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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806690

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The image appears to be a collection of clippings or news articles pasted onto a piece of cardboard or paper. Here is a description of the content visible in the image:

  1. Top Left Section:

    • A clipping with the title "Bi-centennial" and subheading "Lafayette Remembered."
    • It discusses the historical figure Marquis de Lafayette, mentioning his service during the American Revolutionary War. It includes a portrait of Lafayette and provides brief biographical information.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • A news article headlined "Harvard Honors Lafayette" discussing a bicentennial exhibit at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, focusing on memories of 18th-century Harvard.
  3. Lower Left Section:

    • A notice about a $3000 art award. It mentions Dr. Jakob Rosenberg winning the 1976 ADAA Award for Excellence in Art History from the Art Dealers Association of America. The details include the award's value and the artist who will receive it.
  4. Right Side of the Page:

    • A headline "Beating Around The Busch" with a subheading "Museums & galleries are a big draw." This appears to be an article or a section discussing the popularity of museums and galleries.
  5. Bottom Center Section:

    • A small piece of paper or card with text, possibly a receipt or a note, though the content is not fully legible.

The overall tone of the clippings suggests an interest in history, art, and cultural events, particularly those related to Harvard University and the American Revolutionary War.

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This image shows a scrapbook page or a collection of clippings from newspapers and magazines. The page has a light brown background and contains several cut-out articles and a partially visible advertisement.

  1. Top Left Article: This article is titled "Bi-Centennial Lafayette Remembered." It discusses an exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum honoring the Marquis de Lafayette. The article includes a portrait of Lafayette and mentions that the exhibit features portraits, personal papers, manuscripts, and Lafayette memorabilia. The exhibit is called "Harvard Honors Lafayette."

  2. Top Right Article: This article is titled "Beating Around The Busch." It discusses museums and galleries, mentioning that they are a big draw. The article is by Clif Garboden and talks about the cost of art and the importance of museums and galleries.

  3. Bottom Left Article: This article is titled "Rosenberg wins $3000 art award." It announces that Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, professor emeritus of Art History at Harvard University, has been selected by the Art Dealers Association of America for its 1976 ADAA Award for Excellence in Art History. The award consists of a grant of $3000 and a bronze stable (the "ADAA") by Alexander Calder.

  4. Advertisement: There is a partially visible advertisement on the right side of the page. It appears to be for a radio station or a music-related service, as it mentions "for tape" and "radio."

The page is organized in a collage-like manner, with the articles and advertisement cut out and placed on the brown background. The overall theme seems to be related to art, history, and cultural events.

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This image shows a single, aged, light-brown paper page, likely from a scrapbook or archive folder, with three newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The page has two punched holes on its right edge, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

The clippings are arranged in a slightly overlapping, collage-like fashion:

  1. Top-Left Clipping: "bi-centennial"

    • Headline: "bi-centennial" with the sub-headline "Lafayette Remembered".
    • Date: Handwritten above the headline is "December 14".
    • Content: This article details a new exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum titled "Harvard Honors Lafayette," commemorating the French hero's role in the American Revolution. It notes that Lafayette was born in 1757 and fought alongside George Washington. The exhibit features portraits, personal papers, and manuscripts. A small, black-and-white portrait of Lafayette, attributed to "Joseph S. Duplessis," is included.
    • Footer: The clipping mentions that this is the second of three Bicentennial exhibits sponsored by the museum on the theme "Memories of Eighteenth-Century Harvard."
  2. Bottom-Left Clipping: "Rosenberg wins $3000 art award"

    • Headline: "Rosenberg wins $3000 art award".
    • Content: This article announces that Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, professor emeritus at Art History at Harvard University, has won the 1976 ADAA Award for Excellence in Art History. The award, consisting of a $3000 grant and a bronze medallion ("the 'ADAA'"), was awarded by Alexander Calder and selected by a committee of notable figures in the art world, including Jonathan Brown and Charles C. Cunningham. The award was to be presented at a dinner at the Metropolitan Museum.
  3. Right-Side Clipping: "Beating Around The Busch"

    • Headline: "Beating Around The Busch" with the sub-headline "Museums & galleries are a big draw".
    • Byline: "By Clif Garboden".
    • Content: This article discusses the commercialization of art. The visible text laments that art has become a "commodity" and mentions "Patrons" spending fortunes on it, while museums "shoot up the cost" of art. It also mentions a new display of "25 sur..." (likely "surrealism" or "surprises") and "the crazy paintings by the Busch" (possibly referring to a particular artist or collection). It concludes with a note about the "Busch-Reisinger Museum" having an event.
    • Overlaid Item: A small, rectangular paper item, resembling a museum admission ticket or a coupon, is pasted over the lower portion of this article. It features the text "For disc" and "for tape" alongside a list of logos from companies like "Cleary," "Chrysler," "Frigidaire," and "Chrysler," suggesting it might be a promotional item from an exhibition or event.

