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This image appears to be a page from a vintage publication titled "The Art Digest," dated July, 1930. The page includes two columns of text and three illustrations of paintings, each with a caption.

The top section of the page discusses the "Great Naumburg Collection" and how it is being transferred to its new home. It mentions that this collection includes works by artists like Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Frans Hals, and Murillo. The text also refers to three specific paintings by these artists: "Portrait of a Man" by Frans Hals, "Driving the Money Changers Out of the Temple" by El Greco, and "Portrait of His Wife" by Rubens.

The bottom section of the page is a news article titled "Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface." It reports on a discovery made by an expert at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, who found a valuable painting under the surface of a less valuable canvas. The article provides details about the painting's origin and the expert's background.

The page has a vintage appearance, with a slightly yellowed paper and a hole punch on the right side, indicating that it was likely part of a scrapbook or collection.

This image is a page from "The Art Digest," dated July 1930, featuring two separate articles.

The top article is titled "Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home." It discusses the bequeathing of a large collection of Old Masters, tapestries, jewels, and textiles to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by the late Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg. The collection, which includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Frans Hals, and Murillo, was assembled under the direction of James Naumburg Rosenberg of New York. The article includes three black-and-white images of paintings from the collection:

1. "Portrait of a Man" by Frans Hals.
2. "Driving the Money Changers Out of the Temple" by El Greco.
3. "Portrait of His Wife" by Rubens.

The bottom article is titled "Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface." It reports on the discovery of a valuable painting by Tintoretto of the Madonna and Child, estimated to be worth $100,000, found beneath the discolored surface of a low-valued canvas. The discovery was made by Fulton Leser, an expert in the science and chemistry of paints at the Fogg Museum at Harvard. The article is dated Aug. 24, 1930, and is from "The Herald."

The page is marked with handwritten notes at the top and bottom, indicating the date and source of the articles. The page also has three holes punched on the right side, suggesting it was part of a binder or collection.

This image displays a single aged, cream-colored page from a newspaper or magazine clipping, likely mounted or preserved as part of a collection, indicated by three visible binder holes along the right edge. The page features two distinct articles from 1930, concerning art history and discoveries at Harvard University’s Fogg Museum.

Top Article: “Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home”

• Publication & Date: Headlined “The Art Digest, July, 1930” at the top.
• Main Headline: “Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home.”
• Visuals: Three black-and-white reproductions of famous paintings are featured:
  • Left: “‘Portrait of a Man,’ Frans Hals.”
  • Center: “‘Driving the Money Changers Out of the Temple,’ El Greco.”
  • Right: “‘Portrait of His Wife,’ Rubens.”
• Content: The article details the bequest of a large collection of Old Masters, tapestries, jewels, and textiles from Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg (widow of Aaron Naumburg) to Harvard University’s Fogg Museum. A key condition of the bequest was that the collection be installed in rooms mirroring their original setup in the Naumburgs’ New York apartment. Mrs. Naumburg also donated $100,000 for transport and building the “proper foundations” for the collection. The article mentions that artists represented include Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Frans Hals, and Murillo. The installation was overseen by James Naumburg Rosenberg. It also clarifies that the cover image, Rembrandt’s “Portrait of an Old Man” (the “Oldenburg Rembrandt”), was once part of this collection. The text notes the collection’s rooms will serve as a place for lectures and scholarly receptions.

Bottom Article: “Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface”

• Headline: “Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface.”
• Byline: “Special Dispatch to The Herald.”
• Date & Location: “BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 23—”. A handwritten note in the bottom-left corner reads “Herald Aug 24 1930,” likely indicating the publication date of the clipping.
• Content: This article reports on a significant discovery by art expert Pulson Leser, grandson of the late Gen. Felix Agnus, publisher of the Baltimore American. While cleaning and re-touching a low-valued canvas from the Walker collection in Minneapolis, Leser found a hidden painting underneath. This newly revealed work was identified as a genuine Tintoretto of the Madonna and Child, dated to 1583, and valued at $100,000. Leser is described as an expert in the “mechanics and chemistry of paints” and a fellow worker with Charles Durham, who had previously discovered a genuine Titian for the Yale Museum.

