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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805314

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or an album, containing several newspaper clippings and a sticker. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Drawings into Prints"
    • Date: 29 Oct 71
    • Content: The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum showcasing drawings and prints by Rembrandt. It highlights that the drawings are on display until Sunday.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Fogg Art Museum"
    • Content: This clipping describes the Fogg Art Museum, owned by Harvard University, and its extensive collection, particularly its collection of glass flowers. The museum is noted for its diverse range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from various periods and regions.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Few Surprises in Pulitzer Collection"
    • Content: This article reviews an exhibition of the Pulitzer Collection at the St. Louis Art Museum. The collection includes works by renowned artists such as Picasso, Monet, and Renoir. The reviewer notes that while the collection is impressive, it lacks surprises and is more of a formal display of well-known artworks.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Portrait by Gustave Courbet"
    • Content: This clipping features a portrait by Gustave Courbet, which is part of the Pulitzer Collection at the Fogg Art Museum. The portrait is described as a significant piece in the collection.
  5. Sticker:

    • Content: A green sticker with the word "Panorama" and some additional text, likely indicating an event or exhibition related to art or culture.

The page seems to be a collection of articles related to art exhibitions and museums, particularly focusing on the Fogg Art Museum and the Pulitzer Collection. The clippings provide insights into the artworks and exhibitions that were notable during that time.

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The image displays an open scrapbook or journal with various clippings, notes, and drawings attached to its pages. Here is a detailed description of the contents:

  1. Handwritten Note (Top Left):

    • The date "29 Oct 71" is written at the top.
    • Below the date, there is a note that reads "H. U. Goebler."
  2. Newspaper Clipping (Left Page):

    • The title of the article is "Drawings into Prints."
    • The article discusses an exhibition featuring drawings and prints spanning over 400 years, including works by Rembrandt. The exhibition highlights the relationship between drawings and prints, with some works on paper and others like Rembrandt's late etching. The clipping also features two illustrations:
      • The first illustration is an etching showing two figures, one standing and one seated.
      • The second illustration shows a figure sitting by a window, possibly an old man.
  3. Postcard or Small Poster (Top Right):

    • It has a green and white design with the word "Paloma" prominently displayed. It appears to be an advertisement or a note related to a place or event.
  4. Newspaper Clipping (Right Page, Top Half):

    • The title of the article is "Few Surprises in Pulitzers Collection."
    • The article, authored by Hilton Kramer, critically discusses the Pulitzer Collection, which is shown at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the collection, assembled by Joseph Pulitzer, includes notable works of art, but the selection for this particular show lacks some of the better-known pieces. The article provides a critical take on the art pieces on display, highlighting some of the more significant works such as those by Courbet, Seurat, and others. The clipping also includes a small black-and-white image of a portrait by Gustave Courbet.
  5. Small Note or Label (Right Page, Middle):

    • This appears to be a small label or note, possibly from a museum, with the text "Fogg Art Museum" and some additional text that is not clearly legible.

Overall, the pages reflect an interest in art and artistic exhibitions, with the owner of the scrapbook saving articles, notes, and visuals related to these topics.

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The image shows a page from a magazine or newspaper spread with various clippings and a few notes. Here’s a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Drawings into Prints"
    • Text: Discusses how drawings and related etchings spanning over 400 years are represented in an exhibit. It highlights the Carpenters' drawings, which illustrate their similarities and differences, and mentions two specific works on deposit at the Harvard Art Museums.
    • Includes a sketch of a figure by a certain artist, labeled as "H. U. Gozolte," dated October 29, 1971.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Mass."
    • Description: Focuses on the Fogg Art Museum, part of Harvard University, which houses the world's largest collection of drawings by Degas.
    • Mentions the Carpenters' Gallery, which contains works by various artists, including the Carpenters' own drawings, and the museum's unique collection of glass flowers.
  3. Center Left Clipping:

    • Sketch of a person in a detailed drawing with a scene that includes a house and a garden.
  4. Center Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Few Surprises in Pulitzers Collection"
    • Article by Hilton Kramer: Describes an exhibition at Harvard University showcasing the Pulitzer collection, noting that the Pulitzer collection contains a wide range of artworks, from classic masters to modern artists.
    • Specific mention of works by French artists like Brancusi and others.
    • Includes a small inset with a portrait of Juliette Courbet by Gustave Courbet, part of the Pulitzer Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.
  5. Magazine Insert:

    • A green and white pamphlet titled "Pulitzer Collection," indicating that it contains details about the exhibition at Harvard.

