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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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This image appears to be a page from a magazine or catalog, specifically from "The Connoisseur" magazine, dated October 1971. The page is titled "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection," and it describes an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The accompanying text provides details about the exhibition, including the dates (November 15 through January 9) and highlights the collection's focus on late 19th and 20th-century art, specifically paintings, sculptures, and drawings.

The page features several black-and-white illustrations of artworks, each with a caption. On the right side of the page, there is an image of a sculpture titled "Mademoiselle Pogany III" by Constantin Brancusi. Below it is a portrait of David Sylvester by Alberto Giacometti. On the left side, there are two illustrations: one is a collage titled "Guitar on a table" by Pablo Picasso, and the other is a pastel and charcoal drawing titled "Dancers" by Edgar Degas.

The bottom section of the page provides additional information about the Bruce Collection and its exhibition at the Carnegie Institute Museum of Art in Pittsburgh. The article mentions the collection's acquisition by the museum and its significance in terms of 18th-century English furniture, porcelain, enameled silver, European porcelain, and French furniture.

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The image is a page from a magazine, specifically "The Connoisseur," dated October 1971. The page is titled "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection" and discusses a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition, titled "Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection," was scheduled to open on November 15 and run through January 9. It was described as the second exhibition of the Pulitzer Collection, which consists of a selection of the finest art objects acquired since 1958 by Joseph Pulitzer Jr., the Editor and Publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and a collector for thirty-five years. The collection primarily includes late nineteenth- and twentieth-century paintings, sculptures, and drawings. The catalogue for the exhibition, published by the Fogg, was the third volume in the series, compiled by Charles Chetham, Director of the Smith College Museum of Art.

The page features four images of artworks from the collection:

  1. A collage titled "Guitar on a table" by Pablo Picasso.
  2. A polished bronze sculpture titled "Mademoiselle Pogany III" by Constantin Brancusi.
  3. A canvas painting titled "Portrait of David Sylvester" by Alberto Giacometti.
  4. A pastel and charcoal drawing titled "Dancers, nude study" by Edgar Degas.

Each artwork is accompanied by a caption providing the artist's name, the title of the work, the medium, and the dimensions. The page also includes a section at the bottom left about the Bruce Collection and Pittsburgh, mentioning an exhibition at the Carnegie Institute Museum of Art.

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This image shows a single page from a printed publication, likely an art magazine or journal, presented within a brown paper folder or portfolio. The page is dated at the top by handwritten red ink: "The Connoisseur, October, 1971".

The main feature is an article titled "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection", written in a large, bold serif font.

Article Content:

The text announces a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum scheduled for November 15 through January 9 (presumably 1972, following the October 1971 publication date).

Key points from the article:

  • It’s the second exhibition of the Pulitzer Collection.
  • The collection consists of art objects acquired since 1958 by Joseph Pulitzer Jr., who is identified as the Editor and Publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and a collector for 35 years.
  • The exhibition will primarily feature late nineteenth- and twentieth-century paintings, sculpture, and drawings.
  • A new catalogue, the third volume in a series (following 1957 and 1958 editions), will be published for the occasion. It includes 104 works and contains essays by experts and Mr. Pulitzer himself. The catalogue was compiled by Mr. Charles C. Chestnut, Director of the Smith College Museum of Art.

Artwork Illustrations & Captions:

The page features four black-and-white reproductions of artworks from the collection, each with a caption:

  1. Above, left: Pablo Picasso, Guitar on a table, collage (15½ x 24¼ inches). This is a cubist-style collage.
  2. Right, top: Constantin Brancusi, Mademoiselle Pogany III (1932), polished bronze (7 x 9 inches). This is a modernist sculpture of a stylized female head on a pedestal.
  3. Below, left: Alberto Giacometti, Portrait of David Sylvester (1966), canvas (45 x 35 inches). This is a portrait painting showing a seated figure.
  4. Right, bottom: Edgar Degas, Dancers, maude study (1899), pastel and charcoal on paper (30½ x 22½ inches). This is a sketch depicting figures of dancers.

Additional Note:

At the bottom left, there is a separate boxed note titled "Bruce Collection and Pittsburgh". It mentions that on October 29, the Carnegie Institute Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, will receive the decorative art collection of the late Alice Mellon Bruce, which includes over 2,500 works of English furniture, porcelain, enamel, and silver. The exhibition at the Carnegie will be open daily and run through January 16.


In summary, this is an article announcing two separate, significant art exhibitions—one focused on the modern and contemporary collection of Joseph Pulitzer Jr. at Harvard's Fogg Museum, and another highlighting the acquisition of a decorative arts collection by Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum—both scheduled for the late 1971/early 1972 period. The page is a historical document from October 1971, showcasing prominent art world events of the time.

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The image shows an open book with a page that has text and images. The text is in black and reads "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection." The page has three images on the right side. The first image is a drawing of a sculpture. The second image is a drawing of a man. The third image is a drawing of a group of people. The page also has a watermark that reads "The Connoisseur, October, 1971."

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The image is a scanned page from a magazine or book. The page features an article about "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection" with a subtitle "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection." The article discusses an exhibition of the collection at the Fogg Art Museum, opening on November 15, 1971. The collection, acquired by Mr. Pulitzer, includes late nineteenth and twentieth-century paintings, sculpture, and drawings. The exhibition will consist of a selection from the finest objects in the collection. The article also mentions that the collection comprises eighteenth-century English furniture, porcelain, and pewter, and eighteenth-century English furniture. The page has a brown background and a white border, with several images of art pieces, including sculptures and drawings, displayed on the page.

