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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

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The image shows an open scrapbook or binder with newspaper clippings from the Providence Sunday Journal, dated April 2, 1981, and March 15, 1981. Both articles focus on exhibitions of drawings by Pablo Picasso.

Left Page (April 2, 1981):

  • Title: "Master drawings by Picasso"
  • Author: Lorraine Lamna
  • Content: The article discusses an exhibition of 100 drawings by Picasso at the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights Picasso's versatility and prolific output, noting that he created over 10,000 drawings in his lifetime. The exhibition includes works from various periods of his career, showcasing his development from early sketches to more complex pieces. The article mentions that Picasso's drawings often served as preliminary studies for his paintings and sculptures.

Right Page (March 15, 1981):

  • Title: "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg"
  • Author: John J. Mullins
  • Content: This article also covers the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing that it is the first major exhibition of Picasso's drawings in the United States in 70 years. The exhibition features 100 works, including sketches, watercolors, and gouaches, spanning Picasso's entire career. The article quotes Albert Elsen, a professor at Harvard, who curated the exhibition. Elsen discusses Picasso's unique approach to drawing and his influence on modern art. The exhibition includes works from various periods, showcasing Picasso's versatility and innovation.

Both articles are accompanied by images of Picasso's drawings, providing visual context to the exhibitions being discussed. The clippings are neatly arranged in the scrapbook, suggesting a careful collection of art-related news.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings about an exhibition of drawings by Pablo Picasso. The first clipping, from the "Baltimore Sun" dated April 2, 1981, features an article titled "Master drawings by Picasso" by Lorraine Leeson. The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition showcasing 50 drawings by Picasso, representing his dynamic career from 1903 to 1972. It highlights the diverse techniques and styles Picasso employed, including sketches, watercolors, and pastels. The article also mentions notable pieces like "Woman Washing Her Foot" and emphasizes the rarity of such an exhibition, as the drawings were selected from the Fogg's collection and private lenders.

The second clipping, from the "Providence Sunday Journal" dated March 15, 1981, features an article titled "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg" by John J. Mullins. The article describes the exhibition, which includes 50 drawings from the Fogg's collection, many of which have not been displayed publicly before. It mentions Gary Tinterow, a Harvard graduate student, who curated the show, and includes insights from Tinterow about the significance of the drawings, which span Picasso's career and demonstrate his mastery of various techniques. The article also provides details about the exhibition, including its display at the Fogg Art Museum and subsequent tour to other museums.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper featuring two articles about Pablo Picasso's drawings.

Left Article:

  • Title: "Master drawings by Picasso"
  • Author: Lorraine Lauzon
  • Date: April 2, 1981
  • Publication: The Boston Globe
  • Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Description: The article discusses a new exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum showcasing master drawings by Picasso. The exhibition highlights Picasso's dynamic career, focusing on sketches, watercolors, and gouaches selected from his early years. The display aims to celebrate Picasso's centennial and features works from various phases of his life, including his early draftsmanship and mature pieces. The exhibition also includes a significant number of pieces from his "Blue Period" and later works, with a detailed description of the artworks and their historical context.

Right Article:

  • Title: "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg"
  • Author: John J. Mullins
  • Date: March 15, 1981
  • Publication: Providence Sunday Journal
  • Location: Providence, Rhode Island
  • Description: This article talks about a major exhibition of Picasso drawings at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibition is described as the first major show of Pablo Picasso’s drawings in the United States. The article highlights the range of Picasso's drawing styles, from early sketches to more mature and complex works. John Tinterow, a curator from Harvard University, is quoted, emphasizing the significance and the historical importance of the exhibit. He also mentions the personal interest and dedication he has invested in the project, including his extensive research and the selection process for the works on display.

Both articles aim to provide readers with insights into the significance, historical context, and the critical importance of Picasso’s drawings featured in the exhibitions.

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The image contains two newspaper articles about an exhibition of Picasso's drawings held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April 1981.

  1. Left Article:

    • Title: "Master drawings by Picasso"
    • By: Lorraine Laxton
    • Date: April 2, 1981
    • Content:
      • The article reviews an exhibition of master drawings by Pablo Picasso at the Fogg Art Museum.
      • The exhibition showcases drawings, watercolors, collages, and gouaches from Picasso's career, spanning from his early days to his later years.
      • The exhibition includes sketches and studies from various periods, such as the "Woman Washing Her Foot" from 1906 and other works like "The Kiss" and "Mother and Child."
      • The review highlights the diverse styles and themes in Picasso's work, emphasizing his development as an artist and his varied techniques.
      • The show includes previously unseen works and focuses on the evolution of his style and themes.
  2. Right Article:

