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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805365

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted on a piece of paper. The main clipping on the left is titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg" and features a black-and-white illustration of a piece of art by Joan Miró. The text below the illustration mentions that this is one of thirty lithographs by Joan Miró, and it will be on display at the Fogg museum through March 12th. It also includes information about a traveling collection called "Joan Miró: Homenatge a Joan Prats" and mentions that the collection was brought to the Fogg through the interest of Professor Emeritus Jose Luis Sert (Architecture).

Below the Miró illustration, there is a separate black-and-white image of an ink landscape, accompanied by text that describes it as being from the late Ming period in Chinese art history, with over 80 paintings in scrolls and albums from this period on display at the Fogg museum.

To the right of the main article, there are two additional newspaper clippings. The top clipping is from "The Gazette" dated February 11, 1972, and the bottom one is from "Boston Sunday Globe" dated March 12, 1972. The text on these clippings discusses political topics, mentioning the young candidate Eugene McCarthy and the White House. The bottom clipping also includes a photograph showing figures in a stairway, with the caption "BAUHAUS STUDENTS move toward the future in 'Bauhaus Stairway,' Oskar Schlemmer's 1932 oil on canvas."

The overall composition suggests that this is a scrapbook or collection of historical newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions, politics, and cultural events.

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This image appears to be a scrapbook page featuring several newspaper clippings about art exhibitions. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Main Clipping on the Left:

    • Title: "New Exhibits at the Fogg"
    • Date: February 11, 1972
    • Source: The Gazette
    • Content:
      • The clipping mentions new exhibits at the Fogg Art Museum.
      • It includes a black and white reproduction of a lithograph by Joan Miro, labeled as "no. 7-B," which is part of a traveling collection titled "Joan Miro: Homenatge a Joan Prats."
      • Below the lithograph, there is another image described as an ink landscape drawing by Shao Mi from 1638, depicting a scene from the late Ming period in Chinese art history.
      • The text explains that the Miro collection will be at the Fogg through March 12, and the Chinese art exhibit features over 80 paintings in scrolls and albums from the late Ming period.
  2. Clipping on the Top Right:

    • Content: This clipping appears to be a continuation of an article or a separate piece about governance and its effects on the public. The text discusses the impact of government actions on people and the challenges faced by the public.
  3. Clipping on the Bottom Right:

    • Title: "BAUHAUS STUDENTS move toward the future in 'Bauhaus Stairway,' Oskar Schlemmer's 1932 oil on canvas."
    • Date: March 12, 1972
    • Source: Boston Sunday Globe
    • Image: A black and white photograph of the painting "Bauhaus Stairway" by Oskar Schlemmer, showing two figures ascending a staircase.
    • Content: The text describes the painting as a representation of Bauhaus students moving toward the future.

The scrapbook page is neatly arranged with the clippings glued or taped in place, providing a historical snapshot of art exhibitions and related news from 1972.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or archive album, displaying two newspaper clippings from February and March 1972, mounted on a light grey page.

The larger clipping on the left is from “The Gazette,” dated February 11, 1972. Its headline reads:

New Exhibits at the Fogg

It features two black-and-white reproductions of artworks:

  • The top image is a lithograph by Joan Miró (no. 7-B), described as part of a traveling collection titled “Joan Miró: Hommage a Joan Prats,” on view at the Fogg Museum through March 12, 1972.
  • The bottom image is an ink landscape by Shao Mi, dated circa 1638, from the late Ming period in Chinese art history. The caption notes that over 60 such paintings are on view at the Fogg.

The smaller clipping on the right is from the “Boston Sunday Globe,” dated March 12, 1972. It features a black-and-white photograph of abstract, blocky sculptures on a set of stairs, with the caption:

BAUHAUS STUDENTS move toward the future in “Bauhaus Stairway,” Oskar Schlemmer’s 1922 oil on canvas.


In the background, partially visible behind the March 12 clipping, is a third newspaper fragment with text in a smaller font, but its content is mostly obscured and illegible.

The overall impression is of a personal or institutional collection documenting art exhibitions and cultural events in the Boston area during early 1972, with emphasis on modern art (Miró, Bauhaus) and historical Chinese painting. The scrapbook page itself is aged, with a textured, neutral grey paper backing.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. The first clipping, on the left side, is titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg." It features an image of a painting and some text describing the exhibit. The second clipping, on the right side, is titled "Boston Sunday Globe" and shows a photograph of people on stairs. The page has a brown background, and the clippings are pasted on it with some blank space around them.

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A book is open on a white surface. The book has a brown cover. There are three pages open. The first page has a black-and-white illustration of a person with a text that reads "New Exhibits at the Fogg." The second page has a black-and-white illustration of a building with stairs and a text that reads "BAUHAUS STUDENTS move toward the future in 'Bauhaus Stairway' Oskar Schlemmer's 1932 oil on canvas." The third page has a black-and-white illustration of a building and a text that reads "This lithograph, no. 7-8, is one of 30 by Joan Miro that will be at the Fogg through March 12."

