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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 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.

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The image shows an open, two-sided cardboard display with two newspaper clippings attached to it. The display is mounted on a gray background. Here are the details of each clipping:

Left Side:

  • The clipping is from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated October 11, 1974.
  • The headline 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 Mayne, and Leslie Paladino."
  • The image appears to be an abstract or possibly a faded photograph, with a textured pattern that is hard to distinctly make out.

Right Side:

  • This clipping is also from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated October 11, 1974.
  • There is a handwritten note at the top that says "1959-42."
  • The headline below the handwritten note talks about the cleaning and restoration of a sculpture by the name of "Figure Upright" by Henry Moore, located near Lehman Hall. The article mentions that the work was carried out by Barbara Kroll and Evon Voytek, both apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum.
  • The image beneath the headline is of a sculpture, likely the "Figure Upright" by Henry Moore, depicted in an outdoor setting, possibly on the Harvard University campus.

The display appears to be part of an archival collection, possibly for an exhibition or for preserving these specific clippings.

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The image shows two clippings from the Harvard University Gazette dated October 11, 1974. Both clippings are placed on an old, yellowed paper backing.

Top Clipping:

  • The top part of the clipping features a black-and-white photograph titled "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974)" by Paul Kobl.
  • This artwork is part of an exhibition titled "Photography Unlimited" at the Fogg Museum, which runs from October 16, 1974.
  • The clipping mentions other artists involved in the exhibition: Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Poliak.

Bottom Clipping:

  • The bottom section is a mix of a photograph and a smaller drawing.
  • The photograph depicts a building, likely part of Harvard University’s campus, with trees in the background.
  • Below the photograph is a hand-drawn map or plan that highlights a specific area, with a red mark indicating a notable feature.
  • The accompanying text discusses the cleaning and restoration efforts at the front of Lehman Hall, mentioning Barbara Kroell and Evelyn Hohnberg, who are apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum.
  • The text encourages readers to take a private tour of the Yard, noting that identifying an enigmatic sculpture, attributed to Henry Moore's "Figure Upright Motive," will impress guests.

The overall theme of these clippings revolves around art exhibitions, conservation efforts, and campus activities at Harvard University.

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The image shows a folded newspaper clipping from the Harvard Gazette, dated October 11, 1974. The clipping is divided into two sections when unfolded.

  1. The top section on the left side of the clipping features a black-and-white photograph titled "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974) by Paul Kobi." The caption states that the photograph is on view at the Fogg Museum from October 16 in an exhibition called "Photography Unlimited." It also mentions other artists involved in the exhibition: Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Poliak.

  2. The bottom section on the right side of the clipping includes two photographs:

    • The top photograph shows a building, likely part of Harvard University's campus, with some trees and greenery around it. The caption mentions that the building's facade is being cleaned, thanks to Barbara Kroll and Evi Heimberg, who are apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum.
    • The bottom photograph features a person standing in front of the same building, pointing towards a sculpture. The caption identifies the sculpture as Henry Moore's "Figure-Upright Motive" and encourages readers to identify it during their private tours of the Yard.

The clipping is preserved on a beige, possibly acid-free, paper backing. There is a handwritten note in the upper right corner of the clipping that reads "1959.42."

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The image shows two newspaper clippings from the Harvard University Gazette, dated October 11, 1974, mounted on a tan-colored backing board.

  1. The top clipping features an abstract black-and-white photograph titled "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974) by Paul Kohl." The photograph appears to depict an abstract, possibly textured, scene with a grid-like pattern. The caption notes that the artwork was on view at the Fogg Museum through October 16 in an exhibition called "Photography Unlimited." Other artists mentioned in the exhibition include Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Polak.

  2. The bottom clipping shows a black-and-white photograph of a building, likely part of Harvard University's campus, with a person walking and another person leaning against a wall in the foreground. The caption reads, "Things are looking brighter in front of Lehman Hall these days, thanks to Barbara Kroll and Eve Honberg—both apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum. They are shown here cleaning and restoring Henry Moore’s Figure Upright Motive 8. 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 8."

The clippings are labeled with a handwritten number "1959.42" on the right side of the bottom clipping. The backing board has a couple of small holes, likely for mounting or filing purposes.

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The image depicts an open scrapbook or album containing two clippings from the Harvard University Gazette dated October 11, 1974. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Left Page:

    • The page contains a large, detailed map with the title "Harvard Yard" at the top and dated "October 1974."
    • Below the map, there is a caption that reads: "Reprinted from Rifles 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 Leila Pitchford."
  2. Right Page:

    • The top section has a handwritten date "1959-1962."
    • Below the handwritten note, there is another clipping from the Harvard University Gazette, dated October 11, 1974.
    • This clipping includes a smaller map of Harvard Yard, focusing on specific areas.
    • The text accompanying this map describes a self-guided tour of Harvard Yard, suggesting that the things are looking brighter in front of Lehman Hall these days due to the efforts of Barbara Kroll and Eric Holzenberg, both apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum.
    • It mentions that Kroll and Holzenberg have been cleaning and restoring the statues in Harvard Yard, specifically identifying the enigmatic sculpture known as "Three Lies" (also referred to as "Figure Upright More Seated").

The album appears to be a collection of memorabilia related to Harvard University, specifically focusing on maps and articles from the 1970s.

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You're looking at an image of a collection of papers mounted on a cardboard backing. On the left side, there's a larger page featuring a faded or washed-out print, with the text "Harvard Univ. Gazette, October 11, 1974" at the top, indicating it's from the Harvard University Gazette. Below the title, you can read "Untitled from 'Rites of Passage' (1974) by Paul Keene—on view at the Fogg through October 16 in 'Photography Unlimited.'" Other artists listed include Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Pollak.

On the right side of the cardboard, there's a smaller piece of paper with distinct handwriting, which reads "1959.94.42." Just below it, there's a clipping or a printout of an image showing part of a building, with some text underneath. It seems to be another page from the Harvard University Gazette from the same date, containing a caption. Though the full text isn't entirely legible, it mentions that things are looking bright in front of Loeb Drama Center at Harvard, with a reference to Rohan Kahl and Ed Welling's possible contribution to the lighting. It suggests that the reader could improve their tour by identifying the sculptural subject as someone other than Henry Moore's "Figure (Gorilla)."

The papers appear quite old and show signs of age with spots and discoloration. There's also a metal fastener at the top of the mounting cardboard.

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The image shows a scrapbook or album page with two black-and-white newspaper clippings attached to a brown sheet of paper with two punched holes on the right edge. The clippings appear to be from the "Harvard Univ. Gazette" dated October 11, 1974.

The clipping on the upper left has a faint, abstract pattern or artwork titled "Untitled from Rites of Passage (1974)" by Paul Kohi, with some text mentioning an exhibition at the Fogg Museum running through October 16. It also lists other artists including Jerry Thompson, Roger Martin, and Leslie Poliak.

The clipping on the lower right features a photo of two people cleaning or waxing a large outdoor bronze sculpture located in front of a building. The accompanying text notes that the sculpture is nearly everyone’s treasure from the Fogg Collection and identifies the work as Henry Moore's "Figure-Upright Motive #8." The people in the photo are named Barbara Kroil and Evi Holmberg, described as apprentice conservators at the Fogg Museum. There is some handwriting on the clipping that says "1959.42."

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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.