    • Title: "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg"
    • By: John J. Mullins
    • Date: March 15, 1981
    • Content:
      • This article describes the upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which is the first major exhibition of Picasso's drawings in the United States.
      • The show includes around 100 works selected by Gary Tinterow, a Harvard graduate student who is now a curator at the Art Institute of Chicago.
      • The exhibition aims to trace Picasso's development as a draftsman, with works from various periods, including early sketches and later, more complex drawings.
      • Tinterow discusses the significance of the exhibition, emphasizing the importance of Picasso's drawings in understanding his artistic evolution.
      • The exhibition is scheduled to run from April 5 to May 3, with extended hours on Fridays until 9 p.m.
      • It is noted that the exhibition is a scholarly show and includes a catalog, which is significant for its in-depth analysis of Picasso's drawings.

Both articles highlight the significance of the Picasso exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing its importance in the art world and the meticulous curation by Gary Tinterow.

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The image shows two newspaper articles from 1981, both discussing an exhibition of Pablo Picasso's drawings at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  1. Left Article: "Master drawings by Picasso"

    • Author: Lorraine Lawson
    • Publication: Boston Globe, April 2, 1981
    • Content: The article focuses on a comprehensive exhibition of Picasso's drawings, showcasing over 50 works from various phases of the artist's career. It highlights Picasso's versatility, ranging from his early sketches to his later, more complex pieces. The exhibition includes portraits, landscapes, and sketches from his Blue Period and other significant periods. The article mentions that the drawings were selected to represent Picasso's dynamic career, emphasizing his ability to capture movement and emotion.
  2. Right Article: "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg"

    • Author: John J. Mullins
    • Publication: Providence Sunday Journal, March 15, 1981
    • Content: This article also discusses the Picasso drawings exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. It notes that the exhibit is the first major showing of Picasso's drawings in the United States in over 30 years. The curator, Gary Tinterow, is quoted emphasizing the significance of the drawings in Picasso's oeuvre and the rarity of such an exhibition. The article mentions that the drawings cover a broad range of Picasso’s career, including early sketches and later, more mature works. The exhibition was curated to give viewers a comprehensive look at Picasso’s drawing techniques and styles, with pieces spanning from 1896 to 1972.

Both articles underscore the importance of the exhibition in showcasing Picasso’s mastery and evolution as an artist through his drawings.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings from 1981 featuring articles about Pablo Picasso's drawings.

Left Article:

Title: Master drawings by Picasso
Newspaper: El Paso Herald-Post
Date: April 2, 1981
Author: Loretta LeMaster

The article discusses an exhibition of Picasso's works at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It highlights that the exhibition includes 50 drawings, watercolors, collages, and gouaches spanning from 1893 to 1972, representing various phases of Picasso's career. The collection aims to celebrate Picasso's centennial and offers a comprehensive view of his artistic evolution.

Key points include:

  • Picasso's diverse styles and periods, such as his early academic sketches, the Blue Period, the Rose Period, and works influenced by African art.
  • The exhibit features pieces from notable periods, including the preparatory sketches for "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" and "Guernica."
  • The article mentions Picasso's ability to draw in the style of old masters and his versatility.
  • The works were selected from various collections, including the Musée Picasso in Paris and Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.

Right Article:

Title: Picasso drawings on view at Fogg
Newspaper: Providence Sunday Journal
Date: March 15, 1981
Author: John J. Mullins

This article also covers the Picasso exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the significance and rarity of the displayed works.

Key points include:

  • The exhibit, curated by Harvard graduate student Patricia Leighten, marks the first major collection of Picasso’s works in the United States in many years.
  • The exhibition includes drawings and etchings from Picasso’s early years to his later works.
  • The article notes Picasso’s ability to adapt and innovate, with drawings ranging from realistic to abstract styles.
  • It mentions the inclusion of preparatory sketches for significant works like "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" and studies for other famous paintings.
  • The collection provides insight into Picasso's thought process and evolution as an artist, making it a valuable exhibit for both scholars and the general public.

Both articles underscore the importance of the exhibition in showcasing the breadth and depth of Picasso’s artistic talent through his drawings.

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This image shows an open book or a magazine with newspaper clippings pasted on the pages. There are two main articles visible with headlines relating to the famous artist Pablo Picasso.

On the left page, the headline reads "Art review - Master drawings by Picasso," written by Lorraine L. Lomberg. Below the headline, there's an illustration or a reproduction of a Picasso drawing depicting a figure holding a foot, captioned "'Woman Washing Her Foot' by Picasso."

The right page features a headline stating "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg" dated March 15, 1981, by John J. McQuillen. This article seems to discuss an exhibition of Picasso's work at the Fogg art museum.

