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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806696

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The image shows a collage of three items mounted on a piece of cardboard. Here is a detailed summary of each item:

  1. Top Left Item:

    • A black-and-white photograph of a sculpture bust of a man.
    • The caption below the photo reads: "Male Portrait Bust of a Roman Senator (Roman, 1st century A.D.) Marble. Collection of the Fogg."
    • The photo is credited to Michael A. Natzwold.
  2. Top Right Item:

    • A newspaper clipping titled "Medical Area News" with the subtitle "Fifth in a Series on Hepes."
    • The article is dated December 11, 1975.
    • The text mentions that the Friends of the Fogg winter term seminar on Impressionism will begin on January 12, 1976.
    • It also mentions that the seminar will be divided into two sections: one on Impressionist painting and another on Impressionist drawings.
    • The article further discusses a special exhibition of works by Durand outside France, which will be on view from January 12 to February 13, 1976.
  3. Bottom Item:

    • A black-and-white photograph of a painting depicting an industrial scene with smoke billowing from factory chimneys.
    • The caption reads: "View, Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet - on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection. (Photo: James Uffindell)"

The cardboard background has a brownish hue and appears to be mounted with two round metal fasteners, one on the left and one on the right. The items are dated December 12, 1975, with handwritten annotations in red ink at the top of each item.

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The image displays a page from a scrapbook or journal, featuring two newspaper clippings and a handwritten note, all dated December 11, 1975. The page is a light brown color, and the items are affixed to it.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • The clipping is a black-and-white image of a sculpted male portrait head. The caption beneath the image reads: "Male Portrait Head of a Senator. Roman, ca. 230-240 A.D. – from the collections at the Fogg. (Photo: Michael A. Nedewskey)"
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • This clipping is an article from the "Medical News" section, titled "FRIENDS OF FOGG WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON INGRES." The article, dated December 11, 1975, discusses the Friends of Fogg winter term seminar series focused on Ingres drawings, starting January 8, 1976, and conducted by Agnes Mongan. The article mentions that the seminars will focus on carefully selected drawings from the Fogg collection, with sessions on Thursdays through February 19. Registration is required through the Secretary of the Friends of the Fogg.
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • This is a black-and-white image of a painting titled "Gare-Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet – on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection. (Photo: James L. Utford)" The image shows a train station scene with heavy smoke and industrial elements, characteristic of Monet's work.

The handwritten notes label both the date "DEC 11, 1975" and the word "GAZETTE" at the top of the page, likely indicating the source or date of the clippings.

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The image contains two newspaper clippings that are pasted together on a single sheet of paper.

  1. Top Clipping (left side):

    • Date: October 17, 1975
    • Headline: Not explicitly visible, but the image features a detailed drawing of a male portrait head of a senator.
    • Details: The caption reads "Male Portrait Head of a Senator. Reared (Roman). ca. 230-240 A.D. - from the collections at the Fogg (Photo: Michael A. Nedzworski)."
    • The clipping is labeled "GAZETTE."
  2. Middle Clipping (center):

    • Date: December 11, 1975
    • Headline: "MEDICAL AREA NEWS" followed by "FRIENDS OF FOOD WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON INGRES."
    • Details: This announcement describes a series of seminars on Ingres drawings starting January 15, 1976. The seminars will be conducted by Agnes Mongan, who is noted as the curator emerita of classical sculpture and drawing at the Fogg Art Museum. The seminars will be held weekly, focusing on Ingres’ drawings in the Fogg collection. The sessions will be held on Thursdays, with morning and evening sessions, and registration can be done through the secretary of the Friends of the Fogg.
  3. Bottom Clipping (right side):

    • Date: December 13, 1975
    • Image: A black-and-white photograph of "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877" by Claude Monet, part of the Fogg's Maurice Wehremberg Collection.
    • Details: The caption notes the painting "Claude Monet - Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) - on view as part of the Fogg’s Maurice Wehremberg Collection. (Photo: James Ufford)."

The clippings are attached to a single piece of paper with the word "GAZETTE" handwritten on the top left of the top clipping. The dates and content indicate a mix of historical art and educational seminars related to classical and modern art.

