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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805246

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This image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings. The page contains several newspaper articles and a few labels, all seemingly related to art and exhibitions. Here's a description of the content:

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Title: "Art on a Campus"
    • Subtitle: "Washington University Has Created Outstanding Midwestern Collection"
    • This article discusses Washington University's art collection, highlighting its growth and development over the years. It mentions the efforts of curator William Eisendrath, who has transformed the collection into a notable one in the Midwest. The article includes a photograph of a painting titled "Crash (Indianapolis 500)" by Bob Stanley.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • Title: "At Museum"
    • Subtitle: "Graphics, Paintings By Florida Painters Shown"
    • This article discusses new exhibitions at the Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts. It focuses on works by Florida painters, including lithographs and monographs by Helen Gerardia. The article includes a biographical note about Gerardia, detailing her artistic career and achievements.
  3. Bottom Left Article:

    • Title: "Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange"
    • This article announces a unique art exchange between Yale's and Harvard's art museums, which will feature works from both institutions. The exchange will include 64 paintings, drawings, and pieces of sculpture from Yale and 67 works from Harvard, and will be open to the public.
  4. Bottom Right Article:

    • Title: "Verle Brings Back Simon Lissim"
    • This article is about an exhibition of paintings by Simon Lissim at the Verle Gallery in New York. It mentions that this will be his second one-man show at the gallery, and includes a photograph of a landscape painting titled "Park in Mexico City, An Impression."

The articles are dated from August 1967 (1967 08 01) to September 1967 (1967 09 24), and they seem to cover various art-related events and exhibitions from that period. The clipping labels above each article include dates and sources, such as "International New York City" and "Post-Dispatch St. Louis, Mo."

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and labels, seemingly from 1967, arranged on a scrapbook page. The content is related to art exhibitions and collections, with a focus on university art museums and galleries.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • There is a newspaper clipping titled "Art on a Campus," which discusses Washington University's art collection. It mentions that the university has created an outstanding Midwestern collection and highlights the work of William N. Eisendrath, the curator. The clipping includes a photograph related to the "Crash (Indianapolis 500)" by Bob Stanley.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • Another clipping titled "Graphics, Paintings By Florida Painters Shown" discusses two new exhibitions at the Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts. It mentions the Florida Artist Group, Inc., and Helen Geradia, a well-known American artist and printmaker.
  3. Bottom Left Section:

    • A clipping titled "Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange" describes an art exchange between Yale University Art Gallery and Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. It details the works of art that will be exchanged and the duration of the exhibition.
  4. Bottom Right Section:

    • A clipping titled "Verle Brings Back Simon Lissim" announces an exhibition of paintings by Simon Lissim at the Verle Gallery. It includes a photograph of a painting depicting trees.

The clippings are labeled with information such as the source of the clipping, the date, and the city from which the clipping was taken. The labels are handwritten and provide additional context for the clippings. The overall theme of the page is the art world and the activities of various art institutions and galleries in 1967.

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This image displays an open scrapbook or clipping album, showcasing a curated collection of newspaper and magazine clippings from 1967, primarily focused on the art world, with a strong emphasis on university art museums and exhibitions.

The pages are filled with several distinct clippings, neatly pasted onto aged, tan cardstock. Two small, white postcards or dispatch labels from the “International New York City” office, dated August 1, 1967, and August 6, 1967, are affixed to the top of each page, suggesting these are part of a professionally archived collection. The clipping on the left page is dated September 24, 1967, from the Sunday Register in New Haven, Conn., while the one on the right is from September 28, 1967.

Key articles visible in the scrapbook include:

  • “Art on a Campus” (from TIME Magazine): This article highlights how Washington University in St. Louis created an outstanding Midwestern art collection. It discusses the challenges facing university museums and details the acquisition of significant works, including Bob Stanley’s “Crash (Indianapolis 500)” and pieces by Janson and Steinberg.

  • “Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange”: This clipping announces an unprecedented exchange of artworks between Yale and Harvard, with Yale sending 27 works to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum and Harvard sending 44 pieces, including works by Gainsborough and the 19th-century Italian painter Giovanni Fattori, to Yale.

