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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

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This image shows an open scrapbook page, likely part of a personal or institutional archive, containing two newspaper clippings from 1973, both marked “Gazette 3/11/73” in blue ink, indicating they were clipped from The Boston Gazette on March 11, 1973.


Top Clipping: Indian Miniature and Ingres Drawings

  • Left Column: Features a black-and-white reproduction of an Indian miniature painting titled “A Nayika and her lover”, dated circa 1680. The image depicts two figures in a richly decorated interior, possibly a palace setting. The caption explains that this is one of 48 Indian miniatures donated to the Fogg Museum (Harvard) by Professor John Kenneth Galbraith. The exhibition, showing court activities, sports, flora, fauna, and erotic subjects, was on view at the Hayden Gallery at MIT through April 7, 1973.

  • Right Column: Discusses a new exhibit of early drawings by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, discovered by Phyllis Hattis, a student at Fine Arts. The drawings, made when Ingres was 12–13, show studies of Greek statues and represent the beginning of his “sculptural” style. The article also mentions the Fogg’s exhibition of Greek coins and painted vases, including the “Kleophrates vase,” plus upcoming shows of contemporary Chinese landscapes by C.C. Wang and works by Jan Gruuthuse and Ferdinand Hodler. The section is signed “—Phil Patton.”


Bottom Clipping: C.C. Wang Exhibition

This larger article focuses on the Chinese-American artist C.C. Wang and his exhibition at the Fogg. It includes:

  • A large black-and-white reproduction of his ink wash painting, “Landscape No. 190” — an atmospheric, textured mountain scene rendered in traditional Chinese style.

  • A small inset portrait photograph of C.C. Wang, labeled “The artist, C.C. Wang.” He is shown in profile, wearing glasses and a suit.

The article includes a quote from Mr. Wang recalling his early years in China: “There were no museums, I bought them to teach myself…” — indicating his self-taught approach and inspiration from traditional Chinese art. He discusses his technique—creating sketches, then reorganizing them, and using crinkled paper to achieve texture. He mentions sourcing materials from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the mainland.

The article notes that Mr. Wang’s exhibitions are popular, with almost every painting bought after opening, and concludes with his personal philosophy: “I'm very careful, not in a hurry, I want to do it right.” The clipping includes a handwritten margin note: “Hayward Crimson, March 10, 1973”, suggesting the article may have originated from The Harvard Crimson on March 10, 1973 — one day before the Gazette clipping date.


Overall Context

The scrapbook page documents cultural events at Harvard’s Fogg Museum in early 1973, focusing on exhibitions involving:

  1. Historical Indian miniatures (Galbraith donation)
  2. Early drawings of Ingres
  3. Contemporary Chinese ink landscape painting by C.C. Wang

The handwriting and marginalia suggest this is a personal collection, possibly assembled by someone interested in art history or connected to Harvard. The careful notation of dates and sources reflects an intention to archive and reference these cultural moments.

The scrapbook itself has an aged, brownish paper tone, with visible binding on the left side, indicating it is part of a larger volume.

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, with content discussing art exhibitions. The top part of the page has an illustration of a detailed miniature painting titled "A Nayika and her lover," dated around 1680, which is one of 48 Indian miniatures donated to the Fogg Art Museum by Professor John Kenneth Galbraith. The text below the illustration provides information about the exhibition and the artist, along with a note dated "Harvard Crimson, March 10, 1973."

The lower part of the page contains an article about contemporary Chinese landscape paintings by C.C. Wang. The text includes a description of Wang's work, his inspiration from rockscapes in China, and his unique painting style. There is also a photograph of the artist, C.C. Wang, and a drawing of one of his landscapes. The article is dated "Gazette 3/14/73."

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This image is a page from a scrapbook or archive containing various clippings and handwritten notes related to art exhibitions and articles. The page appears to be from the year 1973, as indicated by the dates on the clippings.

