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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805373

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This image displays a single page from a scrapbook or archival binder, featuring three distinct items mounted on a light brown, slightly textured paper background. The page appears to be a curated collection documenting events related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in early 1972.


Top Item: Artwork Reproduction

  • Content: A black-and-white reproduction of a watercolor painting titled “The Old Ploughman” by the Dutch artist Anton Mauve (1838–1888). The artwork depicts a rustic, pastoral scene: an elderly man in a hat stands beside a horse harnessed to an old plow in a field, rendered in a sketchy, atmospheric style.
  • Caption: Below the image, it is identified as: “'The Old Ploughman': Watercolor (10¾"x15¼") by Anton Mauve, Dutch, 1838-1888.” A credit line reads, “Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.”
  • Handwritten Note: In the top right corner of the reproduction, there is a handwritten inscription in pencil: “CSM / 16 mar 72.”

Bottom Left Item: Newspaper Clipping

  • Source: “CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE,” dated Thursday, April 6, 1972.
  • Headline: “LOVE AND HAPPINESS”
  • Content: The article announces “the gift of a rare and important woodcut by Paul Gauguin presented by Judge Charles E. Wyzanski Jr.” The article explains that the title of the woodcut, which forms a sinuous band across the top, translates to “Be in love and you will be happy.” It also notes that the woodcut was on view at the Fogg Museum through Friday from 2–5 p.m.
  • Image: Accompanying the text is a black-and-white reproduction of the Gauguin woodcut, which is rich in symbolic, stylized figures and patterns.

Bottom Right Item: Magazine Clipping

  • Source: “GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS,” located at “140, FAUBOURG SAINT-HONORÉ PARIS-8e.”
  • Date: “Chronique des Arts, janvier 1972” (Arts Chronicle, January 1972).
  • Content: This is a French-language review of “la Collection de Joseph Pulitzer, Jr.” at the Fogg Art Museum of Cambridge. It notes that this is the second time the museum has presented the collection since 1957 and that the collection includes sculptures and paintings from the 30s and 20s centuries by artists such as Brancusi, Braque, Courbet, Giacometti, Gris, Jade, Monet, Nattier, Picasso, Rodin, and Vuillard. The exhibition dates listed are “nov.-9 janvier 1972.”
  • Handwritten Note: In blue ink, “MAR 24 1972” is written in the bottom right corner of this clipping.

Overall Context:

The page serves as an archival record of significant cultural events and acquisitions associated with the Fogg Art Museum around March and April 1972. It documents both a gift of a Gauguin work and an exhibition of the Pulitzer collection, along with the museum's collection of a Mauve watercolor. The handwritten dates suggest this page was compiled or reviewed in March 1972 as these events were unfolding. The overall tone is informative and documentary, typical of an institutional or personal archive.


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This image displays a scrapbook or collection of pages featuring artwork and news clippings. The top portion shows a watercolor painting titled "The Old Ploughman" by Anton Mauve, a Dutch artist who lived from 1838 to 1888. The painting depicts a man standing next to a plow with a horse, set in a rural, open landscape. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner of the painting.

Below the painting, there are two newspaper clippings. The first clipping is from the "Cambridge Chronicle" dated Thursday, April 6, 1972, and discusses the gift of a rare and important woodcut by Paul Gauguin to the Fogg Art Museum. The second clipping is from the "Gazette des Beaux Arts" dated January 1972, which mentions an exhibition of art from the 19th and 20th centuries at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by artists such as Brancusi, Braque, and Picasso.

Each clipping is marked with a date, and there is a handwritten label in the top right corner that reads "CSM 16 Mar 72," indicating the date it was added to the scrapbook.

