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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "Boston After Dark" dated December 7, 1971. The article, titled "Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum," is written by Kenneth Baker. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring a large group of works from the collection of Joseph Pulitzer, Jr.

The main points of the article include:

  1. The exhibition is described as having a "personal touch" due to the involvement of Joseph Pulitzer, Jr. in selecting the works.
  2. The collection includes works by various artists, with a particular focus on twentieth-century art.
  3. The article mentions specific artists such as Morandi, Vuillard, and Ron Davis, and highlights the variety of artistic styles and periods represented.
  4. The exhibition is noted for its fine quality and the unique opportunity it provides to see works that are not typically on public display.
  5. The article also mentions a section of the exhibition dedicated to Picasso, including a piece titled "Figure at a Table" from 1912.
  6. The exhibition is scheduled to run through January 2, 1972.

The newspaper clipping includes a black-and-white image of Picasso's "Figure at a Table," which is a cubist drawing featuring abstract, geometric shapes and lines.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston After Dark" section, dated December 7, 1971. The article is titled "Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum" and is written by Kenneth Baker. The clipping includes a black and white illustration of a sculpture titled "Figure at a table" by Pablo Picasso from 1912.

In the article, Kenneth Baker discusses the Fogg Museum at Harvard, which is showcasing a collection of works from the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis. The article explores the dynamics of reviewing a collection that has been carefully curated by another individual, in this case, Joseph Pulitzer, and the challenges of critiquing such a collection. Baker highlights that despite the difficulty in critiquing a collection that reflects someone else's taste, there are still notable pieces that stand out, such as works by nineteenth and twentieth-century artists. The show, which also features works by artists like Vuillard, R. B. Kitaj, and Richard Artschwager, is described as fine-looking and thoughtfully presented. The exhibition was on display at the Fogg Museum through January 2, 1972.

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The image shows a newspaper article from "Boston After Dark," dated December 7, 1971. The article is titled "Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum" and is written by Kenneth Baker.

The article discusses a show at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University featuring a significant collection of artworks, primarily focusing on pieces from the Pulitzer collection. Baker highlights the competitive nature of reviewing art exhibitions, noting that he had to write a lengthy essay to justify his interest in the show.

Key points include:

  • The exhibit features artworks by nineteenth and twentieth-century artists.
  • Baker mentions that while he initially wasn't very enthusiastic about the show, he visited it and found it quite interesting.
  • He specifically mentions pieces from notable artists such as Pablo Picasso ("Figure at a table," circa 1912).
  • The show includes a mix of both modern and classical art, with some essays provided that are informative but not overly detailed.
  • The exhibit runs until January 3, 1972.

The article includes a black-and-white sketch of a chair by Picasso, which is part of the exhibit. The newspaper page itself appears to be yellowed and aged, indicating it is likely from several decades ago.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "Boston After Dark," dated December 7, 1971. The article is titled "Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum" and is written by Kenneth Baker.

The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, which features a collection of works from Pulitzer, a noted art collector. Baker mentions the challenges of reviewing a show of this magnitude, especially given the extensive and diverse works on display, including pieces from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

The article highlights a few notable pieces, including a drawing by Pablo Picasso titled "Figure at a table" from around 1912. Baker notes that the exhibition is well-produced and informative, although he finds some of the essays to be somewhat generic. The exhibition was curated by Barbara Rose, and the show runs through January 3, 1972.

The clipping is preserved in what appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper articles, with some creases and signs of age visible.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "Boston After Dark," dated December 7, 1971. The article is titled "Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum" and is written by Kenneth Baker.

The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard featuring acquisitions from Joseph Pulitzer, a well-known newspaper publisher and collector. The show includes works by notable nineteenth and twentieth-century artists.

Kenneth Baker notes that the exhibition is a result of Pulitzer's extensive collecting efforts, which included a competitive aspect as he sought to acquire pieces that would be of interest to him personally. The article highlights that the show includes a variety of works, from fine drawings to paintings.