  • “At Museum: Graphics, Paintings By Florida Painters Shown”: This piece reports on new exhibitions in Columbus, Ohio, featuring the work of Helen Gerardia, a “well-known American artist and printmaker” from New York and Woodstock, N.Y. It details her education, exhibitions, and the inclusion of her lithographs and monographs in major collections across the U.S. and in Europe.

  • “Verle Brings Back Simon Lissim”: This article announces a one-man show by the artist Simon Lissim at the Verle Gallery in Cambridge, MA, starting September 30, 1967. The accompanying illustration, signed “F.,” depicts a man (presumably Lissim) sitting at a desk, looking towards a large painting or drawing on an easel.

The clippings collectively document a busy period in American academia and the art scene of the late 1960s, covering topics ranging from institutional acquisitions and inter-university collaborations to solo exhibitions by established and mid-career artists. The scrapbook itself serves as a historical record, likely curated by or for an art institution or collector.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings on a brown background. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping each other. The top left corner has a clipping with the heading "Art on a Campus," while the top right corner has a clipping with the heading "Graphics, Paintings by Florida Painters Shown." In the center, there is a clipping with the heading "Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange." The bottom left corner has a clipping with the heading "Verle Brings Back Simon Lissin," and the bottom right corner has a clipping with a picture of trees.

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The image appears to be a collage of newspaper clippings and articles related to art collections and exhibitions. Some of the key details are:

  • There are articles about Harvard University's Fogg Museum and Yale University's art collection. Harvard has a large collection of mid-20th century art while Yale has a smaller but more prestigious collection of European art.

  • There is an article about a planned art exchange between Yale and Harvard, where the two universities will exchange works of art for a temporary exhibition.

  • There are articles about art exhibitions at the Columbia Museum of Arts, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Fogg Museum at Harvard.

  • There are also articles about the Verle Gallery in New York City hosting an exhibition of works by the artist Simon Lissim.

  • The articles span from August to September 1967, based on the dates mentioned in the clippings.

So in summary, the collage provides a snapshot of the art scene in the late 1960s, focusing on art collections at major universities and exhibitions of contemporary art in New York City. The articles highlight the growing prominence of mid-20th century American art and the importance of university art museums in the art world.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or articles, likely from various publications, compiled into a scrapbook or archive. The pages are filled with articles and headlines related to art, museums, and cultural events. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Headline: "Art on a Campus"
    • Subtitle: "Washington University Has Created Outstanding Midwestern Collection"
    • Content: The article discusses the art collection at Washington University, highlighting its significance and the diverse range of works, including paintings, sculptures, and other art forms. It mentions notable artists and the value of the collection, as well as the university's efforts to build and maintain it.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • Headline: "Graphics, Paintings By Florida Painters Shown"
    • Content: This article covers an exhibition of graphics and paintings by Florida artists. It details the artists featured, their backgrounds, and the venues where their works are displayed. The article also mentions the circulation of the exhibition and the involvement of specific artists, such as Miss Geraldine of New York.
  3. Bottom Left Article:

    • Headline: "Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange"
    • Content: This article discusses a planned art exchange between Yale and Harvard universities. It outlines the scope of the exchange, including the types of artworks involved, the timeline, and the institutions' collaboration. The article emphasizes the educational and cultural value of such exchanges.
  4. Bottom Right Article:

    • Headline: "Verle Brings Back Simon Lissim"
    • Content: This article announces an exhibition featuring the works of Simon Lissim, an artist whose pieces are being brought back to the public eye. It provides details about the exhibition, including the gallery (Verle Gallery), dates, and times. The article also mentions Lissim's background and significance in the art world.

Design and Formatting

  • Headlines: Bold and prominent, indicating the main topics of each article.
  • Columns: Each article is presented in a column format, typical of newspaper layouts.
  • Dates and Locations: Many articles include dates (e.g., August 1967, September 24, 1967) and locations (e.g., New York City, Washington University, Yale, Harvard).
  • Typography: The text uses a mix of serif and sans-serif fonts, with varying sizes to emphasize headlines, subheadings, and body text.
  • Visual Elements: There are no visible images or photographs in the clippings; the focus is entirely on textual content.

Themes

  • Art and Culture: The articles collectively focus on art exhibitions, university art collections, and collaborations between institutions.
  • Educational Value: Several articles highlight the role of universities in promoting art and fostering cultural exchange.
  • Exhibitions and Galleries: The content emphasizes gallery exhibitions, showcasing both established and emerging artists.

