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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or album containing newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, which is associated with Harvard University. The clippings are dated from October and November 1971.

  1. Top Clipping (October 1971):

    • The headline reads "Masterpieces of nineteenth and twentieth century art from the Fogg Art Museum are on display..."
    • The article mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum starting on November 15, featuring three works by Vincent van Gogh.
    • Two images accompany the article: one of a woman in a painting and another of a sculpture.
  2. Middle Clipping (October 1971):

    • The headline reads "Harvard Today."
    • The article discusses the theft and recovery of artworks, specifically "Ivy Venus" by Giambologna and a portrait of David Sylvester by Giacometti.
    • An image of a sculpture and a portrait are included, with a caption mentioning that the stolen items were recovered after being missing since 1957.
  3. Bottom Clipping (November 1971):

    • The headline reads "Objects from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer, Jr., to have been shown at the Fogg Art Museum..."
    • The article describes an exhibition of over 350 objects from Joseph Pulitzer Jr.'s collection, including prints, drawings, and paintings.
    • An image shows two men examining a large, abstract artwork. The caption identifies the men as Daniel Robbins and Seymour Slive, with Robbins explaining the artwork to Slive.
  4. Bottom Left Corner:

    • There is a small emblem or logo for the Fogg Art Museum.

The page appears to be a collection of news articles highlighting significant events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum during the fall of 1971.

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The image shows pages from a publication dated October 1971, specifically "Harvard Today," featuring articles about art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Top Page:

    • The article is titled "Harvard Today" with a date stamp of October 1971.
    • It includes three photographs:
      • The first photo shows a painting of a woman in a hat and fur coat, labeled "Vuillard's Portrait of Mme. Hessel."
      • The second photo depicts a classical sculpture of a nude male figure, labeled "Houdon's Venus."
      • The third photo is a sketch or drawing of a seated figure, labeled "Giacometti's Portrait of David Sylvester."
    • The text mentions that masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries, from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr., are on display at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition includes items acquired after 1951, and the collection is considered "one of America's most distinguished."
  2. Bottom Page:

    • The article continues with a photograph showing the delivery of a large, modern art piece to the Fogg Art Museum. The piece is an abstract, geometric sculpture by Frank Stella.
    • The caption mentions that objects from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr. have begun arriving at the Fogg for a major exhibit. The piece shown in the photograph is "Horses II" by Frank Stella.
    • The text also notes that the exhibit includes over 250 objects from Pulitzer's collection, which features European and American paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints, with the present exhibition including only items acquired after 1958.
    • The article mentions the director of the Fogg, Mr. Pulitzer's collection, and the significance of the artworks displayed.
  3. Additional Details:

    • There is a small emblem of the Fogg Art Museum at the bottom left corner of the bottom page, indicating the institution hosting the exhibitions.

Overall, the pages highlight an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring significant pieces from Joseph Pulitzer Jr.'s art collection.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically an issue of "Harvard Today" dated October 1971. The page contains several photographs and text snippets related to an art exhibit.

  1. Top Section:

    • The top left photograph shows a portrait of a woman in a hat and fur coat.
    • The text beneath the images mentions masterpieces from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr. from St. Louis, including a Vuillard portrait of Mme. Hessel.
    • The middle top photograph depicts a classical statue, identified as "Jupiter" by Francesco Lazzaro.
    • The right photograph shows a drawing of a seated woman, described as a portrait of David Sylvester by Giacometti.
    • The text indicates that the exhibit will include items acquired after 1951 and that the collection is considered one of America's most distinguished private collections.
  2. Bottom Section:

    • The bottom left photograph depicts a large, abstract sculpture, specifically "Hommage à New York" by Frank Stella, being delivered by truck.
    • The text under this image describes the delivery of the sculpture and mentions the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, including objects from the Pulitzer collection.
    • The bottom right section includes a smaller image of the Fogg Art Museum’s emblem or crest.
    • The accompanying text mentions the collection's size, with over 250 objects including European and American paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints, and highlights the significant donation to the museum.

The page is dated November 12, 1971, indicating the newspaper's publication date or the date of the clipping. The images and text collectively highlight the significant art exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum showcasing a major collection of art from Joseph Pulitzer Jr.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Harvard Today, dated October 1971 and November 12, 1971.