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The image appears to be a page from a historical newspaper or a clipping album, featuring two distinct articles related to the Fogg Museum (now known as the Harvard Art Museums).

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title/Description: The clipping shows a drawing of a male portrait head of a senator from Rome, dated around 230-240 A.D.
    • Source: It is from the collections at the Fogg Museum.
    • Photographer: Michael A. Nedzwiecki.
    • Date: The clipping is dated October 17, 1975, as noted in the upper left corner with the word "GAZETTE" and the date.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title/Description: This clipping is an announcement for a seminar series on Ingres drawings.
    • Event Details: The seminar series, titled "Friends of the Fogg Winter Seminar Series on Ingres," started on January 15, 1976.
    • Curator: Agnes Mongan, curator emerita of the Fogg Museum, led the sessions.
    • Focus: The sessions were dedicated to the study and appreciation of Ingres drawings.
    • Schedule: The sessions were held on Thursdays through February 19, with morning and evening sessions.
    • Registration: Registration was through the Secretary of the Friends of the Fogg.
    • Date of Clipping: December 11, 1975.
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • Title/Description: The clipping features a painting titled "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877" by Claude Monet.
    • Description: It shows a view of a railway station with a train and steam coming out, part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection.
    • Photographer: James Ufton.
    • Date: The clipping is dated December 12, 1975, as noted in the upper right corner with the word "GAZETTE" and the date.

Overall, the page is a compilation of clippings from the Harvard Gazette, detailing museum-related announcements and artworks from the Fogg Museum.

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The image contains two newspaper clippings and an accompanying article from the "Medical Area News" dated December 11, 1975.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • The clipping shows a photograph of a "Male Portrait Head of a Senator," dated to the Roman period (230-240 A.D.).
    • The description notes that this piece is from the collections at the Foggy Art Museum (now known as the Harvard Art Museums).
    • The photo is credited to Michael A. Neddweck.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • This clipping is an article titled "FRIENDS OF FOGG WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON INGRES."
    • It details that the Friends of the Foggy winter term seminar on Ingres drawings will begin on January 15, 1976.
    • The seminar, led by Agnes Mongan, will include sessions on the careful and detailed study of Ingres drawings in the Foggy collection.
    • Agnes Mongan is described as the curator emerita of French drawings at the museum.
    • The seminar will feature morning and evening sessions each Thursday through February 19.
    • Registration is open through the Secretary of the Friends of the Foggy.
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • The clipping features a painting titled "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877" by Claude Monet.
    • This oil on canvas painting is part of the Foggy's Maurice Wertheim Collection.
    • The photo is credited to James Ulfend.

Both clippings are marked with the date "GAZETTE Dec 13, 1975" in the top left corner of each clipping. The clippings are affixed to a larger piece of paper, likely for archival or reference purposes.

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The image is a page from a publication titled "JUDICIAL AREA NEWS," specifically from the "Friends of the Fogg Winter Seminar Series on Ingres," dated December 11, 1975.

The page includes several elements:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A portrait drawing of a male head labeled "Made Portrait Head of a Senator. Boscoreale (Roman, ca. 210-240 A.D.)" from the collections at the Fogg Art Museum. This drawing is dated October 17, 1975.
  2. Top Right Section:

    • A news article announcing the upcoming seminar series. It mentions that the Friends of the Fogg Winter Seminar on Ingres drawings will start on January 15, 1976. These seminars will be conducted by Agnes Mongan, curator of drawings at the Fogg. The seminars will focus on the careful and critical examination of the original Ingres drawings in the Fogg collection. The article highlights that Ingres is the master of the classical school of 19th-century figure painting. The seminar will meet weekly in the morning, and further information can be obtained through the membership secretary at the Fogg.
  3. Bottom Half:

    • A photograph of a painting titled "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris: 1877" by Claude Monet. This painting is part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection, and the photo credit is given to James Ufford. The image depicts a busy train station with a steam locomotive.

The publication dates on the images and news text indicate they were prepared on or before December 12, 1975.

