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This image displays an open scrapbook, showing two aged, yellowed pages filled with newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and museum news from the early 1970s.

The most prominent article, on the right-hand page, is titled “Two outstanding exhibitions” and is attributed to “by Caron Le Brun Dantican.” A handwritten note in blue ink at the top right of this clipping reads “Boston Herald Sun May 19 1972,” suggesting the source and date of the article.

The article discusses two major Boston art institutions: the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum. It details their “American Art at Harvard” exhibitions, which brought together works spanning centuries from the collections of both museums. Key points mentioned include:

• The Fogg’s “American Art at Harvard” show, which begins with Charles Bird King’s portraits of Native American leaders and features a large-scale bronze sculpture by Charles Humphries titled “Karma 1964.”
• The Museum of Comparative Zoology’s collection, highlighting two large oil paintings by John James Audubon: “Blackcock” and “Wild Turkey, Hen and Nine Chicks.”
• The Boston Museum of Fine Arts’ exhibition, “Abstract Painting in the 70’s,” and its focus on contemporary American abstract art.

Accompanying the article is a black-and-white reproduction of John James Audubon’s painting “Wild Turkey Cock and Hen and Nine Chicks” (1785–1851). The caption beneath the image identifies it and notes it is from the “American Art at Harvard” exhibition assembled by Professor Benjamin Rowland. Below the image is another caption: “GAZETTE, May 19, 1972,” likely indicating the publication and date of the clipping’s original source.

On the left-hand page, a smaller clipping also dated “GAZETTE 5/19/71” announces:

• The awarding of The Charles Rufus Morey Book Award to Professor Seymour Slive (Fine Arts).
• The appointment of Davis Pratt as Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center and Associate Curator at the Fogg Museum.
• The resignation of David Farmer as Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum to become Curator of Earlier Painting and Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago.

The overall presentation suggests a personal or institutional record-keeping of art news, with clippings carefully mounted and annotated, capturing a snapshot of the Boston art scene around 1972. The aged pages and the nature of the scrapbook imply historical significance and careful preservation.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a piece of cardboard or cardstock. The clippings appear to be from a Boston newspaper, specifically the "Boston Herald," and date back to May 1972. The clippings are part of what seems to be an album or scrapbook, likely documenting art exhibitions and related news from that period.

The largest clipping is from an article titled "Two outstanding exhibitions" by Caron Le Brun Danikian. This article discusses two prominent exhibitions at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum in 1972. It highlights various art pieces and artists featured in these exhibitions, providing insights into the art scene of that time.

Another clipping is from a different source, possibly a gazette, and mentions an exhibition of John James Audubon's "Wild Turkey, Hen, and Nine Chicks." It also provides information about the Charles Rufus Morey Book Award, which was presented to Professor Seymour Slive for his work on the history of art.

The items are arranged in a somewhat organized manner, with some overlapping, suggesting they were gathered over time for personal or historical reasons. The aged appearance of the paper indicates that this collection is quite old, reflecting a period of significant interest in Boston's cultural and artistic history.

This image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or collection, featuring a newspaper clipping titled "Two outstanding exhibitions" from the Boston Herald, dated May 8, 1972. The article is written by Caron Le Brun Danikian and discusses two major art exhibitions at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights the Fogg's "American Art at Harvard" exhibition, which spans four centuries of American art, and the Boston Museum's "Abstract Painting in the 70's" exhibition, which showcases abstract paintings from the 1970s.

The newspaper clipping is glued onto a brownish-gray background, and there are handwritten notes at the top right corner of the clipping. Below the main article, there is a smaller clipping from the Gazette, dated May 19, 1972, which mentions the Charles Rufus Morey Book Award and some personnel changes in the art world.

Additionally, there is a black-and-white illustration of "Wild Turkey Cock and Hen and Nine Chicks" by John James Audubon, which is related to the American Art at Harvard exhibition. The illustration is accompanied by a caption that provides context for the image.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping with an article about two outstanding exhibitions. The clipping is placed on a piece of cardboard, and the cardboard is placed on top of a book. The newspaper clipping is from the Gazette, dated May 19, 1972. The article is about two exhibitions, one at Harvard's collection and the other at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions the names of the artists and the artworks that are on display. There is also a photograph of a wild turkey and a hen on display at the Fogg Museum.

The image shows a page from an old book open to a section about art exhibitions. The text is discussing two notable exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The page contains various articles and clippings about the exhibitions, with headings like "Two outstanding exhibitions" and "Abstract Painting in Boston." There is also a black and white photograph of turkeys on the page, likely related to the art discussion. The page has a worn and aged appearance, indicating it is from an older book or publication.

The image depicts an open book or catalog, likely from an art institution or museum, showcasing a page titled "ART" with the subtitle "Two outstanding exhibitions." The page appears to be from a publication dated May 19, 1972, as indicated by a newspaper clipping inserted into the book.

Key Elements in the Image:

1. Title and Header:

   • The page is labeled "ART" at the top, suggesting it is part of an art-related publication or catalog.
   • The subtitle "Two outstanding exhibitions" indicates that the page discusses notable art exhibitions.

2. Main Text:

   • The main body of text is an article discussing two major exhibitions held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The exhibitions are:
     • "American Art", featuring works by artists such as John James Audubon, Winslow Homer, George Inness, and others.
     • "Contemporary Art", highlighting artists like Jack Bush, Larry Poons, and Robert Motherwell.
   • The article provides details about the exhibitions, including descriptions of the artworks, artists, and themes. It mentions specific pieces, such as Audubon’s "Wild Turkey Cook and Hen and Nine Chicks" and Bush’s abstract paintings.