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The image depicts a page from a catalog or publication titled "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection." The page appears to be from a book or exhibition catalog, likely documenting an art collection. Here's a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

  1. Header:

    • At the top, there is a handwritten note that reads: "The Cornalscor, October, 1991." This suggests the page may be part of a scrapbook or archive, possibly referencing a specific event or issue from October 1991.
  2. Main Title:

    • The main heading reads "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection," indicating that the page is discussing an art collection associated with Joseph Pulitzer Jr.
  3. Text Content:

    • The text provides an overview of an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, scheduled for the fall of 1991, running from November 15 through January 9.
    • It explains that this will be the second exhibition of the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection, following an earlier one held in 1988. The collection includes a selection of art objects acquired by Pulitzer over thirty-five years, primarily from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
    • The text mentions that the exhibition will feature paintings, sculpture, and drawings, and that a catalogue will accompany the exhibition. The catalogue will be the third volume in a series, following two earlier volumes published by the Fogg Art Museum in 1986 and 1993.
    • The latest volume will contain essays by well-known experts in the field and work by Mr. Pulitzer himself.
  4. Visual Elements:

    • The page includes four illustrations of artworks, each accompanied by descriptive captions:
      • Top Right: A sculpture titled "Constantin Brancusi, Madémoiselle Pogany III (1913), polished bronze, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches."
      • Bottom Left: A collage titled "Pablo Picasso, Guitar on a table, collage, p.13 x 14 1/2 inches."
      • Bottom Center: A painting titled "Alberto Giacometti, Portrait of David Sylvester (1960), canvas, 45 x 38 inches."
      • Bottom Right: A drawing titled "Edgar Degas, Dancers, nude study (1890), pastel and charcoal on paper, 30 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches."
  5. Additional Text:

    • Below the illustrations, there is a brief note about the Blue Collection and Fine Art at Our Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection in Washington, D.C. It mentions that the collection comprises over 40,000 objects, including French furniture, and is open daily and without charge.

Design and Presentation:

  • The page has a clean, structured layout typical of art catalogues or exhibition guides.
  • The illustrations are placed strategically to complement the textual information, providing visual context for the artworks discussed.
  • The handwritten note at the top suggests that this page may have been part of a personal or archival collection, possibly annotated for reference or remembrance.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as an informative preview of an art exhibition, highlighting key pieces from the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection and providing context about the exhibition and its accompanying catalogue. The inclusion of both textual and visual elements makes it a comprehensive resource for art enthusiasts and scholars.

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The image shows a printed page from a publication titled "The Connoisseur" with the heading "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection." It is an article or a catalogue, possibly accompanying an exhibition or auction, with text and several black and white images of artworks. The visible artworks include various forms and styles, such as a classical sculpture, abstract compositions, a portrait, and what looks like a figurative sketch or drawing. There are captions providing details on the works, such as the artists' names and titles of the pieces. This page suggests a scholarly or informative approach, highlighting different items from the collection mentioned.

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection." The page announces a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection, running from November 15 through January 9. The exhibition will be the second of the Pulitzer Collection and features a selection from various art objects collected by Joseph Pulitzer Jr., including paintings, sculptures, and drawings from the 19th and 20th centuries. The catalogue is the third volume in the series and includes works from earlier volumes.

There are four images of artworks on the page:

  1. A polished bronze sculpture titled "Mademoiselle Peggy III" (1933) by Constantin Brancusi.
  2. A collage piece titled "Guitar on a table" (date not specified) by Pablo Picasso.
  3. A portrait painting titled "Portrait of David Sylvester" (1960) by Alberto Giacometti.
  4. A pastel and charcoal nude study titled "Dancers" (1890) by Edgar Degas.

At the very top of the page, handwritten in red ink, is "The Connoisseur, October, 1971." The text provides context about the exhibition and the notable collectors and experts involved in assembling the collection.

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This image is a scanned page from a publication titled The Connoisseur from October 1991, as indicated by the handwritten note at the top. The article is titled "The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection." The text discusses a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum showcasing the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection, featuring a selection of modern art pieces from his private collection.

The page contains both text and images of various artworks:

  1. At the top right, there is a sculpture resembling a bird-shaped form on a pedestal.
  2. Below it, a collage or abstract piece by Pablo Picasso is depicted with the title "Guitar on a Table."
  3. On the mid-left, a portrait titled Portrait of David Sylvester by Alberto Giacometti is included.
  4. At the bottom right, there is a sketch or drawing by Edgar Degas titled Dancers, Nude Study that features two figures.

The text is printed in black and is accompanied by small aspectual font captions providing titles, artist names, medium, and dimensions of the works. The page is laid out on a plain brown background.

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  • The image is of a clipped magazine page mounted on a plain brown folder.
  • The clipping is titled “The Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Collection,” and it appears to be an article about a major exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring items from the Pulitzer collection.
  • A pink handwritten note across the top edge reads something like “The Connoisseur October 1971.”
  • The page is laid out with a left column of dense text and several small black-and-white images arranged around a tall sculpture on the right.
  • The tangible images include: a tall sculptural piece with a winged top; a small Picasso image in the lower-left; a Degas drawing/painting of dancers in the bottom-center; and a group of dancing figures in the bottom-right. There are caption lines beneath or beside each image identifying the works (e.g., Degas: Dancers, pastel and charcoal on paper).
  • Overall, it has a vintage, archival look, with the clipping printed in grayscale on newsprint and mounted on a brown cardstock background.