Overall, the page is a historical artifact documenting arts and culture news, with a focus on Harvard University and the Boston area, likely from the late 1970s. The paper is slightly yellowed, indicating its age.

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The image is a collage of various pieces of paper with text and images, mounted on a brown background. The collage consists of several clippings from newspapers or magazines, featuring articles and advertisements.

  1. Top Left Corner: There is a piece of paper with the title "bi-centennial" at the top. Below it, there is a portrait of a man and a paragraph of text. The portrait is of a man with a powdered wig and a military uniform, possibly from the 18th century. The text describes the man as a historical figure, likely a soldier or statesman from the time of the American Revolution.

  2. Top Right Corner: Another piece of paper with the title "Beating Around The Busch" is present. This article seems to discuss the Busch family, known for their involvement in the brewing industry, specifically Anheuser-Busch. The text is about their business ventures and the family's influence in the industry.

  3. Middle Section: There is a vertical strip with text and images. The text is about an art award, possibly the "ADAA Award," which is given to an individual for their contributions to the art world. The strip includes the name of the recipient, "Dr. Jakob Rosenberg," and mentions his role as a professor emeritus at Harvard University.

  4. Bottom Section: Another clipping features an advertisement or announcement about an art museum, possibly the "Fogg Art Museum." The text provides details about the museum's hours of operation and location.

  5. Additional Text: Various other snippets of text are scattered throughout the collage, discussing different topics such as art exhibitions, museum hours, and historical figures.

The collage appears to be a collection of articles and advertisements related to art, history, and business, possibly curated for a specific theme or event, such as an exhibition or a historical commemoration. The diverse content suggests an interest in both historical and contemporary topics, particularly those related to art and culture.

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A collage of various newspaper clippings is displayed on a beige background. The collage includes a clipping about the Fogg Art Museum, which is located at 28 Quincy Street in Cambridge and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The clipping also mentions the Bicentennial project, which features portraits, personal papers, manuscripts, and other memorabilia from the University's personal collection. Another clipping is about the Bicentennial Honors Lafayette exhibit, which features portraits, personal papers, manuscripts, and other memorabilia from the University's personal collection. There is also a clipping about the ADAA Award, which was established in 1972 to mark the tenth anniversary of the founding of the association. The award consists of $500 and a bronze plaque, and previous winners include Alfred Barr, Meyer Schapiro, Millard Meiss, and Wolf Stechow.

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The image depicts a collage of three distinct newspaper clippings, each with its own content and design, presented on a single sheet of paper. Here is a detailed description:

Top Left Section:

  • Title: "bi-centennial"
  • Subtitle: "Lafayette Remembered"
  • Content: This section discusses an exhibit at Harvard Fogg Art Museum dedicated to Marquis de Lafayette, a French hero of the American Revolutionary War. The exhibit features portraits, personal papers, manuscripts, and Lafayette memorabilia drawn from the University's personal collection.
  • Visual Elements:
    • A small portrait of Lafayette is included at the top left.
    • The text is formatted in a standard newspaper style, with a headline and subheading.
    • The section is bordered by a thin line, and the word "bi-centennial" is prominently displayed at the top.

Top Right Section:

  • Title: "Beating Around The Busch"
  • Subtitle: "Museums & galleries are a big draw"
  • Content: This article, written by CHI Garboden, discusses the Busch family and their contributions to the arts. It highlights the Busch-Reisinger Museum and mentions that the Busch family has some notable news, including the display of 25 paintings by the Busch. The article also touches on the cost of free art displays and the role of art in commerce.
  • Visual Elements:
    • The article is formatted with a bold headline and a subheading.
    • There is an image of a smartphone or tablet screen overlaying the text, showing a digital advertisement or promotion for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The screen displays various logos and text, including "Busch-Reisinger Museum" and "Nov. 23-30."
    • The layout includes a mix of text and an embedded graphic.

