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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806778

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This image displays a page cut from a newspaper, identified as the Harvard Gazette from November 19, 1976, specifically page 7. The page is mounted or taped onto a light brown, three-hole punched sheet of paper, suggesting it's part of a file or archival collection.

The main article on the page is titled:
Fogg’s Rembrandt Exhibition Features ‘Juno’

The article discusses an exhibition of works by the Dutch master Rembrandt being held at the Fogg Art Museum (at Harvard University).

Key details from the text:

  • The central focus of the article is the painting 'Juno', which was displayed at the Fogg Museum.
  • The article addresses a controversy: Mr. Becker (likely art historian John Michael Krois) complained that the painting (referring to 'Juno') was unfinished, while Mr. Slive (art historian Seymour Slive) attributed this criticism to the fact that the painting was "a world apart" from works by Rembrandt's contemporaries.
  • The exhibit also features other Rembrandt works, including:
    • Self-Portrait and Portrait of His Father (both 1629)
    • Head of an Old Man (1632), painted in collaboration with Jan Lievens
    • Portrait of a Rabbi (about 1654)
    • Saint James (1661)
  • All paintings in the exhibition, except for 'Juno', were owned by the Fogg Museum.
  • The exhibit coincided with a Rembrandt seminar taught by Mr. Slive.
  • Mr. Slive is quoted explaining the museum's educational goal: to help students "establish standards for determining quality" and to "study the great works" to understand the "tremendous range and depth of Rembrandt’s work."

Accompanying the article is a black and white photograph of a painting.

  • The caption beneath the photograph identifies it as:
    Gabrielle en Robe Rouge (oil on canvas, ca. 1910-11) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
  • It notes the painting is on permanent display at the Fogg and is part of the Maurice Wertheim Collection of 19th- and 20th-century French painting, sculpture, and drawing.
  • The photo credit is given to James Ufford.

Interestingly, while the article is titled "Fogg’s Rembrandt Exhibition Features ‘Juno’," the image provided under the article is not Juno by Rembrandt, but a Renoir painting. This suggests either a layout error in the newspaper or that the photograph was used as a general illustration of art on display at the Fogg, rather than specifically depicting the Rembrandt painting mentioned. The accompanying text makes a clear and repeated reference to 'Juno' as a Rembrandt painting.

Above the main article about Rembrandt, a portion of another article is visible, titled "Sports Spot", featuring a small, somewhat blurry photograph of what appears to be a football or basketball game. The text beneath this section is mostly illegible upside-down.

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The image appears to be a scanned page of a publication, likely a newspaper or magazine, with two articles and a photograph. The top section shows a smaller newspaper article with a headline that reads "Sports Spot" and a section heading "Football." The text discusses a football game, mentioning specific players and events.

Below this, the main article is titled "Fogg’s Rembrandt Exhibition Features ‘Juno’" from the Harvard Gazette dated November 19, 1976. The article discusses an exhibition of Rembrandt's work at a museum called the Fogg, featuring a painting titled "Juno," which is described as a significant acquisition. The article includes a paragraph discussing the painting's significance and a brief description of the exhibition.

To the right of the text, there is a photograph of a painting titled "Gabrielle en Robe Rouge" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, dated around 1910-11. The painting is described as being part of the Maurice Wertheim Collection of 19th and 20th-century French painting, sculpture, and drawing.

The overall layout suggests it is part of a collection of articles and images related to cultural and historical topics, possibly from a university or cultural institution.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Gazette dated November 19, 1976. The page is titled "Fogg's Rembrandt Exhibition Features 'Juno'". It contains a news article about a Rembrandt exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which features the painting "Juno" among other works by Rembrandt. The article discusses the significance of the exhibition and mentions Mr. Slive, who is teaching a Rembrandt seminar and has been responsible for bringing the painting to the museum.

On the right side of the page, there is a black-and-white image of a painting titled "Gabrielle en Robe Rouge" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, which is on permanent display at the Fogg as part of the Maurice Wertheim Collection of 19th- and 20th-century French painting, sculpture, and drawing. The photo credit is given to James Ufford.

The top of the page has another section of text that seems to be unrelated to the main article, possibly from a different page or section of the Gazette, discussing a "Sports Spot" and mentioning football results.

The page is placed on a yellow folder with two holes punched on the left side, indicating it is part of a binder. The background is a plain, neutral color.

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A paper folder with a newspaper clipping on top of it. The clipping is from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 19, 1976, and features an article about Fogg's Rembrandt Exhibition. The article includes a portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, titled "Gabrielle en Robe Rouge," and a quote from Mr. Becker, who is the curator of the exhibition. The exhibition features works by Rembrandt, including portraits and paintings, and is designed to familiarize students with Rembrandt's work.

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A page from the Harvard Gazette on November 19, 1976, features an article about a Rembrandt exhibition, including a portrait of a woman named Gabrielle. The article discusses the exhibition's aim to bring great works of art to students and visitors by repeatedly viewing and establishing standards for determining quality. The Rembrandt exhibit includes works by the artist and portraits of his father, self-portraits, and portraits of his father. The article also mentions that the exhibition is designed to familiarize students with Rembrandt's work and range.

