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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805241

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings. It contains several newspaper articles and a photograph, all related to the theme of art and fine arts.

Here's a breakdown of the content:

  1. Left Side:

    • A telegram from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated February 4, 1967, announcing an art show due today at a gallery.
    • An article from the same date, detailing the art show and featuring three assistant professors of art from Rhode Island College, who will exhibit etchings, oils, and drawings at the Casdin Gallery.
  2. Center:

    • An article titled "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts," dated February 10, 1967. This piece discusses a conference on fine arts to be held at Amherst College from February 16 to 18, 1967. It mentions guest speakers and features of the conference.
  3. Right Side:

    • A photograph of a person, which appears to be a portrait of Paul Lemoyne painted by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in 1819.
    • An article in German titled "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten," which translates to "In Memory of a Great Portrait Painter." This article seems to be about the 100th anniversary of the death of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and mentions his work in the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The clippings are arranged in a way that suggests a collection of news and historical information related to art and its institutions. The presence of the photograph and the articles about art conferences and the 100th anniversary of Ingres' death indicates an interest in the history and legacy of art.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive containing various newspaper clippings and a photograph. The clippings are from different sources and dates, with the following details:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Art Show Due Today At Gallery"
    • Date: February 4, 1967
    • Source: Telegram (m), Worcester, Mass.
    • Content: Discusses an art show featuring three assistant professors of art from Rhode Island College exhibiting etchings, oils, and drawings at the Casdin Gallery.
  2. Top Center Clipping:

    • Headline: "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts"
    • Date: February 10, 1967
    • Source: Union (m), Springfield, Mass.
    • Content: Announces a conference on the fine arts at Amherst College, detailing participants and activities.
  3. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten"
    • Date: May 12, 1967
    • Source: Tages-Anzeiger, Zurich
    • Content: A German article about an exhibition in honor of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article includes a photograph of a portrait by Ingres.

The page is organized with the clippings taped or glued to the paper, and there are some handwritten notes and labels on the clippings, such as "7099" and "959." The photograph in the German clipping is of a portrait of a man, likely Paul Lemoine, as indicated by the caption.

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook or album, revealing a page with a collage of newspaper clippings related to art and artists, primarily from 1967. The clippings cover both American and European art events.

Here is a detailed description of the contents:

Left Page:

  • A single, vertically oriented newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper dated FEB 4 1967.
  • The headline reads: “Art Show Due Today At Gallery”.
  • The article discusses an exhibition of etchings, oils, and drawings by three assistant professors of art from Rhode Island College.
  • It focuses on Peter L. Korony, a native of Hungary who came to the U.S. in 1949, and includes details about his education (Massachusetts College of Art, Cranbrook Academy of Art) and exhibitions in the region.
  • It also briefly mentions the other artists: Carol Bryscol, who received a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College, and Donald C. Smith, who exhibited in Providence, Cambridge, and the Foggy Museum.

Right Page:
This page features two distinct newspaper articles, one in English and one in German, both centered around art exhibitions.

  1. English Article (Top Clipping):

    • Headline: “Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts”.
    • Date: FEB 10 1967.
    • Published by the Union (M) Springfield, Mass., with a note indicating it is from the New England Newspaper.
    • It reports on a conference to be held at Amherst College, featuring Miss Agnes Mongan, associate director of the Fogg Art Museum, Prof. William Kornick of Amherst, and Prof. Charles Sawyer, director of the Museum of Art, University of Massachusetts. The event includes lectures, a tour of the art facilities, and discussions on the future of art education.
    • There are several handwritten annotations, including “FEB 10 1967”, “New England Newspaper”, “7018”, and “925 C”.
  2. German Article (Bottom Clipping):

    • Headline: “Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten” (In Memory of a Great Portraitist).
    • Published by TAGES-ANZEIGER ZURICH, dated 12. Mai 1967 (May 12, 1967), with a note “FEUILLETON” (literary supplement).
    • The article commemorates Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780–1867) on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his death.
    • It discusses a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge (Massachusetts), featuring 100 works by Ingres and 50 by his contemporaries.
    • The article includes a black-and-white reproduction of Ingres’s self-portrait, “Bildnis des Bildhauers Paul Lemoyne, 1818, Öl und Leinwand” (Portrait of the sculptor Paul Lemoyne, 1818, oil on canvas).
    • The text describes Ingres’s artistic career, his portraits, and his influence, including his time in Rome and service to Napoleon.