Overall Impression

The image depicts a curated collection of art-related news articles, likely intended for archival or research purposes. The clippings provide insights into the art scene of the time, including university collections, artist exhibitions, and institutional collaborations. The layout and content suggest a focus on documenting significant cultural and educational events in the art world.

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This image depicts a scrapbook page with several cut-out clippings from newspapers and magazine articles about art exhibitions, events, and exchanges from 1967. The articles are carefully arranged over the brown-colored scrapbook page, and date stamps from corresponding publications are included.

Key features:

  • Articles and Clippings:

    1. An article titled "Art on a Campus" discussing the efforts and achievements of Washington University's art gallery in St. Louis in creating an outstanding Midwestern collection.
    2. An article titled "Graphics, Paintings By Florida Painters Shown," describing an exhibition of works by Florida painters at the Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts.
    3. "Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange," detailing an art-sharing initiative between the two universities’ collections.
    4. "Verle Brings Back Simon Lissim," announcing an exhibition of Simon Lissim's paintings at the Verle Gallery.
  • Date and Source Stamps: Each newspaper clipping is accompanied by a small label indicating the publication source and date, such as “International, New York City” (August 6, 1967) and “Sunday Register, New Haven, Conn” (September 24, 1967).

  • Annotations: Some clippings have handwritten markings, such as red checkmarks, presumably indicating importance or relevance.

The page exemplifies a historic preservation of art-related documents and likely serves as a testament to cultural happenings in 1967.

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The image appears to be a photograph of an open scrapbook or collage of newspaper clippings. These clippings are primarily about art-related topics, with dates ranging from 1950 to 1967. The yellowed pages and the variety of fonts and layouts suggest they were taken from different newspapers and publications. The highlighted topics include "Art on a Campus," detailing the creation of a Midwestern art collection, "At Museum," discussing exhibitions of Florida painters, and "Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange," about an art exchange program between two universities. There's also a brief clipping titled "Verle Brings Back Simon Lissim" about an exhibition.

The clippings are arranged in an organized manner, suggesting that the individual who created this scrapbook was interested in art and cultural events. Taped, pasted, or clipped directly onto the scrapbook's pages, these clippings serve as a historical record and indicate personal interest or involvement of the scrapbook's owner in these events. The presence of annotations and highlighted dates indicates that the creator might have used this as a reference or for personal record-keeping.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with five newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and museum news, mostly dated around 1967.

  1. The top left clipping, titled "Art on a Campus," discusses Washington University's Midwestern art collection and how the university has created an outstanding collection featuring paintings, sculptures, and tapestries by well-known artists. It mentions specifics about the collection's history and value, including contributions by notable artists like Picasso and Braque.

  2. The top right clipping titled "Graphics, Paintings By Florida Painters Shown," reports on two exhibitions at the Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts, displaying works by Florida painters and others.

  3. The bottom left clipping, "Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange," talks about a unique art exchange between Yale University's Art Gallery and Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, featuring paintings, drawings, and sculpture from both institutions.

  4. The middle bottom clipping, "Verle Brings Back Simon Lissim," announces an exhibition of Simon Lissim's paintings at the Verle Gallery in Farmington, Connecticut, mentioning his notable awards, permanent collections, and the gallery's open hours.

  5. The bottom right clipping includes a black-and-white photo of a landscape with the caption noting the exhibit "Park in Mexico City, An Impression," one of Simon Lissim's paintings.

Each article is accompanied by labels indicating various newspapers and dates of publication from different locations. The page has a neat layout with clippings adhered to a brownish scrapbook page.

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The image shows a vintage scrapbook page filled with several small newspaper clippings glued in a collage. The clippings discuss art-related topics, including campus art exhibitions and museum shows. Prominent headlines include “Art on a Campus,” “Yale, Harvard Plan Art Exchange,” “At Museum Graphics, Paintings By Florida Painters Shown,” and “Verle Brings Back Simon Lissim,” with a photo of a forest scene accompanying the latter. There are two small stamps from “International New York City” dated around Aug 1967. The page uses brown backing and beige newsprint, giving it an aged, mid-20th-century feel.