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The image shows a scanned page from the Harvard Gazette dated November 19, 1976, featuring an article titled "Fogg's Rembrandt Exhibition Features 'Juno'." The article discusses an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the display of a painting titled "Juno" alongside other Rembrandt pieces, including paintings, drawings, and prints.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Article Content:

    • The article mentions that the exhibition includes works from various periods of Rembrandt's career, such as "Portrait of an Old Man" (1632), "Head and Portrait of His Friend Jan Lievens" (1629), "The Mill" (1645), "The Jewish Bride" (1665–66), "Rabbi" (1654), and "Saint James" (1661), among others.
    • It notes that the exhibition was planned in conjunction with a Rembrandt seminar led by Mr. Slive, who taught at Harvard.
    • Mr. Slive is quoted discussing the exhibition's aim to expose students and visitors to Rembrandt's work, emphasizing the artist's mastery and the educational value of the display.
  2. Visual Element:

    • To the right of the article text, there is a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Gabrielle en Robe Rouge" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The caption beneath the image provides details:
      • The painting is an oil on canvas, dated 1910–13.
      • It is part of the Maurice Wertheim Collection of 19th- and 20th-century French painting, sculpture, and drawing.
      • The photograph is credited to James Lifford.
  3. Layout and Design:

    • The page has a clean, newspaper-like layout with a mix of text and an accompanying image.
    • The article is numbered as page 7, and the date is clearly visible at the top.
    • The text is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with columns and justified alignment.
  4. Contextual Clues:

    • The article references the Fogg Art Museum, indicating that this is a cultural or academic publication.
    • The inclusion of both Rembrandt and Renoir suggests a broader focus on art exhibitions and educational initiatives at the institution.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Gazette detailing an exhibition of Rembrandt's works at the Fogg Art Museum, with a focus on the painting "Juno." The article includes quotes from Mr. Slive, who led a related seminar, and features a photograph of a Renoir painting as part of the museum's collection. The layout is typical of a newspaper, combining textual content with a visual element to illustrate the article’s theme.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping about an art exhibition, featuring a portrait of a woman. The clipping is from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 19, 1976, and is titled "Fogg's Rembrandt Exhibition Features 'Juno'".

The article discusses the exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which includes works by Rembrandt and other artists. The main focus of the article is on the painting "Juno", which is described as a masterpiece of Rembrandt's work. The article also mentions that the exhibition will include over 25 drawings and prints from Fogg and other collections.

To the right of the article is a black-and-white photograph of the painting "Juno", which depicts a woman with dark hair and a serious expression. She is wearing a dark dress and has her hands clasped together in front of her. The background of the painting is dark and muted, which helps to emphasize the subject's features.

Overall, the image provides information about an art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the significance of the painting "Juno" and its place in Rembrandt's oeuvre.

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The image presents a newspaper clipping featuring an article about an exhibition of Fogg's Rembrandt paintings, accompanied by a photograph of one of the paintings.

  • The clipping is from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 19, 1976.
    • The article discusses the exhibition, which includes works from all periods of the artist's long and productive life.
    • The exhibition also features a special exhibit in conjunction with a Rembrandt seminar Mr. Slive is teaching this term.
    • The article highlights the significance of the exhibition, stating that it aims to bring works of the greatest quality to students and visitors.
    • The article also mentions that the Rembrandt exhibit includes works from all periods of the artist's long and productive life.
    • Among the paintings are Self-Portrait and Portrait of his Father (both 1629), Head of an Old Man (1632), painted in collaboration with his friend Jan Lievens), all owned by the Fogg, and Portrait of a Rabbi (about 1654) and Saint James (1661) both anonymous loans.
    • The article concludes by stating that the Fogg we mount our exhibits in connection with the courses we are teaching. This one has been designed to familiarize students with the tremendous range and depth of Rembrandt's work.
  • The photograph accompanying the article shows a portrait of a woman, identified as "Gabrielle or Robe Rouge" (oil on canvas; ca. 1910-11) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
    • The photograph is captioned: "Gabrielle or Robe Rouge (oil on canvas; ca. 1910-11) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir--on permanent display at the Fogg, where it forms part of the Maurice Wertheim Collection of 19th- and 20th-century French painting, sculpture, and drawing. (Photo: James Efford)"

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The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping on a beige folder, with another clipping partially visible above it.

The clipping on the folder is from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 19, 1976. The headline reads "Fogg's Rembrandt Exhibition Features 'Juno'". The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring works by Rembrandt and other artists. The clipping includes a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Gabrielle en Robe Rouge" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

The clipping is placed on a beige folder with two holes punched in the left side, suggesting that it was once part of a binder or scrapbook. The folder is set against a gray background.

Above the clipping on the folder, another clipping is partially visible, appearing to be from the same newspaper. It features a headline that reads "Spores Spot" and includes a black-and-white photograph of a car driving through a field. The rest of the clipping is not visible due to being folded over the top of the folder.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions or events at Harvard University.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 19, 1976. The page is divided into two sections: an article and an image.

Article Section:

  • Title: "Fogg's Rembrandt Exhibition Features 'Juno'"
  • Date: November 19, 1976
  • Page Number: 7
  • Content: The article discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Museum featuring a Rembrandt painting titled "Juno." It includes quotes from Mr. Slive, who mentions that the exhibit aims to bring works of the greatest quality to students and visitors, allowing them to study and learn from all periods of the artist's long and productive life. The exhibit includes works such as "Self-Portrait" (1629), "Portrait of His Father" (1629), "Old Man with a Gold Chain" (1635), and "Saint James" (1661).
  • Continuation: The article continues from page 4.

Image Section:

  • Image: A black-and-white photograph of a woman in a dress.
  • Caption: The caption below the image reads, "Gabrielle on Red Background (oil on canvas; ca. 1910-11) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir - on permanent display at the Fogg, where it forms part of the Maria and Hans Speelman Collection of 19th- and 20th-century French painting, sculpture, and drawing. (Photo: James Ulfeldt)"

Background:

  • The page appears to be placed on a gray surface, with another page visible at the top.
  • The page has two holes punched in it, suggesting that it was once part of a binder or folder.