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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805264

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This image displays a printed page, likely from an art magazine or journal, titled "The American way with art" by Joseph T. Butler, identified as the American Editor of The Connoisseur. The page number 132 is visible at the bottom left.

The article discusses the growing prominence of the West Coast of the United States as a major center for art creation and collection, particularly highlighting the David E. Bright Collection. This collection was donated to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and was first displayed there in 1967. It includes 23 works by major 20th-century European artists like Picasso, Léger, Matisse, and Kandinsky, as well as four leading American artists: Kline, Gottlieb, Rothko, and Pollock.

The article also notes that the Brights, who were key supporters and trustees of the museum, made a second major donation — a significant sculpture collection — to the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Artists represented in this sculpture collection include Calder, Moore, Lipchitz, and Pomodoro.

The page includes two black-and-white photographs of artworks from the Bright Collection:

  1. Left Image: A still life painting by Henri Matisse, titled Still Life, executed in oil on canvas.
  2. Right Image: An abstract painting by Fernand Léger, titled Les Disques, also in oil on canvas. This work features bold geometric shapes, circles, and mechanical forms in a monochromatic palette, characteristic of Léger’s style.

Below the images, captions identify each artwork, its artist, medium, and that it belongs to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Bright Collection.

The page has a classic 1960s magazine layout with justified text columns and a clean typographic hierarchy. A small mark, possibly “43-71 YB 61,” is visible in the bottom-right corner of the Léger photograph. The paper shows slight signs of age and fold creases, indicating it is a physical clipping or page from a bound volume.

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The image shows an article titled "The American Way with Art" by Joseph T. Butler, the American Editor of The Connoisseur. The article discusses the West Coast of the United States as one of its most active and productive areas in both the creation and collecting of the visual arts. It highlights the importance of the David E. Bright Collection, which is one of the most generous gifts ever made to the Los Angeles County Museum, and includes works by notable artists such as Picasso, Léger, and Miro.

The text mentions the collection of 23 works, including paintings by various European masters of the twentieth century and four major American painters. It also notes that the collection includes works from the late nineteen- and twentieth-century European and American painting and sculpture, as well as Oriental art.

The article includes two black and white photographs of paintings by Henri Matisse and Fernand Léger, both from the Bright Collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The photographs are labeled and provide the titles and sources of the artworks.

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This image is a page from a publication titled "The American way with art," written by Joseph T. Butler, the American editor of The Connoisseur. The article discusses the significance of the West Coast of the United States in the creation and collecting of visual arts, highlighting the David E. Bright Collection at the Los Angeles County Museum.

The page features two black-and-white images of artworks:

  1. The first image is a still life painting by Henri Matisse, titled "Still Life," which is described as oil on canvas and part of the Bright Collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
  2. The second image is an abstract painting by Fernand Léger, titled "Les Disques," also described as oil on canvas and part of the Bright Collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

The text discusses the importance of the David E. Bright Collection for Los Angeles, mentioning that it includes works by notable European and American artists and how it has contributed to the museum's collection. It also notes the generosity of the Brights in their contributions to both the museum and the University of California at Los Angeles.

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The image is a page from a magazine or journal featuring an article titled "The American Way with Art" by Joseph T. Butler, the American Editor of The Connoisseur. The page includes text and three photographs of artworks. The text discusses the significance of the West Coast of the United States in the art world, highlighting the David E. Bright Collection as one of the most generous gifts to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The article mentions the inclusion of notable European artists such as Picasso, Léger, Modigliani, and others in the collection. The photographs depict artworks, including a painting by Henri Matisse and a piece by Fernand Léger, both from the Bright Collection. The page also references the Exposition Park and the University of California, Los Angeles, indicating the cultural and academic context of the discussion.

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The image is a page from a magazine or book featuring an article titled "The American way with art" by Joseph T. Butler. The article discusses the West Coast of the United States' active and productive role in the creation and collecting of visual arts. It highlights the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection of 23 works by notable European masters, including Picasso, Léger, Modigliani, Miro, Kupka, and others. The article also mentions the Bright Collection, which includes works by five European artists not previously represented in the museum's collection. Additionally, it acknowledges the generosity of David E. Bright, who donated his collection to the museum. The page includes images of artworks, such as Henri Matisse's "Still Life" and Fernand Léger's "Les Disques," with captions providing details about the artists and the artworks.

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Description of the Image:

The image is a page from a publication titled "The American way with art" by Joseph T. Butler, who is identified as the American Editor of The Connoisseur. The page features a combination of text and visual elements, providing an overview of art collections and exhibitions in the United States, particularly focusing on the West Coast.

