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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806472

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically the section titled "The Calendar," dated September 15, 1973. The page is divided into two main sections, each featuring different art exhibitions.

Left Section:

  • The left section includes an abstract artwork titled "Ruby Procession" by Margaret Fisher.
  • The accompanying text mentions that this is one of a collection of watercolors by Margaret Fisher, currently on exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The exhibition runs through October 10.

Right Section:

  • The right section features two black-and-white photographs by Marion Post Wolcott.
  • The top photograph depicts a rural landscape with a farmhouse and fields.
  • The bottom photograph shows a close-up of a natural scene, possibly a pond or marsh with vegetation.
  • The text describes these as New York State and rural depression photographs by Marion Wolcott, part of the permanent collection at the Fogg Art Museum. The calendar is available at the Fogg for $4.00 each.

The overall layout suggests that the page is highlighting upcoming or current art exhibitions and events, providing visual samples and brief descriptions of the featured works.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Gazette" dated September 21, 1973. It is labeled as "The Calendar" and features two separate articles or sections:

  1. The left section contains an illustration titled "Ruby Procession," which is described as a collection of watercolors by Margret Fisher. The illustration appears abstract with flowing, organic shapes that resemble abstract figures. The text below the illustration mentions that this collection is on exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the show runs through October 10.

  2. The right section is divided into two black-and-white photographs:

    • The top photograph is labeled "Farm, New York State and Rural Branch," showing a rural landscape with a house and barn in the background.
    • The bottom photograph shows a close-up of a rocky, possibly volcanic, terrain with a dense, dark lava flow or similar geological feature.
      Both photographs are credited to Minor White, who is noted as a photographer. The text explains that these images are part of a 1973-74 Fogg Art Museum Calendar, available at the Fogg for $4.00 each. It also mentions that the prints are available from the Fogg's Photographic Collection.

The clipping is mounted on a light brown cardstock.

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The image shows a collection of two clippings from a newspaper or magazine titled "The Calendar." Both clippings are from the year 1973, specifically dated September 1st.

  1. Left Clipping:

    • The front page features an abstract drawing of a human figure. The drawing is labeled "Ruby Procession," which is described as a collection of watercolors by Margaret Fisher.
    • The accompanying text mentions that this collection is now on display at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the exhibition will run until October 10th.
  2. Right Clipping:

    • This clipping contains two photographs:
      • The top photograph shows a rural scene with buildings and a field under a cloudy sky.
      • The bottom photograph depicts a landscape with what appears to be a significant geological feature, possibly a lava field or a similar natural formation.
    • The accompanying text describes photographs by Minor White, one of the contents of the 1973 Fogg Art Museum Calendar. It notes that the prints are available for $4.00 each from the Fogg's Photographic Collection.

Both clippings are placed on a brown cardboard or paper backing, with the dates and titles printed prominently at the top of each. The right clipping also includes a small handwritten note at the top left corner.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with two pages visible. Each page has a clipping titled "The Calendar."

  1. Left Page Clipping:

    • Title: "The Calendar"
    • Date notation at the top: "9/21/73 P 8"
    • The image is an abstract or modern art piece featuring a face composed of various curved lines and shapes, possibly a stylized representation of a person.
    • Caption under the image: “'Ruby Procession,' one of a collection of watercolors by Margaret Fisher, now on exhibit at the Buchen-Rheingold Museum. Show runs through October 10.”
  2. Right Page Clipping:

    • Title: "The Calendar"
    • Date notation at the top: "9/28/73 P 1"
    • The page features two black-and-white photographs.
      • The first photograph at the top shows a landscape with a barn and other buildings in a rural setting, with the sky filled with clouds.
      • The second photograph at the bottom shows an aerial view of a rocky shoreline with waves crashing.
    • Caption under the images: “Two barns, New York State and Rhode Island, photographs by Minor White, one of the contemporary photographers featured in the 1973-74 Fogg Art Museum Calendar, available at the Fogg for $4.00 each. The prints shown here are from the Fogg’s Photographic Collection.”

The pages are affixed to a brown background, likely part of a scrapbook or album.

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The image shows a two-page spread from an issue of "The Gazette," dated September 25, 1973. The section is titled "The Calendar," which appears to be an arts and events listing.

Left Page:

  • The main feature is an illustration of a whimsical, abstract clock with a relaxed, surreal design.
  • Below the illustration, there is a caption mentioning "Ruby Procession," described as a collection of watercolors by Margaret Fisher. This exhibition is currently on display at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and will run through October 10.

Right Page:

  • The top part contains a photograph of a building, possibly a museum or gallery, with text underneath describing an exhibition.
  • The text mentions "Young Americans: New Artists/New Visions," featuring photographs by Minor White. This is one of two contemporary American photography shows on display at the Fogg Art Museum.
  • The price for the prints from the Fogg Museum Calendar is noted as $4.00 each.
  • Below the photograph, there is a large image of an abstract art piece that appears to depict a stylized, shadowy figure, possibly a dog.

The overall content of the pages focuses on promoting current and upcoming art exhibitions and events.

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The image shows two pages from a publication titled "The Calendar," dated September 1973, as indicated by the stamps "GAZETTE 9/21/73" and "THE GAZETTE 9/28/73."

