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This image displays an open, aged page from the Herald Tribune, dated Thursday, June 21, 1945, laid over a green folder or book. The page contains both text and a central photographic illustration, documenting a significant World War II-era discovery.
The dominant headline reads:
Nazis Planned To Destroy Art In Salt Mine
The article by Russell Hill reports on the discovery of more than 10,000 stolen artworks hidden by the Nazis in salt mines near Salzburg, Austria. It details how the Nazis had prepared bombs to destroy these priceless pieces, including works by Van Eyck, Dürer, and Goya, but were thwarted. The article mentions that American troops, including members of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Division, recovered the art just in time, preventing its destruction. A sidebar titled “Jewish Collections Seized” notes additional looted works, including items from the U.S. Embassy collection.
Accompanying the article is a large black-and-white photograph captioned:
THE BRONZE HORSES OF ST. MARK’S: A WATER COLOR BY JOSEPH LINDON SMITH
The photograph depicts a large, antique bronze statue of a rearing horse, identified as one of the four famous bronze horses from St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. The caption explains that these horses, originally from a Greek-Roman quadriga, were brought to Venice in 1204 and later looted by Napoleon. The photo is credited to “By Courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, to The Christian Science Monitor.”
A small, typewritten slip from the Boston News-Clip Bureau at 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., is affixed to the top right of the page, dated JUN 22 1945, with the note “Christian Science Monitor.” A handwritten note “122F” is visible on the photograph.
Overall, the page captures a pivotal moment in cultural recovery at the end of World War II — the rescue of Europe’s artistic treasures from intentional destruction — and reflects period journalism with its layout, typography, and clipped bureau annotations. The yellowed paper and physical presentation emphasize its historical nature.
This image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the "Herald Tribune" dated Thursday, June 21, 1945. The headline on the left side of the clipping reads, "Nazis Planned To Destroy Art In Salt Mine," indicating a news article about the Nazi plans to destroy artworks stored in a salt mine near Salzburg. The article, written by Russell Hill, discusses the藏匿 and potential destruction of artworks by the Nazis during World War II.
The right side of the clipping includes a separate article and image. The article is titled "The Bronze Horses of St. Mark's: A Water Color by Joseph Lindon Smith," referencing a watercolor painting by artist Joseph Lindon Smith. The image accompanying this article is a black-and-white illustration of the bronze horses of St. Mark's, which are famous sculptures located in Venice, Italy.
The newspaper page seems to have been saved in some kind of scrapbook or collection, as there are visible fold lines and creases, and a label from "Boston News-Clip Bureau" is affixed to the top right corner. The overall tone of the page suggests it was collected for historical or informational purposes.
This image is a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings, dated June 21, 1945, from the Herald Tribune. The main article on the page is titled "Nazis Planned To Destroy Art In Salt Mine," written by Russell Hill. The article discusses the Nazi plans to destroy stolen paintings stored near Salzburg, Austria, using bombs. It details the efforts of Major Bancel LaFarge and Lieutenant George Stout to prevent the destruction of these artworks.
The article mentions that the Germans had stored more than 10,000 works of art in a salt mine near Salzburg, and they had six chambers marked with heavy cases to prevent the marble from being upset. The article also discusses the efforts to save the masterpieces and the mysterious events surrounding the removal of the bombs.
On the right side of the page, there is a photograph of a bronze horse statue from St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy. The caption reads, "The Bronze Horses of St. Mark's: A Water Color by Joseph Lindon Smith." The text below the photograph provides historical context about the bronze horses, which were once part of a Greco-Roman triumphal quadriga and were brought to Venice in 1204 by Doge Enrico Dandolo.
There are also some additional clippings and notes attached to the page, including one from the Boston News-Clip Bureau and another from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 22, 1945. The page appears to be part of a larger collection of historical documents and clippings related to the preservation of art during World War II.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Boston News-Clip Bureau, dated June 21, 1945. The clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor. It features an article about the Nazi plan to destroy art in a salt mine. The article is titled "Nazis Planned To Destroy Art In Salt Mine" and is authored by Russell Hill.
The article discusses the Nazi regime's preparations to destroy art stored in a salt mine near Salzberg, Austria. The mine, originally a storage facility for the Austrian government, was repurposed by the Nazis to house looted art from various collections, including those of Jan and Hubert van Eyck, Pieter Bruegel, and others. The Nazis had moved the art to the mine for safekeeping but planned to destroy it if they were unable to remove it before the advancing Allied forces.
The article mentions that the Allies had already begun bombing the area, and the Nazis had prepared explosives to detonate the mine and its contents. However, the article notes that the majority of the art had already been stored elsewhere by Major Bancel LaFarge of the United States Monuments Division.
The clipping also includes a photograph of a bronze horse sculpture, which is described as one of a series of paintings made by Joseph Lindon Smith. The sculpture is attributed to St. Mark's and is noted for its historical significance and artistic value. The photograph is accompanied by a caption that provides additional context about the sculpture's origin and the artist's work.