Overall Condition and Format:
The page is yellowed with age but in good condition. The layout is typical of early 20th-century newspapers, with blocky text and captioned illustrations. The combination of the articles provides a snapshot of the excitement surrounding major art acquisitions and discoveries in the early 1930s, particularly those connected to prestigious institutions like Harvard.

The image is a page from a magazine or newspaper. The page is divided into two main sections, each with a headline and accompanying text and images. The top section features a headline that reads "Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home," with a subtitle that reads "Portrait of a Man" and "Driving the Money Changers Out of the Temple." The text below the headline provides information about the Naumburg Collection, including details about its history, the artists represented, and the conditions of the collection's bequest. The section also includes two images: a portrait of a man and an image of a painting depicting money changers being driven out of a temple.

The bottom section of the page features a headline that reads "Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface," with a subtitle that reads "Special Dispatch in The Herald." The text below the headline provides information about a painting that was discovered beneath another painting at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The painting was found to be a valuable work by the American artist Felix Aguirus, and it was estimated to be worth around $100,000. The section also includes an image of the painting.

Overall, the image appears to be a news article or feature that highlights the discovery of a valuable painting and the journey of the Naumburg Collection to its new home. The page includes both text and images to provide information and context for the reader.

The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from The Art Digest dated July 1930. The clipping features two main articles.

The top article is titled "Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home" and includes three black-and-white photographs. The first photograph shows a bearded man, the second depicts a crowded scene with people in historical attire, and the third shows a woman in a period dress. The text describes the Naumburg Collection of Old Masters, which was bequeathed to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by the late Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg. The collection includes three representative Old Masters: El Greco, a Rembrandt, and a Hals. The collection was housed in the same rooms where it was assembled by the late Mrs. Naumburg.

The bottom article is titled "Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface" and includes a smaller photograph of a man. The text describes how Oscar Leeser, a judge and art expert, discovered a valuable painting by Felix Agnu, hidden beneath a discolored surface. Leeser cleaned and restored the painting, which was estimated to be worth $100,000. The painting was part of a family collection and had been hidden for two years. Leeser's discovery was made while he was working at the Yale University Art Gallery.

The image is a page from The Art Digest dated July 1930, featuring two main articles related to art collections and discoveries.

Top Section: "Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home"

• Header: The title indicates that the Naumburg Collection, a large collection of Old Masters, is being moved to a new location.
• Content:
  • The collection, gathered by the late Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg (widow of Aaron Naumburg), includes tapestries, jewels, and textiles.
  • It was bequeathed to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University.
  • The collection is being installed in the "Aaron and Nettie G. Naumburg Rooms" at the museum.
  • A condition of the bequest was that the collection be housed in the same rooms where it was formerly displayed in New York.
  • The rooms were designed to serve as a place for the giving of addresses on art, artists, and scholars.
  • The collection includes works by prominent artists such as El Greco, Frans Hals, and Murillo.
  • Three representative works are illustrated:
    1. "Portrait of a Man," Frans Hals – A black-and-white portrait of a bearded man.
    2. "Driving the Money Changers Out of the Temple," El Greco – A dramatic scene depicting a biblical event with multiple figures.
    3. "Portrait of His Wife," Rubens – A portrait of a woman in elaborate attire.

Bottom Section: "Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface"

• Header: This article reports a significant art discovery made by an expert at Harvard.
• Content:
  • An expert discovered a $100,000 painting hidden beneath a discolored surface of a canvas at the Fogg Museum in New York.
  • The painting, originally thought to be by Felix Agrus, was later identified as a work by Charles Durham.
  • The painting, titled "The Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist," was found to be more than 20 years old and was considered a genuine Tintoretto at the time of its discovery.
  • The expert, Mr. Leiser, cleaned and retouched the painting, revealing its true value.
  • The painting was part of the Walker collection in Minneapolis and had been in the possession of the Baltimore American publisher Felix Agrus for half a century.
  • The article mentions that the painting was cleaned and retouched by Mr. Leiser, who has cleaned and restored works by old masters for the Museum of Modern Art, the Yale Art Gallery, the Metropolitan Museum, the Huntington, and the Cincinnati Art Museums.

