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The image shows an open book from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated December 13, 1928. The page is numbered 344 and discusses the use of X-raying to analyze paintings, particularly those at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions Alan Burroughs, '20, who has returned from Europe where he conducted an X-ray study of early paintings under the supervision of E.W. Forbes, '95, Director of the Museum. The article highlights the work done on paintings from various artists like Jan van Eyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Vermeer, Giorgione, and Titian.

The article also covers other news of the Fogg Museum, such as Langdon Warner, '03, who was granted leave of absence to study Buddhist sculpture in Japan. It also notes a visit to Korea by Mrs. Warner to study kiln sites and Korean pottery types. Additionally, it mentions the acquisition of a pair of rare Chinese ceramics by Sir Percival David, the English collector of pottery and porcelain.

The page has a vintage appearance with aged paper and sections cut out, possibly for reference or clipping. There are handwritten notes in pencil, including a date ("Dec. 13, 1928") and some underlining of text, indicating that the page was likely used for personal reference or study.

This image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated December 13, 1928. The page number is 344. The article is titled "X-Raying Paintings" and discusses the work of Alan Burroughs, who has been conducting X-ray studies of early paintings in various museums across Europe. The text mentions the use of X-rays to reveal hidden details and forgeries in paintings, and it lists several artists whose works were X-rayed, including Jan van Eyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Titian. The article also mentions other news related to the Fogg Art Museum, such as the work of Langdon Warner on Buddhist sculpture in Japan and the activities of the museum's staff and fellows. The page has a yellowed appearance, indicating its age, and there are some handwritten notes and markings on the top of the page.

This image displays an open, aged copy of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated December 13, 1928.

Key Details:

• Publication: The page is numbered 344 and features the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" at the top.
• Date Stamp: A handwritten date, "Dec. 13, 1928", is visible in the upper right corner of the page. A small, typed or printed date "December 13, 1928" is also present on a strip of paper taped near the top left.
• Content: The main article visible is titled "X-RAYING PAINTINGS". It details the work of Alan Burroughs, '20, from the Fogg Art Museum staff, who conducted X-ray studies of early paintings in Europe. The article mentions his work under E. W. Forbes, '95, and his examination of paintings in major museums like the Louvre, Kaiser Friedrich Museum, National Gallery (London), Fitzwilliam Gallery (Cambridge), and others across Europe. It notes that 181 paintings by artists like Van Eyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Vermeer, Giorgione, and Titian were X-rayed. The article also highlights a specific case where an X-ray revealed a painting at the Metropolitan Museum was a forgery, and another where an X-ray showed a repainted head in a Titian painting.
• Additional Articles: To the right, a column titled "OTHER NEWS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM" discusses Langdon Warner, '03, and his research in Japan on Buddhist sculpture, and Sir Percival David's collection of Chinese pottery.
• Physical Appearance: The book is bound in a dark, possibly black, hardcover with visible wear, including a small tear or damaged corner on the top right of the right-hand page. The paper is yellowed with age. The text is printed in a traditional serif font typical of early 20th-century publications. The layout consists of two columns of text. There are handwritten marks, including a small "D" and a check mark, on the left margin.

Overall, the image captures a historical document from 1928, providing insight into early art conservation techniques and museum activities at Harvard.

The image shows an open book with a black cover and white pages. The book is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," with the date "Dec. 13, 1928" at the top. The pages contain text written in black ink, with the left page displaying a section titled "X-RAYING PAINTINGS" and the right page featuring the heading "OTHER NEWS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM." The text discusses the use of X-ray technology in art conservation and restoration, as well as recent activities and acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows an open book with a page number at the top left corner, which reads "344." The book is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," with a date of "Dec. 13, 1928" at the top right corner. The page is filled with text, which appears to be an article or editorial. The text is organized into paragraphs, and the headings are in bold, indicating different sections or topics. The content seems to discuss various subjects, including art, history, and academic achievements. The page is in black and white, and the text is printed in a clear, legible font. The book appears to be well-preserved, with no visible damage or wear.

The image shows an open page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated December 13, 1927. The page is numbered 344 and features two main articles:

Left Column: "X-RAYING PAINTINGS"

• Content Overview: This article discusses the use of X-ray technology to study and authenticate paintings. It highlights the work of Alan Burroughs, 20, a student at the Fogg Art Museum, who conducted an X-ray study of early paintings under the supervision of E. W. Forbes, 95, Director of the Museum.
• Key Points:
  • Burroughs returned from a two-year study in Europe, where he spent most of his time in Italian museums, including the Louvre and the Kaiser Friedrich Museum in Berlin.
  • During the past year, he made X-ray tests of paintings at several institutions, including the National Gallery in London, the Fitzwilliam Gallery, Cambridge, the Ghent Cathedral, and art museums in Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent.
  • The recent work supplements the study of Italian masters by an investigation of Flemish and Dutch schools of painting, with some attention to French and German art.
  • One hundred and eighty-one pictures were X-rayed, including works by Jan van Eyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Vermeer, Giorgione, and Titian. It is noted that assembled plates will be available for connoisseurs, scholars, and students, who may question the authenticity of paintings.
  • The Fogg Art Museum has not carried out X-ray work as its chief interest is the building up of a corpus of material that will add scientific data relating to the problems and individual styles of artists and methods of painting. The study will enable students to determine the amount of repainting on a picture.
  • The first work in the study of paintings by means of the X-ray was undertaken under a grant from the Milton Fund. The Huntington Memorial Hospital loaned the X-ray machine for the purpose, and Mr. Burroughs made the plates. Most of the pictures in the Fogg Museum were X-rayed, as well as a few pictures of individuals who had questions they wished to have answered. Two paintings were X-rayed for the Metropolitan Museum of New York.

