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This image shows a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping, likely from the Harvard Crimson, mounted on a light brown paper backing with two visible punch holes on the right side, suggesting it was stored in a binder or archive. The clipping contains two distinct articles from different dates, both focused on the Fogg Art Museum (now part of the Harvard Art Museums).

Top Article:

• Headline: "Fogg ‘enjoys Degas’ lost masters"
• Date: March 30, 1977
• Byline: By ROBERT GARRETT, Art Critic
• Content: This article reviews an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring 67 bronze master casts from the foundry of the French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It describes how these sculptures, often of dancers and bathers, capture Degas's fascination with movement and anatomy, contrasting his modernist, almost "surreal" approach with more traditional sculpture. It highlights specific pieces like "Grand Arabesque," and notes the exhibition was loaned by Norton Simon Foundation.
• Visuals: The article includes a black-and-white photograph of the sculpture "Grand Arabesque" with the caption "‘Grand Arabesque,’ grand sculpture on view at the Fogg Museum." A small, circular logo with the word "ART" in bold letters is also visible.

Bottom Article:

• Headline: "Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular"
• Date: May 16, 1977
• Byline: By ELENI M. CONSTANTINE
• Content: This article reports on the Fogg Museum's 50th anniversary celebration, marked by a fundraising party at the museum for over 600 guests. The event was a key part of a $15 million fundraising campaign to fund the acquisition of the adjacent Allston Burr Hall and two other houses. The article mentions the museum's recent accomplishments and its need for expansion due to a growing collection.
• Visuals: This text-only article is positioned below a small, handwritten note in blue ink that says "Harvard Crimson."

Overall Context: The clipping documents two major events at the Fogg Museum in 1977: a significant art exhibition and a major fundraising milestone for its future expansion. It reflects the museum's dynamic role in showcasing major artists like Degas and its active efforts to secure its long-term future. The physical condition and mounting suggest it is an archival piece preserved for historical record.

The image appears to be a scanned copy of a printed document containing two articles. The top section of the document is an article titled "Fogg enjoys Degas' lost masters" by Robert Garrett, an art critic, dated March 20, 1971. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard University, featuring 67 bronze master casts from the Hebrard Foundry in Paris. The photo accompanying the article is of a sculpture titled "Grande Arabesque," which is part of the exhibition. The article mentions various aspects of the exhibition, including the importance of balance and movement in Degas' sculptures.

The bottom section of the document is another article titled "Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular" by Eleni M. Constantine, dated May 16, 1977. This article discusses a fundraising event held by the Fogg Museum to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The article mentions a ball that was held to raise money for the museum's expansion plans. The text includes details about the event, including the attendance and the impact of the fundraiser on the museum's future.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine featuring two articles related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The top article, titled "Fogg enjoys Degas' lost masters," is written by Robert Garrett and discusses an exhibition of bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas at the Fogg Museum. The article includes a photograph of a sculpture titled "Grande Arabesque," which is described as a grand sculpture on view at the museum. The text provides details about the exhibition, including the number of sculptures, their origin from the Hebrard Foundry in Paris, and the artistic significance of Degas' work.

The bottom article, titled "Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular," is written by Eleni M. Constantine and reports on a fundraising event held at the museum to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The article describes the event, which included a ball with over 600 attendees, and mentions the museum's fundraising goals and plans for expansion. The article also includes a photograph of Seymour Slive, the director of the Fogg Museum, cutting a cake at the event.

The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine featuring an article about the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of Degas' sculptures. The article is titled "Fogg enjoys Degas' lost masters" and is authored by Robert Garrett. The headline is in bold, capital letters, and the author's name is in smaller text below it. The article is divided into three sections, each with a different title and content.

The first section, titled "ART," discusses the exhibition of Degas' sculptures, highlighting their importance and the museum's efforts to showcase them. The second section, titled "MAY 1977," provides information about the Fogg Museum's 50th anniversary celebration and fundraising efforts. The third section, titled "NEWS FEATURE," offers a brief overview of the museum's activities and achievements.

The article includes several photographs of Degas' sculptures, including a detailed image of a dancer in a dynamic pose. The photographs are in black and white, and the article is written in a formal and informative tone. The layout of the page is clean and organized, with the article's title and author's name prominently displayed at the top. The article's content is divided into clear sections, making it easy to read and understand.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition of Degas' sculptures and the museum's efforts to promote and preserve the artist's work. The article's informative tone and clear layout make it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in art and culture.

The image shows a page from a newspaper featuring two articles. The first article is titled "Fogg Enjoys Degas' Lost Masters" by Robert Garrett. It discusses the exhibition of Edgar Degas' works at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the artist's lesser-known pieces and their significance. The article also mentions the museum's efforts to acquire more funds for expansion and renovation. The second article is titled "Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular" by Eleanor M. Constantine. It reports on the museum's 50th-anniversary celebration, which includes a fundraising event and a discussion about the museum's future plans. Both articles are accompanied by images of Degas' sculptures and a dancer, emphasizing the artistic focus of the museum.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Herald American, dated March 30, 1977, featuring two distinct articles about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The layout includes text and a central illustration.

Left Section:

• Headline: "Fogg enjoys Degas' lost masters"
• Byline: By Robert Garrett, Art Critic.
• Content Overview:
  • The article discusses a recent exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring previously unseen works by the famous artist Edgar Degas.
  • It highlights a bronze sculpture titled "Grande Arabesque" and describes it as a stunning and impressive addition to the museum's collection.
  • The article emphasizes the depth and breadth of Degas' artistic legacy, noting that the Fogg has acquired a large group of his monotypes and simplified forms, which were previously unknown or overlooked.
  • It also mentions a second-floor gallery showcasing Degas' works, including a "Bronze Ballerina" sculpture, which is described as a perfect model of movement, energy, and vitality.
  • The article provides context about Degas' artistic style, his fascination with dance, and his innovative approach to capturing motion and form.

