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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805363

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The image shows two printed papers pasted on a page of a notebook or album. The top paper is titled "CRB GUIDE to the entertaining arts" and appears to be a magazine cover from February 1972, priced at 50¢. It advertises an exhibition of "THE RESTLESS LANDSCAPE—LATE MING PERIOD" at the Fogg Art Museum. The bottom paper is a clipping from "The Boston Globe" dated Friday, March 31, 1972, featuring news about a rare woodcut by Paul Gauguin titled "Soyez amoureuses, vous serez heureuses." The woodcut is described as representing a group of Tahitian figures and heads combined with ornamental and floral motifs, and it is mentioned as being given to the Fogg Art Museum by Judge Charles E. Wyzanski, Jr. The exhibit is noted to be available from Monday through Friday. Both papers are black and white and appear vintage.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or archive containing two distinct items, likely from a collection of art-related clippings or documents.

  1. CRB Guide Cover:

    • The top half of the page features a cover from the "CRB Guide to the Entertaining Arts," dated February 1972.
    • The price listed is 50 cents.
    • The cover includes a grayscale image titled "The Restless Landscape - Late Ming Period," which is opening at the Fogg Art Museum that month.
    • The design of the cover is simple, with black and white text on a white background and a grayscale image.
  2. Newspaper Clipping:

    • The bottom half of the page contains a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe," dated Friday, March 31, 1972.
    • The clipping is about a rare woodcut by Paul Gauguin titled "Soyez amoureuses, vous serez heureuses" (Be loving, you will be happy) that has been given to the Fogg Art Museum by Judge Charles E. Wyzanski, Jr.
    • The woodcut is described as featuring a group of Tahitian figures and heads, combined with ornamental and floral motifs.
    • The image of the woodcut is in black and white, showing multiple figures, some of which appear to be women and children, with detailed ornamentation and text.

The items are pasted on a beige-colored scrapbook page, suggesting they are part of a curated collection. The overall appearance gives a sense of historical documentation of art events and acquisitions.

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The image shows a book that is open to a page with two pieces of paper attached to it. The paper on the left is a flyer for the "CRB Guide to the Entertaining Arts." It features a black-and-white image of a landscape with a person standing on the shore, and the text "CRB Guide to the Entertaining Arts" is printed on it. The paper on the right is a newspaper clipping with an article about an art exhibition.

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An open book with a page on the left side and a page on the right side. The left page has a magazine clipping with the text "CRB Guide to the entertaining arts" and a picture of a landscape. The right page has a newspaper clipping with the text "Rare Woodcut" and a picture of a woman with a baby. The book is placed on a gray surface.

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The image shows an open book or booklet with two visible pages, each featuring different content. Here is a detailed description:

Top Page:

  • Title and Header:

    • The top section prominently displays the title "CRB GUIDE to the entertaining arts" in bold, uppercase letters. Above this, there is a smaller header that reads "GREATER BOSTON'S CONCERT STATIONS" and the word "werb" in a stylized font.
    • The page also includes a price of "50¢" and the date "FEBRUARY 1972" at the bottom.
  • Main Content:

    • Below the header, there is a black-and-white illustration or photograph of a landscape. The image depicts a serene, natural scene with trees, hills, and a body of water, giving the impression of a tranquil, possibly rural setting.
    • Underneath the illustration, there is a caption that reads:
      "THE RESTLESS LANDSCAPE—LATE MING PERIOD
      Opening this month at the FOGG ART MUSEUM
      See Events of Note!"

Bottom Page:

  • Header:

    • The top of the page features a header from "The Boston Globe" dated "Friday, March 31, 1972."
  • Main Content:

    • The central part of the page contains an illustrated artwork. The illustration appears to be a stylized, abstract drawing featuring several human figures in various poses. The figures are rendered in a modern, expressive style, with exaggerated forms and dynamic lines.
    • The artwork includes the word "SUYEV" prominently displayed at the top, along with other fragmented text elements that seem to be part of the design or title.
    • Below the illustration, there is a descriptive caption that reads:
      "RARE WOODCUT—Paul Gaugin's 'Soyez amateurs, vous serez heureux!' has been given to Fogg Art Museum by Judge Charles E. Wyszynski, Jr. The design represents a group of Tahitian figures and heads, combined with ornamental and floral motifs. It may be seen Monday through Friday."

