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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

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The image appears to be a page from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 10, 1977. It features two artworks:

  1. The top image is a painting titled "Cliffs at Étretat" by Claude Monet, created in 1886. This painting is part of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, which runs through August, showcasing master paintings from the Fogg Collection. The painting depicts a rocky coastal scene with dramatic cliffs and a natural arch formation, capturing the rugged beauty of the landscape.

  2. The bottom image is a watercolor titled "Weth and Gatchel: Watercolors at Harvard," which is part of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum running through June 22. This exhibition includes over 60 works, with 40 being shown for the first time. The watercolor depicts a serene scene featuring a lighthouse and several buildings, likely representing a coastal or rural setting.

The page also includes a brief description of the exhibitions and the dates they are running. The Harvard Gazette logo is visible at the top of the page.

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The image displays two pages from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 10, 1977, and June 16, 1977. The pages are affixed to a light-colored background, likely a part of a scrapbook or display board, with two metal fasteners visible on the left side.

  1. The upper page is from the June 10, 1977, issue. It features an article about the artwork "Cliffs at Etretat (oil on canvas; ca. 1885)" by Claude Monet, which is on display at the Fogg Museum. The article includes a black and white image of the painting, which depicts a coastal scene with large rock formations and the sea.

  2. The lower page is from the June 16, 1977, issue. It features an article about the exhibition "Wash and Go: Watercolor at Harvard," which continues at the Fogg Museum through June 22. The article includes a black and white image of the painting "Highland Light, North Truro" (1930) by Edward Hopper. The scene shows a lighthouse and several buildings, with a vast, open landscape.

Both articles provide context and information about the artworks and exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, which is part of Harvard University.

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The image shows two pages from a Harvard Gazette newspaper dated June 10, 1977, and June 16, 1977, respectively. Both pages are part of a section about art exhibitions.

Top Page:

  • The page features an advertisement or article about an exhibition titled "Claude Monet's Paintings from the Fogg Collection."
  • The featured artwork is "Cliffs at Étretat" by Claude Monet, painted in oil on canvas around 1868.
  • The advertisement indicates that this artwork is part of the exhibition running at the Fogg Museum from June 22 to August 19, titled "Monet Paintings from the Fogg Collection."

Bottom Page:

  • This page features an advertisement or article about an exhibition titled "Wash and Gaze: Watercolors at Harvard."
  • The advertisement highlights that the exhibition continues at the Fogg Museum through June 22.
  • The exhibit includes over 60 watercolors from the Fogg’s collection, as well as works on loan from other Harvard collections.
  • A specific artwork mentioned is "Highland Night" by Edward Hopper, dated 1930, from the Fogg Museum’s collection, funded by the Louise and Henry N. R. Foundation.

Both pages are framed with a light brown border, and there are annotations indicating the specific articles or advertisements from the Harvard Gazette.

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The image shows two pages from the Harvard Gazette, specifically dated June 10, 1977, and June 16, 1977.

  1. Top Page (June 10, 1977):

    • The page features an art reproduction titled "Cliffs at Etretat (oil on canvas, ca. 1864)" by Claude Monet.
    • The description below the image mentions that this painting is part of an exhibition titled "Marine Paintings from the Fogg Collection," which was held at the Fogg Museum through August of that year.
  2. Bottom Page (June 16, 1977):

    • The page displays an art reproduction titled "Highland Night, 1930" by Edward Hopper.
    • This image is part of an exhibition titled "Wash and Gouache: Watercolors at Harvard," which continued at the Fogg Museum through June 22.
    • The accompanying text notes that the exhibition includes more than 60 of the Fogg Museum's watercolors and includes many works that had never been shown before.
    • It also mentions that the exhibit includes works on loan from other Harvard collections, specifically highlighting "North Truro" by Edward Hopper (with a note that the purchase was made possible by the Louise and Walter F. Brown Fund).

The pages appear to be from a bound issue of the Harvard Gazette, with the text and images focused on highlighting specific artworks and exhibitions from the Fogg Museum.

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The image contains two pages from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 10, 1977, and June 16, 1977, respectively.

  1. Top Page (June 10, 1977):

    • The page features an image of a painting titled "Cliffs at Etretat" by Claude Monet, dated around 1884. The painting depicts rugged cliffs and rocky formations with a body of water below.
    • The caption under the image states: "Cliffs at Etretat (oil on canvas; ca. 1884) by Claude Monet—at the Fogg Museum through August in 'Marine Paintings from the Fogg Collection.'"
  2. Bottom Page (June 16, 1977):

    • The page features an image of a painting titled "Marsh and Gables: Watercolor at Harvard," which includes a scene of a lighthouse and several buildings, likely houses, in a coastal setting.
    • The caption under the image reads: "Marsh and Gables: Watercolor at Harvard" continues at the Fogg Museum through June 22. The show includes more than 60 of the Fogg’s finest watercolors, along with works on loan from other Harvard collections. The exhibition space also contains and includes many works never before shown. Above, 'Highland Night, 1930,' North Truro by Edward Hopper (Purchase, Louise E. and Theodore E. Roosevelt Fund)."

Both pages are part of a bound set of newspaper clippings, and the images are detailed reproductions of artwork featured in an exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

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This image shows two pages from the Harvard Gazette dated June 10, 1977. Each page features an article with accompanying images related to art exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, part of Harvard University's art museums.

