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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805251

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This image displays a newspaper clipping from the Sunday Post-Crescent, dated December 31, 1967, pasted onto a brown paper page, likely from a scrapbook or archive.

The article is titled:

Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence

It announces an upcoming exhibition at Lawrence University, scheduled from January 7 to February 21, 1968. The show will feature two distinct collections:

  1. Drawings by Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, and English masters, dating before 1800.
  2. Illuminated manuscripts from the 8th to 16th centuries.

The exhibition will be housed across two venues on campus: the Wisconsin Art Center (for drawings) and the Samuel Appleton Carnegie Library (for manuscripts).

A small, black-and-white reproduction of an artwork is embedded within the article, captioned:

‘Sketch for a Loggia’ (Francesco Guardi, Italian)

The article also mentions:

  • A public reception on January 7 at 3:30 p.m., with Mrs. Walter Moreau as chairman.
  • The drawings are on loan from Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Philadelphia, and Cleveland museums.
  • The manuscripts are from the Lilly Library at the University of Indiana.
  • The exhibition is curated with the help of Professor Carl P. Ritter.
  • The article includes a quote from a catalogue that highlights the unique and intimate nature of viewing these works.

At the top left corner of the article, there is a small, partially visible Western Press Clipping Exchange stamp from Minneapolis, Minn.

A smaller, torn clipping is affixed to the bottom left of the main article, but its text is largely illegible in the image.

Overall, the image captures a preserved announcement from 1967 detailing a significant art exhibition at Lawrence University, focusing on Renaissance and Early Modern European art.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping dated December 31, 1967, from the "Sunday Post-Crescent" with the headline "Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence." The clipping details an art exhibition that was scheduled to take place from January 7 to February 21, 1967, at Lawrence University. The exhibition featured drawings by Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, and English masters, as well as illuminated manuscripts from the 7th to the 16th centuries.

The article mentions that the exhibition was divided between the Worcester Art Center and the Samuel Appleton-Carnegie Library. It notes that the drawings were concentrated in the former building, while the manuscripts were displayed in the latter.

The exhibition included works by renowned artists such as Bureghel, Bronzino, Gainsborough, Le Brun, Perugino, and Tiepolo. Other artists featured in the show included Barbieri (called Guercino), Bassano, Bloemart, Cades, Cambiaso, Castiglione, Carpione, de al Fosse, Gellee, Guardi, de la Hire, Jordaens, Kaufmann, Le Prince, Lotto, Oudry, Reni, de Ribera, Schiavone, Vincent, van Goyen, and van Heemskerck.

The article also mentions that manuscripts were included in the exhibition, with items such as pages from early Bibles, missals, psalters, graduals, antiphonaries, and a Papal Bull signed by Innocent IV in 1252. Secular documents in the display included pages from Books of the Hours, scholastic treatises, charters, and a document signed by Henry VIII in 1535.

At the bottom of the clipping, there is a section that includes a quote from a catalogue of the exhibition, emphasizing the importance of viewing art in its original setting and the opportunity for a provincial gallery to present such significant works. There is also a note about Lawrence University being favored by the generosity of cooperating institutions for bringing such renowned artists to its campus.

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This image shows an old newspaper clipping from the Sunday Post-Crescent, dated December 31, 1967, on page C12. The article is titled "Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence." It announces a pair of exhibitions of drawings done before 1800 by Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, and English masters, as well as illuminated manuscripts from the 7th to the 16th centuries. The exhibitions will be held at Lawrence University from January 7 to February 21, 1968.

The article mentions that the shows will be divided between the Worcester Art Center and the Samuel Appleton-Carnegie Library, with the drawings concentrated in the former building and the manuscripts in the latter. It also details the public reception and the chairman of the event. The drawings are on loan from Princeton, Harvard, and Yale Universities, and the Philadelphia and Cleveland Museums of Art. The manuscripts have been borrowed from the Lilly Library of the University of Indiana.

The article lists the artists whose works are included in the drawing exhibition, such as Bureghel, Bronzino, Gainsborough, LeBrun, Perugino, and Tiepolo, among others. It also describes the types of manuscripts on display, including pages from early Bibles, missals, psalters, graduals, antiphonaries, and a Papal Bull signed by Innocent IV in 1252.

There is a black and white image of a sketch titled "Sketch for a Loggia" by Francesco Guardi, an Italian artist, accompanying the article.

The clipping is attached to a brown paper, and there is a small label at the top left corner indicating it is from the Western Press Clipping Exchange in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The label also includes the date of the clipping and the name of the newspaper.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper that has been cut out and placed on a piece of paper. The page has a headline that reads "Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence." Below the headline is an image of an arch with the text "Sketch for a Loggia (Francesco Guardi, Italian)" written below it. The page also has a date and a price listed in the top right corner.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine clipping book. The page contains a clipping from the Sunday Post Crescent newspaper dated January 7, 1967, with the headline "Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence". The clipping is about an exhibition of drawings and manuscripts to be displayed at the Lawrence Art Center from January 7 to February 21, 1967. The exhibition will be divided between the Worcester Art Center and the Carnegie Library, with the drawings concentrated in the former building and the manuscripts in the latter. The exhibition is being sponsored by Mrs. Alice G. Chapman, a professor of art at the University of Indiana. The clipping also includes a sketch of a building by Francesco Guardi, an Italian artist.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping, likely from a collection of press clippings. The page is titled "Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence" and is dated Sunday, December 31, 1967, from the Sunday Post-Crescent (C.12). The article discusses an exhibition of drawings and manuscripts to be displayed at Lawrence University, spanning from January 7 to February 21.

