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This image displays a page from a newspaper clipping book, dated January 19, 1982, as indicated by a library stamp in the top left corner. The page contains two distinct articles related to Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum.

Top Section: “This week in art—”

This section features two black-and-white reproductions of Dutch paintings with accompanying text.

• Left Image: A still life titled “Still Life with Herring, Wine and Cheese” by Pieter Claesz. The painting depicts a fish (herring) on a plate next to a large wine glass and a wedge of cheese, rendered in a detailed, textured style. Courtesy: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

• Right Image: A landscape titled “The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede” by Jacob van Ruisdael. It shows a large windmill near a body of water under a dramatic, cloudy sky, with boats and distant buildings visible. Courtesy: Fogg Art Museum.

The article text explains that two major shows of Dutch painting opened in Boston and Cambridge. At the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, an exhibition of Jacob van Ruisdael opened after a record-breaking showing in The Hague, Netherlands. At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, an exhibition of Dutch paintings from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Carter opened, including the Claesz still life.

Bottom Section: “Harvard studies revenue options — Selling off Fogg’s art?”

This is a news article by David Fink from the Boston Herald American, dated January 13, 1982.

It reports that Harvard University officials are considering selling selected artworks from the Fogg Art Museum’s collection to help finance the construction of a new wing and defray operating costs.

• The article highlights that the Fogg Art Museum holds major collections including French 19th-century painting, Chinese bronzes and jades, old master drawings, and Islamic miniatures.
• Susanah Failing, the Fogg’s deputy director, confirmed that “a lot of things have been looked at for new sources of adequate income,” though the museum has historically sold items only infrequently and to upgrade its collection.
• Thomas O’Brien, Harvard’s financial vice president, confirmed the sale of art was under consideration but noted no decisions had been made.
• The proposed new wing was delayed due to rising construction costs — from an original $6 million to $17.5 million — and operating costs for the Fogg were described as “heavy,” especially since it relies largely on endowment income.

The article raises the controversial question of whether Harvard should sell art to fund infrastructure, touching on broader concerns about museum ethics and financial sustainability.

Overall Context:

The page captures a moment when the Fogg Art Museum was grappling with financial pressures, leading to serious consideration of deaccessioning (selling parts of its collection). Simultaneously, it showcases a moment of cultural prestige, as major Dutch art exhibitions were on view in Boston and Cambridge. The dual articles represent both the artistic significance and the financial vulnerability of major university art museums in the early 1980s.

The clipping appears to be from a research archive or personal collection, stored in a yellowed, acid-free folder with a black binder board visible at the bottom.

This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles. At the top, there is a section titled "This week in art" from January 19, 1982, discussing two major shows of Dutch paintings opening in Boston and Cambridge. It mentions the opening of an exhibition of works by Jacob van Ruisdael at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum and a show of Dutch paintings from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Carter at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Below this section, there is another article titled "Harvard studies revenue options: Selling off Fogg’s art?" by David Fink, dated January 13, 1982. This article discusses the possibility of Harvard University considering the sale of selected artworks from the Fogg Art Museum to help finance the construction of a new wing and defray subsequent operating costs. The article includes quotes from various university officials and details about the museum's collections and financial considerations.

The clippings are placed on a base that appears to be some kind of folder or binder, and there is a label at the top indicating it is from the "Patriot Ledger" in Quincy, MA.

This image appears to be a scrapbook page containing newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and museum operations. Here's a detailed description:

1. Top Section: "This week in art—"

   • Text Content: The clipping discusses two major shows of Dutch painting opening in Boston and Cambridge. It mentions an exhibition of works by Jacob van Ruisdael at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum and an exhibition of Dutch paintings from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Carter at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
   • Images:
     • On the left, there is a black-and-white image of a still life painting featuring a glass of wine, a fish, and some other objects. The caption indicates it is "Still Life with Herring, Wine and Cheese" by Pieter Claesz.
     • On the right, there is a black-and-white image of a windmill, which is identified as Van Ruisdael's "The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede."

2. Bottom Section: "Harvard studies revenue options: Selling off Fogg’s art?"

   • Text Content: This clipping, written by David Fink, discusses Harvard University officials considering the sale of selected Fogg Art Museum works to help finance the construction of the museum's new wing and defray its subsequent operating costs. It includes comments from Suzannah Fabling, the Fogg's deputy director, and Thomas O'Brien, the university's financial vice president.
   • Details: The article mentions the museum's major collections, including French 19th-century painting, Chinese bronzes and jades, old master drawings, and Islamic miniatures. It also discusses the challenges of rising construction costs and the museum's dependency on interest income from its endowment.

The scrapbook page is labeled with "PATRIOT LEDGER QUINCY, MA" and "JAN 19 1982," indicating the source and date of the clippings. The pages are yellowed, suggesting they are from an older collection.

The image shows a page of a scrapbook with newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings are about art and the Harvard Fogg Art Museum. The page is dated January 19, 1982, and has a header that reads "This week in art." The clippings include an article about two major shows of Dutch painting opening in Boston and Cambridge, as well as an article about Harvard studying revenue options, including selling off some of the Fogg Art Museum's works to help finance its operations.

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe and the Patriot Ledger. The clippings are about art exhibitions in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The first clipping is from the Boston Globe and is titled "This week in art." It mentions two major shows of Dutch painting at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The second clipping is from the Patriot Ledger and is titled "Harvard studies revenue options." It discusses the possibility of selling off some of the Fogg Art Museum's works to help finance the construction of the museum's new wing and defray subsequent operating costs.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine dated January 19, 1982, titled "This week in art." The page features two distinct sections, each accompanied by accompanying photographs.

