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This image displays a yellowed, aged page from the Press Clipping Service of the Boston Sunday Globe, dated April 13, 1941. The page, marked with the number "22" in the top right corner and showing three punch holes along its left edge, contains several newspaper clippings related to art and cultural news from around that time.

The dominant feature is a large article titled:

"X-RAY TESTS REVEAL NOTED ARTISTS’ WORK AT BOWDOIN"

This article, attributed to a Special Dispatch to the Globe by Alan Burroughs, reports on the discovery of previously unknown works by famous 18th-century American artists at Bowdoin College Museum in Brunswick, Maine. Key revelations include:

• John Singleton Copley: An X-ray examination revealed two additional portraits painted by Copley in the first quarter of the 18th century beneath later layers. The most significant is a portrait of a boy, identified as William Bowdoin (1713-1781), painted around 1726. This discovery was made under a later painting by James Bowdoin III (1752-1811). A smaller portrait of a boy (painted circa 1756) is also attributed to Copley.
• John Johnston: A portrait identified as depicting an "Indian Priest" is now attributed to Johnston. The article notes it was recently found in the collection of James Bowdoin III.
• Samuel Stillman: Another portrait, previously thought to be of Samuel King, is now believed to be of Rev. Samuel Stillman, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Boston.

The article includes two small black-and-white photographs:

1. Top Photo (Captioned "LEFT"): A portrait of a man in a dark robe, labeled "PORTRAIT OF AN 'INDIAN PRIEST,' recently found to be work of John Singleton Copley."
2. Top Photo (Captioned "Right"): A painting, attributed to John Johnston, of Rev. Samuel Stillman, pastor of First Baptist Church, then on Brattle st., Boston, from 1765 to 1807.

To the left of the main article are three smaller clippings:

• Top Left: A notice from the Transcript dated April 12, 1941, about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge (Harvard University).
• Middle Left: A clipping from the Post dated April 13, 1941, concerning the Fogg Art Museum's schedule and exhibitions.
• Bottom Left: A clipping from the Herald, dated April 13, 1941, accompanied by a photograph. The photo shows a large, alert, light-colored German Shepherd dog (identified as "Rev.") standing beside two men in what appears to be a museum gallery. A large, light-colored sculpture is nearby. The caption reads:

"GUARDIAN OF ART TREASURES 'Rev.,' husky German shepherd dog who roams the darkened halls of Harvard's Fogg Museum after visiting hours, ever alert for trespassers. The dog, son of a former custodian of Fogg, pauses with Malcolm J. Nelson, night watchman, at the sarcophagus of Don Diego Garcia in Warbury Hall during a tour of inspection."

This page effectively documents a major art historical discovery at Bowdoin College, verified through scientific analysis, and includes related cultural news about museums and a charming anecdote about a loyal guard dog at the Fogg Museum.

The image is a scanned newspaper page from "The Boston Sunday Globe" dated April 13, 1941. The page contains several articles and a photograph related to the art and history of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Top Section:

• Clippings from Other Newspapers:
  • There are three clippings from "The Boston Sunday Globe," "Post," and "Herald," all dated April 13, 1941.
  • These clippings appear to be related to the events and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including information about various exhibitions and their artworks.

Main Article:

• Title: "X-Ray Tests Reveal Noted Artists' Work at Bowdoin"
• Subtitle: "Copley and Feke Paintings Among College Treasures—Exhibit April 15"
• Content:
  • The article discusses the use of X-ray technology to identify and authenticate artworks in the collection of Bowdoin College's Fogg Art Museum.
  • It highlights the discovery of artworks by notable artists such as John Singleton Copley and Robert Feke, as well as others, through the application of X-ray technology.
  • The article mentions the identification of a portrait previously attributed to an anonymous artist as a work by John Singleton Copley and provides details about the painting's history and significance.