The article mentions that Pulitzer's collection includes works by artists such as Degas, Vuillard, and Ron Davis, and mentions a piece by Pablo Picasso titled "Figure at a Table," dated around 1912, which is illustrated in the clipping. The author finds the essays accompanying the exhibition informative, though not particularly engaging.

The article also notes that Pulitzer's collection at the Fogg Museum will be on display until January 3, 1972. The clipping includes a sketch of Picasso's "Figure at a Table," illustrating the type of artwork featured in the exhibition.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from "Boston After Dark," dated December 7, 1971. The article, written by Kenneth Baker, is a review of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard.

Title: Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum

Content Summary:

  • The Fogg Museum is displaying a significant collection of artworks that have been assembled over the last decade by Emily Rauh Pulitzer, a former curator at the museum, and her husband, Joseph Pulitzer Jr., a journalist and art collector from St. Louis.
  • The article critiques the exhibition, which was entered into a competition with a selective jury. The writer feels that the show is not particularly compelling, describing it as a "mixed bag" that lacks a central theme or specific focus.
  • The reviewer mentions that while the exhibition includes some interesting and important pieces, such as works by nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists, these are not enough to make the show stand out.
  • One specific highlight noted in the review is a drawing by Pablo Picasso titled "Figure at a table," dated 1912.
  • The author also critiques the exhibition catalog, finding it to be a fine-looking production but containing essays that are uninformative. However, the catalog does include a noteworthy essay by Barbara Rose on the Picasso drawing, which is described as a work of the highest order.

The article is accompanied by an image of the Picasso drawing mentioned in the review. The exhibition was on display at the Fogg Museum through January 3, 1972.

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This image appears to be a photograph of a newspaper clipping, titled "Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum" from "Boston After Dark, December 7, 1971." The clipping is pasted onto a brownish page, likely part of a scrapbook or archive.

The article by Kenneth Baker reviews an art exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard featuring the Pulitzer Collection, which includes works by Joseph Pulitzer Jr. The text mentions the significance of the collection and discusses works from various artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and Pablo Picasso.

In the lower right corner of the newspaper clipping, there is an image of a figure with the caption "Figure at a table. Pablo Picasso c.1912." The drawing exhibits a sketchy, linear style characteristic of Picasso's work, with sharp angles and the abstract representation of a figure.

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The image depicts an open book or magazine page titled "Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum" by Kenneth Baker. The page appears to be from a publication dated December 7, 1971, as indicated at the top. The text discusses an exhibition of the Pulitzer collection at the Fogg Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The article highlights the significance of the collection, noting that it includes works by notable artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Paul Cezanne and Pablo Picasso. The author reflects on the challenges of reviewing such a show and praises the quality of the works, particularly mentioning a piece by Richard Serra.

On the right side of the page, there is a black-and-white illustration of an abstract, geometric drawing. The illustration is labeled as "Figure at a table, Pablo Picasso ©1912", indicating that it is a reproduction of a work by the famous artist Pablo Picasso, dated 1912. The drawing features angular, fragmented forms, characteristic of Picasso's early modernist style.

The overall layout combines textual analysis with a visual representation of an artwork, providing a comprehensive view of the exhibition and its significance. The page has a classic, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it is from a historical publication or archive.

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An open book with a page that has a text and an image of a person. The text is written in black font on a white background. The image is a drawing of a person with a hat and a long coat. The book is placed on a white surface. The book's title is "Pulitzer Collection At Fogg Museum." The image has a watermark that reads "Boston After Dark, December 7, 1971."

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An open book is placed on a white surface. The book is titled "Boston After Dark, December 7, 1971." The book has a paper cutout of a drawing of a person with a hat. The paper cutout is pasted on the page of the book. The book has a white border on the top and bottom. The book has a brown cover. The book has a title and author name.