Top Section:

  • Left Side: A clipping titled "A Nayika and her lover," dated around 1680. It mentions 48 Indian miniatures given to the Fogg Art Museum by Professor John Kenneth Galbraith. The article provides details about an exhibition of these miniatures at the Hayden Gallery at M.I.T., including the dates and times of the exhibition.
  • Right Side: A clipping discussing the Fogg Art Museum's current show of drawings by the young Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. It mentions the discovery of these drawings by Phyllis Hattis and provides details about the exhibition. The clipping is signed by Phil Patton and dated March 10, 1973.

Bottom Section:

  • Left Side: A clipping titled "Gazette 3/14/73" about the artist C.C. Wang. It discusses Wang's unique rockscapes and his inspiration from Chinese landscapes. The article mentions his fourth or fifth show at the Fogg Museum and provides insights into his artistic process and the reception of his work.
  • Right Side: A portrait of the artist C.C. Wang, accompanied by a brief description of his work and his exhibitions.

The page includes handwritten notes and annotations, adding personal commentary or dates to the clippings. The overall theme of the page is art exhibitions and the works of specific artists, with a focus on the Fogg Art Museum and the artist C.C. Wang.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook. The page is filled with clippings, photographs, and handwritten notes. The scrapbook page is filled with various clippings and notes, possibly related to art exhibitions or events. The clippings include images of artworks, such as a painting of a man and a woman in a traditional setting, and a photograph of a man with a mustache and glasses. There are also handwritten notes and dates, such as "Garette 3/14/73" and "Hazzard Crimson, March 10, 1973." The page appears to be a collection of information and memorabilia related to art and artists.

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The image shows a page from a book or magazine with several sections of text and images. The top section has a black and white drawing of a building and text that reads "A Nayika and her lover". Below that is a text that reads "A Nayika and her lover" is one of the 48 miniatures Professor John Kenneth Galbraith (Econ) has given to the Fogg in the past two years. Thirty-one of them, all done in vibrant color and representing court activities and personalities, sports, flora and fauna, and erotic subjects, have just gone on exhibit at the Hayden Gallery at M.I.T. The Gallery is at 160 Memorial Drive and is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (through April 7). Below that is a date that reads "Garette 3/19/73". The bottom section has a text that reads "There were no museums, I bought them around. He gets help from a criminal." Below that is a text that reads "Wang's work. It is his fourth or fifth show, and after every one people buy him out. Then he has to paint two, which he does at about the rate of one a week." Below that is a text that reads "There were some people interested. They will get in touch with him." Below that is a text that reads "Wang paints mountains for their textures." Below that is a text that reads "The Fogg exhibit is a rare opportunity for art lovers, a chance to appreciate customarily drawn to Chinese art." Below that is a text that reads "with University students and stress in China."

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The image depicts a page from a catalog or exhibition guide, likely from an art exhibition. The page is divided into several sections, each containing text and illustrations related to the exhibition. Here's a detailed description:

Top Left Section:

  • Illustration: A detailed black-and-white drawing of an interior scene, possibly depicting a traditional or historical setting. The scene includes architectural elements, such as a doorway or archway, and figures that appear to be dressed in traditional attire. The drawing is labeled with the text:

    "A Nayika and her lover," c. 1680, is one of the 48 Indian miniatures Professor John Kenneth Galbraith (Economics) has given to the Fogg in the past two years. Thirty-one of them, all done in vibrant color and representing court activities and personalities, are on exhibit at the Hayden Gallery at M.I.T. The Gallery is at 160 Memorial Drive and is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. (Through April 7)

  • Handwritten Note: Below the illustration, there is a handwritten note that reads:

    "Garette 3/11/73"

Top Right Section:

  • Text: This section contains a paragraph discussing an exhibition of drawings by a young artist named Ingres. The text highlights the artist's work, including sketches and paintings, and mentions a new element discovered by Phyllis Harris, a graduate student in Fine Arts at the time. It also references plaster casts of Greek statues and studies, as well as a collection of contemporary Chinese landscape paintings by C.C. Wang. The text concludes with details about another exhibition at the Fogg, featuring works by Wang and other artists.
  • Handwritten Note: At the bottom of this section, there is a handwritten note that reads:

