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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805498

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album, featuring two newspaper clippings from the "Harvard Gazette" dated May 17, 1973, and May 18, 1973.

  1. Left Clipping (May 17, 1973):

    • The clipping includes a photograph of a painting titled "Woman Bowers" by Jim Dine. The painting is on loan from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterman III and is part of an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum through June 1. The painter is Jim Dine, and the photograph is credited to Michael Natzwecki.
    • The photograph shows a person standing in front of the painting, which appears to be an abstract depiction with the words "Woman Bowers" visible in the artwork.
  2. Right Clipping (May 18, 1973):

    • This clipping is titled "The Calendar" and announces an exhibition of German Expressionist prints in the Fogg Print Room. The exhibition features works by artists such as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Erich Heckel, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Gail Indur "75," and Robert Frohbe "75."
    • The exhibition is accompanied by a student seminar, and a small catalogue written by the students is available.
    • The clipping includes two black-and-white images of German Expressionist prints. The top image appears to be a stylized, abstract portrait, and the bottom image depicts a figure in a flowing garment, possibly dancing or in motion.

The clippings are neatly arranged on a brown background, likely part of a scrapbook or album, preserving these cultural and artistic events from 1973.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album with two pages, each containing a newspaper clipping from May 18, 1973, of the Harvard Gazette.

On the left page, the clipping features a photograph of a person standing in front of a painting. The caption beneath the photo reads: "The painting is 'Emma Bovary' by Jim Dine, on loan from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterman III and on display in the Fogg courtyard through June 1. The painter is Jim Dine. (Michael Nedzweski)"

On the right page, the clipping is titled "The Calendar." It includes two illustrations. The first is an artistic drawing of a head wearing a hat. The second is an abstract drawing of a seated figure, possibly a woman, with an arm resting on a table. Next to the illustrations, there is a text block that reads:

"GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST PRINTS: an exhibition in the Fogg Print Room, was organized by Helene Seckel '75, Carol Iannone '75, and Robert Frick, Curator of Prints. A seminar, 'German Expressionist Graphics,' accompanies the exhibition, which will continue through June 3."

Both clippings have handwritten notes at the top, which appear to be the date "May 18, 1973" and possibly the subject or title of the articles. The overall context suggests that the clippings are related to art exhibitions and events happening around the same time at Harvard.

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The image shows a page from a 1973 Harvard Gazette, specifically from May 18, 1973.

On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white photograph of a person in a white lab coat, likely a scientist or researcher, standing in front of a piece of equipment. The caption below the photograph reads:
"The painting is 'Emma Bovary' by Jim Dine, on loan from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterman III and on display in the Fogg courtyard through June 1. The painter is Jim Bowse. (Michael Nedzworski)."

On the right side of the page, there is a section titled "The Calendar." The calendar section includes a few small illustrations and a news item:
"GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST PRINTS: An exhibition in the Fogg Print Room, organized by Helene Giescke '75, Ernst Lubbe '75, and Robert Friebe '75, will be held as part of a seminar. A small catalogue written by the students accompanies the exhibit, which will continue through June 1."

The page is part of a larger book or notebook, with the other pages visible on either side. The overall condition of the pages appears to be somewhat aged, with visible wear and tear.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette dated May 18, 1973, pasted into an open book.

  1. Left Clipping:

    • The headline or caption is not explicitly shown, but the accompanying text reads:
      "The painting is 'Emma Bovary' by Jim Dine, on loan from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterman III and on display in the Fogg courtyard through June 1. The painter is Jim Dine. (Michael Nedzweski)"
    • The photograph shows a person standing in a white smock in front of a large blank wall. The person appears to be working on or presenting the painting "Emma Bovary."
  2. Right Clipping:

    • The section is titled "The Calendar."

    • The clipping details an exhibition:
      "GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST PRINTS: an exhibition in the Fogg Print Room, was organized by Helene Giesecke '75, Carol Inaba '75, and Robert Fruehbeis '75. The exhibition is part of the seminar 'German Expressionist Prints,' which will continue through June 1. A small catalogue written by the students accompanies the exhibition."

    • The visuals include two sketches or drawings, one of a person wearing a hat and another of a horse, both likely examples of the German Expressionist art style featured in the exhibition.

The book appears to be a scrapbook or archive where these clippings were preserved, possibly for historical or informational purposes.

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The image shows two pages from a bound volume of a publication, specifically from the Harvard Gazette, dated May 18, 1973.

On the left page, there is a photograph and an accompanying caption. The photograph depicts a person standing in front of a large, abstract painting. The caption reads:
"The painting is 'Emma Bovary' by Jim Dine, on loan from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterman III and on display in the Fogg courtyard through June 1. The painter is Jim Bowse (Michael Nedzweski)."

On the right page, there is a section titled "The Calendar." This section includes a small article about an exhibition of German Expressionist Prints. The text states:
"GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST PRINTS: an exhibition in the Fogg Print Room, was organized by Helene Giesecke '75, Carol Inabe '75, and Robert Fruehbe '75, under the supervision of Professor Richard Seminar. A small catalogue written by the students accompanies the exhibit, which will continue through June 1."