Key Elements of the Image:

  1. Headline:

    • The headline prominently announces the exhibition of major drawings and manuscripts at Lawrence University.
  2. Content Overview:

    • The article mentions a pair of exhibitions featuring over 1,000 drawings and manuscripts from the 16th to the 20th centuries, including works by Dutch, French, Flemish, and English masters.
    • The exhibitions will be held at the Apple Center and the Samuelson Campus Library, with the former building housing the Lawrence Art Gallery.
    • The exhibitions are led by Mrs. W. H. Lawrence, whose husband holds a professorship in art at the university.
  3. Exhibited Works:

    • The article highlights drawings by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Piero della Francesca, Pranzo, Harvard and Vale, Pietro da Cortona, and Francesco Guardi.
    • Manuscripts from the Lilly Library are also mentioned, including works by Cardinal Newman and Henry VIII.
    • A sketch titled "Sketch for a Loggia" (Francesco Guardi, Italian) is prominently displayed as an illustration within the article.
  4. Visual Element:

    • An illustration of an architectural sketch is included in the article, labeled as "Sketch for a Loggia" (Francesco Guardi, Italian). The sketch depicts a detailed architectural design, likely a loggia or open gallery structure.
  5. Contextual Details:

    • The article provides background on the significance of the works, noting their historical and artistic value.
    • It mentions that the exhibitions aim to showcase the university's rich collection and provide a unique opportunity for the public to view these rare and important artworks.
  6. Layout:

    • The page is part of a Western Press Clipping Exchange from Minneapolis, Minn. (as indicated by the header).
    • The layout is typical of a newspaper article, with a clear headline, subheadings, and an accompanying illustration.

Summary:

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from December 31, 1967, announcing an upcoming exhibition of major drawings and manuscripts at Lawrence University. The article highlights the historical and artistic significance of the works, including a featured sketch by Francesco Guardi, and provides details about the exhibition's location, dates, and curatorial context. The visual element—a detailed architectural sketch—adds depth to the article, illustrating one of the featured works.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping pasted onto a scrapbook page. The article is titled "Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence," from a Sunday issue dated December 31, 1967, of the Sunday Post-Crescent. The headline describes an upcoming art exhibition at Lawrence University featuring notable European artworks, including major drawings and manuscripts.

The clipping displays a small sketch titled "Sketch for a Loggia" by Francesco Guardi, an Italian artist, as an illustration. The text provides additional details about the featured artworks, their origins, and the exhibition arrangements. A smaller vertical section of text is pasted alongside the main clipping, offering more context about the exhibition. There is a label in the top-left corner from the "Western Press Clipping Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn." This label appears to indicate the source of the scrapbooked material.

The background consists of a brown-aged paper, giving the page an archival, vintage feel.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with a newspaper clipping attached to the right side. The clipping is dated December 31, 1967, from the Sunday Post-Crescent, and is titled "Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence."

The article discusses an upcoming exhibition of drawings and illuminated manuscripts from the 7th to the 16th centuries that will be shown on the Lawrence University campus from January 7 to February 21. The exhibition is set to be divided between the Worcester Art Center and the Samuel Appleton-Carnegie Library, featuring works by various masters including Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, and English artists. Some artists mentioned include Barbarelli (called Giorgione), Bassano, and Guardi, among others.

Included in the clipping is a small image captioned "Sketch for a Loggia" attributed to Francesco Guardi, an Italian artist. The article also notes that the manuscripts are on loan from institutions such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, and the Philadelphia and Cleveland Museums of Art. The show aims to provide an opportunity to appreciate the artistic and scholarly heritage of these works.

At the top, there is a label from the "Western Press Clipping Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn." and some handwritten annotations including "JD" in red ink. The page around the clipping is a plain brownish background, likely from age.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with a newspaper clipping pasted onto the right-hand page. The clipping is from the "Western Press Clipping Exchange in Minneapolis," dated Sunday, December 31, 1967, from the Sunday Post-Crescent, page C12. The headline of the article reads "Slated Jan.7-Feb.21 Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence". Below the headline, there's a printed image with a caption that reads "Sketch for a Loggia" (Francesco Guardi, Italian).

The text of the article describes two exhibitions, one of drawings before 1900 by Italian and French artists, and another featuring manuscripts from the 12th to 18th centuries. The exhibitions were to be shown at Lawrence with loans from various well-known institutions and collections. The article lists artists whose work would be displayed including names like Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Piranesi, and Guardi, as well as a recognition that the works represent important moments in art history with particular attention to technique and execution.

There's visible damage to the article with some sections torn or missing, interrupting the text flow. The scrapbook or album page appears quite large, and it has a textured, brown cover with some wear and marks on it, suggesting it may be quite old or frequently handled.

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The image shows an old scrapbook page with newspaper clippings taped to a brownish sheet. The main clipping features a large headline: “Major Drawings, Manuscripts To Be Displayed at Lawrence,” with the note “Slated Jan. 7–Feb. 21.” There is a black-and-white image of an architectural scene (a sketch for a loggia) with a caption underneath: “Sketch for a Loggia (Francesco Guardi, Italian).” To the left is a vertical column of text from the article, and at the top left and bottom left are smaller clipped scraps, including one from “Western Press Clipping Exchange.” The overall look is aged, like a page from a mid-20th-century scrapbook.