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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806734

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The image appears to be a photograph of a dated news clipping or document folder. There are three pieces of paper affixed to a brown, slightly worn background, which could be a file folder or a piece of cardboard. The papers contain text, some of which is legible, while some sections are partially obscured.

  1. Top Paper:

    • The top paper has a title that reads, "Christian Science Monitor, Feb. 4, 1976."
    • It discusses an exhibition of art from India, specifically Indian drawings and painted sketches, which is part of a broader survey at the Asia House Gallery in New York City. The exhibition is noted to run through February 29th. It mentions the selection and significance of the drawings, which span the 16th and 19th centuries and are sourced from India, Europe, and the United States.
  2. Middle Paper:

    • The middle paper contains an article titled "Tiger's Eyes," likely discussing the portrayal of tigers in art, possibly as part of the exhibition mentioned above. It mentions artists like Delacroix and the expressive nature of their works, emphasizing the dramatic and atmospheric effects in their art.
  3. Bottom Paper:

    • The bottom paper refers to a news article from the "Boston Globe" dated April 5, 1976. It discusses the withdrawal of Jean Sutherland Boggs as a museum candidate, specifically for the position of the Director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The article mentions that Boggs had been twice feted at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston and that she had received an offer from Harvard University's Fogg Museum.

The overall context of the image suggests it is a collection of clippings related to art exhibitions and museum-related news from the 1970s.

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The image shows a collection of three articles pasted onto a brown paper background. The articles appear to be from newspapers and are dated in the late 1970s.

  1. The top article is titled "Asia House display of art from India" and is dated February 4, 1976. It discusses an exhibition of Indian drawings and painted sketches from the 16th to the 19th centuries, which was being held at the Asia House Gallery in New York City. The article mentions the inclusion of various types of sketches, from simple brush or line monochromes to fully colored miniatures, and highlights the work of artists such as Delacroix and Géricault. It also notes the exhibition's co-sponsorship by the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and its future travel to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

  2. The bottom right article is titled "Boggs withdraws as museum candidate" and is dated April 5, 1976. It reports that Jean Sutherland Boggs, the director of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, has withdrawn her name from consideration for the post of Director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The article mentions that the possible candidates now include Jan Fontein, the museum's current Acting Director, and Sir John Pope-Hennessy, the director of the British Museum. It also notes that Boggs has received an offer to teach at Harvard University's Fogg Museum, which might be more preferable to her than the museum directorship with its high visibility and political cross-currents.

  3. The article on the left, titled "Tiger's Eyes," discusses the role of tigers in Romantic art and mentions the work of artists such as Delacroix and Géricault. It describes a Delacroix lithograph of a tiger and compares it to other works in the exhibition, highlighting the artists' interpretative powers and the different ways of handling media. The article also compares the portraits of Madame Hayard by Ingres and Madame Moltez by Chasseriau, noting the differences in their approaches to portraiture.

The brown paper background has three holes punched on the right side, suggesting it might have been part of a binder or folder. The articles are neatly arranged, with the top article slightly overlapping the left one.

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The image shows a piece of paper with several clippings attached to it. The clippings are from newspapers and magazines and are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner. The paper appears to be a scrapbook page, with the clippings pasted onto it. The clippings cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, museum displays, and news articles. The top clipping is from a newspaper and features an article about an art exhibition of Indian drawings and paintings. The article describes the exhibition and highlights some of the notable works on display. The second clipping is from a magazine and features an article about a museum display of art from India. The article discusses the significance of the display and the cultural context of the artwork. The third clipping is from a newspaper and features an article about a museum director's withdrawal from a position. The article discusses the director's decision and the reasons behind it. Overall, the image suggests that the person who created the scrapbook page was interested in art, culture, and current events.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine featuring multiple articles. The top section has a headline that reads "Christian Science Monitor Feb. 4, 1976." Below it, there is an article titled "Asia House display of art from India" with text discussing an exhibition of Indian drawings and sketches from the 18th and 19th centuries. The article mentions various artists and their works, as well as the exhibition's dates and location.

The middle section has a headline that reads "Tiger's Eyes" with text discussing the work of an artist named Edward Hicks and his depiction of tigers in his paintings. The article highlights Hicks's use of different styles and media in his works.

The bottom section has a headline that reads "Boggs withdraws as museum candidate" with text discussing Jean Sutherland Boggs's decision to withdraw her name from consideration for the director position at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The article mentions Boggs's reasons for withdrawing and her future plans.

The image also includes a small hole in the lower right corner, which appears to be a result of damage or wear.

