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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.
This image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring an article about the Watkins collection, which is displayed in a book. The article, titled "The Watkins Collection," is written by Bob Garrett and provides information about the collection's history and significance.
The clipping includes a photograph of a wine krater, a type of ancient Greek vase, which is part of the collection. The krater is depicted in black and white, showcasing its intricate design and craftsmanship.
The article itself is written in a formal tone, providing details about the collection's provenance, its significance in the context of ancient Greek art, and its current exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The text is dense and informative, suggesting that the article is intended for an audience interested in art history and cultural heritage.
Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greek art and culture, highlighting the importance of preserving and showcasing cultural artifacts for future generations.
The image shows a newspaper clipping of an article about the Watkins collection, titled "The Watkins Collection" by Bob Garrett. The article is written in black ink on a beige background and features a black-and-white photograph of a man holding a wine krater.
Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the Watkins collection and its significance in the field of art history. The photograph of the man holding the wine krater adds a personal touch to the article and helps to illustrate the importance of the collection.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Sunday Herald American" dated February 11, 1973, which is pasted onto a page in a book. The clipping features an article titled "The Watkins collection" by Bob Garrett, accompanied by a black-and-white illustration of a satyr carrying a wine krater.
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The image suggests that the book is a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings related to art or antiquities. The clipping itself provides information about the Watkins collection, which is likely a collection of ancient Greek or Roman artifacts. The illustration of the satyr carrying a wine krater adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the image.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, yellowed with age, featuring an article about "The Watkins collection" of ancient art. The clipping is affixed to a gray background, resembling a book or scrapbook page.
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Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the Watkins collection, highlighting its importance and beauty, and offering insight into the world of ancient art.