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This image displays a newspaper clipping, specifically an article from the Boston Sunday Herald American dated February 11, 1973, mounted on a page within what appears to be a scrapbook or album. The article is titled:
ART — The Watkins collection
and is written by Bob Garrett.
The article reports on the exhibition of The Watkins Collection at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on display through March 14, 1973.
Frederick M. Watkins, who passed away the previous March, spent over 50 years amassing a vast and impressive private collection of ancient art — primarily Attic vases and ancient coins — from approximately 500–400 B.C. He bequeathed the entire collection to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum.
The collection was acquired through Watkins’ association with Harvard, beginning as an undergraduate and later as a Fellow in Political Science. The museum had initially turned down the offer, perhaps due to the condition or detail of the vases, but eventually accepted it, with Watkins himself securing the purchase.
A key highlight of the collection is a large red-figure krater by the Kleophrades Painter, depicting a satyr carrying a wine krater, surrounded by figures of Dionysos and Hephaistos. The article includes a black-and-white photograph of this krater’s detail showing the satyr and a second figure, captioned:
“SATYR CARRYING a wine krater is a detail from the Kleophrades krater, part of the Watkins collection which is on display at the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street in Cambridge, through March 4.”
(Note: there's a slight discrepancy in end dates — March 14 mentioned in text, March 4 in the photo caption — likely an editorial error.)
Watkins bought the krater from Jacob Hirsch of Geneva in 1941. Hirsch, a German Jewish art dealer, had secured the vase from the Louvre during the Nazi occupation of Paris.
Other notable pieces include a “Bearded Man with a Staff” (possibly a shepherd or satyr), a “Winged Mirror Caryatid” (a female figure with wings meant to support a mirror), and a “Plastic Alabastron” — all examples of late archaic Greek pottery.
The collection also features gold and silver Greek coins — including a portrait of Herakleides — and small-scale sculpture such as a “Head of a Satyr” embedded in a building cornice.
The article notes the Greeks’ innovation in coin design, moving from mythological creatures to lifelike portraits of political figures, and comments on the artistic grace and humor found in the painted figures on the vases.
The clipping is glued onto a page in a brown, worn scrapbook. The article is laid out in two columns, with the headline and photograph on the top right. The photo depicts a scene from an ancient Greek vase in a red-figure style — one figure (the satyr) carrying a large wine container, with another figure behind him. The caption beneath the photo is slightly cut off but legible.
Handwritten in ink above the clipping is:
Boston Sunday Herald American 2/11/73
The overall tone of the article is appreciative and scholarly, celebrating Watkins’ legacy and the aesthetic and historical value of the collection.
This clipping documents a major gift to Harvard’s art museum, offering insight into mid-20th-century collecting practices, the role of private collectors in enriching public institutions, and the historical context of art acquisitions during and after World War II (especially mentioning the Nazi occupation and the role of dealers like Jacob Hirsch). It also showcases the enduring artistic power of ancient Greek pottery through detailed descriptions and a reproduced image of one of the collection’s masterpieces.
The image you provided is a page from a book or a collection of historical documents, specifically an article titled "The Watkins Collection" from the "Boston Sunday Herald American" dated February 11, 1973. The article discusses the collection of ancient artifacts, including Greek pottery and coins, assembled by Frederick M. Watkins. The text highlights specific items in the collection, such as a red-figure krater by the Kleophrades Painter, which depicts a satyr carrying a wine krater. The krater is a part of the Watkins collection and is being displayed at the Fogg Art Museum. The article also mentions other artifacts like coins and a bearded man with a staff, providing historical context and artistic analysis. There is a black-and-white illustration of a satyr on the right side of the page, which is part of the krater mentioned in the article. The overall tone of the article is informative and provides insights into the art and history of ancient Greece.