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The image shows two pages from a newspaper or magazine, likely from the Boston Globe, dated April 5, 1976. The pages contain articles and text, with the following key details:

Left Page:

  • Title/Headline: The page appears to be part of an art review or feature, discussing various artists and their works. The text is dense and formatted in a typical newspaper style, with columns of text and some subheadings.
  • Content Highlights:
    • Mentions of artists such as Blake, Etchings, Turner, Corot, Millet, and Romanticism.
    • Discussion of artistic techniques, including watercolor, Romanticism, and Impressionism.
    • References to specific works, such as Madame Motte by Ingres, and Madame Malibran by Chassériau.
    • Analysis of themes like dramatic effects, atmospheric landscapes, and portraits.
    • The text explores the sublime in art, natural history, and dramatic representation.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "Asia House display of art from India"

    • This article discusses an exhibition of Indian art at the Asia House Gallery in New York City, running from February 4 to February 29, 1976.
    • The exhibition features drawings from the 16th to the 19th centuries, sourced from collections in India, Europe, and the United States.
    • Highlights include works by Stuart Welch, a senior lecturer in art history at Harvard University.
    • The exhibition showcases a variety of Indian art forms, including:
      • Court scenes of darbars, dancers, and musicians.
      • Views of life in humbler quarters.
      • Studies of preparations for more complete theatrical performances.
      • Family albums, portraits, landscapes, and sketches.
      • Miniatures, which are partially completed and appear as drawings.
    • The article also mentions that the Avery Brundage Collection will travel to the March Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 10 to June 29.
  • Additional Headline: "Boggs withdraws as museum candidate"

    • This article discusses Jean Sutherland Boggs, who was considered for the position of Director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
    • Boggs withdrew her candidacy, and the article notes that she was known as a candidate for the position.
    • The article also mentions Miss Poggi, a specialist in the traits of dealers in the Boston art world, and John Pope-Hennessy, who was acting as the Director of the Fogg Art Museum.

Other Details:

  • Handwritten Note: At the top of the right page, there is a handwritten note that reads:
    "Christian Science Monitor Feb. 4, 1976". This suggests the page may have been clipped or saved from the Christian Science Monitor newspaper dated February 4, 1976, and later referenced alongside the Boston Globe article.
  • Layout: The pages have a classic newspaper layout with columns of text, subheadings, and a clean, typed font. The right page includes a small logo or emblem at the bottom right corner.

Overall Context:

The image captures a snapshot of cultural and artistic discourse from 1976, focusing on both Indian art exhibitions and museum leadership changes in the Boston area. The juxtaposition of these topics reflects the diverse interests of the time, blending international art exhibitions with local institutional developments.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a beige background, featuring two articles. The top article is titled "Asia House display of art from India" and discusses an exhibition of Indian drawings and paintings at the Asia House Gallery in New York City. The bottom article is titled "Boggs withdraws as museum candidate" and reports that Jean Sutherland Boggs has withdrawn her candidacy for the position of Director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

  • Asia House display of art from India
    • The article discusses an exhibition of Indian drawings and paintings at the Asia House Gallery in New York City.
    • The exhibition features works from the 16th and 15th centuries from collections in India, Europe, and the United States.
    • The article mentions that the exhibition was selected by Stuart Cary Welch, senior lecturer in the art of Islamic countries at Harvard University.
    • The article also mentions that the exhibition includes a broad survey of Indian drawings and paintings, as well as interesting views of life in India.
  • Boggs withdraws as museum candidate
    • The article reports that Jean Sutherland Boggs has withdrawn her candidacy for the position of Director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
    • The article mentions that Boggs was a specialist in the por-traits of the 18th and 19th centuries and had been a curator at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.
    • The article also mentions that Boggs was offered the position of Director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, but declined the offer.

Overall, the image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated April 5, 1976. The clipping features two articles, one about an exhibition of Indian drawings and paintings at the Asia House Gallery in New York City, and another about Jean Sutherland Boggs withdrawing her candidacy for the position of Director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

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This image shows a scanned page of newspaper clippings, likely from the 1970s, featuring articles about art exhibitions and museum news. The clippings are arranged on a brown paper background, with some overlapping each other.

Article 1: "Asia House display of art from India"

  • Date: February 4, 1976
  • Content: A review of an exhibition at the Asia House Gallery in New York City, featuring Indian drawings from the 16th to 19th centuries.
  • Description: The article highlights the beauty and diversity of the drawings, which include portraits, landscapes, and scenes of everyday life.

Article 2: "Boggs withdraws as museum candidate"

  • Date: April 5, 1976
  • Content: A news article about Jean Sutherland Boggs, a candidate for the directorship of the National Gallery of Canada, withdrawing her name from consideration.
  • Description: The article mentions that Boggs was a strong contender for the position but decided to withdraw due to personal reasons.

