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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805484

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This image displays an open, aged scrapbook or album containing a preserved newspaper clipping.

The clipping is from the SUNDAY HERALD ADVERTISER, MARCH 4, 1973, specifically SECTION SIX, page 38. The main article, titled “ART / A landmark exhibit” in a large, serif font, is written by CARON LE BRUN.

Content Summary:

The article reviews a major exhibition titled “Ingres’ Sculptural Style” at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It highlights that the exhibit showcases 11 previously unseen drawings by the French neoclassical master Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), marking the first time these works have been displayed to the public.

Key points from the article:

  • The drawings are part of a larger collection of 2,700 Ingres artworks bequeathed to Harvard by Greenville Winthrop in 1943.
  • Two of the featured drawings, “Dionysos I” and “Laocoön I”, are described as “newly discovered” and are shown in black-and-white reproductions within the clipping.
  • The piece emphasizes the “sculptural style” of these drawings—characterized by precise contour lines, cross-hatching, and a three-dimensional quality.
  • It notes the drawings were executed over a 4-11 year period, beginning with early “Antinous” and “Ares Borghese” figures, and were likely intended to serve as definitive references for Ingres’s own painting.
  • The exhibition also includes other significant Ingres works, such as “Portrait of a Young Man,” “Raphael and Fornarina,” and “Madame Rabé,” alongside his famous paintings like “The Rovere Family” and “Family of Louis Bonaparte.”
  • Curatorial insight from Dr. Martin is mentioned, who studied Ingres’s techniques and discovered the drawings while working on his catalogue.

Visual Elements:

  • The newspaper clipping is mounted on a slightly yellowed, textured paper page within the scrapbook.
  • Two black-and-white photographs of Ingres’s drawings are prominently displayed on the right-hand side:
    • The left image is labeled: “INGRES’ DRAWING ‘Dionysos I’ newly discovered”.
    • The right image is labeled: “INGRES’ DRAWING ‘Laocoön I’ newly discovered”.
  • The scrapbook page itself is a warm, earthy brown color. The top edge of the scrapbook’s cover binding is visible at the very top of the image. A small, partially visible sticker with the number “726504” is stuck to the top of the clipping.

In essence, the image captures a historical record of a significant art exhibition, preserving a contemporary review of newly unveiled works by a major 19th-century artist.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "Sunday Herald Advertiser" dated March 4, 1973, specifically from Section Six, focusing on the art section. The article is titled "A landmark exhibit" and is written by Caron Le Brun Danikian.

The article discusses an exhibition of the works of the French painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, known as the "Ingres Centennial" at the Fogg Art Museum. The museum is noted for its extensive collection of Ingres' works, particularly his portrait drawings, which the article highlights.

The article mentions that the Fogg Art Museum has the finest Ingres collection in America, surpassing only the Louvre and the Montauban in France. The text also emphasizes the significance of the exhibition and the historical and stylistic analysis by Dr. Phyllis Hattis.

Accompanying the article are two illustrations of Ingres' works:

  1. "Dionysos I" - a newly discovered drawing and one of the first works created by Ingres at Montauban.
  2. "Laocoon I" - another newly discovered drawing, part of a sculptural style that was characteristic of Ingres' early works.

The article also provides details about the exhibition, including the small gallery where the works are displayed and the inclusion of photographs and engravings that illustrate the probable sculptural sources of the drawings.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Sunday Herald Advertiser," dated March 4, 1973, from Section Six. The article is titled "A landmark exhibit" and is written by Caron Le Brun Danikian. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, focusing on his portrait drawings and sculptural style.

The article describes the historical and artistic significance of the exhibit, mentioning the Fogg Art Museum's extensive collection of Ingres' works. It also highlights the inclusion of newly discovered drawings, such as "Dionysos I" and "Laocoon I," which are on view for the first time to the public.

Accompanying the article are two black-and-white images of Ingres' drawings. The image on the left is titled "INGRES' DRAWING 'Dionysos I' newly discovered and on view for the first time to the public in the 'Ingres' Sculptural Style' exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum." The image on the right is titled "INGRES' DRAWING 'Laocoon I' newly discovered and on view for the first time to the public in the 'Ingres' Sculptural Style' exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum."

The article provides details about the exhibit's organization, the scholarly work behind it, and the significance of the works on display. It also mentions the involvement of Harvard alumnus and benefactor Grenville Lindall Winthrop, whose bequest included some of Ingres' most important works.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping that has been cut out and placed on a piece of paper. The clipping is from the Sunday Herald Advertiser and is dated March 4, 1973. The clipping is about an art exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, which features the works of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The exhibit includes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and is considered a landmark exhibit. The clipping also includes a photograph of a sculpture by Ingres, as well as a drawing of a woman's head. The clipping is in black and white and has a slightly faded appearance.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "A landmark exhibit" and the subheading "A landmark exhibit of Ingres' drawings at the Fogg Art Museum." The clipping includes a photograph of a drawing of a woman's head and a drawing of a man's head. The article discusses the significance of the exhibit and the importance of the drawings in Ingres' career. The article also mentions that the drawings have not been seen in public for the first time in the "Ingres' Sculpture Style" exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image depicts an open book or magazine page featuring an article titled "A landmark exhibit" under the section labeled "ART". The article is dated Sunday Herald Advertiser, March 4, 1973, and is written by Caron Le Brun Dankian.

