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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806590

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The image appears to be a collage of news clippings and photographs, dated October 11, 1974, from the Harvard University Gazette. The collage is composed of two main sections:

  1. Left Section (Top and Center):

    • There is a photograph, seemingly a close-up of a textured surface, possibly a fabric or a wall. The text below the photograph mentions an exhibit titled "Rites of Passage (1974)" by Paul Kohl, which was on view at the Fogg Museum through October 16, 1974. It also lists other artists involved in the exhibit, including Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Poliak.
  2. Right Section (Bottom):

    • This photograph shows two individuals in front of a large sculpture. The text below the photo mentions that things in front of Lehman Hall are looking brighter, thanks to Barbara Kroll and Evi Holmberg, who are apprenticing conservators at the Fogg Museum. They are shown cleaning and waxing a bronze sculpture from the Fogg Collection, specifically identifying it as Henry Moore's "Figure-Upright Motive #8."

The overall theme seems to relate to art and cultural events at Harvard University, highlighting exhibitions and conservation efforts.

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or collection, featuring two separate black-and-white images from the Harvard University Gazette dated October 11, 1974.

The top left image is titled "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974)" by Paul Kohl. It is described as being on view at the Fogg through October 16 in "Photography Unlimited." The image itself is abstract, with various shapes and patterns that could be interpreted as floral or organic forms. The description mentions other artists involved in the exhibition: Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Poliak.

The bottom right image shows a person cleaning and waxing a large bronze sculpture in front of Lehman Hall. The sculpture is identified as Henry Moore's "Figure-Upright Motive #8." The caption explains that the area is looking brighter thanks to the work of Barbara Kroll and Evi Holmberg, who are apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum. The caption also suggests that people can impress their guests by identifying the sculpture during their own private tours of the Yard.

The page is slightly worn and has a few small holes, indicating it has been handled over time. There is also a piece of paper with the number "1959.42" on it, possibly a catalog or reference number.

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The image depicts a collage of photographs and text on a piece of paper that is attached to a cardboard sheet. The photographs are in black and white and appear to be from the 1970s. There are three photographs in total, each with a different subject. The first photograph shows a group of people, the second shows a building, and the third shows a person. The text on the paper provides information about the photographs, including the date and location where they were taken.

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This image shows a collage of three images. The first image is a photo of a foggy view of Lehman Hall. The second image is a photo of a building with a person standing in front of it. The third image is a photo of a person standing in front of a building. The collage is attached to a brown paper folder with a hole in the middle.

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The image shows a two-page document or folder containing two distinct photographs, each accompanied by descriptive text.

Left Page:

  • Photograph: The left page features a black-and-white photograph with a textured, abstract appearance. The image is somewhat blurred and lacks clear, identifiable subjects. It appears to depict a scene with indistinct shapes and patterns, possibly architectural or natural elements, but the details are not discernible.
  • Caption: Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads:
    "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974) by Paul Kohl-on view at the Fogg through October 16 in 'Photography Unlimited.' Other artists include Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Poisk."
    This indicates that the photograph is part of an exhibition titled Rites of Passage by Paul Kohl, displayed at the Fogg Museum until October 16, 1974, as part of the "Photography Unlimited" exhibition. The caption also mentions other artists featured in the exhibition.

Right Page:

  • Photograph: The right page displays another black-and-white photograph that shows a clearer scene. It depicts the exterior of Lehman Hall, with a focus on a sculpture in front of the building. The sculpture appears to be a modern, abstract piece, and there are people visible in the foreground, seemingly engaged in an activity such as cleaning or maintenance.
  • Caption: Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads:
    "Things are looking brighter in front of Lehman Hall these days, thanks to Barbara Kroll and Ev Horberg—both apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum. They are shown cleaning a bronze treasure from the Fogg Collection, which nearly everyone knows on sight but not by name. Next time you conduct your own private tour of the Yard, you can impress your guests by identifying the enigmatic sculpture as some other than Henry Moore's Figure-Dirigible Motif #5."
    This caption provides context about the scene, explaining that Barbara Kroll and Ev Horberg, apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum, are cleaning a bronze sculpture in front of Lehman Hall. The caption humorously suggests that viewers can impress others by identifying the sculpture as something other than Henry Moore's Figure-Dirigible Motif #5.

Additional Details:

  • Header Information: At the top of each page, there is a header indicating the source:
    • Left Page: "Harvard Univ. Gazette, October 11, 1974"
    • Right Page: "1959.42 Harvard Univ. Gazette October 11, 1974"
      This suggests that both images are from the Harvard University Gazette, dated October 11, 1974.
  • Layout: The pages are mounted on a brown cardboard backing, likely for archival or display purposes. There are visible staples or binding holes on the right side of the folder.

Overall Description:

The image presents two photographs from the Harvard University Gazette dated October 11, 1974. The left photograph is an abstract, untitled work from Paul Kohl's Rites of Passage exhibition at the Fogg Museum, while the right photograph captures a scene in front of Lehman Hall, showing conservators at work on a bronze sculpture. The captions provide context for both images, linking them to specific events or exhibitions at the time.

