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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805396

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The image appears to be a page from a magazine or newspaper, featuring articles and images related to art and photography. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Main Article on the Left:

    • Header: "musementsarts and amusements"
    • Subheader: "Portrait of the Artist as...?"
    • Byline: "Joe Gallagher"
    • Content: The article discusses the works of Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer, focusing on his "Face Farces" series. It describes his challenging and humorous approach to art, with a mix of childlike simplicity and dark humor in his paintings. The article mentions that Rainer is known for his "over-paintings," which are photographs with additional paintings on top. It also highlights his collection of works displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from 1965 to 1971.
    • Images: Two black and white photographs are included, showing a man in unusual poses, labeled as "Face Farces."
  2. Right Side:

    • Top Section: "The Calendar"
    • Content: This section features a self-portrait of Arnulf Rainer, described as a middle-aged man. It mentions that his work specializes in "over-paintings," with the above being one of his "face farces."
    • Bottom Section: An image of a photograph titled "Walker Evans' The Breakfast Room," part of an exhibit titled "American Photographs at Harvard" at the Fogg Museum. The image shows a classical architectural interior with columns.
  3. Other Elements:

    • The page has some handwritten annotations and stamps, indicating it might be part of a collection or scrapbook.
    • The overall design is typical of older publications, with a mix of text and images to convey information.

This page seems to be highlighting the works of Arnulf Rainer and other art exhibits, giving readers insight into the artist's style and the various art pieces on display.

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This image is a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, featuring articles and photographs related to the artist Arnulf Rainer.

Left Side:

  • Article Title: "Portrait of the Artist as...?" by Joe Gallagher.
  • Publication: Harvard Independent, May 18-24, 1972.
  • Article Content: The article discusses the works of Arnulf Rainer, focusing on his "Face Farces" and other face paintings. It mentions that Rainer's works are displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and provides insight into the artist's style and the reactions they elicit from viewers.
  • Photographs: There are two black-and-white photographs of Arnulf Rainer, showing him in different poses and expressions. These are labeled "Face Farces."

Right Side:

  • Article Title: "The Calendar."
  • Publication: Gazette, May 17, 1972.
  • Article Content: This article also discusses Arnulf Rainer's exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It describes Rainer as a forty-one-year-old Viennese artist who specializes in "over-paintings"—photographs with additions painted on them.
  • Photograph: A black-and-white self-portrait of Arnulf Rainer is shown. The photograph is described as depicting the artist in a middle-aged appearance, with an unusual pose. It is part of his "face farces" series.
  • Additional Photograph: A black-and-white photograph of a room with columns, labeled "Walker Evans' The Breakfast Room," is also included. This image is part of the exhibit "American Photographs at Harvard" at the Fogg Museum.

The layout is typical of a scrapbook, with various clippings and photographs arranged on a page.

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This image displays an open page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, showcasing three distinct articles from 1972, all related to art exhibitions and artists.


Left Article: “Portrait of the Artist as…?” by Joe Gallagher

  • Date & Source: Harvard Independent, May 18–24, 1972.
  • Subject: Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer, focusing on his “Face Farces” — expressive, often humorous self-portraits.
  • Content:
    • Describes Rainer’s work as challenging and provocative, with viewers reacting either with laughter or deep contemplation.
    • Highlights the humor, wordplay (e.g., “Kleopatra” spelled backward), and “dark room magic” technique that references popular culture (like the Beatles).
    • Notes Rainer’s international acclaim, especially in Europe, and that this was his first U.S. exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum (through June 24, 1972).
  • Visuals:
    • Two black-and-white self-portraits of Rainer with expressive, distorted faces.
    • The artist’s signature “Rainer” is handwritten on the clipping.
    • The headline “musementsarts and amusements” suggests a section title.

Top Right Article: “The Calendar”

  • Date & Source: The Gazette, May 12, 1972.
  • Subject: Also features Arnulf Rainer.
  • Content:
    • Describes a self-portrait of Rainer as a middle-aged man, part of his “over-paintings” — photographs with painted additions.
    • Identifies this as one of his “Face farces,” a series of self-portraits in unusual poses.
    • Mentions the Busch-Reisinger exhibition (through June 24).
  • Visuals:
    • A striking self-portrait where Rainer has thick black paint strips obscuring his eyes, with white blocks on his cheeks and a sly smile.
    • The artist’s signature “A Rainer” is handwritten on the image.
    • Handwritten note at top: “Gazette 12 may 72”.

Bottom Right Article: “Walker Evans’ The Breakfast Room”

  • Date & Source: The Gazette, May 5, 1972.
  • Subject: Photographer Walker Evans, featuring his architectural photograph titled “The Breakfast Room.”
  • Content:
    • Part of the exhibit “American Photographs at Harvard” at the Fogg Museum (through June 18, 1972).
    • The photograph depicts a grand, classical interior — likely a formal dining or reception room — with tall Corinthian columns framing a doorway.
  • Visuals:
    • A black-and-white architectural photograph showcasing symmetrical design, ornate columns, and large windows.
    • Caption identifies the work and exhibit location.

Overall Context:

This page captures a snapshot of Boston-area art culture in early 1972, featuring two major exhibitions: one by the provocative Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and another by the iconic American photographer Walker Evans at the Fogg Museum. The clippings emphasize how these artists challenged viewers — Rainer with psychological and humorous self-portraiture, and Evans with his precise, documentary-style architectural views. The scrapbook nature of the page, with handwritten notes and annotations, suggests a personal archive or research collection.


The tone of the articles is intellectual yet accessible, aiming to guide readers through complex art with humor and insight — especially evident in Gallagher’s review of Rainer’s “Face Farces.”