The entire spread is a collage of art-related information, likely aimed at art enthusiasts, focusing on the history, collections, and notable exhibits at Harvard’s museums, particularly the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image appears to be a page from an old newspaper or magazine, possibly clipped and preserved in a scrapbook or album. Here’s a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • The text discusses the topic of "Drawings into Prints," spanning over 400 years and highlighting the similarities and differences in the works of two artists, one using a pen and brown ink drawing and the other a lathing etching.
    • The drawings include a sketch of a person and another sketch showing a figure in a room with architectural elements.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • This section is a newspaper clipping about the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The article mentions that the Fogg Museum is renowned for its collection of art, particularly its significant holdings of Degas drawings and prints.
    • It also describes the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, a modern building designed by Le Corbusier.
    • The text includes an image of the Carpenter Center.
  3. Middle Left Section:

    • This part features a detailed drawing of a person in a room, possibly depicting a scene with historical or artistic significance.
  4. Middle Right Section:

    • The article titled "Few Surprises in Pulitzer's Collection" by Hilton Kramer from the New York Times discusses the Pulitzer Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Kramer notes that the collection contains works by artists like Richard Pousette-Dart, Mario Robisco, and Frank Stella, among others.
    • He describes the collection's focus on modern art, particularly American artists, and mentions that the collection is notable for its historical and artistic value.
    • There is an image of a portrait by Gustave Courbet, which is part of the Pulitzer Collection.
  5. Additional Elements:

    • There are handwritten notes on the top left, including a date and name ("H. U. Gozzoli, 29 oct 71").
    • A ticket stub or ticket from a performance or event is visible on the right side, partially showing the word "Palermo."

The page overall provides a snapshot of art history and museum collections from the early 1970s, highlighting both historical and modern art pieces.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page filled with various newspaper clippings and notes, which appear to be related to art history and exhibitions. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A handwritten note: "H.U. Gozolte 29 oct 71."
  2. Main Articles:

    • The top clipping is about the "Drawings into Prints" exhibit spanning over 400 years, showcasing drawings and etchings by artists such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer, and others. It mentions the exhibition's location at the Fogg Art Museum and its focus on the similarities and differences between drawings and prints.

    • The right side of the page has an article titled "Few Surprises in Pulitzers Collection" by Hilton Kramer, published in The New York Times on November 24, 1974. This article discusses the Pulitzer collection at Harvard University, which includes works by artists such as Degas, Renoir, and Picasso. The collection is praised for its quality and diversity, with particular mention of a portrait of Juliette Courbet by Gustave Courbet.

  3. Images:

    • There are two black-and-white illustrations of drawings or etchings in the center of the page.
    • A smaller image on the right side shows a portrait of Juliette Courbet by Gustave Courbet, which is part of the Pulitzer Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.
  4. Additional Information:

    • The page includes a small green bookmark or catalog from the Fogg Art Museum, which suggests the material is related to an exhibition or a catalog from that museum.
    • Another smaller clipping on the right mentions the Fog Art Museum's extensive collection of art, including works by Degas, and highlights the museum's unique features such as its glass flower collection.

Overall, the page is a compilation of materials related to art exhibitions, focusing on historical and notable collections housed in prominent museums, particularly the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open magazine with several articles related to art exhibitions and collections. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Top Left (Main Article):

    • Title: "Drawings into Prints Spanning over 400 years are juxtaposed"
    • Publication: H.U. Gazette, dated October 29, 1971.
    • Content: The article discusses an art exhibit featuring works that transition from drawings to prints. It mentions how the pieces illustrate similarities and differences between various artworks, showcasing a variety of drawing techniques and styles. The works span over 400 years and include pieces by Rembrandt and Dürer.
  2. Top Right (Heritage Trail):

    • Title: Among the places of interest on the Heritage Trail are several art museums.
    • Content: This section describes various museums along the Heritage Trail, including:
      • The Fogg Museum at Harvard University, noted for its encyclopedic collection.
      • The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, the only building in North America designed by Le Corbusier.
      • The Busch-Reisinger Museum, which specializes in art from Germanic cultures.
      • The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, which houses art from around the world and boasts a unique glass flower collection.
  3. Bottom Left (Pulitzer Collection):

    • Title: Few Surprises in Pulitzers Collection
    • Author: Hilton Kramer
    • Publication: The New York Times.
    • Content: The article reviews an exhibition of works from the Pulitzer collection. Kramer notes that the collection does not introduce many new or surprising pieces but includes well-known works by artists such as Cézanne, Picasso, and Mondrian. The collection is praised for its quality and coherence but is noted to be less groundbreaking in terms of new discoveries.
  4. Bottom Right (Boston Official Guide Magazine):

    • Title: Renaissance's exquisite oils.
    • Content: This section provides an overview of an exhibit of the Pulitzer collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It highlights that the collection includes works by renowned artists like Cézanne, Picasso, and Monet. The article also mentions specific pieces and the historical significance of the collection, emphasizing its broad appeal.

Additionally, there is a photograph of a portrait by Gustave Courbet, specifically of Juliette Courbet, which is part of the exhibits in the Pulitzer Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

The magazine pages feature a mix of text and black-and-white images of artworks being discussed.

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This image shows a scrapbook page containing several newspaper clippings and a small ink sketch of a bearded man standing and wearing a long robe. The page is titled in handwriting "H.U. Gazette 29 Oct 71."

There are three main newspaper clippings:

  1. The top left clipping is titled "Drawings into Prints." It mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum called "Drawings into Prints," which spans over 400 years and shows the similarities and differences between different prints and drawings. It references Rembrandt's works, noting a specific etching and drawing.

