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The image is a newspaper clipping from January 9, 1982, featuring an article titled "Harvard studies revenue options: Selling off Fogg’s art?" by David Fink. The article discusses Harvard University's consideration of selling artworks from the Fogg Art Museum to help finance the construction of a new wing for the museum.

Key points from the article include:

1. Financial Situation: The Fogg Art Museum, part of Harvard University, is facing financial difficulties and is exploring the sale of some of its artworks to fund a new wing.
2. Art Collection: The museum houses one of the world's largest collections of 17th-century Dutch paintings, including works by Rembrandt, Chinese bronzes, and Japanese master drawings.
3. Official Statements: Benjamin Faring, the Fogg’s deputy director, acknowledges that the museum has contemplated selling some of its holdings but notes that the sale would be minimal and selective.
4. Sale Impact: The article mentions that the sale of artworks would not significantly impact the museum's ability to function, as it has sold items in the past without adverse effects.
5. Financial Needs: The new wing's construction is estimated to cost $17.5 million, and the museum has a February deadline for interest income from endowment gifts.
6. Inflation Concerns: The article highlights the impact of inflation on the project, noting that the cost of construction has risen significantly, making it difficult to proceed without additional funds.

The article is accompanied by two images of Dutch paintings, one from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the other from the Fogg Art Museum. Additionally, there is a small section titled "This week in art," which mentions two major shows of Dutch painting opening in Cambridge and Boston.

The image shows a newspaper page from the "Harvard Crimson" dated January 19, 1982. The page includes an article titled "This week in art," which discusses two major shows of Dutch painting opening in Boston and Cambridge. One exhibition features works by Jacob van Ruisdael at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, and the other showcases Dutch paintings from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, including works by Jan Steen, Frans Hals, and others.

The article is accompanied by two images: one of a landscape painting by Jacob van Ruisdael, courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, and another of a still life painting by Pieter Claesz, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Below this, there is a larger article titled "Selling off Fogg's art?" by David Fink. This article discusses potential measures being considered by Harvard to address financial challenges, including the possible sale of selected artworks from the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions that the museum has not sold works from its collection in recent years, but is now considering it due to rising operating costs. The piece includes comments from Harvard officials and addresses the implications of such sales.

The image is a page from a newspaper dated January 9, 1982, featuring two distinct articles.

Top Section:

• Title: "This week in art"
• Content: The article discusses two major exhibitions of Dutch painting opening in Boston and Cambridge. It mentions:
  • At the Harvard Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, an exhibition of Jacob van Ruisdael's works is open.
  • The exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston includes Dutch paintings from the collection of the late John W. Carter. It highlights a painting titled "Still Life with Herring, Wine and Cheese" by Pieter Claesz.

Bottom Section:

• Title: "Harvard studies revenue options: Selling off Fogg’s art?"
• Content: This article by David Fink explores the potential sale of selected items from the Fogg Art Museum's collection to help finance the construction of a new wing. The article discusses several points:
  • Harvard officials are considering various options to secure funds, including selling some of the museum's collections.
  • The museum contains significant world-class collections, including French paintings, bronzes, jades, old master drawings, and Islamic miniatures.
  • Thomas O’Brien, the university’s financial vice president, confirms that selling art is part of the discussion to ensure the museum's financial stability.
  • The article touches on the potential costs and challenges involved, including the need to find new sources of income and the difficulties in maintaining a low bid to avoid losing the sale.
  • Suzannah Faling, a museum official, indicates that discussions are ongoing to explore different revenue options.
  • The original estimate for the new wing has increased, raising concerns about the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the project.

The newspaper page is part of the "New England Newsweekly" and is presented in a historical archive format.

The image is a page from a newspaper, dated January 19, 1982, featuring two main articles related to art and Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

1. Top Section: "This week in art"

   • The headline reads "This week in art."
   • The article mentions two major exhibitions of Dutch painting opening in Boston and Cambridge that week.
     • At Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, an exhibition of works by Jacob van Ruisdael, a 17th-century Dutch painter, opened after a record-breaking sale.
     • At the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, an exhibition of Dutch paintings from the collection of the Carter family opened, featuring works by Pieter Claesz, including "Still Life with Herring, Wine, and Cheese."