Top Section:

• Title: "This week in art"
• Content: The text discusses two major exhibitions of Dutch painting opening in Boston and Cambridge.
  • The first exhibition is at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by Jan van Ruisdael, a prominent 17th-century Dutch landscape painter.
  • The second exhibition is at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, showcasing works from the Carter Collection, including paintings by artists such as Still Life with Herring, Wine and Cheese by Pieter Claesz.
• Photographs:
  • Left: A black-and-white photograph of a still life painting, likely depicting a wine glass, fruit, and other objects, attributed to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • Right: A black-and-white photograph of a windmill, likely representing a Dutch landscape painting, attributed to the Fogg Art Museum.

Bottom Section:

• Title: "Harvard studies revenue options"
• Subtitle: "Selling off Fogg's art?"
• Author: By David Fink
• Content: The article discusses Harvard University's consideration of selling part of its renowned Fogg Art Museum collection to help finance the construction of a new wing and the museum's subsequent operating costs.
  • The Fogg Art Museum is described as one of the finest teaching institutions in the world, housing collections of French 19th-century painting, Chinese bronzes and jades, old master drawings, and Islamic miniatures.
  • The article mentions that the university is exploring various revenue options, including the sale of selected artworks, to address financial challenges.
  • A quote from Thomas O'Brien, the university's deputy director, is included, discussing the potential sale of "contemplated things" and the need to raise funds to ensure the museum's ability to function.
• Photographs: None are visible in this section; the focus is entirely on the text.

Overall Layout:

• The page is structured with clear headings, subheadings, and accompanying visuals.
• The top section emphasizes art exhibitions, while the bottom section focuses on financial and institutional concerns regarding the Fogg Art Museum.
• The page is dated January 19, 1982, and includes credits to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Fogg Art Museum for the photographs.

This page provides a snapshot of both cultural events and institutional challenges in the art world during that time.

This is a newspaper clipping pasted into a scrapbook or similar book. The clipping comprises two main sections:

1. Top Section ("This week in art—"):

   • This section discusses two major exhibitions of Dutch paintings opening in Boston and Cambridge.
   • Images of two paintings are included:
     • The painting on the left is a still life with a glass, tablecloth, and other items, attributed to Pieter Claesz, titled "Still Life with Herring, Wine, and Cheese," from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
     • The painting on the right shows a windmill in a Dutch countryside scene attributed to Esias van de Velde. The painting is part of a collection at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Both are attributed sources or photographed from their respective museums.

2. Bottom Section ("Harvard studies revenue options - Selling off Fogg's art?"):

   • A newspaper article about Harvard University possibly considering selling artwork from the Fogg Art Museum as one of its revenue options. The article mentions financial struggles and collections of art, including 19th-century paintings, Chinese bronzes, and other artifacts from the museum.

The content collectively reflects discussions about art exhibitions and financial considerations involving art collections.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook with newspaper clippings. The page is dated "JAN 9 1982" at the top left corner. There are three clippings on this page with visible headings:

1. "This week in art—" is the heading of the first clipping, which seems to discuss art exhibitions, specifically mentioning major shows of Dutch painting. The article includes two black and white images of artworks with captions indicating their courtesy from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Fogg Art Museum respectively.

2. "Harvard studies revenue options" is the headline of the larger newspaper clipping at the bottom of the page, with the title "Selling off Fogg's art?" centered below it. This article is written by David Fink and appears to discuss the possibility of Harvard University considering the sale of artwork from the Fogg Art Museum to alleviate financial pressures.

All the text and content of these clippings appear to be related to art, its exhibitions, and financial considerations related to an art institution. The clippings have been carefully pasted onto the yellowish background of the scrapbook page.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page with two newspaper clippings related to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The page has a stamp from the "Patriot Ledger" newspaper in Quincy, Massachusetts, dated January 19, 1982.

The top clipping is titled "This week in art—" and discusses two major shows of Dutch painting opening in Boston and Cambridge. It mentions an exhibition of works by Jacob van Ruisdael at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge and another exhibition of Dutch paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Carter. The clipping includes two black-and-white images: one on the left titled "Still Life with Herring, Wine and Cheese" by Pieter Claesz, showing a table with a wine glass, food, and a draped tablecloth; the other on the right is titled "The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede" by Jacob van Ruisdael, showing a landscape with a windmill against a cloudy sky.

The bottom clipping is a news article titled "Selling off Fogg's art?" by David Fink, dated Wednesday, January 13, 1982, from the Boston Herald American. It discusses the possibility of Harvard University selling selected works from the Fogg Art Museum's collection to help finance the construction of a new wing and manage subsequent operating costs. The article details the museum's significance and the concerns raised about selling artwork, as well as the financial challenges related to the museum's expansion. The text highlights that the Harvard Square museum has notable collections including French 19th-century paintings, Chinese bronzes and jades, old master drawings, and Islamic miniatures. It also mentions the rising construction costs and the financial dependency of the Fogg museum compared to other Cambridge museums.

Overall, the page captures a moment in art news history focused on Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, its exhibitions, and financial challenges in early 1982.

This is a page from a scrapbook or clipping book. It features:

• A light tan page with a black‑and‑white layout inside a binder.
• At the top, two grayscale art images: on the left a still‑life with a bottle and draped cloth, on the right a landscape with a windmill. Small captions below read “Courtesy, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston” and “Courtesy, Fogg Art Museum.”
• In the center top a heading that reads “This week in art—” followed by a short blurb about Dutch painting shows in Boston and Cambridge.
• Below that, a newspaper clipping with a bold headline: “Harvard studies revenue options – Selling off Fogg’s art?” The article is by David Fink.
• A date stamp in the upper left appears to read January 9, 1982.

Overall, it’s a collage of art-news clippings from an era-long past.