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This image displays a scrapbook page made of aged, brownish paper, featuring several newspaper clippings from early 1972, primarily from the Boston Globe. The clippings are affixed to the page and relate to art exhibitions in Boston, Massachusetts.
The two main articles are:
“Klinger: graphic and surreal” (Boston Globe, Friday, Feb. 4, 1972):
“Master US sculptor 23 Smith works handsome show” (Boston Globe, Friday, Feb. 4, 1972):
Additional Clippings:
Overall Context:
The page appears to be a curated collection of reviews and previews for significant art exhibitions occurring in Boston in early 1972, specifically focusing on the works of Max Klinger and David Smith. The handwritten date and the collection of related clippings suggest someone (possibly a museum staff member, art critic, or enthusiast) was keeping a record of these notable events. The physical state of the page, with its aged paper and taped clippings, gives it a vintage, archival feel.
The image appears to be a scanned page from a book or a collection of newspaper clippings, likely related to art reviews or articles. The page is divided into several sections, each containing different articles or reviews.
Top Left Section: A large article titled "Klinger: graphic and surreal" by Edgar Driscoll Jr. from the "Globe" dated January 16, 1972. This article discusses the graphic and surreal works of the German artist Max Klinger, who is known for his intricate and often bizarre etchings and lithographs. The article highlights the artist's themes of sexuality, death, and the supernatural, which are expressed through his haunting, strange, dreamy, trance, or nightmarish imagery. The article mentions that Klinger's graphics were influenced by surrealistic techniques and that his work was considered the perfect bourgeois gentleman farmer and a dean of the German art establishment of his day. The article also references the Wichita Art Museum, Kansas, which organized the exhibit.
Top Right Section: A smaller article from the "Boston Globe" dated February 4, 1972, titled "Drawing in Space" is associated with the artwork "Fish" by the sculptor David Smith. This article discusses Smith's use of space in his sculptures, particularly the piece "Fish," which is described as a metaphor for his work in space. It mentions that Smith's sculptures are composed of welded steel and painted vermilion red, and the article highlights Smith's influence on the development of direct metal sculpture in the United States and his pioneering role in the art world.
Bottom Left Section: A smaller article from the "Herald-Traveler" dated February 25, 1972, titled "Preview for Friends of Fogg." This article discusses the preview of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, titled "Attic Vase Painting in New England Collections," which was held in March 1972. The article mentions that the exhibition was only open to the public and friends of the Fogg for a limited period, from March 1st. It also provides details about the opening hours and the exhibition's duration.
The page seems to be a collection of historical articles related to art, specifically focusing on the works of Max Klinger, David Smith, and the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The articles provide insights into the artist's work and the context in which these works were presented.
This image is a scanned page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, focusing on art exhibitions and reviews from the early 1970s. The page is divided into two main sections.
The page is neatly arranged, with the clippings taped or glued onto a brown paper background, suggesting it is part of a personal collection or archive. The clippings are well-preserved, with some minor wear and tear visible.
A page of a newspaper is opened, with a brown paper background. The page has different articles and texts, some of which are in bold. The top of the page has a title that reads "Klinger: graphic and surreal." Below it are some texts, and on the right side, there is a photo of a sculpture with a description. There are also other texts that are cut and pasted on the page.
The image appears to be a scanned page from a magazine or newspaper featuring two articles. The first article is titled "Klinger: graphic and surreal" and discusses an exhibition of the German artist Max Klinger's graphic work. The article mentions that the exhibition is the first major exposure of Klinger's work in the United States. The second article is titled "Drawing in Space" and features an interview with the American sculptor David Smith, who discusses his work and influence. The image also includes a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture by David Smith.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, likely from the Boston Globe, dated February 4, 1972. The page contains two distinct articles, each discussing different art exhibitions.
The image captures a snapshot of art news from 1972, focusing on two distinct art-related events: an exhibition of Max Klinger's surreal and graphic works and a preview event for the Fogg Art Museum. The articles provide insights into the art scene of the time, highlighting both historical and contemporary exhibitions.
The image shows a scrapbook page containing three newspaper clippings related to art and artists dated in early 1972.
The clipping on the left is an article titled "Klinger: graphic and surreal" by Edgar Driscoll Jr., originally published in the Globe on January 16, 1972. It discusses the works of the 19th-century German artist Max Klinger, highlighting his exploration of erotic and surreal themes, his influence, and artistic style.
Below that, there is a small clipping attached, which appears to be a preview invitation for friends of the Fogg Museum for an exhibition called "Attic Vase Painting in New England Collections." It is printed by the Herald-Traveler, Boston, dated February 25, 1972, with some details about the preview and exhibition dates.
The clipping on the right is from the Boston Globe, dated Friday, February 4, 1972. This article is titled "Master US sculptor: 23 Smith works handsome show" by Edgar Driscoll Jr. It reviews a show of works by Cubist sculptor David Smith at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The article describes Smith’s contributions to modern sculpture, mentioning his work "Drawing in Space," which is a welded steel abstract piece often referred to as “Fish.” There is also a black-and-white photograph of this sculpture featured in the clipping.
Overall, the scrapbook page preserves historical newspaper articles and an exhibition announcement related to artists Max Klinger and David Smith from the early 1970s.
This is an image of a scrapbook page containing multiple newspaper clippings. The clippings include articles and announcements, primarily about art exhibits and related topics. The text is cut out and mounted on a brown background.
Clipping titled "Klinger: graphic and surreal":
Clipping about a David Smith exhibit titled "Master US sculptor: 23 Smith works handsome show":
Invitation from "Herald/Traveler" (February 25, 1972):
The scrapbook page appears to be documenting notable art-related announcements and articles. The text layout is organized, showing careful attention to preserving information about art events.
This is an image of a page from a scrapbook with newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The page has articles from the Boston Globe, dated February 4, 1972. At the top left, there is a headline "major exposure in US" followed by "Klinger: graphic and surreal," which appears to be an article about an exhibition or the work of a particular artist. Below this is a clipping with the title "Preview for Friends of Fogg," which seems to refer to an event related to an art exhibition running from February 5 to 8, 1972, likely at the Fogg Art Museum.
On the right side of the page, there's a clipping with the title "23 Smith works handsome show," which is about an artist whose sculptural works are being exhibited or reviewed. There is also a small image, potentially of a sculpture or artistic installation, with the caption "DRAWING IN SPACE: is a metaphor ascribed to the work of David Smith in this welded steel abstract, pointed and titled simply 'Field.'”
The scraps seem to be carefully arranged, suggesting that the collector of these clippings took particular interest in art and exhibitions. The condition of the page indicates it might be from a vintage scrapbook or archive, preserved over the years. This image can provide historical context on art and exhibitions that were prominent in the early 1970s.
A scrapbook page with aged brown stock, showing several clipped newspaper articles about art from Boston in early 1972. The pieces are taped onto the page in a collage.
Overall, it’s a vintage art-clipping collage documenting two 1972 Boston art exhibitions (Klinger and David Smith) with an image of a sculpture on the right.