  2. The large clipping on the right half discusses the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University’s art museum. It mentions the museum's extensive collection of drawings and its building designed by architect Le Corbusier. The building is noted for its spiral ramp and is maintained by Harvard University.

  3. The bottom right clipping is titled "Few Surprises in Pulitzers Collection" by Hilton Kramer from the New York Times, dated Nov. 17. It talks about the prizes and works in the Pulitzer collection circulating at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by famous artists like Brancusi, Courbet, Matisse, Picasso, and others. The article mentions the museum’s scholarly catalog and exhibitions.

At the bottom right of this clipping, there is a faded image of a "Portrait of Juliette Courbet, by Gustave Courbet," labeled as part of the Pulitzer Collection exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the scrapbook page focuses on art exhibitions, museum collections, and the significance of drawings and prints in the context of the Fogg Art Museum and Pulitzer Collection.

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This is an image of an open scrapbook page containing various newspaper clippings related to art and an exhibition. On the top left, there is a handwritten note saying "H.U. Gazette 29 oct 71," indicating a likely date and source for one of the articles. The central article on the left page is titled "Drawings into Prints," discussing an exhibition of over 400 works focusing on the transformation from drawings into prints. The left page features three images: two are reproductions of sketches or artworks, one on the top and one in the middle, while the third is a captioned image of "Portrait of Juliette Courbet, by Gustave Courbet," located at the bottom.

The right page has an article labeled "Few Surprises in Pulitzers Collection" and a large green bookmark or ticket with the word "PANORAMA" printed in bold, white lettering. The article on the right appears to contain information about a collection at an art museum, possibly a review or an announcement.

The content on both pages seems to be related to art exhibitions, collections, and museums, and appears to reflect the interests of whoever has put together this scrapbook. The materials are carefully arranged and appear to be from an era when newspaper clippings were a common way to catalog memories or informative articles, possibly from the 1970s as indicated by the handwritten date.

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The image depicts an open book or catalog, likely from an art museum or gallery, showcasing a collection of illustrations and accompanying text. The layout is divided into two main sections, each featuring a combination of visual artwork and descriptive text.

Left Page:

  • Title and Date: At the top, handwritten notes indicate "H.U. Gozette" and "29 Oct 71," suggesting a personal or archival reference.
  • Text Content: The left page contains a paragraph discussing "Drawings into Prints," spanning over 400 years and related etchings. It highlights the works of Rembrandt and Dürer, emphasizing the evolution of techniques and the significance of these artists.
  • Illustrations:
    • Top Illustration: A detailed black-and-white drawing of a figure in historical or classical attire, possibly depicting a scene from art or literature. The figure appears to be in a contemplative or dramatic pose.
    • Bottom Illustration: Another black-and-white illustration showing two figures in a dynamic pose, one seemingly pointing or gesturing toward the other. The scene has a dramatic, possibly theatrical or historical setting.

Right Page:

  • Text Content: The right page features an article titled "Few Surprises in Pulitzers Collection" by Hilton Kramer. The text discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the Pulitzers Collection. It mentions notable artists such as John Singer Sargent, John Singer Sargent, and others, and provides context about the collection's significance.
  • Illustrations:
    • Portrait Illustration: A small black-and-white portrait labeled "Portrait of Juliette Courbet, by Gustave Courbet," indicating a work from the collection.
    • Additional Text: The right page includes a detailed description of the exhibition, mentioning specific artists, works, and historical context. It also references the Fogg Art Museum and its role in preserving and showcasing art.

Additional Details:

  • Stamps and Labels: In the top right corner, there are stamps and labels indicating the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and the date "October 7, 1971." These suggest the catalog is part of an archival or exhibition record.
  • Spiral Binding: The book appears to be spiral-bound, as indicated by the visible spiral on the right side of the image.
  • Condition: The pages show signs of age, with slight discoloration and wear, consistent with an archival or historical document.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a detailed and scholarly catalog or exhibition guide, combining historical illustrations with descriptive text. It emphasizes the importance of art collections, notable artists, and the preservation of cultural heritage. The inclusion of handwritten notes and stamps suggests it may have been used for research or personal reference.

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The image shows an open book with various clippings and notes attached to its pages. The book is opened to a page with a handwritten note on the left side, which reads "H.U. Gazelle 29 oct 71." Below this note, there is a drawing of a man with a beard and a hat, possibly a caricature or a sketch.

On the right side of the page, there are several clippings from newspapers and magazines. The top clipping is from the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning an exhibition of drawings spanning over 400 years. Below this, there is another clipping about the Pulitzer Collection, highlighting some surprising works in the collection.

The clippings are attached to the page with tape and pins, indicating that the book is a scrapbook or a collection of personal notes and clippings. The book's pages are slightly worn and have a brownish tint, suggesting that it is an old or vintage item. The clippings and notes suggest that the book's owner had an interest in art, history, and culture, and may have been a collector or a researcher.