Photograph:

• Caption: "Guardian of Art Treasures" "Rex," husky German shepherd dog who roams the darkened halls of Harvard's Fogg Museum after visiting hours, ever alert for trespassers.
• Description: The photograph shows a man in a lab coat standing next to a German Shepherd. The dog appears to be named "Rex" and is described as the "guardian of art treasures," likely referring to its role in protecting the museum's collection.

Artwork:

• Top Right: Two portraits are shown:
  • Left: "Portrait of an 'Indian Priest'" recently found to be work of John Singleton Copley.
  • Right: Painting of Rev. Samuel Stillman, pastor of First Baptist Church, then on Brattle st., Boston, from 1765 to 1807. Painted by John Johnston.

The overall layout and content of the page are typical of a 1940s newspaper supplement, focusing on cultural and historical topics.

This image is a vintage newspaper clipping from "The Boston Sunday Globe" dated April 13, 1941. The clipping is about an exhibit at Bowdoin College Museum featuring paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The main headline reads, "X-Ray Tests Reveal Noted Artists' Work at Bowdoin," highlighting the discovery of works by John Singleton Copley and Robert Feke among the collection.

The clipping includes two images of paintings:

1. A portrait of an "Indian Priest," which was recently identified as a work of John Singleton Copley.
2. A painting of Rev. Samuel Stillman, pastor of the First Baptist Church, painted by John Johnston.

There is also a photograph of a German Shepherd named "Rex," described as the "Guardian of Art Treasures," who roams the darkened halls of Harvard’s Fogg Museum after visiting hours, accompanied by Malcolm J. Nelson, the night watchman.

The clipping mentions the Fogg Art Museum, providing details about its opening hours and current exhibitions, including works by Winslow Homer, Indian paintings, and Chinese colored wood block illustrations.

The article discusses the X-ray examination of paintings in the Bowdoin College Museum collection, which led to the identification of several notable works. It also mentions other paintings in the collection, such as a portrait by Feke of Tench Francis and a portrait by Johnston of a lady tentatively identified as Mrs. James Bowdoin 2nd.

The image is a page from a newspaper clipping service, dated April 13, 1941, from Boston, Massachusetts. The page contains multiple sections, each with a distinct article or advertisement.

The top section of the page features a headline that reads "X-Ray Tests Reveal Noted Artists' Work at Bowdoin." Below this headline, there is a photograph of two historical figures, one of whom is identified as John Singleton Copley, a notable painter. The text discusses the discovery of Copley's and other artists' works at Bowdoin College, including paintings by Robert Feke and John Smibert. The article mentions the use of X-ray technology to authenticate and identify these artworks.

To the left of this section, there is a smaller photograph of a man and a dog. Accompanying text describes the man as "Rex," a German shepherd who serves as a guardian of art treasures. The text explains that Rex is trained to alert museum staff to potential threats, such as trespassers, after visiting hours.

Below these sections, there are several smaller clippings with headlines and brief descriptions. One clipping is titled "Copley and Feke Paintings Among College Treasures—Exhibit April 15," which reiterates the theme of the discovered artworks at Bowdoin College. Another clipping advertises the "Press Clipping Service" itself, providing contact information and services offered.

The layout of the page is organized with clear demarcations between different articles and advertisements, indicating a professional clipping service aimed at providing curated news content to subscribers. The use of black-and-white photographs and text is typical of newspaper clippings from the early 20th century.

The image is a press clipping from The Boston Sunday Globe, dated April 13, 1941. The clipping contains several articles and advertisements related to art and cultural events in Boston. The main article is titled "X-Ray Tests Reveal Noted Artists' Work at Bowdoin College Treasures—Exhibit April 15," which discusses the use of X-ray technology to authenticate paintings at Bowdoin College Museum. The article mentions the discovery of a portrait by John Singleton Copley and the identification of works by artists such as John Smibert and John Brewster. The clipping also includes an advertisement for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, detailing an exhibition of Chinese paintings and illustrations from the 11th to 18th centuries. Additionally, there is a small photo of a man with a German shepherd dog, labeled "GUARDIAN OF ART TREASURES," indicating the dog's role as a security guard for the Harvard Art Museum after visiting hours.