Right Column: "OTHER NEWS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM"

• Content Overview: This section provides updates on activities and acquisitions at the Fogg Art Museum.
• Key Points:
  • Langdon Warner, '03, Fellow of the Fogg Art Museum for Research in Asia, was granted leave of absence from April to October 1928, in order that he might pursue his studies on Buddhist sculpture in Japan. His work began more than twenty years ago and was renewed at intervals ever since.
  • Mr. Warner was able to conclude his catalogue of Japanese Buddhist sculpture as far as the year 800 A.D. His two thousand-odd photographs of eight-century Buddhist sculpture, which were brought back to Camp Arthur, were procured with funds given by Bridge Lehman, '94, of New York.
  • Warner, who accompanied his husband, Mrs. A. D. Warner, visited Korea, where he enabled her to visit the recently discovered kiln sites on the peninsula and greatly enlarged her collection of Korean pottery types.
  • Funds for this purpose were supplied by Charles Bain Hoyt, of New York.
  • Sir Percival David, the well-known English collector of pottery and porcelain, has just procured in China a pair of rare...

Additional Notes:

• The page also includes a brief section titled "EXCAVATION" on the far right, which mentions discoveries made by G. Arthur Plimpton at the site of the clearance of the nearly garage, and nearly through which the explorers found the ceremonial occasions.
• The text is formatted in a traditional newspaper or bulletin style, with clear headings and structured paragraphs. The page appears to be part of a historical publication, reflecting early 20th-century academic and museum activities.

Visual Details:

• The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is an original or preserved copy.
• The text is typed in a serif font, typical of formal publications of the era.
• The left margin includes handwritten notes or markings, such as "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and a date ("Dec. 13, 1927") at the top right corner.
• The page number "344" is visible at the top left, and there are faint annotations or stamps near the top edge.

Overall, the image depicts a historical document that provides insights into early 20th-century art conservation techniques, museum activities, and archaeological discoveries.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 344 from an issue dated December 13, 1928. The page contains two columns of printed text, with typeset headlines and paragraphs discussing various subjects related to alumni and events. The topics covered on this page appear to pertain to art and cultural activities, mentioning X-raying paintings and other news from the Fogg Museum.

There's a visible fold in the center of the page, suggesting frequent handling or that the bulletin was sent through the mail or folded for storage. The book or binding edge is on the left, indicating that this is a right-hand page from a larger volume.

The text itself is too small to read clearly in this format, but the overall condition of the page seems to be good, with no visible tears or stains. It's a historical document that provides a glimpse into the activities and interests of Harvard alumni at that time.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated December 13, 1928. The page number is 344, and the visible content is primarily text divided into two columns.

The main article in the left column is titled "X-RAYING PAINTINGS." It discusses the work of Alan Burroughs, a staff member of the Fogg Art Museum, who returned from Europe after conducting an X-ray study of early paintings. The work was supervised by E. W. Forbes, Director of the Museum. Burroughs worked on paintings in various European museums, including the Louvre, the Kaiser Friedrich Museum, the National Gallery in London, the Fitzwilliam Gallery in Cambridge, and museums in Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent. The study focused on Italian masters and the Flemish and Dutch schools, with additional attention to French and German art.

The text explains that 181 paintings were X-rayed, including works by Jan van Eyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Vermeer, Giorgione, and Titian. The purpose was to authenticate paintings, analyze repainting, and build a corpus of scientific data on artists' styles and painting methods. The work was funded partially by the Milton Fund, with equipment loaned by the Huntington Memorial Hospital.

It is noted that two paintings from the Metropolitan Museum of New York were X-rayed, revealing one as a forgery. The Fogg Museum itself owns a painting by Tintoretto that was X-rayed and displayed to compare the paint layers with X-ray photographs.

The right column begins with the heading "OTHER NEWS OF THE FOGG MUSEUM," mentioning Langdon Warner, a fellow of the museum, who was granted leave to study Buddhist sculpture in Japan. It also details acquisitions and research related to Korean pottery and visits to Korea.

The page is from an old bound volume, and the text is printed in a serif font. The edges of the page show signs of aging, and there are additional notes or labels at the top of the page indicating the publication and date.

• The image shows an open, old hardcover book laid flat on a light grey surface.
• It’s a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin issue, with the title HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN in bold at the top and two narrow columns of dense serif text.
• The left page has a heading “X-RAYING PAINTINGS” by Alan Burroughs and a small page number (344) in the margin.
• The right page continues the bulletin article, with similar column layout and dense text.
• The paper is yellowed and slightly worn at the edges, indicating age, and the book is bound in a dark (likely cloth) cover.
• There are handwritten notes along the very top margin (on the outer edge) reading “Harvard Alumni Bulletin” and a date that appears to be December 13, 1928 (handwritten).
• Overall, the image captures a vintage scholarly publication open to a feature about X-ray examinations of paintings.

The image depicts an open book or magazine with the title "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" at the top of the page. The page is dated "Dec. 13, 1928," handwritten at the top with some emphasis. There is text in two narrow, justified columns discussing "X-Raying Paintings" and related studies by Alan Burroughs, including analysis conducted on European art collections and paintings. Other sections of text below discuss updates or other news regarding the Fogg Museum and academic or artistic research ventures.

The content appears historical, scholarly, and specific to developments in the field of art conservation, scientific techniques in art analysis, and museum studies. The layout is typical of a periodical or academic journal from the early 20th century. The page is slightly yellowed, indicating age.