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This image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, likely related to art and museum exhibitions. Here's a detailed description of the contents:

  1. Top Section:

    • There is a black-and-white image of a watercolor painting titled "The Old Ploughman" by Anton Mauve, a Dutch artist (1838-1888). The painting depicts a farmer with a horse-drawn plow in a field. The dimensions of the painting are noted as 10 7/8" x 15 1/8".
    • The image is credited to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
  2. Middle Section:

    • A newspaper clipping from the "Cambridge Chronicle" dated Thursday, April 6, 1972, is featured. The article is about "Love and Happiness," a woodcut by Paul Gauguin. The woodcut is described as a gift to the Fogg Art Museum by Judge Charles E. Wyzanski Jr. The woodcut is on display from Monday through Friday, 2-5 p.m.
    • The woodcut illustration shows a group of figures, including a woman, a man, and a child, along with some animals. The top of the woodcut has text that translates to "Be in love and you will be happy."
  3. Bottom Section:

    • A clipping from "Gazette des Beaux Arts," dated January 1972, is included. It discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Cambridge, presenting the Collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr. for the second time (the first was in 1957). The exhibition features a selection of sculptures, designs, and paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries by artists such as Brancusi, Braque, Courbet, Giacometti, Gris, Judd, Monet, Naudon, Picasso, Rodin, and Vuillard. The exhibition runs from November 15, 1971, to January 9, 1972.
    • The address of the Gazette des Beaux Arts is given as 140, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris-8.

The page is marked with handwritten notes, including "CSM 16 Mar 72" in the top right corner and "MAR 24 1972" in the bottom right corner, indicating dates of interest or when the clippings were added to the collection.

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A scrapbook page is filled with different pieces of paper, including a newspaper clipping, a magazine clipping, and a piece of paper with some text. The newspaper clipping is from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated April 6, 1972. The magazine clipping is from the Gazette des Beaux Arts, dated January 1972. The piece of paper has some text written on it, including the date "Mar 24 1972".

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The image is of a page from a book. The page is brown and has a collage of different images and texts. The top left corner of the page has a black and white drawing of a man and a horse. The drawing is labeled "The Old Ploughman" and is signed by the artist. Below the drawing is a piece of paper with the text "Thursday, April 6, 1972" and a newspaper clipping. The newspaper clipping has the text "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE" and an image of a woman and a baby. The bottom right corner of the page has a piece of paper with the text "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS" and a list of names.

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The image shows an open book with three distinct sections visible on the page:

  1. Top Section:

    • This is a black-and-white illustration titled "The Old Ploughman" by Anton Mauve, dated Dutch, 1838–1888.
    • The artwork depicts a scene of a man standing beside a plow, with a horse in the background, set against a rural landscape.
    • The illustration is labeled with the dimensions (10 1/4" x 15 3/4") and is noted as a watercolor.
    • The top right corner of the page has handwritten notes: "C5M 16 mar 72," indicating a catalog or inventory marking, possibly from a museum or archive.
  2. Middle Section:

    • This is a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, April 6, 1972.
    • The headline reads: "LOVE AND HAPPINESS – The Fogg Art Museum announces the gift of a rare and important woodcut by Paul Gauguin presented by Judee Charles E. Wyzanski, Jr. The woodcut is a unique hand across the top, translating Gauguin’s words: ‘Je t’aime, tu m’aimes, nous sommes en amour et nous serons heureux.’"
    • Below the headline, there is an illustration of a woodcut featuring stylized human figures in various poses, suggesting themes of love and happiness.
    • The article mentions that the woodcut will be on view from Monday through Friday, 2–5 p.m.
  3. Bottom Section:

    • This is another newspaper clipping from Gazette des Beaux-Arts, dated janvier 1972 (January 1972).
    • The headline is in French: "Chronique des Arts," and it discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Cambridge, presenting the collection of Joseph Paul Cotté.
    • The text mentions that the exhibition includes works by various artists, such as Brancusi, Braque, Rodin, and others, and notes that it is a "rassemblement des oeuvres de Joseph Paul Cotté."
    • The bottom right corner of this clipping has a handwritten note: "MAR 24 1972," likely indicating when the clipping was filed or recorded.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be part of an archive or scrapbook, possibly from a museum or art institution, documenting various art-related events, exhibitions, and acquisitions. The combination of an artwork illustration, a newspaper clipping about a significant art gift, and another clipping about an exhibition suggests a focus on art history and museum activities. The handwritten notes ("C5M 16 mar 72" and "MAR 24 1972") indicate cataloging or filing dates, reinforcing the archival nature of the document.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page featuring a newspaper clipping and a museum ticket, both related to art exhibitions. The top section of the page showcases a newspaper clipping with a black-and-white illustration of a horse-drawn plow, accompanied by text that reads "THE OLD PLOUGHMAN" and "Watercolor (10 3/4" x 15 1/4") by Anton Mauve, Dutch, 1838-1888." Below this clipping is another newspaper article titled "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE," which includes an illustration of people and text discussing an art exhibition.

