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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808709

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The image shows a page from a book or a collection of articles, with a section of a newspaper clipping attached to it. The newspaper clipping contains an article titled "Art People" with a subheading "Expert on India gets Met post," authored by Vivien Raynor. The date at the top of the article is December 21, 1979, and it is from the New York Times.

The main article is about Stuart Cary Welch, who is described as an expert in Indian art, particularly Mughal and Hindu paintings. The piece discusses Welch's academic background, his contributions to the art world, and his appointment to the position at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met).

On the right side of the page, there is another newspaper clipping, this time from the Fitchburg-Leominster Sentinel & Enterprise, dated February 6, 1980. The article is titled "Museum Tour Is Scheduled" and discusses a planned tour of the current exhibition, "Views of Edo," at the Fitchburg Art Museum. The article mentions Anne Nishimura Morse, curator of the Oriental Department of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, who will give a tour of the exhibition.

The page appears to be part of a collection or scrapbook, as there is a piece of brown tape or adhesive at the top, possibly used to attach the newspaper clipping to the page. The text is in English, and the articles are written in a formal, informative style typical of newspaper articles.

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This image shows a scrapbook page that contains two newspaper clippings. The background is a yellowed page from a scrapbook, indicating that the clippings have been pasted onto it.

  1. Left Clipping:

    • It is a New York Times article dated December 21, 1979, under the section "New England Newsclip."
    • The headline is "Art People: Expert on India gets Met post."
    • The article is written by Vivien Raynor and discusses Stuart Cary Welch, an expert on Mughal and Hindu painting. It mentions his appointment as a special consultant to the department of Islamic art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, replacing the late Richard Ettinghausen. The article also details Welch's career, his contributions to art, and his method of understanding art through photography.
  2. Right Clipping:

    • It is from the "Fitchburg-Leominster Sentinel & Enterprise," Fitchburg, MA, dated February 6, 1980.
    • The headline is "Museum Tour Is Scheduled."
    • The article is about Anne Nishimura Morse, a curatorial assistant of the Oriental Department of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, who will give a tour of the current exhibition "Views of Edo" at the Fitchburg Art Museum. The article describes the exhibition and Morse's role in it.

The clippings are neatly cut and pasted onto the scrapbook page, with some tape visible at the top edge of the left clipping. The overall condition suggests that the scrapbook is well-preserved but shows signs of age.

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This image displays two open pages from a newspaper clipping, mounted on a black backing board with a clear protective cover. The clipping appears to be from the New York Times, dated December 21, 1979, as indicated at the top left of the left-hand page.

Here’s a detailed description of each page:


Left Page (December 21, 1979):

  • Heading: “Art People” by Vivien Raynor.
  • Main Article: “Expert on India gets Met post.”
    • The article focuses on Stuart Cary Welch, an expert on Indian and Persian art, who was recently appointed as a special consultant to the department of Islamic art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
    • It discusses Welch’s background, including his previous role at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, his expertise in Indian painting, and his upcoming projects.
    • A key quote highlights his scholarly approach: “I like to think of myself as working at the art of art history.”
    • The article also mentions his upcoming book on Mughal and Hindu art, to be published by Harvard University Press.
  • Sidebar: A brief note mentions “Yagadish Sivachy,” 27, a young editor to be appointed to Artforum magazine.

Right Page (February 6, 1980):

  • Publication: This page is from the Pittsburgh-Union-Dispatch (identified as “PITTSBURGH SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE / PITTSBURGH, PA” with a masthead indicating “FEB 6 1980” and page number 14).
  • Headline: “Museum Tour Is Scheduled”
    • The article reports that Anne Nakamura Morse, a curatorial assistant in the Oriental Department at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard, will lead a tour for the museum on Thursday.
    • She will focus on the exhibit “Views of Edo,” comprised of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century woodcut prints from the Fogg Museum.
    • The tour starts at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, with coffee served at 10 a.m.
  • Additional Notes:
    • The article mentions several artists whose works are included in the show (e.g., Elizabeth Catlett, Noah Jameson, Jacob Lawrence, etc.), though their connection to the “Views of Edo” exhibition seems contextually misplaced — it may be a separate section or misalignment in editing.
    • A paragraph mentions Federica Marangoni, an artist who has exhibited in Italy and the U.S., whose glass sculptures were delivered to the Brooklyn Museum — but again, this seems to be an unrelated snippet, perhaps from a different article or a mis-cut clipping.
    • A small note at the bottom states: “Exhibitions can be delayed or damaged but surely never lost. But that is precisely what has happened...” — suggesting a theme of risk to exhibitions, possibly relating to Marangoni’s work.

