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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805461

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This image displays an open scrapbook page featuring two newspaper clippings from the Northeastern News, dated January 19, 1973. The clippings document events at the Fogg Museum (now the Harvard Art Museums) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Left Clipping: “Fogg photography captures subtlety”

  • Headline: Fogg photography captures subtlety
  • Sub-headline: Aaron Siskind’s “Feet” at the Fogg Museum — accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of a close-up, dramatically lit human foot (likely Siskind’s own work).
  • Author: Hiram Bergus
  • Content: This article reviews an exhibit of photographs by Aaron Siskind and Kelly Wise. It describes Siskind’s evolution from documentary-style photography in the 1930s–40s to a more abstract, texture-focused style in the 1950s. It notes his ability to transform ordinary subjects—like walls, woodwork, and feet—into compositions of light, shadow, and form. The article also mentions Kelly Wise’s series “Sequences,” which captures emotional and narrative continuity across related images.
  • Exhibit Duration: On view until February 4, 1973.

Right Clipping: “Pre-Raphaelite to open”

  • Headline: Pre-Raphaelite to open
  • Author: Mary Ann Tricarico
  • Content: This article covers the opening of an art exhibition titled Pre-Raphaelite and Early French Symbolist Art at the Fogg Museum. The exhibit opened with a “gala Victorian Evening” attended by 250 people. It features works by major Pre-Raphaelite artists like Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, Edward Burne-Jones, and John Millais, as well as French Symbolists such as Odilon Redon and Gustave Moreau. The article describes the Pre-Raphaelite movement’s rejection of Victorian materialism and its embrace of poetic, religious, and medieval themes, seeking to recapture the “innocence, purity and honesty” of Italian Renaissance art, particularly Raphael.
  • Exhibit Duration: Continues through February 25, 1973.

Below this article is a black-and-white photograph:

  • Caption: Eugenio Perry Janis Ph.D. ’71 came to the Fogg Monday evening in period dress to celebrate the opening of the Fogg’s pre-Raphaelite exhibition. So did hundreds of other people. More pictures on page 3. — Photo credit: Michael W. Chayet, Jan. 19, 1973.
  • Image Description: A woman (Eugenio Perry Janis) in elaborate 19th-century period costume, likely Victorian or Pre-Raphaelite-inspired, posing indoors with a dramatic expression, holding a small object.

Overall Context

The page captures a moment of cultural and educational life at Harvard in early 1973, highlighting two major museum exhibitions and the community’s enthusiastic engagement — from scholarly analysis to costume parties. The juxtaposition of the modernist, abstract photography of Siskind and the romantic, narrative-driven Pre-Raphaelite art underscores the museum’s diverse programming.

The scrapbook itself appears aged, with yellowed pages and slightly worn edges, suggesting it was meticulously compiled to preserve these moments from over 50 years ago.

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This image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the "Northeastern News" dated January 19, 1973. The page is divided into several sections, each containing different articles and images.

  1. Top Left: A black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Aaron Siskind's 'Feet'" at the Fogg Museum. The sculpture is a complex abstract form, with a focus on the silhouette of a human foot.

  2. Top Right: An article titled "Pre-Raphaelite to open" by Mary Ann Tricarico. This article discusses an art exhibit of Pre-Raphaelite and Early French Symbolist Art that opened at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The exhibit features works by artists such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, Edward Burne-Jones, Odilon Redon, Gustave Moreau, and John Millais.

  3. Bottom Left: An article titled "Fogg photography captures subtlety" by Hiram Bergus. This article focuses on the photography exhibition at the Fogg Museum, showcasing the work of Aaron Siskind and Kelly Wise. The article provides insights into the techniques and themes used by these photographers.

  4. Bottom Right: A black-and-white photograph of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers. The caption below the image mentions that Eugenia Parry Janis, PhD., came to the Fogg Museum to celebrate the opening of the Pre-Raphaelite exhibition. The text also mentions that hundreds of other people attended the event.

The overall layout and content suggest that this page is part of a broader issue of the newspaper or magazine, covering various cultural and artistic events at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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This image is of a scanned newspaper page from the "Northeastern News," dated January 19, 1973. It contains two main articles, each with accompanying photos.