Text Content:

  • Title and Author: The title, "The American way with art," is prominently displayed at the top of the page, followed by the author's name and affiliation.
  • Main Article: The article discusses the growth and significance of art collections on the West Coast of the United States. It highlights the region's increasing pride in its art collections, noting the quality and diversity of works in museums. The text emphasizes the West Coast's focus on European art from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as American painting and sculpture.
  • The David E. Bright Collection: A specific section mentions the David E. Bright Collection, described as one of the most generous gifts to the Los Angeles County Museum. This collection includes works by notable European artists such as Picasso, Léger, Modigliani, Miro, Kupka, Kandinsky, Matisse, Gris, Dubuffet, Nicholson, Poliakoff, Riopelle, and Soulages.
  • Bright Family Contributions: The article also notes the Bright family's role in founding the new building of the Los Angeles County Museum and their significant contributions to the museum's collections. It highlights the Bright Collection as an especially important part of Los Angeles, featuring works by five European artists not previously represented in the museum's collection.
  • Exhibition Details: The text mentions that the Bright Collection includes works by artists such as Mrs. Bright's bequest of sculpture to the University of California at Los Angeles, as well as works by David Smith, Calder, Laurens Moore, Lipschitz, Works by Hepworth, Robert Müller, Bernard Rosenthal, Sorel Etroy, and Gio Pomodoro. It also references the large sculpture garden near the new Dickson Art Center at the University, noting the extraordinary generosity of the two Bright bequests.

Visual Elements:

  • Photographs: The page includes two photographs at the bottom:
    1. Left Photograph: Labeled as "Henri Matisse. Still Life. Oil on canvas. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Bright Collection." This image shows a still-life painting with vibrant colors and abstract forms, characteristic of Matisse's style.
    2. Right Photograph: Labeled as "Fernand Léger. Les Disques. Oil on canvas. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Bright Collection." This image depicts a geometric composition with bold, colorful discs, reflecting Léger's modernist approach.

Design and Layout:

  • The layout is clean and structured, with the text organized in a readable format. The photographs are placed below the main body of text, providing visual context for the discussed collections.
  • The page number 132 is visible at the bottom left corner, indicating its position within a larger publication.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of artistic appreciation and historical significance, focusing on the contributions of the Bright family to the art world, particularly in Los Angeles. The combination of text and visual elements effectively illustrates the richness and diversity of the collections discussed, emphasizing the importance of these works in the context of American art.

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This image is a scan of a magazine or book page titled "The American way with art" by Joseph T. Butler, the American Editor of The Connoisseur. The page contains text discussing the prominence of art collections in the Western United States, particularly focusing on the David E. Bright Collection, which was on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Below the text are two black-and-white images of paintings:

  1. Henri Matisse's "Still Life" (oil on canvas) from the Bright Collection.
  2. Fernand Léger's "Les Disques" (oil on canvas) also from the Bright Collection.

Captions beneath the images identify and describe these works, with attribution to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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This image shows a page from a publication featuring an article titled "The American way with art." The article is written by Joseph T. Butler, the American Editor of The Connoisseur. The text discusses the significance of the West Coast of the United States in art collecting and creation, highlighting the David E. Bright Collection at the Los Angeles County Museum.

The article emphasizes the strength of the collection in European and American art, mentioning notable artists such as Picasso, Léger, Modigliani, Miro, Kupka, Kandinsky, Matisse, Gris, Dubuffet, Nicholson, Poliakoff, Riopelle, and Soulages. It also notes that the late Mr. Bright and Mrs. Bright were important supporters of the Los Angeles County Museum, contributing gifts and advocating for the museum's development.

Below the text, there are two black-and-white images of artworks:

  1. A still life by Henri Matisse titled "Still Life," an oil on canvas.
  2. An abstract composition by Fernand Léger titled "Les Disques," also an oil on canvas.

Both works are part of The Bright Collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The page number 132 is visible at the bottom left corner.

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This is an image of a printed page from a publication, possibly an art or culture magazine or journal, as indicated by the structured layout and the content. The page is headlined with "The American way with art" and is credited to Joseph T. Butler, labeled as the American Editor of The Connoisseur.

The article discusses the significance of the West Coast of the United States in the art collecting and museum scenes, particularly referencing California. It mentions the David E. Bright Collection and how it has been donated to the Los Angeles County Museum, with a focus on modern European painters.

At the bottom of the page, there are two images of artworks with captions indicating that they are part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Bright Collection. The first artwork is titled "Still Life" by Henri Matisse, an oil on canvas. The second is "Large Black Diagonals" also an oil on canvas, although the artist's name is not immediately visible in the image provided.

The page has a rippled appearance, as if it has been folded or crumpled and then flattened out. There is also a crease running vertically on the right-hand side of the paper, and the page number 132 is visible at the bottom, suggesting it's a page from a larger bound publication.

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This is a vintage magazine page laid out as an article titled “The American way with art” by Joseph T. Butler. It has two columns of small text and two black‑and‑white art reproductions toward the bottom.

  • Left image: a still life by Henri Matisse (Oil on canvas), from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Bright Collection.
  • Right image: Fernand Léger’s abstract work Les Disques (Oil on canvas), also from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Bright Collection.

The page is cream-colored with a large serif headline at the top and page number 132 in the bottom left corner. The overall look is mid‑20th‑century magazine typography.