Article 3: "Tiger's Eyes"

  • Date: Not specified
  • Content: A review of an exhibition of Romantic art at Harvard University.
  • Description: The article discusses the use of color and light in the paintings, highlighting the dramatic and expressive qualities of the works on display.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the art world of the 1970s, showcasing a range of exhibitions and news stories that highlight the diversity and creativity of the time.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and a handwritten note, arranged on a brown paper background. The clippings are from various publications, including the Boston Globe, and feature articles on art exhibitions and museum news.

  • Newspaper Clippings:
    • Three newspaper clippings are visible in the image.
    • The top-right clipping is from an unspecified publication and discusses an exhibition of Indian art at the Asia House Gallery.
      • The article highlights the diversity of Indian art, showcasing works from different regions and styles.
      • It mentions that the exhibition features a range of media, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
    • The bottom-right clipping is from the Boston Globe, dated April 5, 1976, and reports on the withdrawal of Boggs as a candidate for a museum directorship.
      • The article states that Boggs was considered for the position but ultimately decided not to pursue it.
      • It mentions that Boggs had been approached by the museum's director, Jan Fontein, and had expressed interest in the role.
    • The left-hand clipping is from an unspecified publication and discusses a Romantic art exhibition.
      • The article highlights the emotional and expressive qualities of Romantic art, citing examples such as Delacroix's "Delacroix lithograph of a tiger whose slumped body echoes the contours of the rocky outcropping behind it."
      • It notes that the exhibition features a range of works, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
  • Handwritten Note:
    • A handwritten note is visible at the top-right of the image, dated February 4, 1976.
    • The note is signed "Christian Science Monitor" and appears to be a review or critique of the Asia House exhibition.
      • The note mentions that the exhibition features a range of Indian art, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
      • It highlights the diversity and quality of the works on display.
  • Background:
    • The newspaper clippings and handwritten note are arranged on a brown paper background.
    • The background is plain and unadorned, allowing the viewer to focus on the content of the clippings and note.

In summary, the image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and a handwritten note, showcasing a range of art-related topics, including exhibitions, museum news, and critiques. The clippings provide insight into the art world of the 1970s, highlighting the diversity and quality of artistic works on display.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes on a brown paper background, likely from an archive or scrapbook. The main points are:

Newspaper Clipping 1: Asia House display of art from India
+ Title: "Asia House display of art from India"
+ Date: February 4, 1976 (handwritten note)
+ Content: A broad survey of Indian drawings is being presented at the Asia House Gallery, New York City, featuring works from the 16th and 19th centuries in India, Europe, and the United States.
+ Statistics: 80 sketches in the exhibition, including court scenes, dancers, musicians, and everyday life in India

Newspaper Clipping 2: Boggs withdraws as museum candidate
+ Title: "Boggs withdraws as museum candidate"
+ Date: April 5, 1976 (Boston Globe)
+ Content: Ivy S. Sutherland, director of the National Gallery of Canada, has asked that her name be withdrawn from consideration as a candidate for the post of Director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
+ Statistics: None

Newspaper Clipping 3: Unidentified Article
+ Content: Discusses the exhibition of Indian drawings at the Asia House Gallery, including the use of color and line in the artworks.
+ Statistics: None

Handwritten Note
+ Date: February 4, 1976
+ Content: "Christian Science Monitor"

In summary, the image showcases a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes related to art exhibitions, including a display of Indian drawings at the Asia House Gallery and the withdrawal of a museum candidate. The clippings provide information about the exhibitions, artists, and artworks featured, while the handwritten note appears to be a reference to another publication.

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The image shows a display board with several newspaper and magazine clippings attached to it. Here is a detailed summary of each clipping:

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • This clipping appears to be from an article discussing art, specifically the works of William Blake and Milton. The text mentions how Blake's drawings and etchings explore the sublime and dramatic, contrasting with Milton's more serene and idealized interpretations. The article also discusses the technical aspects of Blake's engravings and the emotional impact of his works.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • This clipping is from the "Christian Science Monitor" dated February 4, 1976. The article discusses an exhibition of art from India at the Asia House, featuring a variety of traditional Indian art forms such as drawings, dances, and music. The exhibition includes works from different regions and time periods, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of India.
  3. Middle Left Clipping:

    • This article seems to be about the art of Edward Hicks, focusing on his painting "Tiger's Eye." It discusses the symbolism and technique used in the painting, highlighting the tiger's eyes and the intricate details of the work. The article also mentions other works by Hicks and his unique style.
  4. Middle Right Clipping:

    • This clipping is from the "Boston Globe" dated April 5, 1976. The article reports on Jean Sutherland Boggs withdrawing her candidacy for the directorship of the National Gallery of Art in Washington. The article discusses her qualifications, the reasons for her withdrawal, and the political context surrounding her candidacy.

Overall, the display board seems to be a collection of articles related to art exhibitions, specific artists, and cultural events, providing a snapshot of art-related news from the mid-1970s.