This image is a page from a printed newspaper or magazine, titled "ART" in the upper left corner. The article, "The Watkins Collection," is authored by Bob Garrett and discusses the art collection of Frederick M. Watkins. The collection is described as consisting of ancient art, particularly Attic vases and coins, and is being displayed at the Fogg Art Museum.
The article mentions a large red-figure krater by the Kleophrades Painter, which depicts a satyr carrying a wine krater. There is a black-and-white illustration of this scene on the right side of the page, showing a satyr with a beard and a hat, carrying a large krater.
The article also discusses the history of the krater, mentioning that it was purchased from the art dealer Jacob Hirsch in 1941 and was nearly acquired by Field Marshall Hermann Goering during World War II. The krater is described as having figures encircling it, playing lutes and lyres, and showing a surprising grace and joviality.
Additionally, the article mentions other items in the collection, such as Greek coins, a "Head of a Satyr," a "Bearded Man with a Staff," and a "Winged Mirror Caryatid." The collection is on display at the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street in Cambridge through March 4.
The clipping is dated "2/11/73" and has a handwritten note at the top that reads "Boston Sunday Herald American." The page is taped onto a beige or light brown background, possibly a scrapbook or folder.
The image depicts an open book with a newspaper clipping on the left side and a photograph on the right side. The newspaper clipping is titled "The Watkins Collection" and is dated November 2, 1973, from the Boston Sunday Herald American. The article is written by Bob Garrett and discusses the collection of Frederick M. Watkins, a renowned art collector. The article highlights the significance of Watkins' collection, which includes ancient artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.
The photograph on the right side of the book shows a satyr carrying a wine krater, which is described as part of the Watkins collection. The satyr is depicted in a dynamic pose, holding the krater with one hand and a flute with the other. The image is in black and white, with a textured background that adds depth to the scene.
The book appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of articles and images related to art and history. The pages are slightly worn, indicating that the book has been handled frequently. The layout of the page suggests that the newspaper clipping and the photograph are related, possibly as part of a larger discussion about the Watkins collection or ancient art in general.
The image is of an open book, with a newspaper clipping pasted inside. The clipping is from the Boston Sunday Herald American, dated February 11, 1973. The article is titled "The Watkins Collection" and discusses the collection of Greek art amassed by Frederick M. Watkins, who passed away at the age of fifty. The collection, which Watkins assembled over fifty years, consists of Attic vases and other objects of ancient Greek art, including a large red-figure krater by one of the renowned artists of the time, the Kleophrades Painter. The article provides details about the collection's history, including the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of the Kleophrades krater by Jacob Hirsch, a German art dealer, and the subsequent sale of the vase to Watkins. The article also includes a black-and-white image of the Kleophrades krater, depicting a satyr carrying a wine krater.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine titled "The Watkins Collection" by Bob Garrett, published in the Boston Sunday Herald American on 2/11/73. The page features an article discussing the Watkins collection, a notable assemblage of ancient art assembled by Frederick M. Watkins over fifty years. The collection includes a variety of artifacts, such as red-figure vases, coins, and other antiquities, many of which were acquired from notable dealers and private collectors.
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The image conveys a scholarly and informative tone, focusing on the historical and artistic significance of the Watkins collection. It combines textual analysis with a visual representation of one of the collection's highlights, providing readers with both context and a glimpse into the artifacts themselves. The article serves as a tribute to the collector, Frederick M. Watkins, and underscores the value of preserving and displaying ancient art.
The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping attached to a scrapbook with the headline "The Watkins Collection." It appears to be an article from the Boston Sunday Herald dated February 11, 1973. The clipping mentions Frederick M. Watkins and his contribution to the curation and collection of ancient Greek art. The article includes a black-and-white photograph showing a close-up of an ancient Greek artwork depicting a "Satyr carrying a wine krater."
The text describes Watkins' experience and details of the art displayed in his collection, focusing on Greek pottery and mythology. It also mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge running through March 4. The handwritten note at the top right corner of the clipping says, "Boston Sunday Herald American 2/11/73." The clipping is mounted on grayish paper and appears to be preserved in a scrapbook or similar archival book.