Top Page:

  • The headline or caption mentions a painting by Claude Monet.
  • The image depicts "Cliffs at Étretat," an oil on canvas created by Monet in 1886.
  • The article likely discusses this painting as part of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, running through August under the title "Master Paintings from the Fogg Collection."

Bottom Page:

  • The article continues with information about the exhibition, "With and Against Greenwich Village at Harvard."
  • The exhibition showcases more than 60 of the Fogg Museum’s finest watercolors, drawings, and prints, many of which have never been displayed before.
  • The image on this page features a lighthouse and some buildings, likely an Edward Hopper piece titled "Highland Light, 1930, North Truro," as it is mentioned in the caption.

The exhibition appears to span various styles and eras, featuring works on loan from other Harvard collections and focusing on both renowned and previously unseen pieces.

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This is an image of a page from the Harvard Gazette, dated June 10, 1977. On this page, there are reproductions of two artworks presented as part of an exhibition. The top artwork is titled "Cliffs at Etretat" (oil on canvas, c. 1868) by Claude Monet, which is on display at the Fogg Museum through August in the "Master Paintings from the Fogg Collection."

The bottom artwork is a depiction of a lighthouse with a few houses adjacent to it. There's descriptive text accompanying the image indicating an additional exhibition titled "Wash and Gouache. Watercolor at Harvard" at the Fogg Museum through June 22. This exhibition includes more than 60 of the Fogg's finest watercolors, with works on loan from other Harvard collections. The artwork on the bottom appears to be from this exhibition.

Both images show a distinctly fine art approach, likely indicative of the artistic richness of the exhibitions mentioned. The page is held together in a binder, as indicated by the punched hole on the left edge, suggesting that this collection of pages is part of an archival set or a personal collector's compilation.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or binder with two newspaper clippings attached to it. The page has two punched holes on the left side.

  1. The top clipping is from the "Harvard Gazette" dated June 10, 1977. It features a reproduction of a painting titled "Cliffs at Etretat (oil on canvas; ca. 1886)" by Claude Monet. The painting depicts layered cliffs with natural arches and a body of water beneath them. The artwork shows a serene coastal scene with reflections on the water.

  2. The bottom clipping is also from the "Harvard Gazette" dated June 16, 1977. It shows a black-and-white image of a lighthouse and surrounding buildings. The caption mentions the exhibition "Watercolor at Harvard," continuing at the Fogg Museum through June 22, showcasing more than 60 of the Fogg's finest watercolors and some works on loan from other Harvard collections. The specific artwork shown is called "Highland Light, 1930: North Truro" by Edward Hopper.

Both clippings relate to exhibitions at the Fogg Museum and emphasize important artworks from their collections, dated back to the late 19th century and early 20th century.

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The image is a collage of two different images. The first image is a black-and-white photograph of a lighthouse. The lighthouse is located on a cliff, and it appears to be surrounded by a rocky shore. The second image is a painting of a cliff with a hole in the middle, and it is titled "Cliff at Etretat." The painting is by Monet and is displayed at the Fogg Museum through August. The collage also includes some text that reads "Harvard Gazette June 10, 1977" and "Harvard Gazette June 16, 1977."

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The image shows two framed artworks displayed side by side, each accompanied by descriptive text from the Harvard Gazette dated June 10, 1977.

Top Frame:

  • Artwork: A black-and-white painting depicting a dramatic coastal scene. The focal point is a large, rugged cliff formation with a natural archway cutting through it. The cliff is textured and imposing, with visible layers of rock and erosion patterns. In the foreground, there is a body of water, likely the ocean, with waves gently crashing against the rocks. The scene conveys a sense of natural grandeur and isolation.
  • Caption: The caption reads:
    "Cliff at Etretat (oil on canvas, ca. 1868) by Claude Monet—at the Fogg Museum through August in 'Master Paintings from the Fogg Collection.'"
    This indicates that the artwork is an oil painting by the famous French Impressionist artist Claude Monet, dated around 1868, and is part of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

Bottom Frame:

  • Artwork: Another black-and-white painting showing a serene coastal landscape featuring a lighthouse. The lighthouse is tall and slender, with a classic design, and is situated near a cluster of small, modest buildings, likely a keeper's house or related structures. The scene is calm, with a flat, open landscape extending into the distance, suggesting a remote or tranquil location. The overall mood is peaceful and reflective.
  • Caption: The caption reads:
    "Wash and Gouache: Watercolor at Harvard" continues at the Fogg Museum through June 22. The show includes more than 60 of the Fogg's finest watercolors, along with works from loan on other Harvard collections. The exhibition spans six centuries and includes many works never before shown. Above: Highland Night, 1930, North Truro by Edward Hopper. (Purchase: Louise E. Bettman Fund.)"
    This indicates that the artwork is part of an exhibition titled "Wash and Gouache: Watercolor at Harvard," which features over 60 watercolors from the Fogg Museum's collection and loans from other Harvard collections. The painting shown is identified as "Highland Night," created in 1930 by the American artist Edward Hopper, and was purchased using the Louise E. Bettman Fund.

Overall Context:

  • Both artworks are displayed as part of exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, highlighting significant pieces from the museum's collection and related loans.
  • The top artwork is an oil painting by Monet, showcasing a dramatic coastal scene, while the bottom artwork is a watercolor by Hopper, depicting a tranquil lighthouse setting.
  • The captions provide historical and contextual information, emphasizing the importance of these works in the exhibitions and their artistic significance.

The image effectively combines visual art with informative text, offering insight into the exhibitions and the artists featured.