Physical Presentation:

  • The two pages are mounted side-by-side.
  • The left page is slightly more aged and shows some yellowing.
  • Both pages are protected under clear plastic, which causes some glare, particularly in the top right corner of the right page.
  • There’s a small label or tag stuck to the top edge of the left page — possibly from an archival system, though the text is unreadable.

Overall Impression:

This is a curated archive page featuring two distinct newspaper articles related to art and museum world news from late 1979 and early 1980. The juxtaposition suggests a collector or researcher interested in art history, museum personnel changes, and exhibitions — particularly those concerning non-Western art, such as Indian, Islamic, and Japanese Edo-period prints.

The clipping is well-preserved and neatly mounted for display or archival purposes.

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The image shows a page from a book or magazine. It is an open page with text on both sides. The left side of the page features a headline that reads "Art People," with the subheading "Expert on India gets Met post." The text is written in black font on a white background. There is a date at the top of the page, "DEC 21 1979," indicating the publication date. The right side of the page has a different article with a headline that reads "Museum Tour Is Scheduled." The text is also written in black font on a white background. There is a date at the top of the page, "FEB 6 1980," indicating the publication date. The page is in good condition, with no visible tears or creases. The text is legible, and the images are clear. The image appears to be a page from a magazine or newspaper that features articles about art and culture.

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The image shows a book that is open to a page with two articles. The first article is titled "Art People" and is dated December 21, 1979. It discusses the appointment of Terrie S. Rouse as the curator of the art collection at the Harlem State Office Building. The second article is titled "Museum Tour Is Scheduled" and is dated February 6, 1980. It provides information about an upcoming museum tour at the Fitchburg Museum, which will feature an exhibition of prints from the 17th and 18th centuries. The book appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings or articles, and the pages are yellowed and have a worn appearance.

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The image depicts an open page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the New York Times, dated December 21, 1979. The page is titled "Art People" and features an article about Stuart Cary Welch, an expert on Indian art who has been appointed to a new position. The article is authored by Vivien Raynor.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Headline and Subheading:

    • The main headline reads: "Expert on India gets Met post."
    • The subheading introduces Stuart Cary Welch as the subject of the article.
  2. Content Overview:

    • The article discusses Welch's appointment as a curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
    • Welch is described as a renowned expert in Indian art, with a focus on Mughal and Hindu painting.
    • The article highlights his contributions, including his role in organizing exhibitions, such as the American Federation of Arts' 1978 show at the British Museum in London.
    • Welch is noted for his extensive knowledge of Indian art, particularly his expertise in the Mughal period and his work with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
  3. Visual Layout:

    • The page is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with a clear headline, subheading, and body text.
    • The left column contains the main article, while the right column features a smaller article titled "Museum Tour Is Scheduled" about an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, MA.
    • The top of the page includes the newspaper's header: "LIFE FUEL CO. FRIDAY, OCTOBER...", though the date appears to be inconsistent with the article's publication date (December 21, 1979). This may indicate a misprint or a reused header.
  4. Additional Information:

    • The article mentions Welch's upcoming book, "The Art and Architecture of India," which is set to be published by Harvard University Press.
    • It also references Welch's collaboration with Richard Ettinghausen, another expert in Islamic art, and his work with the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C.
    • The article touches on Welch's approach to art curation, emphasizing his focus on the "View of Iran" and his efforts to bring attention to the Islamic world's artistic contributions.
  5. Design Elements:

    • The text is printed in a clean, serif font typical of newspapers from the late 1970s.
    • There are no visible images or photographs accompanying the article, suggesting it is a text-only feature.
    • The page shows signs of wear, with creases and slight discoloration, indicating it may be from an archived or vintage copy.

