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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806507

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The image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article and some attached advertisements or clippings. The article, written by Ann Schecter, discusses an exhibition titled "Shah 'Abbas and the Arts of Isfahan" at the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The article highlights the variety, quality, and nature of artistic creativity from the 17th-century Iranian city of Isfahan. It mentions a rich display of paintings, calligraphy, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and carvings, as well as the architectural achievements from that period. The article also references Professor Welch's insights on the art and its appreciation.

The attached advertisements include mentions of movies such as "Serpico" and "Black Monday," as well as other events or promotions. The advertisements seem to be from the early 1970s, given the dates mentioned on them. The overall layout and style of the article and advertisements suggest it is from a print publication from that era.

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This image depicts a page from a newspaper article, likely clipped and placed on a cardboard background. The article is titled "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin" and is authored by Ann Schecter, identified as a Sun Art Critic. The date of the article is February 27, 1974.

The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, featuring Shah 'Abbas and the Arts of Isfahan. It describes the exhibition as an exquisite display of paintings, calligraphy, textiles, carpets, ceramics, metalwork, and carvings from the seventeenth century.

There are two images included in the article. The first image is captioned "Nashmi the Archer" and is attributed to Riza at the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge. The second image is captioned "Disasters of War" and is attributed to Goya at the Nasrudin Gallery, Boston.

The article also mentions Goya's "Disasters of War" series, describing it as profoundly moving and disturbing commentaries on the history of art and humanity. The series consists of eighty etchings that convey the fragility of human life and the terrible irony of bravery.

Additionally, there is a flyer or advertisement partially visible on the right side of the image, which appears to be for a movie titled "Serpico" starring Al Pacino, with a date of February 6. The flyer also mentions "Liberty," possibly the name of the theater or cinema.

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin." The clipping features a photograph of a person wearing a hat and a long dress, possibly a model or an exhibitor. The clipping also includes a quote from Professor Welch, who describes the exhibit as "an exquisite exhibition of an extraordinary quality and nature of artistic genius." The clipping also mentions the "Disasters of War" by Goya, which is described as "Goya's ugliest." The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with a hole punch in the top right corner.

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A newspaper clipping is attached to a brown cardboard. The clipping has the headline "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin." The clipping has a black-and-white image of a woman in a hat and a man holding a candle. The clipping also has an image of a man with a hat and a woman with a hat. The clipping also has a clipping of a poster with the text "Disasters of War" by Goya at Nasrudin Gallery, Boston.

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The image depicts a mounted display or exhibit board featuring a newspaper clipping and a photograph. The clipping is titled "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin" and is dated January 29, 1974, authored by Ann Schecter. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, showcasing Iranian art, including works from the 7th to the 19th century. It highlights the variety of artifacts, such as textiles, paintings, calligraphy, metalwork, and ceramics, and emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the collection.

Below the article, there is a photograph labeled "Disasters of War" by Goya, dated 1810–1818. The image shows a dramatic and somber scene depicting the horrors of war, with a central figure lying on the ground, seemingly lifeless, while another figure appears to be in distress or despair. The photograph is credited to the Nasrudin Gallery, Boston.

The board also includes additional text and images, such as a smaller photograph of an archer labeled "MASHMI THE ARCHER" by Riza of Fegg Art Museum, Cambridge, and various other visual and textual elements, including a partially visible advertisement or poster for "Cheery Cheery" and "Scherlock Holmes". The overall presentation suggests this is part of an art exhibition or educational display, combining historical commentary with visual art. The board is mounted on a light brown surface, likely for display purposes.

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The image is a newspaper clipping about an art exhibit, featuring a headline that reads "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin." The article discusses the exhibit, which includes works by Goya and other artists. The clipping also includes a photo of a man in a suit and hat, as well as a drawing of a person sitting on a rock. Additionally, there are several other newspaper clippings visible in the background, including one with a headline that reads "Disasters of War." Overall, the image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings related to art and culture.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping about an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum, featuring a headline that reads "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin" in bold black text.

  • The clipping is placed on a piece of brown paper, with a small hole in the bottom-right corner.
  • A few pieces of paper are taped to the top-right corner of the clipping, including a ticket stub for a movie called "Cinderella Liberty".
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of a newspaper clipping, likely from the 1970s or 1980s based on the style of the text and the content of the article.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and reviews, arranged on a brown paper background. The main clipping, titled "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin," is prominently displayed on the left side of the image. It features a review of an art exhibition at the Pogg Museum at Harvard, which showcases a diverse range of Iranian art pieces.

Main Clipping:

  • Title: "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin"
  • Date: January 9, 1979
  • Publication: Lowell Sun
  • Author: Ann Schecter
  • Content: Review of an art exhibition at the Pogg Museum at Harvard, featuring Iranian art pieces

Additional Clippings:

  • Several smaller clippings are scattered around the main clipping, including:
    • A review of a Goya exhibition at the Nasrudin Gallery in Boston
    • An advertisement for a cinema showing "Cinema Liberty"
    • Other miscellaneous clippings and reviews

Background:

  • The clippings are arranged on a brown paper background, which appears to be a folder or envelope.
  • The background is plain and unadorned, allowing the clippings to take center stage.

Overall:

  • The image suggests that the person who compiled the clippings is interested in art and culture, particularly Iranian art and the work of Goya.
  • The arrangement of the clippings on the brown paper background creates a sense of nostalgia and archiving, as if the person is preserving these reviews and articles for future reference.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping from the Lowell Sun, dated January 9, 1977, featuring an article titled "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin." The article is accompanied by two black-and-white images of artwork. The clipping is affixed to a brown paper background, with a small pile of movie tickets situated in the upper right corner.

Newspaper Clipping:

  • Title: "Iranian exhibit awesome; Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin"
  • Date: January 9, 1977
  • Source: Lowell Sun
  • Content: The article discusses an Iranian exhibit and a collection of Goya's artwork at Nasrudin Gallery.
  • Images: Two black-and-white images of artwork are included.

Brown Paper Background:

  • Color: Brown
  • Texture: Paper-like

Movie Tickets:

  • Location: Upper right corner
  • Quantity: A small pile

Overall:

The image appears to be a curated collection of art-related materials, including a newspaper clipping and movie tickets, presented on a brown paper background.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Sun" dated January 27, 1974. The article is titled "Iranian exhibit awesome: Goya's ugliest at Nasrudin." The author is Ann Schoettler, the Sun Art Critic.

The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, which features a collection of Iranian art, including works from the Qajar period and the Arts of Islam. The exhibition is described as rich in diversity, with items ranging from elegant textiles and carpets to ceramics, metalwork, and paintings.

The article also highlights the works of Francisco de Goya, specifically his "Disasters of War" series, which is being exhibited at the Nasrudin Gallery in Boston. The text mentions the emotional impact of Goya's work, which depicts the horrors of war and the brutality of human conflict.

Two images accompany the article:

  1. "Nashmi the Archer" by Reza-ye Abbasi, a Persian artist from the Safavid period.
  2. An etching from Goya's "Disasters of War" series.

The article provides commentary on the significance and impact of both exhibitions, emphasizing the cultural and historical importance of the artworks on display.