3. Clipping Inserted:

   • A newspaper clipping is inserted into the book, titled "American Art at Harvard, an exhibition assembled by Professor Benjamin Rowland (Fine Arts) brings together works from all over the University."
   • The clipping is dated May 19, 1972, and includes an image of Audubon’s painting "Wild Turkey Cook and Hen and Nine Chicks", dated 1783-1851.
   • The clipping also references the Fogg Art Museum and the exhibitions, aligning with the main article.

4. Additional Notes at the Bottom:

   • Below the main article, there are additional notes or announcements:
     • The Charles Rutus Morey Book Award of the College Art Association, for the most distinguished art book published by an American or Canadian scholar during 1970, has been won by Professor Seymour Slive (Fine Arts).
     • Davis Pratt, Curator of Still Photography at the Carpenter Center, has been appointed as the new curator of Prints and Photography at the Fogg Museum.
     • David Farmer, Curator of Earlier Painting at the Busch-Reininger Museum, has resigned to become Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute of Chicago.

5. Visual Layout:

   • The page has a structured layout with clear headings, subheadings, and a mix of text and an inserted image.
   • The inserted clipping is placed centrally, drawing attention to the visual element of the exhibition.

Summary:

The image shows a page from an art publication or catalog discussing two significant exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum: "American Art" and "Contemporary Art." The page includes an inserted newspaper clipping featuring Audubon’s painting and additional notes about awards and curatorial appointments, providing a comprehensive overview of art-related events and achievements from May 1972. The design is informative and visually engaging, combining textual descriptions with an illustrative example of the exhibition.

This image depicts a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings about art exhibitions and related updates. The primary article is titled "Two outstanding exhibitions" and is attributed to Clare Le Brun Daniell. It was published in the Boston Herald Sunday on March 19, 1972 (handwritten note near the title). The article predominantly discusses two notable art exhibitions in Boston during the time.

Below the main article is a printed image of John James Audubon’s sketch of a wild turkey titled "Wild Turkey Cock and Hen" alongside text describing it as an art exhibit at Harvard. This smaller note cites the Gazette, dated May 19, 1972.

Below this is another clipping from the Gazette, dated 5/14/71, which mentions the Charles Rufus Morey Book Award, achievements of individuals in the field of art and photography, and appointments at institutions such as the Fogg Art Museum.

The overall layout is on aged brown paper, typical of scrapbooks, with neatly arranged clippings cut from newspapers.

The image shows a scrapbook page containing two newspaper clippings. The main clipping is an article titled "Two outstanding exhibitions," written by Caron Le Brun Danilson and dated May 31, 1972, from the Boston Herald Sunday. The article discusses two art exhibitions at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, highlighting works shown at the Fogg Art Museum and Boston Museum. It mentions artists like John James Audubon and Dana Wheeler and describes the exhibits' focus on American and Harvard architecture and art.

There is a smaller inset photo on the right side of the main article, showing a group of American wild turkeys in an outdoor setting. The photo is credited to Professor Benjamin Rowland and depicts an exhibition at Harvard.

Below the main clipping are two smaller clippings dated May 19, 1972. One is about an award to Professor Seymour Silve and the appointments of Davis Pratt as Associate Curator and David Farmer as Curator of Earlier Painting at the Fogg Museum and Busch-Reisinger Museum respectively.

The layout is on a grayish scrapbook page with no additional embellishments or decorations.

This is a page from a vintage scrapbook or display album. It has a brown backing with several torn newspaper clippings arranged on it. At the top left there’s a label that says “ART” and a large, stylized headline: “Two outstanding exhibitions.” The clippings discuss Harvard art exhibitions (Fogg Museum, American Art at Harvard, etc.), including a caption mentioning Professor Benjamin Rowland. In the middle-right is a black-and-white photograph of an art display (looks like a scene with large birds or bird-like forms). A small clipping at the bottom left talks about an award (the Charles Rufus Morrey Book Award), and a small caption on the right edge notes “GAZETTE, MAY 19, 1972.” The overall feel is that of a mid-20th-century press collage documenting art exhibitions.

This image displays a page from what seems to be a publication, possibly an art review section of a newspaper or magazine. The page is titled "ART" in large letters at the top left, with a subtitle "Two outstanding exhibitions" below it. The text is arranged in newspaper column format, and sections of the text appear to contain reviews or descriptions of art exhibitions.

In the middle of the page, there is a black and white illustration or reproduction of an artwork featuring what looks like a pair of birds with long necks and legs, likely herons or cranes, in a natural setting. This image seems to be part of an article discussing American Art at Harvard that is mentioned in the text adjacent to the illustration. The caption below the illustration indicates that the artwork is from an exhibition assembled by Professor Benjamin Rowland featuring works from all over the university. It also states that the exhibition will run from April 18 through June 18 at the Fogg, and it highlights 'Wild Turkey Cock and Hen and Nine Chick' by John James Audubon (1785-1851). To the right side, a date "May 19, 1972" confirms when the article was published.

The bottom right of the page mentions some awards and appointments related to art scholarship and curation.

Overall, the image depicts a historical newspaper or magazine page with focus on art reviews and news from around May 19, 1972.