General Observations:

  • The clippings are mounted on beige paper and appear to be from a personal or institutional archive.
  • The scrapbook shows signs of age, such as yellowing paper and tape or glue marks.
  • All three articles relate to art exhibitions, conferences, and retrospectives, with a geographic focus on New England (Amherst, Springfield, Cambridge, Rhode Island) and a cultural connection to Zurich.
  • The presence of German and English articles suggests either international art interest or a bilingual researcher/archivist collecting these items.

The image captures a moment in art history from 1967, documenting academic and public engagement with both contemporary American artists and canonical European masters like Ingres.

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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 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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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.

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The image depicts a page from an old scrapbook or photo album, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and a photograph.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • The left clipping is from the "Art Show Due Today At Gallery" article, dated February 4, 1967, and published in New England Newsclip.
  • The middle clipping is from the "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts" article, dated February 10, 1967, and published in New England Newsclip.
  • The right clipping is from the "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten" article, dated May 12, 1967, and published in Feuilleton.

Photograph:

  • The photograph is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with dark hair, wearing a jacket and collared shirt.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photograph of the scrapbook page.

Overall:

  • The image appears to be a nostalgic collection of memories and events from the past, with the newspaper clippings and photograph serving as a reminder of important moments and people in the past.

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This image depicts a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and a portrait. The page is open to reveal the contents, which are attached to the left side of the page.

The top-left clipping is titled "Art Show Due Today At Gallery" and appears to be an advertisement for an art exhibition. Below it is another clipping with the title "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts," which discusses an upcoming conference at Amherst College.

To the right of these clippings is a portrait of a man, likely a historical figure, with dark hair and wearing a white shirt and dark jacket. The portrait is accompanied by a caption in German, which translates to "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten" or "In memory of a great portrait painter."

At the bottom of the page is another clipping in German, which appears to be an article about the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article discusses the museum's collection and exhibitions, including a show featuring works by the artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.

Overall, this image suggests that the person who created the scrapbook or photo album was interested in art, history, and culture, and wanted to preserve these newspaper clippings and portraits as a record of their interests.

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The image presents a scrapbook page featuring three newspaper clippings, each with a distinct article and accompanying information.

  • The first clipping is titled "Art Show Due Today At Gallery" and is dated February 4, 1967. It appears to be from the New England Newsletter.
    • The article discusses an art show at the Castle Gallery, which features the work of three assistant professors of art from Rhode Island College.
    • The professors are Peter R. Eotvos, David C. Smith, and an unnamed third artist.
    • The article provides details about the artists' backgrounds and their work on display.
  • The second clipping is titled "Amherst College to Have Conference on Fine Arts" and is dated February 10, 1967. It also appears to be from the New England Newsletter.
    • The article announces a conference on fine arts to be held at Amherst College, featuring a panel discussion on "Liberal Education and the Artist."
    • The conference will include a public lecture by Prof. William Kormick of the University of Massachusetts and a panel discussion with Prof. Frank Praketa of the University of Massachusetts.
    • The article highlights the importance of the conference in promoting the arts and liberal education.
  • The third clipping is titled "Zum Gedenken eines grossen Porträtisten" and is dated March 12, 1967. It appears to be from the Tages-Anzeiger Zurich.
    • The article is written in German and discusses the life and work of the portrait painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
    • The article includes a black-and-white photograph of Ingres and provides information about his artistic style and notable works.
    • The article also mentions an exhibition of Ingres' work at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

In summary, the scrapbook page features three newspaper clippings that showcase a mix of local and international art-related news. The articles cover topics such as art exhibitions, conferences, and the work of renowned artists. The clippings are dated from February and March 1967, suggesting that they were collected during this time period. Overall, the scrapbook page provides a snapshot of the art world in the late 1960s, highlighting the diversity of artistic expression and the importance of art education.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and ticket stubs, arranged on a gray background. The clippings are primarily from 1967, with one dated February 10, 1967, and another from March 12, 1967.

  • Newspaper Clippings:
    • The clippings appear to be from various sources, including "New England Newspapers" and "Tages-Anzeiger Zurich."
    • They feature articles about art exhibitions, conferences, and events.
    • One clipping includes a black-and-white photograph of a woman.
  • Ticket Stubs:
    • There are several ticket stubs scattered throughout the image.
    • They seem to be from different events or locations, such as "TELEGRAM (n)" in Worcester, Massachusetts, and "TAGES-ANZEIGER ZURICH."
    • The ticket stubs have handwritten notes and dates on them.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is a light gray color.
    • It appears to be a flat surface, possibly a table or countertop.

Overall, the image suggests that someone has been collecting newspaper clippings and ticket stubs related to art events and exhibitions, possibly for personal or professional purposes.