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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805482

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, likely related to art and antiquities. There are two main clippings pasted onto the page:

  1. Top Clipping:

    • Image: A black and white photograph of an ancient vase with two handles (a kylix or calyx krater).
    • Text: The text accompanying the image reads:
      "Providence Painter (445-435 B.C.) may be not the calyx krater that has been receiving so much praise since it was discovered in 1960. Athens acquired it last year, but New York acquired it last year, but it was exhibited in Boston last week as an Attic vase, one of several included in the Frederick M. Watkins Collection of Greek and Roman Art. Gallery Talks (Fogg Art Museum) 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14. Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Art and Archaeology), Gallery III, Fogg Art Museum."
  2. Bottom Clipping:

    • Image: A black and white photograph of a Roman coin featuring the profile of a head.
    • Text: The text accompanying the image reads:
      "Beware the Ides
      A soothsayer forewarned Julius Caesar, 'Beware the Ides of March.'
      But on that fateful day, March 15th, marked the assassination of the great Roman ruler. And wouldn't you know it, the head on this Roman coin, 'The Best of Brutus,' is one of the many coins and treasures from the Frederick M. Watkins Collection, among other coins and treasures from the Frederick M. Watkins Collection/ Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. March 14."

The page itself is a plain brown color with no other markings or images, and the clippings are neatly arranged on the left side of the page. The text and images suggest a focus on historical artifacts and art, particularly those related to ancient Greece and Rome, and their exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with two newspaper clippings pasted on the left page. The right page is blank.

The clippings are as follows:

  1. The upper clipping features a black and white image of an ancient Greek vase with two handles. The accompanying text mentions the "Providence Painter (485-475 B.C.)" and describes how this particular calyx krater, though not as publicized as others, is a fine example of Attic vase painting. The text also notes that the vase is part of the Frederick M. Watkins Collection at the Fogg Art Museum and will be on display through March 14th.

  2. The lower clipping has a heading that says "Beware the Ides" and includes an image of an ancient Roman coin featuring a bust. The text explains the historical warning to Julius Caesar about the "Ides of March," which led to his assassination. The coin, dating back to 44 B.C., is also mentioned as part of the Frederick M. Watkins Collection, with the display at the Fogg Art Museum detailed for the week of March 14th at Harvard University.

Both clippings are from the "Boston Magazine," dated March 1975.

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The image shows the open pages of a book or a scrapbook containing clippings from various news sources, likely related to classical antiquity and ancient artifacts.

  1. Top Clipping:

    • The top section features an image of a classical Greek vase.
    • The text reads: "Providence Painter (485-475 B.C.) - maybe not the calyx krater that has been receiving so much publicity since its discovery in the 1950s. New York acquired it last year, but nevertheless a splendid example of an Attic vase, one of several included in the exhibition that the Fogg will exhibit through March 14."
    • It mentions a gallery talk at the Fogg Art Museum regarding the "Frederick M. Watkins Collection" by Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Archaeology) on March 14 at 3 p.m.
  2. Middle Clipping:

    • The middle section includes a small image of an ancient Roman coin.
    • The caption reads: "Beware the Ides of March," referencing Julius Caesar’s assassination on March 15, 44 B.C.
    • The coin is described as a "The Bust of Brutus" and is part of the "Frederick M. Watkins Collection," which is on display at the Fogg Art Museum from March 14 to March 14 (a bit of a repetitive date in the text).
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • The bottom section has a partial view of another text from Boston Magazine dated March 1973. The text is partially visible and mentions a coin or artifact related to the "Bust of Brutus" and the Watkins Collection.

Overall, the clippings are centered around the Frederick M. Watkins Collection, which features ancient artifacts, and they are associated with the Fogg Art Museum and the exhibition dates mentioned. The images and texts together suggest an interest in ancient artifacts and classical history.

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The image shows an open page from an old scrapbook or newspaper clippings collection, dated from the 1970s. The page contains two distinct articles with images related to art and historical artifacts.

  1. Top Article:

    • Title: "Providence Painter (485-475 B.C.)"
    • Content: The article discusses the Providence Painter, an ancient Greek vase painter from the 5th century B.C. It mentions that despite not being as well-known as some other krater artists, New York acquired a significant example of his work. The piece is an Attic vase, which will be part of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum from February 16 through March 14.
    • Image: The article includes a photograph of an Attic vase with a depiction of a figure, likely from the collection of the Providence Painter.
  2. Bottom Article:

    • Title: "Beware the Ides"
    • Content: The article discusses Julius Caesar’s assassination on the Ides of March, March 15th, 44 B.C. It highlights that the Fogg Art Museum's Frederick M. Watkins Collection includes the "Bust of Brutus," a coin featuring the image of Brutus, and other artifacts from the period. The collection is on display through March 14.
    • Image: The article includes an image of a coin with the bust of Brutus, along with the text "The Frederick M. Watkins Collection/Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University/Thu Mar. 14."

Additionally, there is a note for a gallery talk at the Fogg Art Museum, titled "The Frederick M. Watkins Collection," scheduled with Professor David Gordon Mitten on March 14 at 3 PM in Gallery III.

The page appears to be from the Boston Magazine, dated March 1973, as indicated at the bottom of the coin image. The scrapbook page itself shows signs of wear and age, with some fading and creasing.

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The image shows an open, aged book with two newspaper clippings and some handwritten annotations.