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An open book with a page featuring an article titled "Portrait of the Artist as..." by Joe Gallagher. The article discusses the works of the Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer, focusing on his technique of creating simple, darkly humorous paintings that challenge viewers. The page includes a collage of three images: a close-up of Rainer's face, a self-portrait, and a photograph of a building. The collage is accompanied by a caption that provides context for the images. The article also mentions an exhibition of Rainer's works at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping on the left and a magazine clipping on the right. The newspaper clipping is from "The Calendar" section of the Los Angeles Times, dated May 18, 1972. It features an article about the artist Arnulf Rainer and his exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The article includes two photographs of Rainer, one of which is a self-portrait. The magazine clipping is from "The Gazette," dated May 5, 1972, and shows a photograph of a room with columns and a door. The scrapbook page also includes a handwritten note and a signature by Arnulf Rainer.

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The image shows two pages from a publication, likely a magazine or journal, dated May 18–24, 1972. The left page is titled "musements arts and amusements" and features an article about the Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer. The article is subtitled "Portrait of the Artist as...?" and includes a photograph of Rainer, described as a self-portrait from the Busch-Resinger exhibition. The text discusses Rainer's artistic style, noting his use of "Face Facets" and his collection of photographs, drawings, and paintings from 1966–71. The article highlights Rainer's unique approach to art, emphasizing his creative and often humorous techniques.

The right page is titled "The Calendar" and includes a header dated "Gazette 12 May 72." It features a prominent photograph of Rainer, described as a self-portrait taken from the Busch-Resinger exhibition. The caption notes that Rainer is a forty-year-old Viennese artist known for his "over-painting" of photographs. Below this, there is a smaller photograph labeled "Walker Evans: The Breakfast Room," part of an exhibit titled "American Photographs at Harvard" that ran from June 18. The page also includes a date stamp, "May 5, 1972," indicating when the article was published or archived.

The overall layout suggests a focus on contemporary art and exhibitions, with detailed commentary and visual representations of the artists and their works. The design and typography reflect a mid-20th-century aesthetic, typical of art magazines or cultural journals from that era.

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This image depicts a scrapbook or album page containing two newspaper clippings related to the Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer.

  • The clipping on the left is from the "Harvard Independent" dated May 18-24, 1972. It features two black-and-white photographs of Arnulf Rainer, with the accompanying article written by Joe Gallagher titled "Portrait of the Artist as…?" The article discusses Rainer's collaborative works and his technique involving "face farces," where simple paintings are overlaid with darkly humorous additions. The article explores the impact and viewer reactions to Rainer's work exhibited at the Busch-Reisinger Museum from June 24th through 1971.

  • The clipping on the right is from "The Gazette" dated May 12, 1972. It is titled "The Calendar" and features a large black-and-white photograph of Arnulf Rainer with applied additions typical to his "face farces." Below this, there is a smaller photograph of Walker Evans' "The Breakfast Room," part of the exhibit "American Photographs at Harvard" at the Fogg Museum, which runs through June 18.

Both clippings discuss exhibitions of contemporary art at Harvard museums, provide visual examples of Rainer's unique artistic style, and mention the dates of the shows. The overall page is dedicated to documenting and preserving information on Arnulf Rainer and related art exhibitions in 1972.

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The image depicts a scrapbook-style layout containing clippings from newspapers and magazines discussing Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer. On the left are excerpts from the Harvard Independent dated May 18–24, 1972, with mentions of Rainer’s "Face Fakes" project. Below this is an article titled “Portrait of the Artist as…?” by Joe Gallagher, discussing Rainer’s artistic style and humorous yet dark works. On the right is a clipping from the Gazette dated May 12, 1972, alongside an image with text describing Rainer’s self-portrait as part of his exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Near the bottom right is an image labeled “Walker Evans’ The Breakfast Room,” part of an exhibit of American photography at Harvard’s Fogg Museum on June 2–8.

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The image is a scrapbook page containing several pasted newspaper clippings. On the left side, there is an article titled "Portrait of the Artist as...?" by Joe Gallagher, discussing the works of Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer. It mentions Rainer’s "face paintings," which involves altered photographs for humorous or dark effects. Below the title, Rainer’s name is handwritten. Next to this article are two small, blurred images.

On the right side, there is another clipping titled "The Calendar," alongside a larger image also featuring some blurred elements. Additionally, there's a photograph of a room with columns, identified as "Walker Evan: The Breakfast Room, part of the exhibit American Photographs at Harvard at the Fogg through June 18." Dates and publication names, including "Harvard Independent" and "The Gazette," indicate the time frame of May 18-24, 1972, and May 5, 1972 respectively. The page reflects a collage of articles related to Arnulf Rainer’s art and other exhibitions.

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  • The image shows a page from a scrapbook or magazine collage, with aged, yellowed paper and taped clippings.
  • On the left side, there is a newspaper clipping titled “Portrait of the Artist as…?” by Joe Gallagher about the Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer. The clipping includes two small portrait photos, each with large dark blocks obscuring the faces, and a block of text beneath.
  • Above the left clipping, handwritten notes and a small header line mentioning “musementsarts and amusements” are visible.
  • On the right side, another clipping is titled “The Calendar.” It features a large portrait image with the face similarly covered by a dark square. A handwritten note at the top reads “Gazette 12 may 72.”
  • Below the “The Calendar” clipping, there is a smaller photograph of a classical interior with columns (Walker Evans – The Breakfast Room), with a caption noting the exhibit date.
  • The overall composition is a vintage cut-and-paste layout, with torn edges and a brown mounting page, suggesting it’s from a personal archive or display of art-related clippings.