    "Hayden Clinson. March 10, 1973"

Bottom Left Section:

  • Illustration: A smaller black-and-white illustration, likely a landscape or scenic view, labeled as "Landscape No. 190."
  • Text: Below the illustration, there is a quote attributed to C.C. Wang, discussing his artistic process and the challenges of painting landscapes. The text reads:

    "50 years ago in China—There were no museums, and I brought them to the museum itself—and clearly they are my inspiration for his own unique rodescapes. But his rockscapes are as modern as they are Chinese. 'I make sketches and then I reorganize the material. I don’t know what will come out. It develops by itself by my experience and technique.' Mr. Wang paints mountains for their textures. 'There are so many varieties. I can play around.' He gets help in achieving his effect from a crinkled paper that he buys without much trouble, he says. Chinese mainland."

  • Handwritten Note: Below the text, there is another handwritten note that reads:

    "Garette 3/11/73"

Bottom Right Section:

  • Text: This section continues the discussion of C.C. Wang's work, elaborating on his painting process and the interactions he has with people who come to buy his art. It includes a quote from Wang:

    "Then after every one more, which he does at about the rate of two a week. 'I’m very careful, not in a hurry, I want to do it right.' Did anyone come up to him at the opening with checkbook in hand?' Mr. Wang smiles. There were some people interested. They wanted more significant, that’s how we do it.'” – P.C."

  • Additional Note: At the very bottom, there is a small note that reads:

    "with Ministry students and stress in"

Overall Layout:

  • The page is structured with a mix of typed text and handwritten annotations, suggesting it may be part of a catalog or exhibition guide with personal notes or markings added by someone reviewing the material.
  • The illustrations and text provide context about various artworks, artists, and exhibitions, with a focus on Indian miniatures, Chinese landscapes, and the works of C.C. Wang.
  • The handwritten notes ("Garette 3/11/73" and "Hayden Clinson. March 10, 1973") indicate that the page was reviewed or annotated on specific dates, possibly by a curator, critic, or collector.

Key Elements:

  1. Artworks Discussed: Indian miniatures, Chinese landscapes, and works by C.C. Wang.
  2. Exhibition Details: Mentions of the Hayden Gallery at M.I.T., the Fogg Art Museum, and other exhibitions.
  3. Artists Mentioned: John Kenneth Galbraith, Ingres, Phyllis Harris, C.C. Wang, Jan Groh Ferdinand Buscher-Rensing, and others.
  4. Handwritten Notes: Indicate review or annotation dates (March 10, 1973, and March 11, 1973).

This page serves as a detailed record of an art exhibition, combining formal descriptions with personal annotations.

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This image shows a scrapbook-style page featuring three distinct sections of content pasted onto it. Each section features a combination of text, newspaper clippings, illustrations, and photographs.

  1. Top-left corner:

    • A clipping displays an artwork titled "A Nayika and her lover," dated c. 1680. It depicts a traditional Indian miniature painting. The image is detailed with Indo-Islamic architectural elements and shows a woman seated with a man standing beside her.
    • The caption explains that this piece is part of a larger collection donated to the Fogg Museum by Professor John Kenneth Galbraith, with information about visiting the exhibit.
  2. Top-right corner:

    • A column of text discusses an exhibition focused on the works of Ingres. It highlights his development and style, referring to both his younger and mature works, and traces influences of neoclassicism.
    • It mentions the inclusion of related contemporary Chinese landscape drawings and refers to upcoming exhibitions in New York.
  3. Bottom half:

    • A clipping featuring a Chinese landscape artwork (Landscape No. 190) alongside a small portrait of the artist, C.C. Wang.
    • The text shares insights into Wang's process, inspiration, and background, documenting his adaptation of traditional techniques into innovative forms. It also notes his contributions to art exhibitions and his approach to Chinese landscape art.

Handwritten annotations in blue ink mark dates such as "Gazette 2/11/73" and "Harvard Crimson, March 10, 1973."