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The image appears to be a photograph of a mount board display, containing textual information and a reproduction of an artwork. The upper portion of the board presents textual content, which seems to be conveying information related to "Theological Aspects Forums," mentioning details about a winter term seminar series. This text is likely informative in nature, providing details about the themes and logistics of the seminar, including dates and registration instructions.

Below the text, there’s a reproduction of a historical artwork that depicts a scene of a street with two trains emitting large plumes of smoke. Buildings are visible on the left side, and a faint outline of a person or persons can be discerned in the center where the tracks converge in the distance. The scene has an industrial era feel, characterized by the use of trains and the presence of smoke. The caption below the image credits the artwork to a Claude Monet, stating that it was part of the Peggy and Richard Danziger Collection.

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The image shows a brownish, slightly aged scrapbook page with three clippings attached to it, two at the top and one larger one at the bottom.

  1. The top left clipping is a black-and-white photograph of a male head bust, specifically a "Male Portrait Head of a Senator, Bearded (Roman: ca. 230-240 A.D.)" from the collections at the Fogg. There is writing above it in red ink that reads "GAZETTE DEC 10, 1975." The photo credit is given to Michael A. Nedzewski.

  2. The top right clipping is a text article titled "MEDICAL AREA NEWS" with the subtitle "FRIENDS OF FOGG WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON INGRES." It describes a Fogg winter term seminar starting January 15, 1976, focused on the artist Ingres, conducted by Agnes Morgan. The text mentions various details about the seminar format and registration, and above this clipping is a handwritten note in red ink: "DEC 11, 1975."

  3. The bottom clipping is a larger black-and-white image of a painting showing a train station scene with trains and thick smoke or steam, titled "Gare-Saint-Lazare, Paris. 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet - on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection." The photo credit for this image is James Ufford. Above this clipping, handwritten in red ink, is "GAZETTE DEC 12, 1975."

The scrapbook page itself has two punch holes on the right side, suggesting it was kept in a binder. The edges of the page are slightly worn and there is some discoloration around the edges.

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A page from a scrapbook with three clippings. The first clipping is a photograph of a sculpture of a man's head. The second clipping is a page from a magazine with a photograph of a train and a building. The third clipping is a page from a magazine with a photograph of a building with smoke coming out of it.

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The image depicts a display board or archival folder containing two distinct items, likely from an art or academic context. The board is mounted on a light brown background and features two labeled sections, each with accompanying text and visual elements.

Top Section:

  • Visual Element: A black-and-white photograph of a classical bust, likely a male portrait. The bust is labeled as "Male: Portrait Head of a Senator, Bearded (Roman, ca. 230-240 A.D.) from the collections at the Fogg." The photograph is credited to Michael A. Needham.
  • Text: The text above the image reads "GASETTE DEC 12, 1975," indicating the date and possibly a reference to a newsletter or bulletin.

Bottom Section:

  • Visual Element: A black-and-white photograph of an urban scene, depicting a train station or railway setting. The image shows a steam locomotive emitting smoke, with architectural elements such as columns and a grand building in the background. The scene is labeled as "Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Claude Monet – on view as part of the Fogg's Maurice Wertheim Collection." The photograph is credited to James Ufford.
  • Text: The text above the image reads "GASETTE DEC 12, 1975," matching the date from the top section.

Additional Information:

  • Right Side of the Board: A printed flyer or notice titled "FOGG WINTER SEMINAR SERIES ON IMPRESSIONISM." The flyer is dated "DEC 12, 1975" and provides details about a seminar series on Impressionism, organized by Agnes Mongan, the curator emerita of drawings at the Fogg. The seminar will focus on the examination of drawings, paintings, and other works by Impressionist artists, with sessions held each Thursday through February 19. Registration details are provided, directing interested parties to contact the Secretary of the Friends of the Fogg.

Overall Context:

The display appears to be part of an educational or archival exhibit, likely from an art institution such as the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums). It combines visual artworks with textual information about related academic programs, emphasizing the connection between the visual pieces and the seminar series on Impressionism. The date "DEC 12, 1975" suggests these materials were part of a bulletin or newsletter from that time.