The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping from April 13, 1941, featuring a spread from The Boston Sunday Globe. The layout is typical of mid-20th-century newspaper design, with a mix of text and photographs. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

1. Header Information:

   • The top of the page includes the header: "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass." This indicates that the clipping is part of a press clipping service, likely used for archival or research purposes.
   • The date, April 13, 1941, is prominently displayed at the top right, along with the name of the newspaper: "The Boston Sunday Globe."

2. Main Article:

   • The central article is titled: "X-Ray Tests Reveal Noted Artists' Work at Bowdoin".
   • The article discusses the discovery of paintings by notable artists through X-ray testing at Bowdoin College. It highlights the identification of works by artists such as John Singleton Copley and Robert Feke, among others.
   • The article includes a photograph on the right side, showing two historical portraits:
     • Left: A portrait labeled "Portrait of an 'Indian Priest,' recently found to be the work of John Singleton Copley."
     • Right: A painting labeled "Portrait of Rev. Samuel Stillman, pastor of First Baptist Church, then on Brattle Street, from 1768 to 1807. Painted by John Singleton Copley in 1780."
   • The text explains how X-ray testing revealed these works, which were previously misattributed or unknown.

3. Additional Articles:

   • Top Left Column:
     • A section titled "Press Clipping Service" lists various cultural and artistic events in Boston, including exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum and performances at the Cambridge Theatre. Specific dates and details are provided for each event.
   • Bottom Left Column:
     • Another "Press Clipping Service" section lists events at the Herald, including a dog named "Guardian of Art Treasures"—a German Shepherd that serves as a guard dog at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The article describes the dog's role and behavior.
   • Right Column:
     • Below the main article, there are smaller articles and captions related to the identified paintings:
       • "Copley Painting Identified": Discusses the discovery of a portrait by Copley, originally thought to be by another artist.
       • "Great Portrait by Feke": Highlights the identification of a portrait by Robert Feke, a prominent 18th-century American painter.
       • "Portrait by Johnston": Mentions a portrait attributed to an artist named Johnston, adding to the theme of rediscovering historical artworks.

4. Visual Elements:

   • The photographs are black-and-white and appear to be high-quality reproductions of historical artworks.
   • The text is typeset in a classic serif font, typical of newspapers from the era.
   • The overall design includes column dividers and headers to organize the content clearly.

Contextual Details:

• The article reflects the historical interest in art authentication and the use of modern technology (X-ray testing) to uncover hidden layers or misattributed works.
• The inclusion of the German Shepherd as a "guardian of art treasures" adds a human-interest element, showcasing the intersection of art, security, and everyday life.
• The clipping service information suggests that this page was part of an archive or collection, possibly for researchers, historians, or institutions.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a moment in 1941 when technological advancements were being applied to art conservation and historical research. It highlights the discovery of significant artworks and the role of institutions like Bowdoin College in preserving and studying cultural heritage. The layout and content reflect the journalistic style of the time, blending cultural news with technological innovation.

This image is a scrapbook-style collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibits and museums from April 1941. It includes articles and photographs. The page primarily discusses art conservation and exhibitions.

Elements in the image include:

1. At the top left:

   • Three clippings from the "Press Clipping Service", dated April 12 and 13, 1941, with notes about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and references to notable art pieces and timeframes.

2. At the top right:

   • A portion of an article titled "The Boston Sunday Globe—April 13," focusing on the use of X-ray technology to reveal hidden details or truths about significant artworks in a Bowdoin College exhibit.
   • Two images: A "Portrait of an 'Indian Priest'," identified as a work by John Singleton Copley, and a portrait of Rev. Samuel Stillman, attributed to John Johnston.