Right Section:

• Headline: "Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular"
• Byline: By Elen M. Constantine.
• Content Overview:
  • This article announces the Fogg Art Museum's 50th anniversary celebration, which includes a fundraising event.
  • It details the museum's current state, noting that only two of the original buildings remain, and the museum is raising funds to expand and modernize its facilities.
  • The article mentions a fundraising gala held on Saturday night, featuring a cutting of a multi-layered cake in the center of the courtyard.
  • It highlights the museum's efforts to gather support from donors, including the Allston Burr Hall and Cambridge Two houses, which are part of the university's expansion plans.
  • The article notes that the museum has raised $100,000 toward its goal, with contributions from the Friends of the Fogg and other supporters.

Central Illustration:

• Image Description:
  • A black-and-white photograph of a bronze sculpture titled "Grande Arabesque" by Edgar Degas.
  • The sculpture depicts a dancer in a dynamic, flowing pose, capturing the essence of motion and grace. The dancer is captured mid-movement, with one leg extended and the body arched gracefully.
  • The sculpture is displayed against a plain background, emphasizing its form and detail.

Additional Details:

• The article is accompanied by a caption beneath the illustration: "Grande Arabesque's grand sculpture on view at the Fogg Museum."
• The Fogg Museum's hours are listed at the bottom right of the image: Mon-Fri, 9-5; Sat, 10-5; Sun, 1-5, and it is located on Quincy St. east of Harvard Yard.
• The article also mentions that the Fogg is loaned by the Norton Simon Foundation through April 1.

Overall Context:

The image captures a moment in the history of the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing both its artistic treasures (Degas' lost masters) and its institutional milestones (the 50th-anniversary celebration and fundraising efforts). The combination of text and visual elements provides a comprehensive view of the museum's role in preserving art and engaging with its community.

The image consists of a scrapbook page containing two newspaper clippings, both related to the Fogg Museum:

1. Left Clipping:

   • The headline reads "Fogg enjoys Degas' lost masters."
   • The main article discusses the exhibition of works by Edgar Degas at the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights Degas' contributions to art and describes the sculptures on display, including "Grande Arabesque," which is shown in the adjacent photographic illustration.
   • The sculpture appears to be a bronze figure of a dancer in a posed arabesque position, gracefully balancing on one foot with one arm extended forward and the other leg extended backward.
   • Additional details discuss Degas' stripping of artistic conventions and his focus on human form and gesture.

2. Right Clipping:

   • The headline reads "Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular," dated May 16, 1977.
   • This article mentions the museum's 50th anniversary and a fundraising event aimed to raise money for its future endeavors.
   • The article describes the celebratory nature of the event, including flowers, champagne, a multilayered cake, and the museum's plan to use funds for exhibitions and programs.
   • The director mentions their fundraising goal of $15 million, emphasizing the museum’s ongoing commitment to community enrichment.

The scrapbook page overall reflects archival documentation of significant moments in the history of the Fogg Art Museum and its exhibitions.

The image shows a newspaper clipping pinned onto a tan corkboard. The newspaper article is headlined with "Fogg enjoys Degas' lost masters" and is dated March 30, with the year obscured. The article appears to be from an Arts section and is written by Robert Garick. It features an image of what looks like a statuette of a dancer in mid-pose, which is presumably a work by the artist Edgar Degas.

Underneath the aforementioned article, on the same page, there is a section with a headline that reads "Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular" by Eileen M. Constantino. The date of this article is shown as May 16, 1977, and the content below suggests that the Fogg Museum is holding a fundraising event in celebration of its 50th anniversary. There's mention of flowers, champagne, and music to celebrate the occasion and an accompanying article providing details of the event.

Notably, the edges of the newspaper show signs of wear and age, with a small tear near the top left corner. A blue pushpin holds the clipping at the top right corner. The faded print and coloration of the paper, along with the style of the articles, suggest that it is a vintage document.

The image shows a scrapbook or bulletin board page with two newspaper clippings pasted on a piece of light brown paper with two punched holes on the right side.

1. The top left clipping is titled "Fogg enjoys Degas' lost masters" by Robert Garrett, an art critic. It discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum featuring bronze master casts by Edgar Degas, highlighting the artistic qualities and significance of the works. There is a black-and-white photo of a bronze sculpture titled "Grande Arabesque" described as a grand sculpture on view at the Fogg Museum. Handwritten notes appear above the headline: "Herald American" and "March 26, 1977."

2. The bottom right clipping is titled "Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular" by Eleni M. Constantine, dated May 16, 1977, from the Harvard Crimson. It details a 50th anniversary celebration event at the Fogg Museum that included flowers, champagne, music, and a lavish ball attended by over 600 people. The article states the event also served to advance a $15 million fundraising campaign aimed at expanding and improving the museum's facilities.

Overall, the page preserves historical articles about the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting a significant exhibition of Degas sculptures and a milestone anniversary and fundraising event.

A scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings about the Fogg Museum (Harvard). The main piece is a large article with the headline “Fogg enjoys Degas’ lost masters,” written by Robert Garrett, with a photo of a sculpture titled “Grande Arabesque” on display at the Fogg Museum. To the right is a smaller clipping about the sculpture and the Degas works. Below is another clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated May 16, 1977, titled “Fogg Museum Celebrates 50th With Fundraising Spectacular,” describing a fundraising event for the museum’s 50th anniversary. The page also has handwritten notes and a small blue heart shape on the lower right. The clippings are mounted on a brown backing board.