  1. Upper Clipping:

    • The article discusses an ancient Greek calyx krater attributed to the Providence Painter, dated around 485-475 B.C.
    • It mentions that this krater has received significant attention since New York acquired it, although it is not the only example of an Attic vase from this period.
    • The article also notes that the krater is part of an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum through March 14.

    The clipping includes a photograph of the krater, which is a type of ancient Greek vase with two handles and a wide mouth.

  2. Lower Clipping:

    • This article is titled "Beware the Ides" and references Julius Caesar's warning on the Ides of March (March 15th).
    • It mentions a coin from ancient Rome that depicts the assassination of Caesar by Brutus.
    • The coin is part of the Frederick M. Watkins Collection, which is being exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University through March 14.

    The clipping includes an image of the coin, which features a bust of Brutus.

  3. Annotations:

    • There are handwritten notes and a date stamp on the right side of the page, indicating that the clippings were likely saved for reference or archival purposes.
    • The notes include the name "Fogg Museum" and a date, suggesting these articles were relevant to an exhibition or collection at that museum.

Overall, the book seems to be a compilation or archive of articles related to classical antiquity and art exhibitions, specifically focusing on items from the Frederick M. Watkins Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows an open page from a magazine, specifically the March 1973 issue of "Boston Magazine." The page features two main articles related to historical artifacts and exhibitions.

  1. Top Article (Providence Painter):

    • Image: Displays a classical Greek vase attributed to the Providence Painter, dated around 485-475 B.C.
    • Text: Describes that while the calyx-krater by the Providence Painter has not been receiving much publicity recently, it remains a splendid example of ancient Greek pottery. The vase is part of the Frederick M. Watkins Collection and is exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition is scheduled from March 14 to April 22.
  2. Bottom Article (Beware the Ides):

    • Image: Shows a Roman coin depicting Brutus, famous for his involvement in the assassination of Julius Caesar.
    • Text: Discusses the warning "Beware the Ides of March," associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar on March 15th. The article mentions that the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of the Frederick M. Watkins Collection includes a coin with Brutus' portrait, among other coins and treasures from ancient Rome.

Both articles highlight items from the Frederick M. Watkins Collection, emphasizing their historical significance and the exhibition details at the Fogg Art Museum.

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This image shows an open book or a scrapbook page with two clippings pasted onto the right-hand side of a brown paper page. The top clipping includes a black and white image of an ancient Greek vase, specifically attributed to the "Providence Painter (485-475 BC)" according to the text accompanying it. The clipping is from the "Gallery Talk" section of a publication and mentions a particular exhibition that presumably features the vase. The bottom clipping contains an image of a coin with a profile, which may depict a historical figure, next to which is a brief text excerpt titling the clip as "Beware the Ides". It references a soothsayer forewarning Julius Caesar, as told by Shakespeare, and seems to provide anecdotal information about 'The Foot of Brutus' and a quip related to March 15. This text is sourced from the "Boston Magazine" dated March 1978. The left side of these clippings is obscured, likely continuing onto another page not shown in this image.

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The image shows a page of an open book with a brown cover. The page contains two pieces of paper with text and images attached to it using a tape. The text on the top piece of paper reads "Providence Painter (485-475 B.C.)" and "Beware the ideas of March." The image on the top piece of paper is of a vase. The text on the bottom piece of paper reads "Beware the ideas," and the image on the bottom piece of paper is of a coin.

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The image shows a book open to two pages with a brown background. The left page has a black-and-white image of a vase with two handles and an image of a man in the middle of it. The text "Providence Painter (485-475 B.C.)" is written below the image. The right page has a black-and-white image of a coin with a man's face on it. The text "Beware the Ides of March" is written below the image.

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The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or exhibition guide, featuring two pages with text and illustrations. The left page contains a description and image of an ancient artifact, while the right page is mostly blank, serving as a visual break or placeholder.

Left Page Details:

  • Artifact Image: At the top of the left page, there is a black-and-white illustration of an ancient Greek vase, specifically labeled as a "Providence Painter (685-475 B.C.)" krater. The vase is depicted with a stylized design, typical of ancient Greek pottery.
  • Text Description: Below the image, there is a detailed caption that discusses the vase. It mentions that the vase may not be the same as the one that has received significant publicity since its acquisition by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. However, it is noted as a splendid example of Attic vase painting, included in several exhibitions, including the "Frederick M. Watkins Collection" at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Exhibition Information: The text references an upcoming exhibition titled "Beware the Ides" at the Fogg Art Museum, scheduled for March 14, with a gallery talk by Professor David Gordon Mitten. The event is part of Gallery III, focusing on Classical Art and Archaeology.

Right Page Details:

  • The right page is mostly blank, with only a small section of text visible at the bottom. The visible text appears to be part of a larger document or catalog, with fragmented phrases such as "W," "R," and "B.L." This suggests that the right page might be a continuation of another section or a placeholder for additional content.

Overall Context:

The book appears to be an exhibition catalog or museum guide, providing detailed information about ancient artifacts, their historical significance, and related exhibitions. The design and layout suggest it is a formal publication, likely intended for museum visitors or scholars interested in classical art and archaeology. The inclusion of exhibition dates and speaker information indicates that it serves as a promotional or informational tool for upcoming events.

The visual style is consistent with mid-20th-century publication aesthetics, with clean typography and a focus on detailed artifact descriptions. The reference to the "Boston Magazine March 1973" at the bottom of the left page suggests the publication date and source.