Overall Context:

  • The book or booklet appears to be a cultural or artistic guide, likely from the early 1970s, focusing on events, exhibitions, and notable artworks. The top page advertises an exhibition of a "Restless Landscape—Late Ming Period" at the Fogg Art Museum, while the bottom page highlights a rare woodcut by Paul Gauguin, donated to the same museum. The design and layout suggest it is a promotional or informational publication aimed at art enthusiasts or the general public.

The overall aesthetic is simple and functional, typical of mid-20th-century printed guides or newsletters.

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The image shows a page from an old book or magazine, with a large piece of paper pasted on it. The paper has a black and white cover with the title "CRB GUIDE to the entertaining arts" in large letters.

  • The cover features a drawing of a landscape with a body of water and trees in the background.
  • Below the title, there is a smaller drawing of a person sitting on the ground, surrounded by plants and flowers.
  • The page itself is a light brown color and appears to be made of paper or cardboard.
  • There is a small piece of paper taped to the bottom of the page with the words "FEBRUARY 1972" written on it.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image suggests that the book or magazine is old and possibly vintage, given the style of the drawings and the type of paper used. The presence of a date on the small piece of paper at the bottom of the page implies that the image may be a page from a publication that was published in February 1972.

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This image presents a vintage scrapbook page featuring a newspaper clipping and a magazine cover. The newspaper clipping, situated at the bottom of the page, is dated Friday, March 31, 1972, and features an illustration of a group of people in various poses. The accompanying text describes the artwork as "RARE WOODCUT" by Paul Gauguin, titled "Soys amour-euses, vous serez heureuses," which has been given to the Fogg Art Museum by Judge Charles E. Wyzanski, Jr.

Above the newspaper clipping is a magazine cover with a black-and-white illustration of a landscape. The title of the magazine is "CRB GUIDE to the entertaining arts," and it is dated February 1972. The cover also features the logo "wcrb" in the top-left corner, indicating that it is a publication of WCRB, a radio station based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overall, this image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic scene of the early 1970s, highlighting the importance of art and music in people's lives during that time period.

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The image presents a brown book or scrapbook opened to a page featuring two newspaper clippings.

The top clipping is a program guide for the arts, titled "CRB GUIDE to the entertaining arts," with a black-and-white image of a landscape and the text "THE RESTLESS LANDSCAPE - LATE MING PERIOD." The bottom clipping is an article from The Boston Globe, dated Friday, March 31, 1972, discussing a rare woodcut by Paul Gauguin titled "Soyez amoureuses vous serez heureuses" (Be in love, you will be happy).

The clippings are pasted onto the page, which appears to be part of a larger scrapbook or album. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

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The image presents a vintage-style photograph of an open book, showcasing two newspaper clippings on its pages.

The top clipping is from "CRB GUIDE to the entertaining arts" and features a black-and-white illustration of a landscape with trees and a path. The bottom clipping is from "The Boston Globe" and displays a black-and-white woodcut artwork titled "Soyez Amoureaux," created by Paul Gauguin. The artwork depicts various figures in a dynamic composition.

Both clippings are placed on the pages of a brown book, which appears to be old and worn. The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a product photo for an online store or auction site. Overall, the image effectively showcases the newspaper clippings and their contents, providing a clear and detailed view of the artwork and text.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album containing two newspaper clippings.

  1. Top Clipping:

    • Publication: "CRB Guide to the entertaining arts"
    • Date: February 1972
    • Content: The clipping features an image of a traditional Chinese landscape painting titled "The Restless Landscape - Late Ming Period." It mentions that this artwork is opening that month at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
    • Price: 50 cents
  2. Bottom Clipping:

    • Publication: "The Boston Globe"
    • Date: Friday, March 31, 1972
    • Content: The clipping discusses a rare woodcut by Paul Gauguin titled "Soyez amoureuses, vous serez heureuses" ("Be loving, you will be happy"), which has been donated to the Fogg Art Museum by Judge Charles E. Wyzanski, Jr. The article mentions that the design represents a group of Tahitian figures and heads combined with ornamental and floral motifs. The woodcut is noted to be on display from Monday through Friday.

The clippings are neatly arranged within the album, which appears to be well-preserved, indicating an interest in art and cultural events from the early 1970s.