Summary:

The image shows a newspaper page from the New York Times dated December 21, 1979, featuring an article titled "Art People" that profiles Stuart Cary Welch, an expert in Indian art who has been appointed to a curatorial position at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The article highlights his expertise, contributions to the field, and upcoming publications, while the right column includes a separate piece about a museum tour scheduled at the Fogg Art Museum. The layout and design reflect the journalistic style of the era.

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This image shows a scrapbook page featuring two newspaper clippings mounted on a cream-colored page.

  1. Left Clipping:
    The main article, titled "Art People" with the subtitle "Expert on India gets Met post," is attributed to Vivien Raynor. This appears to be published in the New York Times on December 21, 1979, as indicated by a printed date at the top left. The content discusses Stuart Cary Welch, an expert in Indian art, who assumed a new position at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The article includes detailed text about his qualifications, career achievements, and role at the museum.

  2. Right Clipping:
    Titled "Museum Tour Is Scheduled," this smaller newspaper piece is from the Fitchburg-Leominster Sentinel and Enterprise and dated February 6, 1980. It announces a museum tour organized by a cultural association related to the Fitchburg Art Museum. It includes information about the date, event details, and refreshments for attendees.

The scrapbook page has a structured design, with both articles positioned neatly, and some torn paper visible at the top right, possibly from additional pages or older materials.

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  • The image shows a page from a scrapbook or bound album. The page is a pale yellow/beige color with a white clipping pasted near the left side and a smaller clipping along the right edge.
  • The main clipping appears to be a newspaper article from a major paper (likely the New York Times) with a bold title “Art People” and a subheading that reads something like “Expert on India gets Met post.” The text is laid out in multiple columns and there is a visible byline at the top.
  • A date stamp and other small header text are visible above the clipping, suggesting it’s from around December 21, 1979.
  • To the right, there is a narrower clipping with the headline “Museum Tour Is Scheduled,” containing a short article and possibly a small image or caption.
  • The page shows signs of aging and handling: torn bits of tape or paper at the top and the binder or spine visible on the right, with other pages peeking out.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. In the upper left corner, there is a partial New York Times article dated December 21, 1979, with the headline "Art People" followed by two subheadings, "Vivien Raynor" and "Expert on India gets Met post." The article begins but is cut off at the bottom, suggesting the continuation on another page. To the right, there is another article or advertisement with the heading "Museum Tour Is Scheduled" from the newspaper "Fitchburg Sentinel" dating February 6, 1980. It announces a tour of the Fitchburg Art Museum themed "Curator's Choice" to be held on a specified date, and notes that "Mrs. Susan Montagna Gallery Coffee will be served at 8K."

The visible text in the New York Times article touches upon discussions of art and the involvement of a person described as embracing Indian art and the cultural context. The Fitchburg Sentinel piece seems to be promoting a cultural event at a museum.

The pages are mounted on beige paper, and you can see the wear and tear on the clippings and the page itself, with some discolored tape and tears along the edges. This suggests that the documents are archival or have been kept for historical or personal significance.

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The image shows two clipped newspaper articles mounted on a page in a scrapbook or album. The left article is from the New York Times dated December 21, 1979, titled "Art People" by Vivien Raynor. The subtitle reads "Expert on India gets Met post." The article discusses Stuart Cary Welch, an expert on Mughal and Hindu painting, and his contributions, as well as his appointment at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It also mentions various art exhibitions and other art figures. The right article, dated February 6, 1980, is from the Fitchburg-Sentinel & Enterprise. Its headline reads, "Museum Tour Is Scheduled." The article talks about Anne Nishimura Morse, a curatorial assistant at the Oriental Department of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, who will give a museum tour about a current exhibition featuring 18th and 19th-century woodcut prints on loan from the Fogg Museum and the Fitchburg Music Store Inc. The exhibition also highlights Japanese life in early Tokyo. The articles are mounted on a blank cream-colored page, and some old folded newspaper pieces are peeking out from the top edge behind the page.