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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

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This image shows a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, December 26, 1974. The clipping has been mounted or preserved on a tan/beige colored backing paper or folder.

The article is titled "Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso" and is written by Ann Philips.

The clipping features three artwork images:

  1. Left side: A Renaissance painting of the Madonna and Child (Italian Renaissance art), described as being featured at the Fogg Art Museum

  2. Upper right: A drawing by Henry Moore titled "Study for the Northampton Madonna," noted as being part of the Meta and Paul J. Sachs Collection

  3. Lower right: A woodcut of "Madonna and Child" by 15th-16th century German artist Albrecht Dürer, also on display at the Fogg Art Museum

The article discusses Christmas-themed art spanning from the Renaissance period to modern artists like Picasso, focusing on depictions of the Madonna and Child theme throughout art history. It mentions that both the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums would be closed on Christmas Day.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle dated Thursday, December 26, 1974. The headline reads "Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso." The article is by Ann Phillips.

The clipping features three images:

  1. Left Image: A Renaissance painting titled "ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART, such as the Madonna and child above, are among the Christmas works featured at the Fogg Art Museum." This artwork depicts the Madonna and child with other figures.

  2. Top Right Image: A drawing by Henry Moore titled "DRAWINGS BY HENRY MOORE: The unusual 'Study for the Northampton Madonna', by English artist Henry Moore. The drawing is part of the Meta and Paul J. Sachs Collection." This drawing is also related to the Madonna and child theme.

  3. Bottom Right Image: A woodcut titled "MADONNA AND CHILD: This woodcut was done by 16th century German artist Albrecht Durer. It is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum."

The text accompanying the images discusses the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, focusing on Christmas-themed art from the Renaissance to Picasso. It highlights how artists have depicted the Nativity story throughout history, with a particular focus on the works by Henry Moore and the Renaissance and German art on display.

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This image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on what appears to be a tan or beige backing board. The clipping is from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, December 26, 1974.

The article is titled "Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso" by Ann Philips. The piece features three religious artworks depicting the Madonna and Child:

  1. Left side: An Italian Renaissance artwork showing the Madonna and child in an arched frame with angels above, described as being featured at the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Upper right: A drawing by Henry Moore titled "Study for the Northampton Madonna," showing the English artist's modernist interpretation of the traditional subject. The drawing is noted as being part of the Meta and Paul J. Sachs Collection.

  3. Lower right: A woodcut by 15th-16th century German artist Albrecht Dürer, showing Madonna and Child in a radiating circular composition, currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum.

The article discusses how Christmas art depicting the birth of Christ has been portrayed throughout art history, from Renaissance masterpieces to modern interpretations by artists like Picasso. The clipping appears to be preserved as part of an archive or collection.

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This image shows a folded newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, December 26, 1974, placed on top of a plain, light-brown or manila-colored sheet of paper that has three punched holes along its right edge—suggesting it may have been stored in a binder.

The newspaper article is a cultural review titled “Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso” by Ann Philips. It discusses how the Christmas story, particularly the Madonna and Child, has been depicted by artists across centuries, with a focus on artworks displayed at the Fogg Art Museum during the holiday season.

The article is illustrated with three black-and-white reproductions:

  1. Top Left: A piece of Italian Renaissance Art, showing the Madonna and Child within an arched frame, with angels above and a figure (perhaps Saint John the Baptist) to the left. The caption notes that such works are among the Christmas-themed pieces featured at the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Top Right: A dark, expressive drawing by the English artist Henry Moore, titled “Study for the Northampton Madonna”. The caption identifies it as part of the Meta and Paul J. Sachs Collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

  3. Bottom Right: A woodcut of the Madonna and Child, dated to the 15th or 16th century and credited to the German artist Albrecht Dürer (or an unknown 16th-century Italian painter). It depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, seated and surrounded by radiating lines.

The article text discusses the enduring appeal of the nativity theme, comparing the idealized and serene Renaissance portrayals with the more modern, emotional interpretations by artists like Picasso and Henry Moore. It notes that both the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums were closed on Christmas Day but otherwise open during normal hours.

Overall, the clipping captures a moment of cultural reflection on holiday art, showcasing how different artistic eras and styles—Renaissance, modern, and Northern European—have interpreted the same subject. The manila paper underneath suggests the clipping was saved or archived for later reference.

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This image is a black and white newspaper clipping from the "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE," dated "THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1974." The article's main headline reads, "Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso," written by Ann Phillips.

