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This image displays a page from a vintage newsletter, seemingly preserved as a clipping on a tan, hole-punched file folder. The page is divided into two distinct sections: a text article at the top and a photograph with its caption at the bottom.
The header at the top is printed on a bright red banner with white text, reading:
THE HARVARD MEDICAL AREA NEWSLETTER / FOCUS
>>> on medical area meetings
Below the header is a news article titled in bold:
FOGG PRESENTS AVERY’S GRAPHIC OEUVRE
The article announces an exhibition, “An exhibition of THE GRAPHIC WORK OF MILTON AVERY,” featuring 60 prints made between 1933 and 1955. It will be held at the Fogg Art Museum from April 6 through April 30. The article describes Avery's style as “almost stark, yet warming simplicity,” noting his subjects include portraits, nudes, and landscapes, and his fascination with “the energy flowing through nature and living beings.”
It includes a quote from critic Frank Getlein praising Avery’s celebration of life forces and vitality. It also mentions that while Avery (1893–1965) was not famous during his lifetime, he became greatly respected later, influencing artists like Mark Rothko and Adolph Gottlieb. A quote from Rothko calls Avery “a great poet-inventor who had invented sonorities never seen or heard before.”
Another brief item below the article is titled:
GARBER TRAVEL TELELINE
It states that travel arrangements for business or personal reasons may be made through the Garber Travel Agency and provides contact information: “The tie-line from the Medical School switchboard to the Executive Desk at the Agency is Extension 2480.”
Beneath the article is a black-and-white photograph of an ornate piece of ancient Egyptian architectural detail — likely a close-up of a stone door slab or sarcophagus lid from the tomb of Queen Hatshepsut, as mentioned in the caption.
The photo shows circular medallions with radiating motifs, flanked by decorative columns, carved into dark stone. The surface has a weathered, textured appearance, with detailed hieroglyphic-style carvings visible in the borders.
A caption runs vertically along the right edge of the photo:
From April 15 through May 17, the Fogg Museum is featuring a photographic exhibition of “The Tomb of Queen Hatshepsut” which is in the Valley of Kings at Thebes. These were taken by Franz K. Vogt (C ’74, Dept. of Anatomy), who spent a year in Egypt in 1971 studying ancient Egyptian art. He has kindly loaned the photographs to the Museum. The exhibit was made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Higman, Jr., and Miss Elizabeth J. Higman. The Museum is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM. For more information, call 2820.
On the lower-left corner of the photograph, there is handwritten red ink:
“Sargent”
5/23/74
The entire composition — newsletter clipping plus photograph — is mounted or affixed to a standard beige file folder with two punched holes on the left, suggesting it was once stored in a binder. The document appears to be from 1974, given the publication dates and handwritten note.
This artifact effectively combines professional institutional communication (the newsletter) with curated cultural content (the art exhibition and tomb photograph), reflecting academic and artistic interests tied to the Harvard Medical Area at the time.
Summary:
This is a preserved clipping from The Harvard Medical Area Newsletter / FOCUS, dated 1974, announcing an art exhibition of Milton Avery’s work and featuring a related photo of Egyptian tomb carvings from a concurrent exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The page combines administrative information, art criticism, and historical photography, bound together in a practical archival format.
The image appears to be a page from a newsletter titled "The Harvard Medical Area Focus." The page seems to be part of a collection or binder, as indicated by the holes in the top corners, likely for binding purposes. The content of the newsletter includes a red banner at the top with the title "The Harvard Medical Area Focus" and a subtitle "on medical area meetings." Below the banner, there is a text article discussing an art exhibition of Milton Avery's graphic work at the Fogg Art Museum. The article mentions that the exhibition features 60 prints executed between 1933 and 1955, including drypoints, lithographs, and woodcuts. The text provides insights into Avery's artistic style and the significance of his work, referencing critiques and comparisons to other artists like Mark Rothko and Adolph Gottlieb. Additionally, there is a mention of the Garber Travel Tie-Line for business and personal travel arrangements through the Garber Travel Agency.
Below the article, there is a black-and-white photograph of architectural details, possibly from the exhibit mentioned in the article. The photograph shows intricate carvings and patterns, which may be part of the artwork by Milton Avery or related to the architectural details of the Fogg Art Museum. The image has a caption on the right side that seems to describe the photograph and its context within the exhibition.
This image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from a paper or folder, likely part of a scrapbook or collection. The page is beige and contains two distinct elements:
At the top, there is a printed newsletter titled "THE HARVARD MEDICAL AREA NEWSLETTER / FOCUS on medical area meetings." The newsletter discusses an exhibition of the graphic work of Milton Avery at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the exhibition will feature 60 prints executed between 1933 and 1955, including drypoints, lithographs, and woodcuts. The text highlights Avery's ability to express ideas and feelings with stark simplicity and his fascination with the energy flowing through nature and living beings. It also mentions the influence of Avery on abstract painters like Mark Rothko and Adolph Gottlieb. The newsletter includes a section for Garber Travel Tie-line, providing information for business and personal travel arrangements.