  1. Top Section (October 1971):

    • The clipping features a headline mentioning "Masterpieces of nineteenth and twentieth-century art from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr." at St. Louis.
    • The exhibit includes pieces such as Vuillard’s Portrait of Mme. Hessel and other artworks.
    • It also highlights the inclusion of a few items from a private collection, referred to as "one of America's most distinguished."
    • Two images are included: one of a woman in an old-fashioned dress and hat, and another showing a statue and a seated figure in profile.
    • The caption notes that the Fogg Art Museum exhibit will include artworks acquired after 1951.
  2. Bottom Section (November 12, 1971):

    • This section discusses objects from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr. that arrived at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • A specific artwork, "Houria II" by Frank Stella, a large acrylic canvas, is featured, shown just after it had been delivered by truck.
    • Two individuals are visible in the photo, likely museum staff or visitors, examining the artwork.
    • The caption mentions that the director of the Fogg, Mr. Pulitzer's collection, includes more than 250 objects of European and American paintings, drawings, sculpture, and prints.
    • It notes that the exhibit focuses only on items acquired after 1958 and is open until Monday.

Additionally, there's a small stamp at the bottom left corner, which reads "Fogg Art Museum."

The clippings are pasted into a notebook, with the text and images arranged in a manner that likely highlights the significance of the artworks and the historical context of the exhibitions.

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The image displays an open scrapbook or album with two pages visible. The left page is dated "Oct 1971" and features three black and white photographs. The first photograph shows a man and a woman, with the caption identifying them and noting that the man is the Director of the Fogg. The second photograph depicts a statue, identified as "Iole's Venus (c)" and a portrait by Giacometti. The third photograph shows a man, identified as David Sylvester, sitting and looking at a sculpture.

The right page, also dated "Nov 12, 1971," features a large black and white photograph of two men observing a large abstract sculpture. The caption explains that the objects from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr. have been hung at the Fogg for a major exhibit. The sculpture shown, "Hogua II," is by Frank Stella, and one of the men, Daniel Robbins, is explaining it. The caption also notes that the Pulitzer collection includes over 250 objects and that this exhibit features items acquired after 1958.

The bottom of the left page includes an emblem for the Fogg Art Museum. The text suggests that the pages document art exhibits and events at the Fogg Museum in 1971.

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The image shows two pages from a newspaper, specifically from the "Harvard Today" section. These pages highlight exhibitions and collections at the Fogg Art Museum, now part of the Harvard Art Museums.

Top Page (Dated October 1971):

  1. Main Article:

    • The headline discusses masterpieces of 19th and 20th-century art from the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. collection, which are on display at the St. Louis Art Museum. The exhibition includes works that will later be shown at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The images on this page include:
      • "Villamediana’s Portrait of Mme. Hessel" by Édouard Vuillard.
      • A classical sculpture, identified as "La's Venus."
      • A portrait by Jacometto Veneziano of "David Sybens" (c. 1497).
  2. Details:

    • The Fogg exhibit will only include items acquired after 1932, emphasizing the criteria set for this collection.
    • The article mentions that the exhibit at the Fogg will be smaller, focusing specifically on post-1932 acquisitions.

Bottom Page (Dated November 12, 1971):

  1. Main Article:

    • This section discusses objects from the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. collection arriving at the Fogg Museum for a significant exhibit.
    • A notable event mentioned is the delivery of a large crate containing a 36-gun frigate model made in a seventeenth-century style by Frank Sporka, which required careful handling.
    • The director of the Fogg Museum, Mr. John Pulitzer, is noted to have amassed over 250 objects in the collection, though only a portion will be displayed.
  2. Image:

    • The photograph depicts workers unloading and handling a large, intricate model of a ship.
  3. Emblem:

    • The bottom of the page features the emblem of the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the articles focus on the significance of the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. collection and the logistics of preparing for a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings and a small printed emblem at the bottom left labeled "Fogg Art Museum." The top clipping, dated October 1971, includes three photographs of artworks: a portrait of a seated woman in a white dress, a nude female sculpture, and a seated man in casual attire. The text mentions masterpieces of 19th and 20th-century art from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr., to be exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum.

