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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a tan, three-hole punched file folder. The clipping is from the Lowell Sun newspaper, dated January 29, 1977.

The article, written by Ann Schecter under the “Sun Art Critic” byline, is titled:

“Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya’s ugliest at Nasrudin”

The piece reviews two art exhibitions:

1. “Shah ‘Abbas and the Arts of Isfahan” at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. The article describes this as an “exquisite exhibition” showcasing the artistic creativity of 17th-century Iran under Shah ‘Abbas, featuring paintings, calligraphy, textiles, carpets, ceramics, metalwork, and carvings. It highlights the “Iranian period” of 1597-1722 and includes an illustration titled “NASHMI THE ARCHER” by Riza at Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge.
2. Goya’s “Disasters of War” at the Nasrudin Gallery in Boston. The article describes these etchings, created between 1808 and 1820, as “Goya’s ugliest” but also “awesome,” depicting the horrors of the Peninsular War with “frightening immediacy” and “terrible irony of bravery.” An accompanying illustration is captioned “‘DISASTERS OF WAR’ ... by Goya at Nasrudin Gallery, Boston.”

The article includes quotes from Professor Welch and Gordon Washburn on the nature and impact of the art.

To the right of the newspaper article, taped onto the file folder, is a movie advertisement from the Sunday Herald Advertiser. This ad features:

• “THE EXORCIST” (titled “THE EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC” in the ad, though this was the sequel released in 1977) with text proclaiming it “ONE OF THE YEAR’S TEN BEST” and “CERTAIN TO BE THE BLOCKBUSTER THRILLER OF THE YEAR!”
• “THE STING” with stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
• “DRAZON” with Jackie Chan.
• An advertisement for “PURE GOLD” from “GARY JACK’S STATION 57” (likely a radio station).

The clipping and ad are arranged somewhat erratically on the folder, suggesting they were saved together for reference or personal interest. The overall impression is that of a preserved piece of art and popular culture commentary from 1977.

The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or a clipping from a publication. It features two main sections:

1. The left section contains an article titled "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin," written by Ann Schecter, a Sun Art Critic. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, which showcases artworks from Shah 'Abbas and the Arts of Isfahan. The text elaborates on the historical context and the significance of the exhibition, mentioning significant figures such as Shah 'Abbas and his role in the cultural and artistic revival of Isfahan. The article includes a photograph of a figure labeled "Nashmi the Archer" by Riza at Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, and a separate illustration titled "Disasters of War" by Goya at Nasrudin Gallery, Boston.

2. The right section features a collection of advertisements for movies and cultural events. The advertisements include promotions for films such as "The Exorcist" and "The Sting," as well as events at theaters like the Al Pacino "Serpico" and other venues. The ads are arranged in an overlapping manner, covering a significant portion of the right side of the page.

The overall appearance of the page suggests it has been preserved or collected, possibly for reference or personal interest. The left section seems focused on cultural and artistic content, while the right section is dedicated to entertainment and public events.

This image shows a collection of clippings from newspapers and magazines mounted on a brown paper background. The left side features a newspaper article titled "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin," written by Ann Schecter, dated January 27, 1974. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, focusing on the art and artifacts from Isfahan, Iran, during the reign of Shah Abbas. It mentions the variety of artworks, including paintings, calligraphy, textiles, carpets, ceramics, metalwork, and carvings from the early 17th century. There is also a mention of Francisco de Goya's "Disasters of War" series, with a small image of one of his etchings.

The right side of the image contains various movie advertisements and reviews. The text is somewhat fragmented, but it includes mentions of films like "The Sting," "Serpico," and "The Exorcist." The advertisements highlight the films' popularity and critical acclaim, with phrases like "one of the year's best" and "pure gold." The layout is typical of a newspaper or magazine section dedicated to entertainment and cultural events.

The image is a newspaper clipping with several articles and advertisements. The clipping is on a piece of brown paper, and the articles are from different newspapers. The first article is about an Iranian exhibit, and the second article is about Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin. The third article is about the disasters of war by Goya at Nasrudin Gallery, Boston. There are also advertisements for movies, including "THE EXORCIST" and "THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR."

The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings, advertisements, and a poster. The clippings are from the Lowell Sun, dated January 29, 1974, and they cover two different topics. The first clipping is about an Iranian exhibit at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, featuring traditional Iranian art and artifacts from the 18th century. The second clipping is about Goya's "Disasters of War" exhibit at the Nasher Gallery in Boston, showcasing Goya's series of etchings depicting the horrors of war. The advertisements and poster are not directly related to the clippings and appear to be from different sources.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Lowell Sun, dated Saturday, May 27, 1978, featuring an article titled "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin." The article discusses an Iranian art exhibition curated by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, held at the Art Institute of Chicago from February 24th to April 23rd. The exhibit showcases a diverse collection of Iranian art, including paintings, calligraphy, textiles, metalwork, and ceramics, spanning from the 14th to the 19th century.