The clipping is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the presence of other clippings and documents in the background. The overall condition of the clipping suggests it has been preserved and is part of an archival collection.
The image shows an open book with two pages displaying newspaper clippings. The left page features an article titled "Nazis Planned To Destroy Art In Salt Mine" from the Herald Tribune, dated June 21, 1945. The article discusses the Nazis' plans to destroy art in a salt mine near Salzburg, Germany, and mentions the discovery of over 10,000 works of art stored in the mine. The right page includes an article titled "The Bronze Horses of St. Mark's" from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 22, 1945. This article describes the bronze horses of St. Mark's, a series of paintings made by Joseph Lindon Smith, which were once owned by a Roman triumphal quadriga and were brought to Venice in 1934.
The image shows an open book or document that appears to be a historical newspaper or archive page. The left page is dated Thursday, June 21, 1945, and is from the Herald Tribune. The headline prominently reads: "Nazis Planned To Destroy In Salt Mine", indicating a significant historical article discussing Nazi activities during World War II. The article details how Nazis had planned to destroy valuable artworks and cultural treasures, including paintings and sculptures, by storing them in a salt mine near Salzburg. The text mentions specific artworks, such as those by Van Gogh, and describes the efforts to preserve these treasures during the war.
On the right page, there is a Boston News-Clip Bureau document dated June 22, 1945, which includes a Christian Science Monitor reference. This page features an illustration of a bronze sculpture titled "The Bronze Horses of St. Mark's: A Water Color by Joseph Linden Smith". The illustration depicts four bronze horses, likely referencing the famous horses of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. Accompanying the image is a caption explaining that these horses were originally part of a triumphal statue and were later brought to Venice in 1204. The caption also notes that the horses were painted in the 19th century by Joseph Linden Smith, who traveled extensively in Europe and the Near East.
Overall, the image combines historical news reporting from 1945 about Nazi efforts to destroy cultural heritage with an artistic and historical illustration of a famous Venetian sculpture, providing a blend of wartime events and art history.
The image shows an open book or binder containing newspaper clippings from historical newspapers. On the left page, there's a prominent article with the headline "Nazis Planned To Destroy Art In Salt Mine" from the Herald Tribune, dated Thursday, June 21, 1945. The article discusses the Nazi plan to destroy valuable artworks hidden in a salt mine near Salzburg if Germany lost World War II.
To the right, there is a section of another page with a dateline from the Boston News-Clip Bureau indicating "Boston, Mass. Christian Science Monitor Boston, Mass. JUN 22 1945." Below this dateline, there's an image captioned "The Bronze Horses of St. Mark's: A Water Color by Joseph Lindon Smith." This appears to be referring to an illustration or reproduction of an artwork depicting the Horses of Saint Mark, which are four bronze statues of horses located in Venice, Italy. These artifacts have a rich history and are considered valuable works of art. The watercolor itself is not actually visible; the caption is all that's provided about it, which suggests it might be featured on another side of the clipping or was an adjacent item on the original newspaper page.
The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings pasted on it. The most prominent clipping on the left side is a newspaper article from the "Herald Tribune" dated Thursday, June 21, 1945, with the headline "Nazis Planned To Destroy Art In Salt Mine." The article discusses how the Nazis planned to destroy art stored near Salzburg, detailing that bombs were ready to go off near stolen paintings and explaining the efforts to save the art pieces.
To the right of this article, there is a clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 22, 1945, from the Boston News-Clip Bureau. Below this, there is a black and white image of a watercolor painting titled "The Bronze Horses of St. Mark's: A Water Color by Joseph Lindon Smith." The text below the image explains that the painting is one in a series made by Joseph Lindon Smith, depicting details from historic monuments. It describes the importance of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, its destruction by fire, and its ornate decoration with precious materials. It mentions that the four bronze horses shown in the painting were of colossal size and originally belonged to a Greco-Roman quadriga drawn by four horses, brought to Venice in 1204.
There is also a small detail of an illustration partially visible on the bottom left corner of the scrapbook. The overall look is vintage, reflecting historical interest and preservation efforts related to art and history during and after World War II.
This is a page from a vintage scrapbook or magazine album. It contains multiple newspaper clippings mounted on a yellowed sheet:
This image shows a scrapbook or archival page featuring clippings from newspapers and publications. The date on the page is June 21, 1945. The clippings discuss topics related to the Nazis’ plans during World War II to destroy art housed in a salt mine near Salzburg, Austria. One clipping bears the title "Nazis Planned to Destroy Art in Salt Mine," describing stolen art, its storage, and efforts to save it.
There is also an image depicting "The Bronze Horses of St. Mark's," a watercolor by Joseph Lindon Smith. The caption explains that the watercolor was part of a series painted by Smith, illustrating notable historical monuments and artworks. These horses, originally part of a Greco-Roman quadriga, were looted and transported to Venice.
The layout suggests efforts to preserve historical records and significant cultural moments. The materials seem to be preserved for academic or historical reference.