The image is a photograph of a newspaper article titled "The Watkins collection" written by Bob Garrett. It was published in the Boston Sunday Herald American on February 11, 1973, as indicated by handwriting at the top of the clipping. The article discusses Frederick M. Watkins, an extensive private collector of Ancient Art, who recently passed away.
Watkins assembled a vast and impressive collection over fifty years. He began his association with Harvard as an undergraduate and later bequeathed this collection to the university's Fogg Art Museum. The collection notably consists of Attic vases and other ancient objects, particularly the Greek city of Attica, dating from approximately 500-430 B.C., and an impressive amount of coins, all handsomely encased, with a public viewing through March 14.
The article describes a few specific items from the collection, including a large red-figure krater by Kleophredes Painter, noted for its depiction of satyrs, Dionysos, and a celebration with a chorus of figures. Watkins acquired this krater from a dealer friend, Jacob Hirsch of Geneva, in 1941. The story mentions that the Metropolitan Museum of Art refused the vase, so it remained in private hands.
The article also mentions a satyr playing lutes and a lyre, a white satyr krater, and other Greek vases (hydrias) used for holding water. Other pieces include a winged mirror caryatid and an oblong female figure made of "Plastic Alabastron." The author describes the mythological figures and details depicted on the vases and coins in the collection.
There is a black-and-white photograph of a vase detail showing a satyr carrying a wine krater with an artistic design typical of the Greek period. This image is described as part of the Kleophredes krater on display at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.
Overall, the article highlights the importance, beauty, and historical significance of Watkins's private collection, now accessible to the public.
This image presents a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Sunday Herald" dated February 11, 1973. The article is focused on the "ART The Watkins Collection," with the byline of Bob Garrett.
The page includes text with information about the collection amassed by Frederick M. Watkins over many years, which is described as diverse and impressive. The article highlights a particular Greek red-figure krater by the artist Euphronios, which is said to be a centerpiece of the collection, depicting scenes from Greek myths involving the figures of Herakles and Antaios.
Alongside the text, there is a black-and-white photograph of an ancient Greek vase painting detail showing two figures: one is labeled as "SATYR CARRYING a wine krater is a detail from the Kleophrades krater, part of the Watkins collection which is on display at the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street in Cambridge, through March 4."
The rest of the article goes on to provide background on the vase and Watkins’ role in obtaining it, as well as broader comments about Greek kraters and their motifs, the significance of the collection, the history of the pieces, and some commentary on the value and conservation of such collections. The text also includes mentions of various other artifacts, the collector's commitment to acquiring pieces beyond the financial restraints, and the display details at Fogg Art Museum.
On the right-hand side, there's a handwritten note that says "art (for review later)" suggesting this article was a clipping of interest for review or reference at a later time.
The newspaper cutting is pasted onto a larger, blank brownish paper or a scrapbook page. There's noticeable aging and discoloration to the paper, indicative of the physical state of such a clipping as it has been kept for years.
This is a page from a scrapbook or photo album. It contains a clipped newspaper article about “The Watkins collection,” dated 2/11/73 (likely from Boston Sunday Herald American). The header “ART” is shown on the page.
The clipping is laid out in two columns and includes a black-and-white photograph of ancient Greek pottery. The image appears to show a detail of a red-figure vase or krater featuring a figure of a satyr.
The caption beside the photo reads something like: “SATYR CARRYING a wine krater is a detail from the Kleophrades painter, part of the Watkins collection which is on display at the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street in Cambridge, through March 4.” The article mentions Frederic W. Watkins and discusses the Watkins collection of Attic vases and their display at the Fogg Art Museum.
The overall look is aged, with a light brown clipping taped onto a grey-brown page, giving it a vintage archival feel. The handwriting at the top of the clipping notes the source and date.