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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook or portfolio page, likely belonging to or related to the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a curated collection of newspaper and magazine clippings from the early 1970s.

The layout consists of four main clippings pasted onto a tan or light brown paper background:

  1. Top Left Clipping: Titled “Report from Spain” with the headline “Hanging Houses Bec Modern Art Museum” by Mabel Colgate. This article, dated December 1970 or early 1971, discusses a visit to Spain and specifically describes the unique “hanging houses” of Cuenca, Spain, which have been converted into a Contemporary Spanish Art Museum under the direction of Fernando Zobel. The article is accompanied by a small photograph of the houses.

  2. Top Right Clipping: Headlined “100 Works from Collection Pulitzer Art Shown at Fogg” by Malcolm Preston. This piece, from the Boston Herald dated December 15, 1971, announces an exhibition of 100 works from the Joseph Pulitzer collection at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum. It details the nature of the collection, featuring modern and Renaissance masters, and mentions key artworks and the curator, Joseph Pulitzer.

  3. Bottom Left Clipping: An article from Gazette des Beaux-Arts, dated January 28, 1972. It reports on the “Chronique des Arts, octobre 1971,” discussing the Fogg Art Museum’s acquisition of the Pulitzer collection, which is noted to include over 200 works, and an exhibition planned for November 1971 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

  4. Bottom Right Clipping: Another article from Gazette des Beaux-Arts, likely from November 1971 (as indicated by the header “Chronique des Arts, novembre 1971”). This clipping, in French, further details the exhibition of the “Œuvres importantes du XXe siècle” from the Pulitzer collection at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning key artists and the exhibition’s connection to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

The overall image gives the impression of historical documentation or archival research, possibly compiled by museum staff or a researcher to chronicle the museum’s activities, acquisitions, and public reception during this period. The physical condition of the paper, with its slightly yellowed tone and creases, adds to its archival quality.

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The image shows a collection of historical documents and articles, likely part of an archival folder or scrapbook. The documents are dated from the 1970s and pertain to art exhibitions and collections, specifically focusing on the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

Here is a breakdown of the visible items:

  1. Top Left: A clippings from a newspaper with the headline "Hanging Houses Become Modern Art Museum," dated 1971. It discusses the transformation of a unique building into an art museum. The article is signed by Mabel Colgate.

  2. Top Right: A clipping from the Boston Herald, dated December 15, 1971, discussing "100 Works from Collection: Pulitzer Art Shown at Fogg." The article, authored by Malcolm Preston, provides details about the exhibition and the collection.

  3. Bottom Left and Right: Two documents from "Gazette des Beaux Arts," dated January 28, 1972, and November 1971, respectively. These are French periodicals that likely cover art exhibitions and collections. The November 1971 document mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, featuring works from the Pulitzer collection.

The documents are neatly arranged, suggesting they are part of a curator's or researcher's collection, possibly documenting the history of the Fogg Art Museum's exhibitions and collections during the 1970s. The presence of multiple documents from different sources indicates a comprehensive study or interest in the exhibitions and collections of the Fogg Art Museum at that time.

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This image appears to be a scrapbook or collection of clippings and articles, likely related to art and art history. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Top Left Article:

    • Title: "Report from Spain: Hanging Houses Become Modern Art Museum"
    • Author: Mabel Colgate
    • The article discusses a trip to Portugal and Spain, mentioning a visit to the Cambridge Art Association. It talks about a collection of contemporary Spanish art and the transformation of hanging houses into a museum. The author mentions Fernando Zobel and his efforts to bring young Spanish artists to the forefront of world recognition.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • Title: "100 Works from Collection Pulitzer Art Shown at Fogg"
    • Author: Malcolm Preston
    • This article is about an exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, showcasing the collection of Joseph Pulitzer. It mentions various artists and works from different periods, including Impressionism, Cubism, and surrealism. The article highlights the diversity of the collection and the Pulitzer's interests in art.
  3. Bottom Left Article:

    • Title: "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS JAN 28 1972"
    • This is a clipping from a French publication. It discusses the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of works from the collection of Freddy and Regina Homburger. The article mentions the diverse range of objects and artworks on display, including bronzes, marbles, terracottas, pastels, gravures, and more.
  4. Bottom Right Article:

    • Title: "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS"
    • This is another clipping from the same French publication, dated November 1971. It discusses the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of works from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr. The article mentions the focus on important works from the 20th century and the end of the 19th century, including works by Courbet, Monet, and others.