  1. The left article is titled "Fogg photography captures subtlety" and is written by Hiram Bergus. It discusses an exhibition by two photographers, Aaron Siskind and Kelly Wise, at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article elaborates on the development of Aaron Siskind's work from 1935 to 1971, highlighting his ability to capture subtle differentiation of light in common objects. The photograph accompanying this article shows a close-up of feet, which is attributed to Aaron Siskind's "Feet" series.

  2. The right article is titled "Pre-Raphaelite to open" and is written by Mary Ann Tricarico. It announces an art exhibit of Pre-Raphaelite and Early French Symbolist Art that opened with a gala Victorian Evening at the Fogg Museum. The article describes the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's aims and the artists featured in the exhibit. The photograph accompanying this article shows a woman dressed in period clothing, identified as Eugenia Parry Janis, PhD '71, who attended the opening of the exhibition.

The page also includes a handwritten note at the bottom left corner that reads "Northeastern News Jan. 19, 1973." There is also a red stamp at the bottom right corner that reads "HARVARD UNIV. GAZETTE JAN. 19, 1973."

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The image shows an open book with two pages facing each other. The left page has a black-and-white photograph of a person's foot, with the words "Aaron Siskind's 'Feet' at the Fogg Museum" written below it. There is also a newspaper clipping that reads "Fogg photography captures subtlety" and has a picture of a woman. The right page has a newspaper clipping that reads "Pre-Raphaelite to open," with an image of a woman holding a book. There are other newspaper clippings on the page.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and photographs related to the Fogg Museum's Pre-Raphaelite art exhibition in 1973. The collage includes a photograph of a woman holding a book and a photograph of a woman's feet. The clippings include an article about the Pre-Raphaelite art exhibition, an article about fog photography capturing subtlety, and a photograph of a foggy landscape. The collage also includes a photograph of a woman in a Pre-Raphaelite costume and a photograph of a foggy landscape.

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The image shows an open book or magazine, likely a newspaper or journal, dated January 19, 1973, as indicated by the header "Northeastern News, January 19, 1973." The book is open to two pages, each featuring articles and photographs.

Left Page:

  • Headline: "Fogg photography captures subtlety"
  • Content: This article discusses the work of photographers Aaron Siskind and Kelly Wise, highlighting their exhibit at the Fogg Museum on Quincy St., Cambridge. It describes Siskind's creative evolution, focusing on his use of light, texture, and form. The article mentions that Siskind's work emphasizes subtlety, capturing everyday objects and scenes in a way that draws the viewer's eye deeper into the image. Examples of his work include photographs of feet, shadows, and contrasting textures. The exhibit is noted to continue until February 1.
  • Photograph: A black-and-white photograph titled "Aaron Siskind's 'Feet' at the Fogg Museum" is displayed at the top left corner. It shows a close-up of a foot, likely part of Siskind's photographic series.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Pre-Raphaelite to open"
  • Content: This article, written by Mary Ann Tricarico, announces the opening of an exhibit titled "Pre-Raphaelite Art" at the Fogg Museum. The exhibit features works by artists such as William Holman Hunt, Edward Burne-Jones, John Millais, and others. The article discusses the Pre-Raphaelite movement, its themes of simplicity, sincerity, and a return to earlier artistic traditions, and its influence on English art. It also mentions the exhibit's focus on the romantic and symbolic qualities of Pre-Raphaelite art.
  • Photograph: A black-and-white photograph of a woman in period dress is placed near the bottom right of the page. The caption identifies her as Eugenia Parry Janis, PhD, who attended the opening of the Pre-Raphaelite exhibit in period dress to celebrate the event.

Overall Layout:

  • The book has a classic, aged appearance, with yellowed pages and a slightly worn spine, suggesting it is a historical or archival document.
  • The articles are formatted in a newspaper style, with clear headings, subheadings, and photographs to illustrate the content.
  • The date and source ("Northeastern News") are prominently displayed at the top of the right page, indicating the publication's origin.

This image captures a snapshot of cultural and artistic events from January 1973, highlighting both contemporary photography and historical art exhibits.