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

   • The headline is "Harvard studies revenue options" and the subheadline asks "Selling off Fogg's art?"
   • Authored by David Fink, the article discusses Harvard University's consideration of selling off selected items from the Fogg Art Museum to help finance the construction of a new wing and defray operating costs.
   • It notes that Harvard Square museum collections are among the world's largest, including French bronzes, jades, and Islamic miniatures.
   • Thomas O'Brien, Harvard's vice president for finance, confirmed that selling art was being discussed as a potential revenue source.
   • The article also mentions that the original construction estimate for the new wing was $6 million but had risen to $7.2 million due to rising costs.
   • The museum's current space is 79,000 square feet, and the new wing would add 12,000 square feet.
   • The potential sale of art is part of a broader discussion on how to secure new income sources, with O'Brien indicating that the university is exploring various possibilities.

The page includes images of artworks related to the exhibitions mentioned in the "This week in art" section.

The image contains two newspaper articles from January 1982, both related to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

1. Top Article: "This week in art"

   • Headline: This week in art
   • Content: The article discusses two major exhibitions of Dutch paintings that opened in Boston and Cambridge. Specifically:
     • At Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, an exhibition of works by Jacob van Ruisdael, one of the greatest 17th-century Dutch landscape painters, opened. This exhibition was part of a larger project to display works from the Fogg collection.
     • At the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, an exhibition of Dutch paintings from the collection of Wich bij Durstede opened. This exhibition included pieces such as "Still Life with Herring, Wines and Cheese" by Pieter Claesz.

2. Bottom Article: "Harvard studies revenue options"

   • Headline: Selling off Fogg's art?
   • Author: David Fink
   • Content: This article explores the possibility of Harvard selling art from the Fogg Art Museum to help finance the construction of a new wing for the museum. Key points include:
     • Harvard officials are considering various options to raise funds, including the sale of selected Fogg Art Museum works.
     • The museum contains notable collections, including French impressionist paintings, bronzes, and Islamic miniatures.
     • The proposed construction of a new wing for the museum is estimated to cost $6 million, with the initial estimate rising to $7.2 million.
     • Suzanne Faling, the museum’s deputy director, mentions that a sale would be a last resort after considering other options.
     • Thomas O’Brien, Harvard's financial vice president, confirms that selling art is one of the possibilities being discussed.
     • The article also touches on the potential impact of inflation on the museum's operating costs and the interest income from endowments.

The articles collectively highlight both the cultural significance of the Fogg Art Museum's collections and the financial challenges facing Harvard in expanding its facilities.

The image is a newspaper spread from January 19, 1982, of the "Patriots Ledger." It features articles related to art and Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

Top Section: "This week in art—"

1. Visuals:

   • There are three images of artworks:
     • A still life painting of what appears to be a vase and fruit on the left.
     • A classical drawing or print of a landscape in the middle.
     • A painting of a winter landscape on the right.

2. Article Summaries:

   • Boston and Cambridge Exhibits:
     • Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum is showcasing an exhibition of works by Jacob van Ruisdael, a prominent 17th-century Dutch landscape painter. This exhibition is noted for its record-breaking attendance.
   • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:
     • An exhibition of Dutch paintings from the collection of Dutch art dealer Robert Noortman is taking place.
   • Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton:
     • An exhibition featuring works by Hercules Seghers.
   • Worcester Art Museum:
     • Showing "Still Life with Herring, Wine and Cheese" by Pieter Claesz.

Bottom Section: "Harvard studies revenue options: Selling off Fogg's art?"

Article by David Fink:

• Context:

  • Harvard University officials are considering various options to finance the Fogg Art Museum's expansion, including potentially selling some of its artworks.

• Details:

  • The Fogg Art Museum is renowned for its extensive collections, including French Impressionist works, bronzes, and ancient drawings.
  • The expansion project is estimated to cost around $17.5 million, with funds needed for a new wing and to address subsidence issues in the existing Quincy Street museum.
  • Harvard's vice president for financial affairs, Thomas O'Brien, has discussed the possibility of selling art to raise funds, although he emphasizes that no final decisions have been made.
  • The museum’s endowment and rising costs, along with inflation, have prompted this consideration.

• Reactions:

  • The idea of selling off parts of the collection has sparked debate, with some arguing it could address immediate financial needs while others caution against losing valuable pieces permanently.

Overall, the articles highlight significant art events and financial challenges faced by a major art institution.

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 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 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 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.