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The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Meriden Journal, dated February 22, 1948. The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, and also has a branch in Meriden, Connecticut, with the journal's circulation listed as 8,608. The headline reads, "Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano's 'Empty Hands'."
The article discusses the exhibition of Umberto Romano's painting "Empty Hands" at the Meriden Savings Bank, which ran from February 22 to March 5, 1948. The painting is described as a significant work by Romano, who is noted for his striking and unusual style. The article highlights Romano's career and achievements, including his teaching at the School of Art at the Worcester Art Museum and the Springfield Museum, and his reputation as one of the most accomplished draftsmen in the country. It mentions his works being included in major national art shows and collections, such as the Corcoran Gallery of Washington and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
The article also notes that Romano was commissioned to create a mural for the city of Springfield depicting three centuries of New England history. It further describes Romano as one of the well-known society portrait painters in the country, listing some of his portrait sitters and mentioning his portrait of Fredric March from the play "A Bell for Adano."
Towards the end of the clipping, it mentions that "Empty Hands" is part of a series of great contemporary American works of art being exhibited at the Meriden Savings Bank as part of the bank's public service program, and it promises that other masterpieces of American art will also be exhibited at the bank in the following months.
This image is a newspaper clipping from the "Meriden, Conn. Journal," dated February 21, 1948. The article is titled "Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano's 'Empty Hands'." It discusses the exhibition of the painting "Empty Hands" by Umberto Romano at the Meriden Savings Bank from February 22 to March 5.
The article describes Romano as a famous painter known for his striking and unusual style, causing much comment and discussion at the bank. It mentions Romano's background, noting that he headed the School of Art at the Worcester Art Museum and the Springfield Museum. Romano is recognized as one of the most assured and able draftsmen in the country, with his works invited to major national art shows.
The article also highlights Romano's commission to create a mural depicting three centuries of New England history for the city of Springfield. His paintings are part of the permanent collections of several museums, including the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, the Toledo Museum, the Cleveland Museum, and others.
Romano is described as a well-known society portrait painter, with notable portrait sitters including Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of the President, and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins. His portrait of Frederick March as Major Japolo played an important role in the play "A Bell for Adano" at the Cort Theatre in New York City.
The article concludes by noting that "Empty Hands" is part of a series of great contemporary American works of art being brought to the city twice a month as part of the Meriden Savings Bank's public service program. Other masterpieces of American art will be exhibited at the bank in the following months.
The top of the clipping features the logo and contact information for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York.
This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from the Meriden, Conn. Journal, dated February 2, 1948. The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York, and was cut from a page with circulation D, number 8,608.
The headline reads:
Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano’s “Empty Hands”
The article announces that a painting titled “Empty Hands” by the artist Umberto Romano will be exhibited at the Meriden Savings Bank from February 22 through March 5. The painting is described as being created in Romano’s “striking, unusual style” and is generating discussion and comment at the bank, where it will be displayed for two weeks.
The article provides background on Umberto Romano (1905–1982), noting that he headed the School of Art at the Worcester Art Museum and the Springfield Museum. It describes him as combining “a strikingly original and dramatic point of view with sound academic proficiency” and as “one of the most assured and able craftsmen of this country.”
Romano’s work has been exhibited in major national venues including:
The article mentions that Romano was also commissioned to paint a mural for the city of Springfield depicting three centuries of New England history. His paintings are part of the permanent collections of the Fogg Museum, Worcester Museum, Springfield Museum, Addison Gallery, Rhode Island School of Design, and Smith College Museum.
His status as a society portrait painter is noted, with sitters including:
His portrait of Fredric March as Major Japolo played an important role in the play “A Bell for Adano” at the Cort Theatre in New York City.
“Empty Hands” is described as one of a series of great contemporary American works being brought to Meriden twice a month as part of the Meriden Savings Bank’s public service program. The article concludes by noting that other American masterpieces in original form will be brought to the bank for exhibition in the coming months.
The clipping is on aged, yellowed paper with black print. At the top, there’s the logo for Burrelle’s, established in 1888, with its address and phone number (Barclay 7-5371). The clipping is presented vertically against a plain, light gray background.
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This clipping serves as a historical record of a public art exhibition and offers insight into mid-century American cultural life.
The image is a newspaper clipping from the Meriden Journal, dated February 2, 1940. The clipping features an article about an exhibition at the Meriden Savings Bank in Meriden, Connecticut. The article highlights the exhibition of a painting titled "Empty Hands" by the renowned American artist Umberto Romano.
The clipping is titled "Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano's 'Empty Hands'" and includes a brief description of the painting and Romano's background. It mentions that the painting will be on display at the bank for the next twelve days and will then be moved to the Springfield Art Museum. The article emphasizes Romano's reputation as a skilled artist, highlighting his involvement in significant art shows and his commissions for notable portraits.
The clipping also notes that the Meriden Savings Bank's public service program includes bringing various works of art to the city for exhibition, showcasing the bank's commitment to promoting art and culture. The clipping is part of a collection from the Burelles Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, which is known for its press clipping services.
The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, likely from the early 20th century, featuring an article about an art exhibition at the Meriden Savings Bank. The clipping is from the Meriden Journal, a newspaper based in Meriden, Connecticut. The article is titled "Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano's 'Empty Hands'" and is dated February 2, 1948.