Visual Elements:

• Illustrations: The page includes three black-and-white illustrations of artworks:
  1. A portrait of a man (Frans Hals).
  2. A dramatic biblical scene (El Greco).
  3. A portrait of a woman (Rubens).
• Text Layout: The page is formatted with clear headings, subheadings, and body text, typical of a magazine or journal article.
• Date and Source: The top of the page indicates it is from The Art Digest, July 1930.

Overall Theme:

The page highlights significant developments in the art world in 1930, focusing on the relocation of a major art collection and the discovery of a valuable hidden painting, both of which underscore the importance of art conservation, scholarship, and the dynamic nature of art history.

The image shows a scanned newspaper or magazine clipping from "The Art Digest," dated July 1930. The page features two headlines with their respective articles and three black-and-white images of artworks. The top article is titled "Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home," and it describes the movement and installation of a significant art collection, mentioning the Aaron Naumburg Room at a New York museum.

The second article, located at the bottom, is titled "Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface" and speaks about the discovery of a valuable painting behind another artwork, mentioned a specific discovery at Harvard and estimated values. There are handwritten notes in ink, "Herald Aug 4 1930," that suggest the clipping may have been used for referencing or record-keeping purposes. The page is also punched with three holes on the left side, indicating it was likely stored in a binder or folder.

This image depicts a page from "The Art Digest" dated July 1930. The headline on the page reads "Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home," featuring three artworks. The first and third images are portraits by Frans Hals, titled "Portrait of a Man" and "Portrait of His Wife," respectively. The middle image is titled "Driving the Money Changers Out of the Temple," by El Greco.

Additionally, there is another article below the main headline titled "Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface," dated August 24, 1930, from the Herald. It discusses a painting that was discovered under an old canvas surface, estimated to be worth $100,000. The article mentions the expertise of the discoverer and notes that the painting was identified and chemically examined at Harvard University.

• A vintage scrapbook page, aged to a warm tan, mounted on thicker paper with three punched holes on the right edge.
• Handwritten at the top: “The Art Digest” and a date note, suggesting it’s from a 1930 issue.
• The page features a main headline strip: “Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home,” with three small black-and-white images beneath it.
  • Left image: a “Portrait of a Man” by Frans Hals (portrait-style bust).
  • Center image: a scene titled “Driving the Money Changers Out of the Temple” by El Greco (a busy, classical interior scene).
  • Right image: a “Portrait of His Wife” by Rubens (another portrait).
• Below this trio is a separate clipping with the bold headline: “Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface.” The text appears in several newspaper-style columns, with a small handwritten note “Herald Aug 21 1930” at the bottom left.
• Overall, it’s a collage of early 20th-century art-news clippings about the Naumburg collection and a notable painting discovery, presented in a documentary, scrapbook style.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. The page contains two main newspaper articles and three images with captions.

1. The top article is titled "Great Naumburg Collection Begins Journey to Its New Home" and is from "The Art Digest," dated July 1930. It includes three black-and-white images of artworks:

   • On the left, a bust titled "Portrait of a Man" by Frans Hals.
   • In the center, a painting called "Driving the Money Changers Out of the Temple" by El Greco.
   • On the right, a bust titled "Portrait of His Wife" by Rubens.

   The text of the article discusses the large collection of Old Masters (paintings, tapestries, jewels, and textiles) formerly belonging to Aaron Naumburg, which was bequeathed to the Fogg Museum of Harvard University by Mrs. Nettie G. Naumburg. The collection, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Frans Hals, and Murillo, was being transported to its new permanent place.

2. The bottom article is titled "Expert at Harvard Finds $100,000 Painting Under Old Canvas Surface," from the "Herald," dated August 24, 1930. It details the discovery of a valuable painting beneath the worn surface of an old canvas, worth approximately $100,000, found by an expert, Gen. Felix Agnus' grandson, and Mr. Oser Leser, a specialist in cleaning and restoring paintings. The article mentions the discovery of a portrait connected with the Walker family, dating from about 1565 and possibly representing Madona and Child.

The page itself is secured with two punched holes on the right edge, indicating it was likely part of a binder or album. The overall presentation suggests an art historian or collector's archival material.