The pages appear yellowed, suggesting age, and there are some handwritten annotations and underlined segments in the text, indicating someone was reviewing or annotating these articles. The left page shows a date stamp of "APR 2 1981" at the top, and both articles talk about exhibitions and specific aspects of Picasso's work.

The context suggests someone was collecting and studying articles regarding Picasso's exhibitions, possibly for academic, curatorial, or personal interest. The open book or binder adds to the sense of research or a personal project related to art history.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings mounted on a beige page, likely from a scrapbook or archive. Both clippings are art reviews discussing exhibitions of Pablo Picasso's drawings.

  1. The clipping on the left is from the "Berkshire Eagle" dated April 2, 1981. The headline reads "Master drawings by Picasso," written by Lorraine Lauzon. The article discusses a masterful exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring over 100 Picasso works from 50 museums and private collections, highlighting Picasso’s virtuosity and development over his career. The article includes a detailed black and white sketch titled “Woman Washing Her Foot” by Picasso, showing a nude figure bent over, washing one foot.

  2. The clipping on the right is from the "Providence Sunday Journal," dated March 15, 1981, with the headline "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg" by John J. Mullins. This article focuses on the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, emphasizing it as the first major exhibition of Picasso’s drawings in the U.S. in 70 years. It includes a discussion about Picasso’s artistry, the careful selection of the works, and comments from Gary Tinterow, a Harvard graduate student and art scholar involved with the exhibition.

Both articles highlight the significance of showcasing Picasso’s drawings, including watercolors, collages, and gouaches from various prestigious collections, offering historical context for the exhibition and Picasso’s artistic legacy.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping. The clipping features two articles. The first article is titled "Master drawings by Picasso" and the second article is titled "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg." The first article is about a master exhibition of Picasso's drawings at the Fogg Art Museum. The second article is about a traveling exhibition of Picasso's drawings that will be on view at the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image shows two pages from a newspaper or magazine, likely from the Providence Sunday Journal, dated March 15, 1981. The pages feature an art review titled "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg", written by John J. Mullins. The review discusses an exhibition of Picasso's drawings held at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key Details:

Left Page:

  • Headline: "Master drawings by Picasso"
  • Byline: By Lorraine Lauren
  • Content:
    • The article provides an overview of the exhibition, highlighting Picasso's dynamic career and the significance of the drawings on display.
    • It mentions that the exhibition features works from Picasso's early years (age 15) to his later phases, showcasing his evolution as an artist.
    • Specific drawings mentioned include:
      • "Woman Washing Her Foot" by Picasso: A detailed sketch depicted in the article.
      • "The Monkey" drawing: Referenced as part of the exhibition.
      • "The Violin": A notable work from Picasso's American Hero period.
      • "Mother and Child": A drawing that was controversial due to its graphic depiction of a woman's bare bones.
    • The article emphasizes the diversity of materials used by Picasso, such as charcoal, ink, and pencil, and notes that the exhibition includes preparatory studies for major works like Guernica.
    • It also discusses Picasso's influence on modern art and his experimental approach to drawing.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Picasso drawings on view at Fogg"
  • Byline: By John J. Mullins
  • Content:
    • The article elaborates on the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, noting that it features about two dozen works from the museum's collection.
    • It highlights the significance of the exhibition, stating that it is the first time such a comprehensive display of Picasso's drawings has been shown in the United States.
    • The article includes quotes from Gary Tinterow, a candidate for a doctorate in Harvard's Department of Art History, who curated the exhibition. Tinterow discusses the challenges of organizing the show and the importance of Picasso's preparatory drawings.
    • The exhibition is described as a scholarly show, with many works selected by Tinterow, a Harvard graduate student.
    • The article mentions that the exhibition will travel to other institutions, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
    • It also includes details about the exhibition's schedule:
      • Dates: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Closing: August 3.
      • Location: Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, MA.

Visual Elements:

  • Illustration: On the left page, there is a detailed sketch titled "Woman Washing Her Foot" by Picasso, which serves as a visual representation of the exhibition's content.
  • Text Layout: The text is formatted in a standard newspaper style, with headlines, bylines, and subheadings. The article is well-structured, with clear sections discussing different aspects of the exhibition.

Summary:

The image depicts a two-page spread from a newspaper reviewing an exhibition of Picasso's drawings at the Fogg Art Museum. The review provides insights into Picasso's artistic evolution, the significance of the exhibition, and the challenges of organizing such a display. It also includes a visual representation of one of Picasso's drawings, "Woman Washing Her Foot", and details about the exhibition's schedule and locations.