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This image is of a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings and a black-and-white photograph. The clippings are from the Northeastern News, dated January 19, 1973, as noted at the bottom.

  1. Top Left Clipping: Features an abstract black-and-white photograph of a foot, credited as "Aaron Siskind's 'Feet' at the Fogg Museum." The article discusses photography exhibits by Aaron Siskind and Kelly Wise at the Fogg Museum, highlighting their creativity and skill in capturing subtle elements through innovative approaches in their photographs.

  2. Top Right Clipping: Titled "Pre-Raphaelite to open," it mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Museum showcasing Pre-Raphaelite and Early French Symbolist Art. The article touches on the themes and significance of the art being featured.

  3. Bottom Right Photo: A grainy black-and-white photograph of an individual dressed in period clothing, celebrating the opening of the Fogg’s Pre-Raphaelite exhibit. The person seems to be holding an item, and the caption indicates it commemorates the event.

  4. Overall Presentation: The scrapbook page has a collage-like arrangement, where the newspaper clippings and photo are pasted onto a neutral-toned background. Handwritten notes at the bottom mark the date and publication ("Northeastern News, Jan. 19, 1973").

This document reflects a preserved record of an art-related event and photography exhibit from 1973.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with three clippings from the January 19, 1973, edition of the Northeastern News.

  1. On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a raised foot, credited as "Aaron Siskind's 'Feet' at the Fogg Museum." Below it is an article titled "Fogg photography captures subtlety" by Hiram Bergus. The article discusses a photographic exhibit at the Fogg Museum featuring the works of Aaron Siskind and Kelly Wise, highlighting their stylistic developments and photographic techniques.

  2. In the top right corner, there is a newspaper article titled "Pre-Raphaelite to open" by Mary Ann Tricarico. The article announces the opening of an art exhibit of Pre-Raphaelite and Early French Symbolist art at the Fogg Museum, describing the themes and historical context of the featured works.

  3. In the bottom right corner, there is a black-and-white photograph of a woman identified as Eugenia Parry Janis PhD. The caption notes that she came to the Fogg Museum to celebrate the opening of the Pre-Raphaelite exhibition, dressed in period attire. Additional smaller text indicates that more pictures were on page 5.

All three clippings are neatly pasted onto the page, with the original source and date ("Northeastern News, Jan. 19, 1973") noted below the photography article and handwritten under the lower right photo clipping.

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This is a photograph of an open book or journal displaying two pages. The left page features a black and white photograph of a sculpture or an artwork resembling the silhouette of a bird's head and neck. The accompanying text is titled "Fogg photography captures subtlety." The text appears to discuss an exhibition or collection connected to the Fogg Museum, but the full content is not visible. At the bottom of the left page, there's a caption or credit for the photograph.

The right page features an article headlined "Pre-Raphaelite to open," with the date "January 19, 1973," and the source labeled as "Northeastern News, Page 5." The text of the article references art and exhibition details, but the entirety is not completely visible for reading. Below the main article is a photograph with a caption that seems to refer to an individual's participation in an event or exhibition, and the accompanying image shows a person in historical or period attire. However, the faces in both photographs are not discernible. The page is also stamped or labeled at the bottom with "Northeastern News Jan. 19, 1973."

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This is a scrapbook page or mounted collage showing three newspaper clippings about art and photography from 1973.

  • On the left is a vertical clipping with a large black-and-white photo of a sculpted foot. The headline reads “Fogg photography captures subtlety,” and the caption mentions Aaron Siskind’s “Feet” at the Fogg Museum. A small line at the bottom notes the source as Northeastern News, Jan. 19, 1973.

  • At the top right is a horizontal clipping from the Northeastern News titled “Pre-Raphaelite to open,” with a short article about an upcoming exhibition. The date line also says Northeastern News, January 19, 1973.

  • At the bottom right is a black-and-white photo of a person in a gallery or studio setting (the face is blurred), with a caption referring to Eugenia Parry James in period dress at the Fogg event.

The page itself is a brown-toned, aged backing with clipping edges that look cut by hand, giving an archival feel.