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The image shows an open book or newspaper clipping folder with two newspaper articles on display. The left page is titled "Worcester loses Dial Collection" and is dated August 27, 1982. The article discusses the loss of the Dial Collection, a major modern art collection, from the Worcester Art Museum. It mentions that the collection, amassed by Scofield Thayer, a native of Worcester, is being donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The article includes information about the collection's artworks, the notable donors, and the significance of the donation to the art world at the time.

The right page is titled "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan" and is dated August 11, 1982. This article provides additional details about the Dial Collection, its historical significance, and the terms of the donation. It mentions the value of the collection, which was over $10 million, and the various artists represented in the collection, including Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and others. The article also highlights the importance of the collection to the Worcester Art Museum and the broader art world.

Both articles are from the Boston Globe and the Herald, respectively, and are part of a New England Newsclip collection. The pages are clipped and placed in a folder, which is visible at the top of the image. The background is plain, focusing attention on the articles.

This image shows two newspaper clippings placed side by side in a scrapbook or folder. The left clipping is from the Boston Globe, dated August 27, 1982, and has the headline "Worcester loses Dial Collection." It includes two black-and-white photographs of buildings, one labeled "The Worcester Art Museum" and the other "and the Metropolitan Museum of Art." The article discusses the transfer of the Dial Collection, a major modern art collection, from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The right clipping is from the New Britain Herald, dated August 11, 1982, with the headline "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan." This article also discusses the transfer of the Dial Collection, providing additional details about the collection's value, history, and the circumstances of its transfer. The text mentions that the collection includes works by prominent modern artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Derain, Vuillard, Braque, Bonnard, and Matisse, and that it was amassed by Scofield Thayer. The collection was willed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Thayer, who died in 1982.

This image displays a framed collection of two newspaper clippings from the early 1980s, mounted on a light-colored mat board under glass. The clippings report on the same significant event: the transfer of the “Dial Collection” from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Left Clipping — Boston Globe (August 27, 1982):

• Headline: “Worcester loses Dial Collection”
• Byline: “By Christine Temin, Special to The Globe”
• This article is a more detailed account from the Boston Globe, a major New England newspaper.
• It includes a small black-and-white photograph captioned “The Worcester Art Museum.”
• The text describes the collection’s history, its donor Scoville Thayer (an art patron and publisher of The Dial magazine), and his 1925 bequest to the Worcester Art Museum with the condition that the collection remain on permanent display.
• The article quotes James Welu, then chief curator of the Worcester Art Museum, expressing regret and concern about losing this important holding. It quotes curator Lieberman from the Metropolitan Museum, who announced the bequest as “wonderful and welcome news.”
• It notes the collection comprises roughly 400 works on paper, including drawings and paintings by masters such as Picasso, Chagall, Derain, and Matisse.
• The article explains that the Metropolitan would be taking the collection due to Thayer’s will, which stipulated that if it was no longer displayed at Worcester, it should go to another institution capable of displaying it properly.
• Handwritten in ink above the headline is “Boston Globe,” likely for identification.

Right Clipping — Hartford Courant (August 11, 1982):

• Headline: “‘Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan’”
• Sub-headline: “HERALD, NEW BRITAIN, CT.” (indicating it is an Associated Press report published in the Hartford Courant)
• This clipping is briefer and more news-bulletin style.
• It confirms the transfer and mentions the value of the collection was placed at “well over $10 million last year by Richard Stewart Fettis.”
• It reiterates the collection’s origins with Thayer, who died in 1982 at age 97, and names artists represented: Picasso, Cézanne, Matisse, Chagall, and Kokscha (likely Kokoschka).
• It also notes the collection includes works from “early 20th Century European and American art,” was on loan to Worcester for 51 years, and that most of the works were on paper and fragile.

Overall Context:
The clipping from the Hartford Courant (Aug. 11) is earlier than the Boston Globe article (Aug. 27), suggesting the former announced the news and the latter provided follow-up and reaction. The collection was a major part of the Worcester Art Museum’s holdings for over half a century and its transfer caused controversy and sadness locally, even as it was celebrated as a significant acquisition for the Metropolitan.