The page is laid out in multiple columns of text, interspersed with three distinct artworks, all related to the article's theme of Christmas art displayed at the Fogg Art Museum.

Here's a breakdown of the visual elements:

  1. Large Image (Left Side): This is a detailed, classical depiction of "ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART." It features the Madonna, crowned with a halo, holding the Christ Child. Two angels are visible above her, holding another crown. On either side, standing figures (possibly saints or patrons) observe the central scene. The caption identifies it as "ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART, such as the Madonna and child above, are among the Christmas works featured at the Fogg Art Museum."

  2. Upper Right Image: This artwork is a more modern, somewhat abstract drawing by English artist Henry Moore. It depicts two figures, likely a mother and child, in a close embrace. The lines are bold and expressive, typical of Moore's style. The caption states, "DRAWINGS BY HENRY MOORE: The unusual 'Study for the Northampton Madonna', by English artist Henry Moore, is among the Fogg Art Museum works. The drawing is part of the Meta and Paul J. Sachs Collection."

  3. Lower Right Image: This is a black and white woodcut depicting another "MADONNA AND CHILD." The style is distinctly different from the other two, characterized by strong lines and a more graphic quality. The figures are clothed, and both have halos. The caption identifies it as a "woodcut... done by 15th and 16th century German artist Albrecht Durer. It is currently on display at the Fogg Art Museum."

The accompanying text discusses the significance of Christmas art across different historical periods, from the Renaissance to modern artists like Picasso (implied through the inclusion of Henry Moore's work). A small boxed note at the very bottom right provides practical information about the museum's hours: "The Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums will be closed on Christmas Day. The former is otherwise open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m."

Overall, the image is a historical newspaper feature showcasing an art exhibition with a Christmas theme, bridging various artistic eras and styles.

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping dated Thursday, December 26, 1974, from the "Cambridge Chronicle." The article is titled "Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso." It discusses various artworks related to Christmas, including examples of Italian Renaissance art, such as a depiction of the Madonna and Child. The article mentions that these works are part of the collection at the Fogg Art Museum.

The clipping includes several images of art:

  1. A depiction of the Madonna and Child, with the text indicating it is Italian Renaissance art.
  2. A drawing by Henry Moore, titled "Study for the Northampton Madonna."
  3. Another image of the Madonna and Child, this time a woodcut by Albrecht Dürer, a 15th and 16th-century German artist.

The article also mentions that the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums are closed on Christmas Day but are open otherwise, with specific hours of operation. The overall tone of the article is reflective, celebrating the history and meaning of Christmas through art.

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The image is a scanned page from the Cambridge Chronicle dated Thursday, December 26, 1974. The article is titled "Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso" and is written by Ann Philips. The text discusses the celebration of Christmas and the visual records of the event in art, focusing on the theme of the Madonna and child from the Italian Renaissance to modern artists like Henry Moore and Pablo Picasso.

The article mentions the Fogg Art Museum and describes various artworks on display, including Italian Renaissance art, a drawing by Henry Moore, and a woodcut by Albrecht Dürer. The text is accompanied by three images:

  1. On the left side, there is a black-and-white image of an Italian Renaissance artwork depicting the Madonna and child, with angels and other figures in the background.
  2. On the right side, there is a black-and-white image of a drawing by Henry Moore titled "Study for the Northampton Madonna," featuring two figures.
  3. Below the drawing, there is a black-and-white image of a woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicting the Madonna and child within a circular frame.

The bottom of the article includes information about the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums, noting their hours of operation, with both closed on Christmas Day. The page is slightly yellowed, indicating its age, and there is a small hole punch mark on the right side of the page.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a heading that reads "Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso." The clipping is placed on a brown sheet of paper with two holes on the right side. The clipping is from the Cambridge Chronicle on Thursday, December 26, 1974. The clipping features a few pictures of artworks and a text written by Ann Philips. The text talks about the art pieces featured in the Fogg Art Museum.

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The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, December 26, 1974. The clipping features an article titled "Museum Christmas art: From Renaissance to Picasso" by Ann Philips. The article discusses the exhibition of Christmas-themed art at the Fogg Art Museum, ranging from Renaissance to Picasso. The clipping includes an image of a Madonna and Child from the Italian Renaissance period, attributed to Albrecht Durer, and a drawing by Henry Moore titled "Study for the Northampton Madonna." The article mentions that the Fogg Museums are closed on Christmas Day but open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following day.