The page also features two illustrations of prints from the exhibition. The top illustration is a black and white sketch of a man wearing a hat and coat, and the bottom illustration is a sketch of a woman bending over a horse. Both illustrations are part of the German Expressionist art style.

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This image shows an open page from a May 18, 1973 issue of the "Harvard Gazette," which appears to be a university newspaper.

The left side of the page features an article with a photograph of a person in a traditional robe, possibly a monk, standing in front of a painting. The caption under the photograph states that the painting is titled "Emma Bovary" by Jim Dine, on loan from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterman III, and it is on display in the Fogg courtyard through June 1. The painter mentioned is Jim Bowse (Michael Nedzweski).

The right side of the page is titled "The Calendar" and includes an illustration of a man's profile and a drawing of a female figure. The main entry in "The Calendar" section describes an exhibition of German Expressionist prints organized by Helene Giesecke '75, Mary Ellen Howe '73, and Robert Fribee '73. The exhibition is held in the Fogg Print Room and is accompanied by a seminar. A small catalog written by the students involved in the exhibition will continue to be available through June 1.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings dated May 18, 1973, both from the Harvard Gazette.

  • The clipping on the left features a black-and-white photo of a man, identified as Jim Bowes, standing and looking at a large painting titled "Emma Bovary" by Jim Dine. The painting is on loan from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterman III and is displayed in the Fogg courtyard through June 1.

  • The clipping on the right titled "The Calendar" highlights German Expressionist prints exhibited in the Fogg Print Room. The exhibition was organized by Helene Giesecke ’75, Gail Inaba ’75, and Robert Frisbee ’73, participants in a South House seminar. The exhibition was scheduled to continue through June 1. The clipping includes images of the prints, showing stylized and abstract figures.

Both clippings are affixed to the page with handwritten notes at the top indicating the date and source publication.

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You are looking at a photograph of an open book or scrapbook containing newspaper clippings dated May 11, 1973, from a publication called "Island Gazette". On the left page, there is a black and white photograph of a man standing in front of a large painting. The caption beneath the image provides some information about the painting titled "Emma Bovary" by an artist named Jim Dine. The text mentions that the painting is on loan and on display at a specific location through June 1. The man in the photograph appears to be looking at the painting and is identified as Jim Bower, whereas the name of the person who took the photograph is Michael Nedoszytko.

On the right page, a section titled "The Calendar" is visible. There are two black and white images, with one depicting a man's face, possibly rendered in an expressionist style, and another representing a stylized figure of a woman. Just below these images, there appears to be a notice of an exhibition of German expressionist prints, also providing details such as location, dates, and additional descriptive information.

The book's page on the right seems to have evenly yellowed with age, indicating that the clippings have likely been preserved for a considerable amount of time. The pages are mounted within what appears to be a larger, brown scrapbook or album, and the surroundings suggest a quiet, personal, or archival setting.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with two pages visible, dated May 18, 1973, and titled "Harvard Gazette" at the top of each page. The pages appear to be part of a curated collection or archive, likely documenting events, exhibitions, or artistic activities from that time.

Left Page:

  • Title: "Harvard Gazette"
  • Date: May 18, 1973
  • Content:
    • Photograph: A black-and-white image shows a person in a white uniform and hat, possibly a staff member or artist, standing in front of an abstract painting. The painting is described as "Emma Bovary" by Jim Dice, on loan from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Waterman III, and on display in the Fogg courtyard through June 1. The photographer is credited as Michael Nedzweski.
    • Caption: The caption provides details about the painting, its lender, and its exhibition location and duration.

Right Page:

  • Title: "The Calendar"
  • Date: May 18, 1973
  • Content:
    • Illustration: A sketch or drawing of a figure wearing a hat, possibly an artist or performer, with dynamic, expressive lines. The figure appears to be in motion, suggesting energy or creativity.
    • Text: A brief announcement about an exhibition titled "German Expressionist Prints," organized by Helene Giescke '75, Gail Inabnit '75, and Robert Frisbee '73. The exhibition was held in the Fogg Print Room and featured participants from a South House Seminar. A small catalogue written by students accompanies the exhibition, which continues through June 1.

Overall Context:

The book or scrapbook appears to be a historical record or archive, likely from Harvard University, capturing cultural and artistic events from May 18, 1973. The left page focuses on an art exhibition featuring a specific painting, while the right page highlights another exhibition and provides details about its organizers and participants. The inclusion of both a photograph and an illustration, along with descriptive text, suggests a comprehensive documentation of artistic activities and events during that period. The handwritten titles and dates add a personal or archival touch, indicating that this may be part of a personal collection or institutional record.

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A scrapbook with a brown cover is opened to a page with a black-and-white photograph on the left and a newspaper clipping on the right. The photograph depicts a man wearing a hat and a white uniform, standing in front of a wall. The newspaper clipping features an article titled "The Calendar" with an illustration of a man wearing a hat and a woman in a dress. The article is dated May 18, 1973.