Key Elements in the Image:

Text Content:

  • The article discusses the **Fogg Art Museum's acquisition of 116 drawings by the French artist Ingres, who lived from 1780 to 1867. These drawings, considered some of the finest in the collection, were previously held by the Louvre and Musée Monicoussal in France.
  • The article highlights the significance of these drawings, noting that they represent a milestone in the museum's collection and provide insight into Ingres's artistic development.
  • It mentions that the drawings were discovered relatively recently and that they showcase Ingres's early work, including his "Apollo and Belvedere," which is described as a seminal piece in his "Ingres Sculptural Style."
  • The article also references other notable works by Ingres, such as "Dionysos" and "Laocoön II," which are highlighted as newly discovered drawings.
  • The text includes quotes and commentary from experts, such as David Huntington, who praises the exhibit and the significance of the drawings.

Visual Elements:

  • On the right side of the page, there are two black-and-white illustrations of sculptural heads, likely representing the works mentioned in the article:
    1. "Dionysos": A detailed depiction of a classical-style head, possibly depicting the god Dionysus.
    2. "Laocoön II": Another detailed classical head, likely referencing the famous Laocoön group, a famous ancient sculpture.

Layout and Design:

  • The page is structured with a clear hierarchy of information:
    • The headline ("A landmark exhibit") is prominently displayed at the top.
    • The byline ("By Caron Le Brun Dankian") is positioned below the headline.
    • The date ("Sunday Herald Advertiser, March 4, 1973") is in the top-left corner.
    • The main body of text is arranged in a standard column format, with paragraphs separated by line breaks.
    • The illustrations are placed adjacent to the text, providing visual context for the discussed artworks.

Contextual Clues:

  • The article emphasizes the historical and artistic importance of the Ingres drawings, noting that they were previously unseen by the public and that their acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum marks a significant event in art history.
  • The mention of "Ingres Sculptural Style" suggests a focus on Ingres's unique approach to form and composition, which is further illustrated by the accompanying images.

Summary:

The image shows a page from a 1973 newspaper or magazine article discussing a landmark exhibit of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres's drawings at the Fogg Art Museum. The article highlights the historical significance of these drawings, their recent discovery, and their importance to understanding Ingres's artistic evolution. The accompanying illustrations of "Dionysos" and "Laocoön II" provide visual examples of the works featured in the exhibit. The layout is typical of a news or cultural publication, with a clear focus on art and its historical context.

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This image is a photograph of a newspaper page affixed to a scrapbook or album. The page features an article under the "ART" section titled "A landmark exhibit." The byline credits Caron Le Brun Dankman as the author. The article discusses a notable art exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, exploring works by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, particularly his drawings and sculptural studies.

The page includes two black-and-white images of sculptures or busts, described as "Ingres' Drawing 'Dionysos II'" and "Ingres' Drawing 'Laocoon I'." These are newly discovered works being displayed at the exhibit. The text is densely packed, with significant emphasis on the history, discovery, and artistic merit of these pieces.

The overall layout is typical of a newspaper article, with the text taking up the majority of the page and the images occupying the top right corner. The page is yellowed, indicating its age and archival nature, and is mounted on a thicker backing surface.

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  • A vintage newspaper clipping mounted in a scrapbook page.
  • The section is labeled ART with a large headline: “A landmark exhibit.”
  • The clipping is from Sunday Herald Advertiser, dated March 4, 1973 (Section Six, page 38).
  • There are two black-and-white photos on the right: one appears to be a bust of a bearded man, the other a draped sculpture with a cutout in the image area.
  • The article text is in narrow columns and discusses Ingres drawings and related art at a museum (likely the Fogg Art Museum).
  • The paper shows signs of aging and is pasted onto a brown scrapbook page.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a heading titled "ART" placed inside a folder or a scrapbook. The article is headlined "A landmark exhibit" and continues with text that is too small to read in detail. To the right are two monochromatic images of works of art described as "drawing[s]," with captions that attribute them to an artist named "Ingres." The one on the right depicts a classical male figure with a beard and curly hair, and is labeled "Laocoon." The left image, whose contents are obscured, is labeled "Polyxena." Both works are noted to have been "newly discovered" and on view for the first time. The surrounding context suggests a historical or artistic discussion within the article. The cutout and presentation imply that someone curated this as part of a collection or for personal reference. The folder or book looks quite old with visible signs of aging, like yellowed paper and worn edges.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Sunday Herald Advertiser dated March 4, 1973. The section is titled "ART" with the headline "A landmark exhibit" written by Caron Le Brun Danyikan.

The article discusses a six-year project by the Fogg Art Museum featuring a landmark exhibit of 116 portrait drawings and 100 or more life portraits by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. It emphasizes the significance of Ingres' drawings, mentions the museum's substantial collection, and highlights the scholarship and research behind the exhibition.

Two black-and-white photographs accompany the article. The first photo on the top right shows a drawing titled "Dionysos" by Ingres, described as a newly discovered work exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum. The second photo adjacent to it features Ingres' drawing "Laccoon I," another newly discovered piece going on public display at the same museum. Both images are classical-style portrait drawings, with the subjects' detailed and finely rendered features typical of Ingres' work.