The entire display is preserved professionally under glass in a black frame, indicating its value as a historical record or keepsake pertaining to the art world’s history. The paper shows some yellowing, consistent with its age.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe dated August 27, 1982. The clipping is about the Worcester Art Museum losing its Dial Collection, a significant collection of modern art. The article is divided into three sections, each with a different title and content.

The first section, titled "Worcester loses Dial Collection," discusses the loss of the Dial Collection, which includes works by prominent modernist artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Braque, Bonnard, Matisse, and others. The collection was established by Scofield Thayer, a wealthy Worcester native, who believed that American society was provincial and that the Dial magazine could help democratize art and educate the public. The collection was loaned to the Worcester Art Museum for 20 years, but the museum was unable to purchase it due to insufficient funds.

The second section, titled "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan," provides details about the Metropolitan Museum of Art's acquisition of the Dial Collection. The Metropolitan Museum was able to loan the collection for $10 million, which was accepted by the museum's board. The collection includes approximately 450 works by early 20th-century European artists such as Picasso, Cezanne, Matisse, Braque, and others. The collection also includes paintings and sculptures by American artists such as Gaston Lachaise, Richard Stewart, Charles Demuth, and Aristide Maillol.

The third section, titled "The Dial Collection is of early 20th-century European art," provides more information about the collection's history and significance. The collection was established by Scofield Thayer, who was a patron of the arts and a lawyer. He published The Dial magazine from 1920 to 1926 and promoted the avant-garde in music, literature, and art. The collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Bonnard, Munch, and Thayer, among others. Thayer also developed an American audience for modernist art and literature.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper with two articles. The first article is titled "Worcester loses Dial Collection" and the second is titled "Renowed art collection is going to Metropolitan." Both articles are dated August 27, 1982. The first article discusses the Dial Collection, a significant modern art collection amassed by Scofield Thayer, which is being transferred from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The second article provides details about the Dial Collection, including its contents and the circumstances of its transfer.

The image shows two newspaper clippings displayed side by side, likely from a scrapbook or archive. Both clippings are from the Boston Globe and the New Britain Herald, dated August 27, 1982, and August 11, 1982, respectively. The clippings are centered around the news of the Worcester Art Museum losing its renowned "Dial Collection."

Left Clipping: Boston Globe

• Headline: "Worcester loses Dial Collection"
• Content: The article discusses the loss of the Dial Collection, a major modern art collection at the Worcester Art Museum. It highlights the significance of the collection, which includes works by prominent modern artists such as Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Chagall, Derain, and others. The collection was amassed by Albert C. Thayer, a wealthy industrialist who died in 1921. The article details how the collection was loaned to the museum and how its loss impacts the institution and the art world. It also mentions the historical context of the collection, including its acquisition and the efforts to preserve it.

Right Clipping: New Britain Herald

• Headline: "'Renowned art collection is going Metropolitan'"
• Content: This article elaborates on the transfer of the Dial Collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It explains that the collection, valued at approximately $10 million, was permanently loaned to the Worcester Art Museum for 31 years. The terms of the loan stipulated that the collection would become the property of the Metropolitan Museum upon the expiration of the loan. The article discusses the legal and financial aspects of the transfer, including the role of Thayer’s estate and the involvement of lawyers. It also provides details about the collection’s contents, such as works by Picasso, Matisse, Bonnard, and others, and notes the historical significance of the collection.

Visual Elements:

• Layout: Both articles are formatted in a standard newspaper style, with headlines, subheadings, and body text. The left article includes a photograph of the Worcester Art Museum, providing a visual reference to the institution at the center of the story.
• Annotations: The top of the left clipping has handwritten notes, including "Boston Globe" and a date ("AUG 27 1982"), indicating that this is part of a curated collection or archive. The right clipping also has handwritten notes, such as "New England" and "New Britain, CT."
• Condition: The clippings appear to be preserved in a protective sleeve or folder, suggesting they are part of an archival or historical collection.

Context:

The image captures a significant moment in art history, detailing the transfer of a prestigious modern art collection from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The articles provide insight into the legal, financial, and cultural implications of this event, emphasizing the importance of the Dial Collection and its impact on both institutions. The inclusion of photographs and detailed reporting underscores the newsworthiness of the event.