The article highlights a recent painting by Umberto Romano, titled "Empty Hands," which is displayed at the bank. The painting is described as striking, unusual, and likely to provoke discussion and comments. Romano, who headed the School of Art at the Worcester Art Museum and taught at the Springfield Art Museum, is noted for his sound academic proficiency.
The article mentions that Romano's works have been exhibited in major national shows, including the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and the Toledo Museum of Art. He has also been commissioned to create three murals depicting the history of Springfield, New England, and his paintings are part of permanent collections at various museums.
The article further notes that Romano is a well-known society portrait painter, having painted portraits of notable figures such as Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, the mother of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and other prominent individuals. His portrait of Frederic March as Major Japp in the play "A Bell for Adano" played an important role in the play's success in New York City.
The article concludes by stating that "Empty Hands" is part of a series of contemporary American works of art being brought to Meriden twice a month as part of the Meriden Savings Bank's public service program. Other masterpieces of American art, all in original form, will be brought to the city for exhibition at the bank during the following months.
The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper or press clipping, specifically from the Meriden Journal dated February 2, 1939. The page is titled "Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano's 'Empty Hands'" and is part of a press clipping bureau archive, as indicated by the header "Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau" with the establishment date of 1888 and the address 165 Church Street, New York.
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This page provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic events of the time, highlighting the significance of Umberto Romano's work and the efforts of the Meriden Savings Bank to showcase contemporary American art.
This image appears to be a photograph of a newspaper clipping. It features the header of "Burrelle's PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU," stating that it was established in 1888, and provides an address at "165 Church Street - New York." Below that, information about the source publication is given: "MERIDEN, CONN. JOURNAL Circ. D. 8,608" with a date of "FEB 21 1950."
The main body of the clipping is an article titled "Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano's 'Empty Hands'." The article describes a painting exhibition at the Meriden Savings Bank occurring from February 22 through March 5. The work displayed is by Umberto Romano, titled "Empty Hands." The article praises Romano's style, mentions that he has been recognized as a great drafter and has had works invited to major national art shows, including various prestigious galleries and museums. Romano is also noted for being a muralist and a well-known society portrait painter, having painted prominent figures. His easel painting "Empty Hands" is part of a series of contemporary American art, which is part of the bank's public service program to bring art to the city twice a month.
The image of the clipping is clear and well-preserved, showing the typographic style and layout common in mid-20th-century newspapers.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Meriden, Connecticut Journal, dated February 21, 1948. The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau in New York.
The headline reads: "Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano's 'Empty Hands'".
The article discusses the exhibition of the painting "Empty Hands" by Umberto Romano at the Meriden Savings Bank from February 22 through March 5. It highlights Romano's unique and dramatic style and notes that the painting is causing much comment and discussion at the bank where it will be displayed for twelve days.
The article provides background on Romano, stating that he headed the School of Art at Worcester Art Museum and Springfield Museum. He is recognized as a highly skilled draftsman whose works have been exhibited at major national art shows, including the Corcoran Gallery of Washington, the Albright Gallery in Buffalo, Fogg Museum at Harvard University, Toledo Museum, Worcester Museum, and others. Romano was commissioned to create a mural for Springfield depicting three centuries of New England history, and his paintings are part of various permanent collections at museums and schools.
It also mentions Romano as a well-known society portrait painter, listing notable portrait sitters such as Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Chapin Higgins. Additionally, a portrait of Frederic March as Major Japolo, from the play "A Bell for Adano," is noted.
The article concludes by describing "Empty Hands" as part of a series of significant contemporary American artworks brought to the city twice a month by the Meriden Savings Bank's public service program, and mentions that other original masterpieces of American art will be exhibited at the bank in the coming months.
This image is a newspaper clipping issued by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The article originates from the Meriden, Conn. Journal with a circulation count of 8,608, and is dated Feb 2, 1956.
The featured article highlights the exhibition of painter Umberto Romano's work, "Empty Hands," displayed at the Meriden Savings Bank from February 22 through March 5. The article discusses Romano’s striking and unusual style, which generates interest and discussion. It mentions his significant achievements, such as leading the School of Art at the Worcester Art Museum and the Springfield Museum, as well as the national recognition of his works showcased in prominent galleries and museums, including the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
Additionally, the clipping highlights Romano’s commissions, such as a mural depicting three centuries of New England history for the city of Springfield, and his portraits of various notable figures. It emphasizes that "Empty Hands" is part of the bank’s public service program to bring major contemporary American artworks to the local community for viewing. Lastly, it mentions plans for the bank to continue showcasing original masterpieces of American art in the following months.
An old, vertical newspaper clipping mounted on a gray background. The top portion is an advertisement for a press clipping bureau (with a script logo and the words “Meriden, Conn. Journal” and a faint date stamp from February 1948). The main article headline reads: “Meriden Savings Exhibits Romano’s ‘Empty Hands’.” The text describes Umberto Romano’s painting “Empty Hands” and explains that it is being exhibited at the Meriden Savings Bank (Feb. 22 through March 5), along with biographical details about Romano, his other works, and his involvement with various museums and exhibitions. The overall look is vintage, with serif type on a tan newsprint and a long block of article text.