhibitions, academic conferences, and art history.