The scrapbook page is neatly organized with the articles taped or glued onto the page, and some handwritten notes and dates are visible, indicating the collection's personal nature and the time period of the articles.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page with various newspaper clippings and articles. The clippings are from different publications, including "The New York Times" and "Gazette des Beaux Arts," and are dated from October 1971 to January 1972. The articles cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, museum acquisitions, and cultural events. The clippings are arranged in a collage-like fashion, with some overlapping and others placed side by side. The overall effect is a visually rich and informative display of information about the art world during that time period.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and magazine articles related to the Fogg Art Museum. The clippings include articles from newspapers such as "The Boston Herald" and "The New York Times" as well as magazines like "Art in America" and "The Gazette des Beaux-Arts." The articles cover various topics related to the Fogg Art Museum, including its history, exhibitions, and acquisitions. The clippings are arranged in chronological order, with the earliest article from 1971 and the latest from 1982.

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The image shows an open book or catalog with several pages visible, showcasing a collection of newspaper clippings and articles related to art exhibitions and cultural events. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Top Left Page:

    • Headline: "Hanging Houses Be Modern Art Museum"
    • Source: Boston Herald, dated 15 Nov 1971.
    • Content: This article discusses the "Hanging Houses" in Madrid, Spain, which were part of an art exhibition. It highlights the innovative architecture and the controversy surrounding the exhibit. The article is attributed to Mabel Colgate and mentions the involvement of artists such as Fernando Zobel. The text describes the houses as being suspended from a bridge and their unique design, drawing comparisons to contemporary art.
  2. Top Right Page:

    • Headline: "100 Works from Collection Shown at Fogg"
    • Source: Boston Herald, dated 15 Nov 1971.
    • Content: This article covers an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It discusses the display of 100 works from the museum's collection, emphasizing the diversity of the pieces, including paintings, drawings, and prints. The article is attributed to Pulitzer Preston and mentions the museum's role in showcasing historical and contemporary art.
  3. Bottom Left Page:

    • Headline: "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS JANS 28 1972"
    • Source: Gazette des Beaux-Arts, dated 28 January 1972.
    • Content: This is a French art magazine page, featuring a section titled "Chronique des Arts" (Chronicle of the Arts) for October 1971. The text discusses an exhibition of the Fogg Art Museum in Paris, highlighting its collection of 19th-century portraits. The article mentions artists such as François Vollard and Juliette Courbet, and it notes the museum's efforts to showcase historical works.
  4. Bottom Right Page:

    • Headline: "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS"
    • Source: Gazette des Beaux-Arts, dated November 1971.
    • Content: Another page from the same French art magazine, also under the "Chronique des Arts" section. This page discusses the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition in Paris, focusing on its collection of 19th-century portraits. The text references artists like François Vollard and Juliette Courbet, and it notes the museum's role in presenting historical art.

Visual Elements:

  • The pages are yellowed, indicating age, and show signs of wear, suggesting they are part of an archival collection.
  • The text is typed, with clear headlines and subheadings, typical of newspaper and magazine layouts from the early 1970s.
  • The articles are densely packed with information, including quotes, descriptions of exhibitions, and references to artists and institutions.
  • There are visible stamps or markings (e.g., "EF") on the pages, possibly indicating cataloging or archival processing.

Context:

The collection appears to document art exhibitions and museum activities from the early 1970s, with a focus on the Fogg Art Museum and its international presence. The inclusion of both English and French sources suggests an effort to capture a broad perspective on art exhibitions and cultural events during that period.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a curated collection of historical newspaper and magazine clippings, offering insights into art exhibitions, museum activities, and the cultural discourse of the early 1970s. The pages are well-preserved and provide a glimpse into the art world of that era.