The left page features an abstract drawing titled "Ruby Procession," described as one of a collection of watercolors by Margaret Fisher. The caption notes that this exhibit is at the Buch-Reisinger Museum and will run through October 10.

The right page contains two photographs. The top photograph is titled "The Barn," depicting a rural scene with a barn and some trees in a field, photographed by Minor White. The caption mentions this photo is part of the 1973-74 Foggs Art Museum Calendar and is available for $4.00 each. The prints come from the Foggs Photographic Collection.

The bottom photograph on the right page is titled "Landscape," showing a striking view of what appears to be a natural formation or a rock outcrop, with a dark silhouette of a bird or creature in the foreground. This photo is also part of the 1973-74 Foggs Art Museum Calendar.

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The image shows a brown clipboard with two pieces of paper attached to it. The paper on the left is titled "The Calendar" from the Gazette, dated 9/25/73, page 8. It features an abstract black and white artistic design with dynamic lines and shapes, reminiscent of mid-20th-century modern art, above which there is a small drawing or doodle that looks like a simplified face with a large smiling mouth and nose. Below the artwork, there's a caption about "Ruby Procession," a watercolor collection by Margaret Fisher, which is said to be on exhibit.

The paper to the right, also from the Gazette dated 9/25/73, but page 4, displays the title "The Calendar" underlined, and a black and white photograph of a rural scene with fields, a farm building, and dramatic cloud-filled skies. The caption mentions "The Barns, New York State" and anise wood prints by a photographer named Wright Morris. This featured photograph, along with others, is available at the Egg for $4.00 each, from Fogg's Photograph Collection.

The clipboard has a small round hole near the upper right corner, suggesting it could be hung for display. The overall appearance of the materials indicates that they might be historical or archival documents related to art exhibitions and photography.

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The image shows a brown scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings attached, both titled "The Calendar."

  1. The clipping on the left side features an abstract watercolor artwork titled "Ruby Procession," created by Margaret Fisher. The abstract painting is composed of various fluid and angular lines, shapes, and shades of gray and black. The caption below mentions that this is part of a collection of watercolors now on exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with the show running through October 10. At the top of this clipping, there is a handwritten notation in blue ink that reads "GAZETTE 9/21/73 p.8."

  2. The clipping on the right side contains two black-and-white photographs from "Two Barns, New York State" and "Ritual Branch," taken by photographer Minor White. The upper photograph shows two barns or rural buildings under a dramatic cloudy sky, emphasizing texture and contrast. The lower photograph appears to show an abstract natural form, possibly a close-up of a plant or organic material with sharp contrasts. The caption below the photos notes that the images are part of the 1973-4 Fogg Art Museum Calendar, with prints available for purchase at the Fogg. Handwritten notes on this clipping include "THE GAZETTE 9/28/73 p.4" at the top.

The scrapbook page itself has two binder holes punched on the right side and is otherwise plain, serving as a mounting surface for these two clippings.

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The image shows two pages of a magazine. The left page has a black-and-white illustration of a cartoon-like character with the title "The Calendar" at the top. The right page has a black-and-white photograph of a landscape with a house and the same title "The Calendar" at the top. There is a caption below the photograph that reads "Ruby Procession," one of a collection of watercolors by Margaret Fisher, now on exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Show runs through October 10.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "The Calendar", dated 9/21/73 (September 21, 1973). The page is divided into two sections, each featuring distinct visual content and accompanying text.

Left Section:

  • Title: "The Calendar"
  • Visual Content: A stylized, abstract illustration. The artwork appears to be a black-and-white drawing with dynamic, swirling lines and geometric shapes. The style is modern and expressive, possibly influenced by abstract or surrealist art.
  • Caption: Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:
    "Ruby Procession," one of a collection of watercolors by Margaret Fisher, now on exhibit at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Show runs through October 10.

Right Section:

  • Title: "The Calendar" (repeated at the top)
  • Visual Content: Two black-and-white photographs are displayed:
    1. Top Photograph: Depicts a rural landscape with a house in the distance, surrounded by open fields. The scene is serene and evokes a sense of quiet countryside life.
    2. Bottom Photograph: Shows a close-up of a dark, textured surface, possibly a tree branch or a piece of abstract natural form. The contrast between light and shadow is pronounced, creating a dramatic visual effect.
  • Caption: Below the photographs, the text reads:
    "Ruby Bowen, New York State and Ritual Bowen, photographs by Minor White, one of the contemporary American photographers whose work appears in the 1973-3 Fogg Art Museum Calendar, available at the Fogg for $4.00 each. The prints come from Fogg's Photograph Collection."

Overall Layout:

  • The page has a clean, organized layout with a light brown border framing the content.
  • The top of the page includes the word "GRAZETTE" handwritten or typed, along with the page number "P.8".
  • The design suggests this is part of a newsletter, magazine, or exhibition catalog, likely related to art and photography, given the references to exhibitions, artists, and museum collections.

Contextual Notes:

  • The mention of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum indicates that this publication is likely associated with art institutions, possibly documenting exhibitions or featuring contemporary artists.
  • The inclusion of both abstract illustration and photographic works suggests a focus on diverse artistic expressions.

This page serves as a promotional or informational piece, highlighting art exhibitions and notable photographers, while also providing details about where to view or purchase related artworks.