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The image depicts the open pages of a book or catalog, likely related to art exhibitions or museum archives. The left page is titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg" and is dated February 11, 1972, from "The Gazette." It features two distinct sections:

  1. Top Section: An abstract black-and-white illustration labeled as a lithograph by Joan Miró, titled "Homensage a Joan Prats." The text mentions that this is one of 30 works by Miró on display at the Fogg through March 12. It also notes that the collection is traveling and has been loaned by Professor Emeterio José Luis Sert (Architecture).

  2. Bottom Section: A black-and-white ink landscape painting attributed to Shao Mi, dated 1638, during the late Ming period. The text highlights that this is a little-known work from Chinese art history, showcasing over 80 paintings in scrolls and albums from the Ming period, which are on view at the Fogg.

The right page is from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated March 12, 1972, and features a photograph titled "BAUHAUS STUDENTS move toward the future in 'Bauhaus Stairway,' Oskar Schlemmers 1932 oil on canvas." The image shows a group of people, likely students, in a stairwell setting, with one individual prominently in the foreground. The photograph appears to be part of an article or exhibition related to the Bauhaus movement.

The overall layout suggests that this book or catalog is documenting various art exhibitions, featuring both contemporary and historical works, with accompanying descriptions and images. The design and formatting indicate an archival or exhibition catalog style.

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This image is a photograph of an open scrapbook or a collection of clippings. The left page has a main article with a heading "New Exhibits at the Fogg," referring to an exhibition at a gallery or museum. Below the article's heading, there's a black-and-white reproduction of a lithograph with abstract shapes and symbols. The caption mentions that this lithograph, as well as other items, will be on view. Below the abstract image is a smaller black-and-white image of an intricate, dense landscape drawing, which is described in the caption as being from the late Ming period.

The right page features several clippings, and the top part of the page has a date "February 11, 1972" and the words "The Gazette," likely indicating the name of the publication. Below, there's a partial black-and-white photograph with the text "Boston Sunday Globe March 12, 1972." The visible photo shows a figure climbing a stairway. The accessible caption for this image refers to "Bauhaus Students" and mentions a work titled "Building Stairway" by Oskar Schlemmer from 1932.

The context suggests that these clippings are related to art shows, exhibits, and possibly historical or notable works and are collected for reference or personal interest. The pages are affixed to a larger brown paper or board, which might be part of a physical scrapbook or archival collection.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings adhered onto a gray scrapbook or album page.

  1. The clipping on the left is titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg" from "The Gazette," dated February 11, 1972. It features two black-and-white images of artworks:

    • The top image is an abstract lithograph with organic shapes and fantastical figures. The caption notes it is lithograph no. 7-B by Joan Miró, part of a traveling collection "Joan Miró: Homenatge a Joan Prats," on view at the Fogg Museum through March 12.
    • The bottom image is a detailed ink landscape drawing by Shao Mi from 1638, showing a traditional Chinese scene with trees and buildings. The caption mentions the artwork is from the late Ming period, close to the fall of the dynasty in 1644. Over 80 paintings and albums from this period are on exhibit.
  2. The clipping on the right is from the "Boston Sunday Globe," dated March 12, 1972. It shows a black-and-white photo of two figures walking toward a staircase inside a building. The caption identifies the artwork as "Bauhaus Stairway," a 1932 oil on canvas painting by Oskar Schlemmer. The caption describes the figures as "Bauhaus students" moving toward the future.

The scrapbook page itself is plain with a brownish tone and slightly yellowed edges, indicating age. The two clippings are angled slightly and affixed with some small corner mounts. The overall arrangement is simple and designed to preserve these historical newspaper excerpts about art exhibitions.

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This is an image of a scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings.

  1. Top Left Section: A clipping titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg" from The Gazette, dated February 11, 1972. It discusses two featured exhibits at the Fogg Museum. The first is Joan Miró's lithograph from the "Homage à Joan Miró" collection, which includes abstract shapes and symbols. The second exhibit showcases ink landscape paintings and albums from the late Ming period, including works by Shao Mi.

  2. Bottom Right Section: A clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated March 12, 1972. It features a photograph of individuals ascending a staircase in a museum setting, under the caption "Bauhaus students move toward the future in 'Bauhaus Stairways,' Oskar Schlemmer's 1932 oil on canvas."

Above these clippings, part of another article is visible but partially cut off, and its content is not completely discernible. The items are affixed to a green scrapbook page.

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This is a page from a scrapbook or album with clippings mounted on brown kraft paper. It features two newspaper clippings about art exhibits:

  • On the left, a large clipping titled “New Exhibits at the Fogg” shows abstract artwork (a Miro lithograph style image) at the top and a second image resembling a landscape or ink drawing below. The caption mentions a Joan Miró lithograph and a show at the Fogg Museum, with credits to a professor (Jose Luis Sert).
  • On the right, a smaller clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe (dated March 12, 1972) depicts people near a staircase and is captioned about Bauhaus-related art, specifically “Bauhaus Stairway,” a work by Oskar Schlemmer from 1932, oil on canvas.
  • There is a torn fragment of another newspaper clipping at the top right, adding to the collage feel.