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This image is of a scrapbook page displaying clippings and printed items related to art and museums. It includes:

  1. Newspaper clippings:

    • One titled "Report from Spain: Hanging Houses Become Modern Art Museum" by Mabel Colgate. It appears to discuss a museum housed in a unique architectural setting, possibly hanging houses.
    • Another titled "100 Works from Collection: Pulitzer Art Shown at Fogg" by Malcolm Preston from the "Boston Herald" dated September 15, 1971. It seems to discuss an art exhibit featuring works from the Pulitzer Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Printed items:

    • Two small printed excerpts from "Gazette des Beaux Arts" that mention "Chronique des Arts" and refer to October 1971 and November 1971 editions. The text appears to be in French.

The items are arranged on a brown scrapbook page, and some portions are folded or overlapped. The presentation suggests that the creator of the page was preserving materials related to cultural or artistic events of historical significance.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with several clippings of newspaper articles and magazine excerpts pasted on it. The page contains a mix of English and French texts.

  1. The top left article is titled "Hanging Houses Bec..." with the subtitle "Modern Art Museum" by Mabel Colgate. It is a report from Spain discussing art, architecture (hanging houses), and a museum visit.

  2. Adjacent to it, on the right side, is another English newspaper clipping titled "Pulitzer Art Shown at Fogg" by Malcolm Preston. It talks about an art exhibition at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, highlighting 100 works from a collection and mentioning the importance of painting, impressionism, and notable artists.

  3. At the bottom of the page, there are two French clippings stamped with "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS" and dated January 28, 1972, and November 1971, respectively. Both are excerpts from the "Chronique des Arts" and discuss art exhibitions, presumably related to those mentioned in the English articles.

The overall theme of the page revolves around art exhibitions, museums, and art history with an international focus, including Spain and France. The clippings appear to be carefully curated and arranged for an archival or research purpose.

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This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles, possibly from a scrapbook or an archive. The clippings are on a brown paper background, which could be a page from a book or a board for mounting these pieces. There are several distinct elements in the image:

  1. The central and largest clipping is headlined "Report from Spain" with a subheading "Hanging Houses Bec Modern Art Museum." It appears to be an article by Mabel Colgate discussing the transformation of old casas colgadas (hanging houses) in Spain into a modern art museum.

  2. To the right of the central clipping, there's another article with the title "100 Works from Collection Pulitzer Art Shown at Fogg," dated beside it as from the Boston Herald, February 5, 1971. This piece is by Malcolm Preston and talks about an art collection being displayed at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

  3. There are three smaller pieces of paper on the left side of the image:

    • The top left is a clipping part of which reads "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS/JAN 28 '72", suggesting it was published on January 28, 1972.

    • Below that, still on the left, there's another paper with the header "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS" followed by "140, FAUBOURG SAINT-HONORÉ."

    • Further down is a French excerpt titled "Chronique des Arts, octobre 1971".

  4. The overall layout gives the impression of a collected series of articles on art or museum-related topics, possibly of personal interest to a collector or historian.

The condition of the clippings and the way in which they are placed suggests they are valued documents to the person who collected them. It is not clear from the image whether the texts are complete or whether they continue on subsequent or attached sheets.

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  • A vintage scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings about art and museums.
  • The largest clipping at the top left has a bold headline that seems to read something like “Hanging Houses Become Modern Art Museum,” with a smaller header “Report from Spain.”
  • To the right, another clipping is titled “Pulitzer Art Shown at Fogg” by Malcolm Preston, with notes about “100 Works from Collection” and a Boston Herald reference.
  • At the bottom, there are two small white caption cards with blue text from art journals, including dates like January 28, 1972 and October 1971, etc.
  • The page is a brown album page with a few strings or bindings across the clippings, giving it a collage-like, 1970s look.