Bottom Section:

  • Headline: "Rosenberg wins $3000 art award"
  • Content: This section reports that Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, professor emeritus at Harvard University, has been selected by Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) to receive the award for Excellence in Art History. The award is presented annually by the ADAA, established in 1972 to recognize contributions to the field of art history. The award ceremony will take place at a dinner in April at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
  • Visual Elements:
    • The text is presented in a standard newspaper format, with a bold headline and supporting details below.
    • There are no additional images or graphics in this section; it focuses solely on the textual content.

Overall Layout:

  • The three sections are arranged in a grid-like format on a single sheet of paper, likely a newspaper clipping or a preserved document.
  • Each section is clearly separated, with distinct headings and content.
  • The top left and bottom sections have a more traditional newspaper layout, while the top right section includes a modern overlay of a digital advertisement, suggesting a blend of historical and contemporary elements.

Additional Notes:

  • The top left section references a bicentennial theme, indicating it may be from a celebration or commemoration of the 200th anniversary of an event.
  • The overall design suggests these clippings are from different sources or publications, compiled together for archival or display purposes. The inclusion of a digital advertisement in the top right section hints at a modern recontextualization or digitization of the original clippings.

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This image features a scrapbook-like assembly of newspaper clippings and text mounted on a brown background. The page appears to have a punched hole on the right side, likely for organizing in a binder.

The clippings contain articles about various topics:

  1. The top-left section contains an article titled "Bi-Centennial" discussing Lafayette, a Revolutionary War figure.
  2. Below that is an illustration of Lafayette by artist Joseph S. Duplessis, accompanied by a caption explaining his significance.
  3. Another article titled "Beating Around The Busch" is visible, promoting museums and galleries, with content likely focused on art and exhibitions.
  4. The bottom-left section showcases an article about Rosenberg winning a $3000 art award.
  5. A torn clipping with advertisements from a newspaper is attached, showing logos and an excerpt from a display ad.

The layout feels informal and seems to preserve clippings of cultural and historical significance.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles affixed to a tan-colored backing board or scrapbook page. One of the newspaper clippings is titled "Bi-centennial," referencing historical celebrations related to America's bicentennial. Another large clipping has the headline "Beating Around the Busch," which seems to discuss museums and galleries as popular destinations. There's also a smaller article at the bottom about someone winning a $3,000 art award. The articles and clippings are arranged in a collage-like fashion, some overlapping others. You can see the edge of the backing board, and there are holes punched into the board, suggesting it might be part of a binder or album. The overall arrangement gives the impression of a curated collection of historical or cultural significance.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings and a ticket stub attached to it. The clippings include:

  1. An article titled "bi-centennial" with a subtitle "Lafayette Remembered," about the Frenchman Lafayette, a hero to Americans at the time of the Revolutionary War. The article mentions an exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum called "Harvard Honors Lafayette," displaying portraits, papers, manuscripts, and Lafayette memorabilia. There is a small drawing titled "Marquis de Lafayette" by Joseph S. Duplessis, partially obscured.

  2. A small clipping about Dr. Jakob Rosenberg winning a $3000 art award from the Art Dealers Assn. of America for the 1976 ADAA Award for Excellence in Art History.

  3. A clipping with the headline "Beating Around The Busch" discussing museums and galleries, mentioning sponsors like Anneliese Harding and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

  4. An upside-down ticket or pass labeled with words like "Cambridge" and "Allston," possibly related to a museum or event admission.

The page is hole-punched on the right side, suggesting it was stored in a binder or scrapbook. The content mainly relates to art, museums, historic figures, and awards.

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This is a collage on a brown kraft paper background. Pieces of old newspaper are cut and pasted in a loose, asymmetrical arrangement. On the left there’s a clipping with a bold “bi-centennial” headline about Lafayette and a small illustration, plus a couple of small text blocks. In the middle-right is a larger clipping titled “Beating Around The Busch” about museums and galleries, accompanied by a diagonal cutout that looks like a long, stylized device or page with icons. At the bottom left there’s another small clipping about an art award. The overall look is vintage newspaper cutouts layered in a casual, collage style, with two punched holes visible along the right edge and a soft shadow around the edges of the board.