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or scrapbook-like album. The page is a brownish mat with three clipped items mounted on it:

  • Top left: A small black-and-white illustration of a scene inside a room or pavilion, with figures seated or standing. Beneath it is a caption that appears to read something like “A Nayike and her lover” from around 1680, noting it as one of 48 Indian miniatures. There is a blue handwritten note with a date (roughly 3/11/73).

  • Top right: A small tan clipping with dense text about an art show, likely a review or article. It is titled or starts with a mention of “HE FOGG’S current show of drawings …” with additional notes about artists and exhibitions. There is also a blue handwritten note at the bottom with a date (March 10, 1913) and a name that resembles “Hazel Crimson” (or similar).

  • Bottom: A larger white clipping that contains two images and accompanying text. On the left is a landscape image; on the right is a portrait-like image of a person. Above the images is a small caption: “Left: Landscape No. 190 / Below: The artist: C.C. Wang.” The surrounding text discusses forewords about Chinese landscapes and mentions “Wang’s work,” with more narrative about the artist and related topics. There is another blue handwritten note in the middle of the page with a date, similar to the others.

Overall, the page looks like a curated collection of art clippings from various sources, pasted into a binder-like page, with multiple handwritten date annotations in blue ink. The imagery is monochrome or grayscale, and the layout is informal, typical of a personal archive of art articles and illustrations.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album. At the top of the page, there is a black and white reproduction of a painting or illustration featuring two figures seated in a sumptuously decorated interior space, indicative of Indian miniature artwork. Below this image, handwritten notes indicate the subject of the artwork as "A Nayika and her lover," dated circa 1650, and mention that this piece is one of 48 Indian miniatures given to the Fogg over the past two years by Professor John Kenneth Galbraith. The gallery address and hours are also provided.

On the right side of the page is a newspaper clipping with an article discussing a show of drawings at the Fogg Museum, along with personal annotations such as "Harry needs Clippings" and a date "March 10, 1973."

The lower portion of the page includes an article about artwork from China, specifically mentioning museums, the teaching of self-drawing, and how Chinese art is modern and free. Another note on the left margin says "Gazette 3/11/73." Below this text, there is a very faint black and white image, potentially depicting a landscape, and another very light image of an artist's portrait, referred to as C.C. Wang.

Finally, at the bottom of the page, the article continues describing the Fogg exhibit as a rare opportunity for art lovers, particularly mentioning those not commonly drawn to Chinese art, and it ends with a quote attributed to F.C. Wang.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, dated in 1973, related to art exhibitions and artists.

  1. Top left clipping:
  • Features a black-and-white image of a detailed Indian miniature painting titled "A Nayika and her lover," dated circa 1680.
  • The caption mentions that it is one of 48 Indian miniatures that Professor John Kenneth Galbraith loaned to the Fogg Gallery for two years. These miniatures represent various aspects of life like sports and flora.
  • The exhibit is at the Hayden Gallery at M.I.T., open from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday, through April 7.
  • Handwritten note says: "Gazette 3/14/73."
  1. Top right clipping:
  • A paragraph discussing the Fogg Gallery's current show of drawings by the young artist Ingres and other exhibits.
  • Mentions Phyllis Hattis, a graduate student in Fine Arts, and describes Ingres’ neoclassicism style influenced by Greek coins and painted vases.
  • Talks about upcoming shows at the Fogg, including contemporary Chinese landscape paintings by C.C. Wang and others.
  • Signed by Phil Patton.
  • Handwritten note reads: "Heywood Crimson March 10, 1973."
  1. Bottom clipping:
  • Appears to be a newspaper or magazine article from "Gazette 3/14/73."
  • Left side shows a faint image of a landscape, titled "Landscape No. 190."
  • Right side has a faded photo of a person identified as the artist, C.C. Wang.
  • The text discusses Wang’s inspirations, methods, and the unique qualities of his paintings.
  • Mentions that the Fogg exhibit is a rare opportunity to enjoy Chinese art, especially for those not accustomed to it.

Overall, this page is a collection of historical art-related articles and notices focusing on exhibits at the Fogg Gallery in the early 1970s, highlighting Indian miniatures and contemporary Chinese art.