In the bottom-right corner of the page, there is a white ticket from the Gazette des Beaux Arts, dated March 24, 1972, with blue text that reads "Chronique des Arts, janvier 1972." The ticket appears to be a ticket stub or a receipt for admission to an art exhibition. The background of the page is a light brown color, resembling cardboard or paper. Overall, the image suggests that the scrapbook page is a collection of memorabilia from art exhibitions or events, possibly created by an art enthusiast or collector.

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The image is a scanned page from a book or scrapbook, featuring a collection of art pieces and newspaper clippings. The page is divided into three sections, each showcasing a unique piece of art or information.

  • Top Section:
    • A black-and-white sketch of a man and horse in a field.
    • The sketch is signed by the artist, but the signature is illegible.
    • The sketch is dated "16 mar 72" in the top-right corner.
    • The sketch is attributed to "The Old Ploughman: Watercolor (10% "15%") by Anton Maure, Dutch, 1828-1888."
  • Middle Section:
    • A newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, April 6, 1972.
    • The clipping features an illustration of a family scene, with a man, woman, and child.
    • The headline reads "LOVE AND HAPPINESS - The Fogg Art Museum announces the gift of a rare and important woodcut by Paul Gauguin presented by Judge Charles E. Wyzanski Jr. The title, forming a sinuous band across the top, translates 'Be in love and you will be happy.' The woodcut is on view Monday through Friday, 2-5 p.m."
  • Bottom Section:
    • A white card with blue text that reads "Gazette des Beaux Arts 140, Faubourg Saint-Honore Paris-8" and "Chronique des Arts, janvier 1972."
    • The card also features a list of names and dates, including "Le Fogg Art Museum de Cambridge" and "Paul Gauguin."

In summary, the image showcases a collection of art pieces and newspaper clippings, including a sketch of a man and horse, a newspaper clipping about a woodcut by Paul Gauguin, and a white card with information about the Gazette des Beaux Arts and Chronique des Arts.

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The image presents a collection of art-related materials, including a print of a painting, a newspaper clipping, and a typed note, all mounted on a brown background.

  • Print of a Painting
    • The print is a black-and-white reproduction of a painting titled "The Old Ploughman" by Anton Mauve.
    • The painting depicts a man standing beside a horse in a field.
    • The print is dated March 16, 1972, in the top-right corner.
    • The painting's dimensions are 10 5/8" x 15 3/8".
    • The print is courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, April 6, 1972.
    • It features an article about a woodcut by Paul Gauguin presented by Judge Charles Wyzanski Jr.
    • The article includes a black-and-white illustration of the woodcut.
    • The title of the article is "Love and Happiness."
  • Typed Note
    • The note is from the Gazette des Beaux Arts, dated January 1972.
    • It is written in French and appears to be a review or article about an art exhibition.
    • The note is stamped with the date March 24, 1972.

The image showcases a curated selection of art-related materials, including a print of a painting, a newspaper clipping, and a typed note, all presented on a brown background. The materials are dated between January and April 1972, suggesting that they were collected or created during this period.

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The image presents a collection of three items, including a drawing, a newspaper clipping, and a postcard, arranged on a brown background.

Drawing:
The top item is a black-and-white drawing of a man standing beside a horse-drawn plow in a field. The drawing is signed "Claure" in the bottom-right corner. A handwritten note in the top-right corner reads "csm 16 mar 72." Below the drawing, a caption provides details about the artwork, including its title, "THE OLD PLOUGHMAN," medium (watercolor), size (10 5/8" x 15 1/8"), artist (Anton Mauve), nationality (Dutch), and dates (1838-1888).

Newspaper Clipping:
The bottom-left item is a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, April 6, 1972. The clipping features an illustration of various figures and text that appears to be an advertisement for an art exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum.

Postcard:
The bottom-right item is a white postcard with blue text that reads "GAZETTE DES BEAUX ARTS" and provides an address in Paris. The postcard also includes a date, "Chronique des Arts, janvier 1972," and a handwritten note that reads "MAR 24 1972."

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of items related to art, including a drawing, a newspaper clipping, and a postcard. The items are arranged on a brown background, which may be a scrapbook or album page.