At the bottom, there is a black-and-white photograph of an architectural element, possibly a column or part of a building facade, with intricate circular and floral designs. The photograph is labeled "Georgette" in red handwriting on the left side. There is also some additional text on the right side of the photograph, but it is too small to read clearly in this image. The photograph appears to be related to the architectural exhibition mentioned in the newsletter.
The image is a newsletter from the Harvard Medical Area. The newsletter is titled "Focus on Medical Area Meetings." The newsletter contains information about an exhibition of Milton Avery's graphic work at the Fogg Art Museum, from April 6 through April 30. The exhibition features 60 prints that express ideas and feelings with almost stark, yet warming simplicity. The newsletter also includes information about career travel arrangements and the tie-line from the Medical School switchboard to the Executive Desk at the Agency.
The image shows a page from a newsletter or magazine, likely from the 1980s, featuring an article about an exhibition of Milton Avery's graphic work. The article is accompanied by a photograph of Avery's artwork, showcasing his ability to express ideas and feelings with almost stark, yet warming simplicity. The article discusses Avery's range of subjects, including portraits, landscapes, and living beings, all within his fascination with the energy flowing through nature and living beings. The exhibition, titled "The Graphic Work of Milton Avery," was held at the Fogg Art Museum from April 6 through April 30. The article also mentions Avery's ability to translate the life in the glistening of the myriad sands into the pure energy of the sun, which was celebrated in his work.
The image shows a vintage newsletter titled "THE HARVARD MEDICAL AREA NEWSLETTER / FOCUS on medical area meetings". The newsletter appears to be a printed document, likely from the mid-20th century, based on its design and typography.
This newsletter serves as a historical document, combining announcements about art exhibitions, travel logistics, and possibly other professional or cultural events relevant to the Harvard Medical Area.
This image appears to be a scrapbook-style page featuring a newsletter clipping and an illustration, adhered to a cardstock or paper backing.
Top Section - Newsletter Clipping:
Bottom Section - Illustration:
Background:
This page serves as documentation or an archival record of cultural or artistic significance.
This image shows a piece of printed material, likely a page from a newsletter or bulletin, mounted on a brown background that appears to be a bulletin board or an archival display. At the top, in bold red letters on a white background, is the heading "THE HARVARD MEDICAL AREA NEWSLETTER" followed by "FOCUS on medical area meetings". Below this heading, the text is about "FOG PRESENTS AVERY'S GRAPHIC OEUVRE," which appears to be an announcement for an exhibition of graphic work by an artist named Milton Avery, with prints executed between 1933 and 1955 to be displayed at the Fogg Art Museum. The dates mentioned are April 11-30. The text describes Avery's range of subjects, including portraits, nudes, scenes of vacationing simplicity, and energetic landscapes. The text also mentions critical acclaim for Avery's work and provides a brief analysis of his art style.
Below the main text is a black-and-white reproduction of what seems to be one of the artworks being described, with intricate details resembling mechanical parts or possibly an abstract composition. It has a handwritten note in red ink at the lower left corner, though the handwriting is difficult to decipher due to the angle and the small size of the text in the image. There is additional small-sized text accompanying the artwork reproduction, likely discussing the piece or providing context, but it is not legible in the image provided.
The overall presentation of the image suggests an archival or documentational purpose, preserving the information about the past event and possibly the artwork itself.
The image shows a page from what appears to be a scrapbook or report folder. The page, made of brownish paper with two punched holes on the left side, contains two clippings attached to it.
At the top, there is a typed and printed newsletter clipping titled "THE HARVARD MEDICAL AREA NEWSLETTER / FOCUS on medical area meetings." The text in the clipping discusses an exhibition of graphic works by Milton Avery at the Fogg Art Museum from April 6 to April 30. It provides details about Avery's style, influence, and his subject matter, praising his ability to express forms and feelings with simplicity and clarity. It also briefly mentions Milton Avery's reputation and the influence of other artists on his work, and includes a note about business and personal travel arrangements at the end.
Below the newsletter clipping, there is a black-and-white photograph of an intricately carved architectural detail from the Fogg Art Museum, dated May 12. The photo appears to capture a decorative stone or wood relief with circular and floral motifs. The caption explains that it is a photograph donated to the museum collection by Yale University, depicting architectural elements from the museum building. The caption also credits photographer Elizabeth Young.
There is also a small handwritten note in red ink on the bottom-left edge of the photo clipping, though the exact text is difficult to decipher from the image.
Overall, the page documents an art exhibition notice and an associated architectural detail of the museum where the exhibition is held.
This is a vintage scrapbook/page mounted on brown card stock with two binder holes on the left.