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The image features a collage of newspaper clippings, with the largest clipping on the left displaying a black-and-white photograph of a tree and foliage. The smaller clippings on the right depict a house and a man, respectively. The clippings are arranged on a piece of brown paper, which is attached to a gray background. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it may be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of memorabilia.

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The image depicts a brown folder containing two newspaper clippings, set against a gray background.

The folder is positioned centrally in the image and features two holes punched on its right side, indicating that it was once part of a binder or ringed notebook. The clippings are attached to the folder using an adhesive, with the top-left clipping overlapping the bottom-right one.

The top-left clipping is titled "Harvard Univ. Gazette, October 11, 1974" and features a black-and-white photograph of an abstract artwork. The accompanying text reads: "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974) by Paul Koralek on view at the Fogg through October 14 in 'Photography Unlimited.' Other artists include Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Polish."

The bottom-right clipping is also titled "Harvard Univ. Gazette, October 11, 1974" and displays a black-and-white photograph of a person cleaning a bronze statue in front of Lehman Hall. The text below the image states: "Things are looking brighter in front of Lehman Hall these days, thanks to Barbara Kroell and Eva Holmberg - both apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum. They are shown here cleaning and waxing a bronze treasure from the Fogg Collection, which nearly everyone knows on sight but not by name. Next time you conduct your own private tour of the Yard, you can impress your guests by identifying the enigmatic sculpture as none other than Henry Moore's Figure-Upright Motive No. 6."

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it is a scanned or photographed copy of an archival document, possibly from a university or museum collection.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a binder, featuring two newspaper clippings. The page is constructed of brown paper and has two holes punched on its right side.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • Top Clipping:
    • Title: "Harvard Univ. GAZETTE, October 11, 1974"
    • Image: A black-and-white drawing of a building with trees in front of it
    • Caption: "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974) by Paul Kobl - on view at the Fogg through October 14, in 'Photography Unlimited.' Other artists include Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Polisak."
  • Bottom Clipping:
    • Title: "Harvard Univ. Gazette, October 11, 1974"
    • Image: A black-and-white drawing of a person polishing a large sculpture
    • Caption: The text describes the polishing of a bronze treasure from the Fogg Collection, specifically Henry Moore's Figure-Upright Motive 6.

Page Details:

  • Background: Gray
  • Binder Holes: Two holes punched on the right side of the page

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The image appears to be a scanned document featuring two newspaper clippings on a brown paper background. The clippings are arranged vertically, with the top one positioned on the left side and the bottom one on the right.

Top Clipping:

  • The top clipping is a black-and-white illustration of a garden scene, likely from an art exhibition or museum event.
  • It features a caption at the bottom that reads, "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974) by Paul Klee on view at the Fogg through October 16 in 'Photography Unlimited.' Other artists include Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Poliah."

Bottom Clipping:

  • The bottom clipping is another black-and-white illustration, this time depicting a person in front of a building.
  • The caption below the image reads, "Things are looking brighter in front of Lehman Hall these days, thanks to Barbara Knoll and Eva Holmberg—both apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum. They are shown here cleaning and waxing a bronze treasure from the Pogg Collection, which nearly everyone knows on sight but not by name. Next time you conduct your own private tour of the Yard, you can impress your guests by identifying the enigmatic sculpture as none other than Henry Moore's Figure Upright Motive, 1959-62."

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain brown paper, which may be a folder or a page from a notebook.
  • There are two holes punched in the right side of the paper, suggesting that it was once part of a binder or notebook.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. The clippings feature illustrations and captions that provide information about the artworks and events being showcased.

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The image appears to be a page from the "Harvard Univ. Gazette" dated October 11, 1974. The page contains two main sections:

  1. Top Section:

    • The top section features a faint, abstract image that looks like a close-up of a textured surface, possibly a photograph of foliage or a similar natural scene.
    • Below the image, there is a caption that reads: "(continued from Rivers of Paper (1974) by Paul Klee)—on view at the Fogg through October 16 in 'Photography Unlimited.' Other artists include Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Polak."
  2. Bottom Section:

    • The bottom section contains a photograph of a building with a distinctive architectural style, possibly a historical or academic building.
    • Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads: "Divers are looking briefly in front of Lehman Hall thereafter, thanks to Barbara Krall and Eve Holt-hep, both apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum. They are down here cleaning and repairing the 'Sleeping Beauty,' a 19th-century marble sculpture by Antonio Canova, known as 'right here by name.' Next time you (could) tour even private tour of the Yard, you might be surprised to see this sculpture by identifying the enigmatic sculpture as none other than Henry Moore's Figure-Upright/Motorcade at."

The page is mounted on a brown cardboard backing with two visible holes, suggesting it might be part of a scrapbook or archive. The number "1959.42" is handwritten on a piece of paper attached to the top of the page.