The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, each detailing the transfer of the Dial Collection from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The clippings are arranged on a yellowed paper background, with the top-left clipping featuring a headline that reads "Worcester loses Dial Collection" and includes a sketch of the Worcester Art Museum.

Newspaper Clippings:

• Top-Left Clipping: Headline: "Worcester loses Dial Collection"
  • Sketch of the Worcester Art Museum
  • Article discusses the transfer of the Dial Collection from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Top-Right Clipping: Headline: "Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan"
  • Article provides additional information about the transfer of the Dial Collection
• Bottom Clipping: Partially visible, but appears to be related to the same topic

Background:

• Yellowed paper background
• Newspaper clippings arranged in a collage style

Overall:

• The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings that provide information about the transfer of the Dial Collection from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• The clippings offer a glimpse into the history of the collection and its significance in the art world.

The image shows a newspaper clipping about the Worcester Art Museum's Dial Collection, which is being relocated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The clipping features two columns of text and two photographs, one of the Worcester Art Museum and the other of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

• Title: "Worcester loses Dial Collection"
• Content: The article discusses the decision to relocate the Dial Collection from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
• Photographs:
  • Worcester Art Museum: A photograph of the Worcester Art Museum is featured on the left side of the clipping.
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: A photograph of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is featured on the right side of the clipping.
• Date: The clipping is dated August 27, 1982.
• Source: The clipping appears to be from a local newspaper, possibly the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Overall, the clipping provides information about the relocation of the Dial Collection and features photographs of both museums.

The image is a scanned copy of two newspaper articles from 1982, discussing the Dial Collection and its relocation to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Newspaper Articles

• The articles are from two different newspapers:
  • The Boston Globe (August 27, 1982)
  • The Herald, New Britain, CT (August 11, 1982)
• Both articles are titled:
  • "Worcester loses Dial Collection" (Boston Globe)
  • "'Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan" (The Herald)

Article Content

• The articles discuss the Dial Collection, a significant art collection that was bequeathed to the Worcester Art Museum by its owner, Thayer.
• The collection includes works by prominent modernist artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Derain, Vullard, Braque, Bonnard, and Matisse.
• The articles mention that the collection is valued at $10 million and will be transferred to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Key Points

• The Dial Collection is a major modern collection of over 450 works of art amassed by the family that made a fortune in the woolen trade.
• Thayer, who died in 1923, bequeathed his personal collection of 21 drawings by the English artist Aubrey Beardsley to the Fogg Museum at Harvard.
• The Dial Collection has been on loan to the Worcester Art Museum since the 1930s and has been a central part of the museum's contemporary holdings.
• The collection includes paintings by Matisse, including his 1912 "Nasturtiums," as well as works by other notable artists.

Overall

The image provides a glimpse into the history of the Dial Collection and its significance in the art world. The articles highlight the importance of the collection and its transfer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which will provide a new home for the artworks.

The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a binder, featuring two newspaper clippings side by side. The left clipping is from the Boston Globe, dated August 27, 1982, with the headline "Worcester loses Dial Collection." The right clipping is from the Herald New Britain, CT, dated August 11, 1982, with the headline "'Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan."

Newspaper Clippings:

• Left Clipping:
  • Headline: Worcester loses Dial Collection
  • Date: August 27, 1982
  • Newspaper: Boston Globe
  • Content: The article discusses the Worcester Art Museum's loss of the Dial Collection, a major modern collection of over 450 works of art.
• Right Clipping:
  • Headline: 'Renowned art collection is going to Metropolitan
  • Date: August 11, 1982
  • Newspaper: Herald New Britain, CT
  • Content: The article reports on the Dial Collection, valued at $10 million, being loaned to the Worcester Art Museum since 1932, with the terms of Thayer's will dictating it will be given to the Metropolitan Museum in New York.

Binder and Background:

• The newspaper clippings are placed in a binder, which appears to be made of black material.
• The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall:

The image provides a snapshot of two newspaper articles discussing the Dial Collection and its transition from the Worcester Art Museum to the Metropolitan Museum in New York. The articles highlight the significance of the collection and the circumstances surrounding its transfer.