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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.

The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or binder, featuring two newspaper clippings. The top clipping is titled "This week in art" and showcases two black-and-white images of paintings, accompanied by a brief description of the artworks and their exhibition details. The bottom clipping is titled "Harvard studies revenue options Selling off Fogg's art?" and presents an article discussing Harvard University's consideration of selling some of its art collection to finance new construction at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page itself appears to be a light yellow color, possibly due to aging or the type of paper used. A small white label with black text is visible in the upper-left corner, although the text is too small to read clearly. The background behind the page is a solid gray color, suggesting that the image may have been taken against a neutral backdrop or edited to remove any distractions. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the world of art and academia, highlighting the challenges faced by institutions in balancing their financial needs with their cultural and educational missions.

The image is a page from an old newspaper, featuring two articles.

• The top article is titled "This week in art" and includes a black-and-white photograph of a painting of a man holding a glass of wine.
• The bottom article is titled "Harvard studies revenue options: Selling off Fogg's art?" and includes a black-and-white photograph of a windmill.
• The background of the page is yellowed and appears to be from the 1980s.

The image provides a glimpse into the art world of the 1980s, with articles discussing the sale of art and the revenue options available to Harvard University.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated January 13, 1982.

Clipping Details

The clipping is placed on a yellowed page within a binder or scrapbook.

Article Headlines and Images

• The top section features an article titled "This week in art" with two accompanying images:
  • A still-life painting
  • A landscape painting of a windmill
• The bottom section contains a headline that reads "Selling off Fogg's art?" in large gray text, with the subheading "Harvard studies revenue options" in smaller black text.

Article Content

The article discusses the possibility of Harvard University selling some of its art collection to generate revenue.

Background

The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photograph of the original clipping.

The image presents a scanned or photographed page from an archival collection, featuring two newspaper clippings related to art and museums. The top clipping is titled "This week in art" and includes a brief article about Dutch paintings on display at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, accompanied by two black-and-white images of artworks. The bottom clipping, dated January 13, 1982, discusses Harvard University's consideration of selling items from its collection to generate revenue.

Key Features:

• Newspaper Clippings: Two clippings are visible, one above the other.
• Top Clipping:
  • Title: "This week in art"
  • Article: Discusses Dutch paintings at the Fogg Art Museum
  • Images: Two black-and-white artworks
• Bottom Clipping:
  • Date: January 13, 1982
  • Title: "Selling off Fogg's art?"
  • Article: Discusses Harvard University's consideration of selling items from its collection
• Page Appearance:
  • Yellowed paper
  • Black binding at the bottom
  • Gray background

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from an archival collection, showcasing newspaper clippings related to art and museums. The yellowed paper and black binding suggest that the page is from an older document or scrapbook. The gray background provides a neutral contrast to the clippings.