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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808801

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The image shows an open book or binder containing newspaper clippings. The left page features an article from the "International Herald Tribune" dated July 16, 1981. The article is titled "Focus on German art at Busch-Reisinger" and includes a drawing of a woman in profile, likely a piece of German art. The article discusses an exhibition of German art at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University's museums.

The right page contains two articles from "The New York Times" dated September 7, 1981. The top article is titled "Aime Maeght Dead; Art Dealer Was 76" and includes a photograph of Aime Maeght, a prominent art dealer. The article discusses his life and contributions to the art world. The bottom article is titled "Sculpture Displayed" and appears to be about an exhibition of sculptures, though the specific details are not fully visible.

The book or binder seems to be a collection of art-related news clippings, likely for research or archival purposes.

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The image shows a page from The New York Times newspaper dated September 7, 1987. The primary focus of the page is an obituary and a feature article about art.

Obituary Section:

The headline reads, "Aime Maeght, Dead; Art Dealer Was 76."

  • Aime Maeght was a well-known art dealer and publisher, recognized for his significant contributions to modern art.
  • The obituary details his life and career, highlighting his relationship with prominent artists such as Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Fernand Léger, Georges Braque, and Alberto Giacometti.
  • Maeght and his wife, Marguerite, established the Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, which became a renowned center for modern art.
  • The obituary also mentions his early life, his beginnings as a printer, and his eventual rise in the art world.

Feature Article:

The headline reads, "Focus on German Art at Busch-Reisinger."

  • The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, which is dedicated to the study of art from the German-speaking countries of Central and Northern Europe.
  • The museum's collection includes works by notable artists such as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Max Beckmann, and others from various movements including German Expressionism.
  • The article provides historical context and the evolution of the museum, originally called the Germanic Museum, and its focus on collecting and displaying German art.
  • It mentions the museum's efforts to expand its collection and its role in promoting the understanding of German art and culture.

Additional Content:

  • There is a small section on sculpture displayed at the Cantor Gallery, listing some of the works and artists featured there.
  • A photograph of an elderly man in military uniform, identified as Adolf Hitler in 1941, accompanies the "German Art" article.

The overall page is a mix of news and cultural commentary, focusing heavily on art-related subjects.

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The image shows pages from a newspaper, specifically from The New York Times, dated July 29, 1981, and September 16, 1981.

Left Page (July 29, 1981):

  1. Headline: "Focus on German art at Busch-Reisinger"
  2. Subheading: "GERMAN 19TH CENTURY PAINTINGS AND WATERCOLORS"
  3. Content: The article discusses an exhibition of German art from the 19th century at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibition includes works by German Expressionists and other artists from the period, focusing on their techniques and themes. The text mentions a variety of artists and their contributions to the genre.

Right Page (July 29, 1981):

  1. Headline: "Aime Maeght Dead; Art Dealer Was 75"
  2. Subheading: "Represented Miró, Chagall and Matisse; Then Sold on Unknown"
  3. Content: This obituary details the life and career of Aime Maeght, a prominent art dealer who died at the age of 75. Maeght was known for representing and selling the works of notable artists such as Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, and Henri Matisse. The article provides insights into his early life, career, and his role in promoting modern art.

Bottom Right Page (September 16, 1981):

  1. Headline: "Sculpture Displayed"
  2. Subheading: "CANBERRA LAPIDARY: A SCULPTURE EXHIBITION"
  3. Content: This article discusses an exhibition of lapidary sculptures in Canberra. It highlights the works of various artists and the materials they use, such as marble and other stones. The text mentions the artistic techniques and the unique qualities of the sculptures on display.

Visuals:

  • The left page includes a black-and-white image of an artwork titled "An Elderly Man in a Military Coat" by Adolf von Menzel.
  • The right page features a black-and-white photograph of Aime Maeght.
  • The bottom right page includes a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture by Johannes Kirchner.

Overall, the pages provide a mix of art reviews, obituaries, and exhibition announcements from the New York Times in 1981.

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The image shows pages from an old newspaper, specifically from The New York Times, featuring two distinct articles related to art.

  1. Left Page (July 26, 1981):

    • Article Title: "Focus on German art at Busch-Reisinger"
    • Content: The article discusses a focus on German art from the 19th century to the present day at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It highlights the museum's exhibition, which includes works from artists like Adolph von Menzel and Lovis Corinth, among others.
    • Visual: There is a black-and-white photograph of a piece of art titled "An Elderly Man in a Military Uniform" by Adolph von Menzel from 1842.
  2. Right Page (September 16, 1981):

    • Article Title: "Aime Maeght Dead; Art Dealer Was 75"
    • Content: This article is an obituary for Aime Maeght, a prominent art dealer who died at the age of 75. The article covers his life, career, and his influence in the art world, particularly in representing artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Joan Miró. It mentions his gallery, Galerie Maeght, and his significant contributions to modern art.
    • Visual: There is a portrait photograph of Aime Maeght, along with smaller images of artworks by Maeght's represented artists.

Both articles are accompanied by detailed text, providing historical and contextual information about the subjects they cover. The pages also include typical newspaper elements such as headers, dates, and section labels.

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The image shows two pages from the New York Times newspaper dated July 3, 1981, and September 16, 1981.