Below this clipping is another newspaper clipping featuring a large, abstract, circular painting with concentric arcs in various shades. Two men are seen in front of the artwork, one pointing as if explaining the piece to the other. The text describes objects from Joseph Pulitzer Jr.'s collection arriving at the Fogg Art Museum for a major exhibit. This clipping is annotated on the left side with "Harvard University Gazette - Nov. 21 - 71."

The page overall appears to document art exhibitions and collections related to the Fogg Art Museum and Joseph Pulitzer Jr., showcasing both sculptures and modern paintings.

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This image shows a page from what appears to be a publication or a scrapbook, dated "Oct 1971" at the top-right corner. The page contains several newspaper clippings and a label from a museum, all affixed to a brown paper background.

On the upper left side, there's a clipping with two black and white photographs featuring artworks, with accompanying text that is partially readable. Below this is a label stating "Fogg Art Museum" with a design that includes a crest or emblem.

The central portion of the page highlights a newspaper photograph featuring two individuals in front of an abstract, geometric sculpture or installation. The individuals appear to be engaged in a discussion or inspection of the artwork.

On the upper right, there's another black and white newspaper clipping, but the text and details of this clipping are mostly not discernible due to the angle of the photo and the quality of the image.

The items seem to be related to art, museum collections, or an exhibition, as hinted by the visible text and the context of the images. The overall impression is that this scrapbook page was created to document events, exhibits, or interests related to art and culture from that time period.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or archive, featuring a collection of clippings and photographs related to art exhibitions and museum events. The layout includes several elements:

Top Section:

  • Date and Source: The top right corner shows "Oct 1971" and "Harvard Today 7," indicating the clipping is from the Harvard Today publication dated October 1971.
  • Caption and Images: The main text discusses an art exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr. The caption mentions that the exhibit will feature 36 items, including works such as "Valland's Portrait of Mme. Hessel" and "Giacometti's Portrait of David Sylvester." It also notes that the exhibit will focus on items acquired after 1957, which critics have described as "one of America's most distinguished" private collections.
  • Photographs:
    • Left: A photograph of a woman in period clothing, possibly from the 19th century, standing in front of a door. She is wearing a large hat and a long, flowing dress.
    • Center: A nude female figure in a classical pose, likely a sculpture or drawing.
    • Right: A black-and-white portrait of a man, possibly an artist or intellectual figure, sitting with a contemplative expression.

Middle Section:

  • Photograph: A black-and-white photograph shows two children interacting with a large, abstract sculpture. The sculpture features concentric circular patterns and geometric shapes, resembling a stylized eye or target. One child appears to be pointing or gesturing toward the sculpture, while the other stands nearby. The setting seems to be an indoor gallery or museum space.

Bottom Section:

  • Caption: Below the photograph, there is a caption that provides context for the image. It mentions that objects from Joseph Pulitzer Jr.'s collection, including a ten-by-twenty-foot acrylic on canvas titled Helsinki II by Frank Stella, will be part of a major exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The caption also notes that the director of the Fogg, Mr. Pulitzer, has loaned his collection to the museum. The photograph shows the artwork being delivered by truck, with a man explaining it to a visitor, identified as Daniel Robbins.
  • Logo: In the bottom left corner, there is a logo for the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a stylized design with what appears to be a shield or emblem.

Overall Context:

The page appears to document art exhibitions and museum events, focusing on the Fogg Art Museum's presentation of works from Joseph Pulitzer Jr.'s private collection. The clippings and photographs provide visual and textual evidence of the museum's activities, highlighting notable artworks and their presentation to the public. The inclusion of dates, captions, and photographs suggests this is part of an archival or scrapbook documenting cultural events from the early 1970s.

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The image shows an open book with several pages displaying articles and photographs. The first page has a headline "Oct 1971 Harvard Today 7" and three black-and-white photographs of sculptures and portraits. The next page has a photograph of a large circular artwork with people interacting with it. The following pages have articles about art exhibitions and collections, including pieces from the Fogg Art Museum and the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. collection. The images and text provide information about the art pieces, their origins, and their display at various locations.