3. At the bottom left:

   • A photograph of a man standing with a German Shepherd dog named "Rex," described in the caption as a guardian of art treasures. Rex is noted for guarding the Fogg Museum at Harvard during after-hours, serving alongside Malcolm J. Nelson, a night watchman.

4. At the bottom right:

   • A column elaborating on "X-Ray Tests Reveal Noted Artists' Work at Bowdoin," providing in-depth details about analyzed artworks, including pieces by John Singleton Copley and Robert Feke.

The overall tone and focus of the page emphasize art preservation, historical appreciation, and innovative techniques in understanding the hidden layers of artwork.

A vintage newspaper page, Yellowed and glued into a scrapbook.

• Source and date: The Boston Sunday Globe, April 13, 1941. Stamps from a press clipping service (April 12–13, 1941) are visible along the left edge.
• Layout: A main article occupies the right two-thirds of the page with a large headline. Two black-and-white photos accompany the story at the top right. A smaller photo sits in the lower left corner.
• Main photo and caption: Two portrait photos (faces blurred). The caption describes a portrait of an “Indian Priest” that is identified as a work by John Singleton Copley.
• Other photo and caption: A second portrait described as a painting by “Feke” (an associated artist in the exhibit).
• Bottom-left photo: A man in a white coat standing beside a dog (a German shepherd named Rex). The caption calls Rex the “Guardian of Art Treasures,” guarding museum treasures.
• Left margin: Several small clipped notes from the Press Clipping Service, listing newspaper clippings about art and exhibits.
• Overall: An archival page about Bowdoin College art treasures and x-ray tests revealing authorship of artworks, presented in a collage of clippings and photographs.

This image shows an assortment of newspaper clippings from a press clipping service, as indicated by the header on each clipping. The date and location "Boston, Mass. APR 13 1941" can be seen, suggesting that the clippings were compiled from that period.

One clipping features the headline "X-Ray Tests Reveal Noted Artists' Work at Bowdoin," referring to examinations done on paintings to authenticate or reveal more details about the artists and their techniques, mentioning Copley and Feke paintings among college treasures.

Another clipping contains a photograph of a dog and an individual and is headlined "GUARDIAN OF ART TREASURES". The text below the title describes how "Rex," a German shepherd dog, roams the darkened halls of Harvard's Fogg Museum after closing hours every night. The story reports that the dog does so in the company of Malcolm N. Dalglish, who is apparently a watchman, although this title isn't explicitly mentioned, and a staff photographer of the museum.

The rest of the paper contains sections of other articles and notices, but these are largely obscured or incomplete, hence their contents can only be partially inferred. There are holes in the paper, possibly from a binder or being mounted, and the top right corner of the paper appears to be intentionally covered or censored for reasons that are not clear from the image alone.

The image depicts a scrapbook page featuring multiple press clippings and photographs related to art and conservation work linked to Bowdoin College. The page appears aged with a yellow-brown tint and has several staples and some small tears along the edges.

On the right side, there is a large article from "The Boston Sunday Globe" dated April 13, 1941, with the headline "X-Ray Tests Reveal Noted Artists’ Work at Bowdoin." The article discusses findings from X-ray examinations of 17th and 18th-century paintings held at Bowdoin College, identifying works by John Singleton Copley and other artists such as Feke. Accompanying the article are two portraits: one labeled "Portrait of an 'Indian Priest'" attributed to John Singleton Copley, and the other a portrait of Rev. Samuel Stillman painted by John Johnston.

In the lower left quadrant of the page is a smaller photograph showing two men and a German shepherd dog named "Rex," identified as the "Guardian of Art Treasures." The caption explains that the dog roams the darkened halls of Harvard's Fogg Museum even after visiting hours, serving as an alert for trespassers. The men appear to be inspecting art pieces.

Additionally, the page has several smaller press clipping labels from different Boston newspapers, including the "Globe," "Post," and "Herald," all dated mid-April 1941, as well as a small notice about exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge.

Overall, the page documents contemporary media coverage of art conservation and historical art discoveries related to Bowdoin College and Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.