Left Page:
The left page features an article titled "Focus on German 19th Century Art at Busch-Reisinger." The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Institute and Museum of German Art at Harvard University, which is dedicated to German art from the 19th century. The content includes a historical overview, mentioning prominent artists and their works, such as Adolf von Menzel's "An Elderly Man in a Military Regiment." It also highlights the museum's collection, which is extensive and includes various paintings and sculptures from German artists.

Right Page:
The right page includes a front-page article titled "Aime Maegel Dead; Art Dealer Was 75." The article provides a brief biography of Aime Maegel, a prominent art dealer who was represented by Miró, Dalí, and Matisse. The article describes Maegel's career, his involvement in the art world, and his legacy. There is a portrait of Aime Maegel included in the article, showing him at an older age.

Additionally, there is a smaller article at the bottom left titled "Sculpture Displayed," which seems to discuss a specific exhibition of sculptures.

The newspapers have a mix of black-and-white and color images, including the portrait of Aime Maegel and a sketch or print of a German 19th-century artwork.

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The image displays an open newspaper, The New York Times, dated Friday, September 7, 1984. The left page (page 85) features an article titled 'Focus on German art at Busch-Reisinger' by C. Gerald Fraser. The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection of German expressionist works, including pieces by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, and others. It is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of an artwork, 'An Elderly Man in Military Regalia,' painted by Adolf von Menzel in 1873.

On the right page, the headline reads 'Aime Maeght Dead; Art Dealer Was 73,' reporting the death of Aimé Maeght, a renowned art dealer who represented artists like Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, and Georges Braque. The article includes a photograph of Aimé Maeght. Below this, there is another article titled 'Sculpture Displayed' about an exhibition at the Harvard University museums showcasing less familiar pieces, with a photograph of a sculpture by Hans Arp. The pages also contain various advertisements and adverts for upcoming events.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings from different dates, laid out on a surface and presumably archived in a folder or binder, given the visible rings on the left side which are part of a ring-bound system.

The left side of the image displays a newspaper clipping with a date stamp at the top reading "JUL 26 1981" from the "Boston Sunday Globe." Below the date is a reproduction of an artwork described in a caption as, "An Elderly Man in a Military Topcoat," a 1914 piece by Adolph von Menzel. The article is titled "Focus on German art at Busch-Reisinger" and discusses various aspects of German 19th-century art, with illustrations and discussions of pieces featured at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The right side of the image features an article from the "N.Y. Times," dated "9-7-89" with the headline partially visible as "AIME MAEGHT; DEAD; ART DEALER WAS 75." This article is about an art dealer whose obituary notes representational details and their contributions to the art world. The face on this right-side article has been blurred. Below this article is another one titled "Sculpture Displayed," stamped with "SEP 16 1981," and it discusses sculpture-related news.

The articles offer insights into the world of art, specifically in relation to German art and sculpture, and the people who represent, curate, and influence these fields.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing three newspaper clippings related to art.

  • The largest clipping occupies the left half of the page and is from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated July 26, 1981. It features a sketch or drawing titled "An Elderly Man in a Military Topcoat, 1881," by Adolf von Menzel. The article is titled "Focus on German art at Busch-Reisinger," and discusses German 19th-century drawings and watercolors at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

  • The upper right clipping is from the New York Times, dated September 7, 1981, with the headline "Aime Maeght Dead; Art Dealer Was 75." It reports the death of Aime Maeght, an art dealer associated with prominent artists like Miró, Chagall, and Matisse.

  • The lower right clipping, dated September 16, 1981, from the New England Newsclip, is titled "Sculpture Displayed." It mentions a sculptor, Henry Moore, and a Brookline artist, Elizabeth Treadute, with notes on exhibitions and art sales.

The page appears to be carefully arranged and preserved for historical or research purposes, focusing on art and artists in 1981.

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The image depicts an open book with several pages that contain newspaper clippings and articles. The book appears to be a collection of articles from the Boston Globe and The New York Times, dated from July 1981 to September 1981. The clippings are arranged in a visually appealing manner, with some featuring photographs and others containing text. The text in the clippings includes articles about art, culture, and notable individuals. The book's spine is visible on the left side, indicating that it is a bound volume.

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The image shows an open book displaying two pages from a publication, likely a magazine or journal. The left page is titled "Focus on German art at Busch-Reisinger" and features a detailed article discussing German art from the late 19th century. The article includes a large, black-and-white illustration of an elderly man with a beard, dressed in formal attire, which appears to be a historical portrait. The text is dense and formatted in a typical journalistic style, with headings, subheadings, and paragraphs discussing topics such as German art movements, exhibitions, and notable artists.

The right page is titled "AIME MARCHÉ DEAD; ART DEALER WAS 78" and is from the New York Times, dated September 7, 1981. This page contains an obituary for Aime Marché, a prominent art dealer. The article includes a small black-and-white photograph of Marché, along with details about his life, career, and contributions to the art world. The text is concise and formatted in a newspaper style, with a headline, byline, and body text.

The book itself appears to be a collection or archive, as indicated by the visible page numbers (85 on the right page) and the structured layout. The pages are slightly worn, suggesting frequent use or age. The overall presentation indicates a focus on art history and criticism, with content spanning both contemporary news and in-depth artistic analysis.