The article highlights the artistic and cultural significance of the exhibition, emphasizing its representation of Iran's rich history and artistic heritage. It also mentions the work of Nasrudin, an artist known for his unique and often provocative style, described as "Goya's ugliest." The article includes commentary from Professor Welch, who explains the artistic value and historical context of the works on display.

Additionally, the image includes a portion of an advertisement from the same newspaper, featuring bold text and graphics. The advertisement appears to promote a product or service, with phrases such as "THE BOXER" and "THE BEST" prominently displayed. The layout and design of the newspaper page suggest a typical mid-20th-century print format, with a mix of news articles and advertisements.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in art criticism and cultural commentary, showcasing the intersection of Iranian art and Western perspectives on artistic expression.

This image depicts a preserved newspaper page affixed to a brown scrapbook or document paper with a hole punched on the side. It features an article and various clippings relating to art exhibitions.

The headline reads, "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin," dated January 29, 1974, from the Lowell Sun. The article discusses art exhibits, including works from the Fogg Art Museum and Nasrudin Gallery in Boston. Two images accompany the article: one illustrating "Nashmi the Archer," appearing to depict a traditional Iranian figure, and another titled "Disasters of War" by Goya.

There are additional advertisements placed alongside the article, some of which are printed upside down. One advertisement pertains to "The Exorcist." The layout appears to be a scrapbook-like preservation of periodical content.

This image depicts a scanned page or a photograph of what appears to be a newspaper clipping or a page from a publication mounted on a brown piece of paper or cardboard with a couple of holes possibly for binder insertion. The main article's headline reads, "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin," indicating that the content pertains to an art exhibit that includes works from Iran and Francisco Goya's collection at the Nasrudin Gallery.

A few segments of the page include:

1. A column to the left with the title "Art" visible and an article discussing the art exhibit. It mentions specific details about the exhibits and gives critical appraisal or information about the artists and their work.

2. A visible image captioned "NASUH THE ARCHER by Riza of Fogh Aar." The picture appears to be a traditional illustration.

3. Below this illustration is another one captioned "DISASTERS OF WAR" by Goya at Nasrudin Gallery, Boston. It appears to be a classical art print showing a chaotic scene, aligning with Goya's famous series of prints depicting the brutalities of war.

4. To the right, there are parts of what seems to be additional articles or advertisements unrelated to the main topic, including a section with inverted text that has been cut off, making it difficult to ascertain its full context.

The paper is aged, indicating that the clipping may be from a historical publication, judged by the yellowing of the paper and the vintage font and layout designs.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings attached. The main clipping on the left side is a review or article titled "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin" by Ann Schecter, a Sun Art Critic. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard focusing on Shah Abbas and the Arts of Isfahan, highlighting various aspects of Iranian art, textiles, and cultural heritage.

There are two black and white images embedded in the article: one above the fellow reads "Nashmi The Archer by Riza at Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge" depicting a figure with a bow and arrow, and another below captioned "'Disasters of War' by Goya at Nasrudin Gallery, Boston" showing a dramatic, possibly violent scene involving human figures.

Next to the main article on the right side is a smaller, partially upside-down clipping from the Sunday Herald Advertiser titled "The Exorcist," likely related to a movie or event advertisement. This clipping also contains several smaller ads for movies or theater events, such as "Pure Gold," "Enter Dragon," and "Boy Neither Nevadan or Editor."

The scrapbook page itself is light brown and has two small holes punched on the right side, likely for placement in a binder or album. There is a handwritten date “JAN. 27, 1974” and the name "LOWELL SUN" above the main article. The overall setting appears to be archival or personal documentation of articles and advertisements related to art and culture from the mid-1970s.

The image shows a light brown piece of cardboard with two small punched holes along the right edge. Attached to it are two torn newspaper clippings arranged in a collage.

• The left clipping is a traditional newspaper article with the bold headline something like “Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya’s ugliest at Nasrudin.” It contains several columns of text and a few small black-and-white pictures, including one of a person in a long dress and another at the bottom labeled “DISASTERS OF WAR” by Goya (noted as Nasrudin Gallery, Boston).
• The right clipping is a stack of upside‑down/sideways advertisement clippings with bold, blocky text and circular shapes, appearing to be from a different section or publication.

Overall, it looks like a vintage scrapbook page or art collage combining newspaper clippings and ads.