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This image displays an aged newspaper clipping from the Kansas City Star, dated April 11, 1948. The clipping is mounted on a plain, light-colored background and appears to be from the press clipping bureau of Buckelle’s, established in 1888 and located in New York (with a specific address: 165 Church Street).
The headline of the article reads:
“ART OF FABULOUS VALUE GOES TO HARVARD MUSEUM”
The article, written by Gene Casey from Ambridge, Mass., reports on a major art bequest to Harvard University’s William Hayes Fogg Art Museum by the late Grenville Lindall Winthrop, a New York lawyer and distinguished art collector.
Key points covered in the article:
The Value and Scope of the Collection: Winthrop’s collection, valued at $1,600,000 (equivalent to tens of millions in today’s currency), includes over 4,000 items spanning centuries and cultures — from ancient Egyptian and Maya sculpture to 19th-century French paintings, Chinese jade and bronze, and American portraits.
Highlighted Masterpieces: Key artworks mentioned include:
Winthrop’s Background: He graduated from Harvard in 1886, practiced law and banking, and won a gold medal in horticulture. In retirement, he focused entirely on his art collection.
Philanthropy and Legacy: The article notes that Winthrop’s bequest nearly doubled the Fogg Museum’s holdings. He also endowed the museum with $100,000 and was known for his meticulous care of his collection, even using scientific techniques like X-rays and infra-red analysis for restoration and study.
Anecdote: A humorous aside notes that Winthrop “might have posed for a 17th Century ‘Man of Distinction’ portrait with his white Van Dyck beard and slim, intelligent features.”
The clipping is physically cut into several pieces, likely to fit on the mounting page, and the text is arranged in multiple columns typical of newspaper layouts. The overall tone is one of admiration for Winthrop’s discerning eye and generosity, and the significance of the gift to American art institutions.
Overall, this clipping is a historical document capturing a pivotal moment in American museum history — the monumental bequest of one of the most important private art collections of the 20th century to Harvard University.
The image showcases a newspaper clipping from a publication titled "Kansas City, Mo. Star." The article is dated April 11, 1948, and is titled "Art of Fabulous Value Goes to Harvard Museum." It discusses the donation of a significant collection of artworks to the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, valued at $1,900,000. The collection includes notable pieces such as Charles Wilson Peale’s "Portrait of George Washington," Rodin's "The Kiss," and other renowned artworks. The article also highlights the generosity of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, a New York lawyer who bequeathed the collection to the museum. The piece provides insights into the value of the artworks, the donation's impact on the museum's reputation, and details about the donor's personal life and interests. The clipping is dated and marked by the Press Clipping Bureau of Burrelle's, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York City.
This image is a scanned historical newspaper clipping from the "Kansas City Star," dated April 11, 1948. The clipping is about a significant art donation to the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The donation, valued at $1,900,000, was made by the late Grenville Winthrop, a New York lawyer.
The article, written by Gene Casey, details the contents of the donation, which includes Charles Wilson Peale's "Portrait of George Washington," Rodin's "The Kiss," and many other valuable artworks and artifacts. It mentions that the collection also contains five reliefs from Persepolis, Egyptian bronzes, Maya and Aztec sculptures, and numerous other items, totaling more than 4,000 pieces.
The article highlights the rarity and value of the art objects, noting that some could not be duplicated for 10 million dollars. It also describes the Winthrop collection as one of the most amazing private collections ever made in the country. The donation has significantly enhanced the museum's collection, nearly doubling it, and has made the Fogg museum the envy of museums across the country.
The clipping is accompanied by a label from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau," indicating that it was likely part of a clipping service used for tracking media coverage. The label includes the bureau's address and phone number, as well as the newspaper's circulation details.
The image is a composite of two different documents. On the left side, there is a clipping from a newspaper or magazine article titled "Art of Fabulous Value Goes to Harvard Museum." The article is about the donation of valuable artworks to the Harvard University Art Museum. The text mentions specific artworks, including portraits by Charles Wilson Peale, such as "Portrait of George Washington and Robin's 'The Kiss,'" and other notable pieces. It also discusses the historical and monetary value of these artworks, some of which are estimated to be worth over $100,000.
On the right side of the image, there is a clipping from a different document, possibly a press release or advertisement, titled "Suffolk's Press Clipping Bureau." This section provides information about a press clipping service, highlighting its capabilities in providing clippings, photographs, and other materials for various purposes, such as publicity, research, or documentation. The text emphasizes the service's efficiency and the breadth of its offerings.
The two clippings are arranged in a way that suggests they were cut and pasted together, possibly for a scrapbook or a compilation of related materials. The juxtaposition of the two documents might indicate an interest in both the artistic and the practical aspects of media and information management.
The image features a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "ART OF FABULOUS VALUE GOES TO HARVARD MUSEUM." The clipping is from the "Buffalo Star" and is dated April 11, 1948. The article discusses the acquisition of an art collection by Harvard University, which includes notable pieces such as Charles Wilson Peale's portrait of George Washington and Rodin's "The Kiss." The collection was donated by the late Greenville Winthrop, a New York lawyer, and is valued at approximately $10 million. The article also mentions that the collection includes works from the Renaissance, ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, and various other valuable pieces. The clipping is attached to a larger document, possibly a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings.
The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or press clipping, titled "Art of Fabulous Value Goes to Harvard Museum". It is from the Press Clipping Bureau, located at 65 Church Street, New York, and is dated April 11, 1948. The article is published under the Kansas City Star, with the circulation details provided as Circ. D. 247,601 - S. 244,152.
The article discusses a significant art bequest to the Harvard University Art Museum by Grenville Winthrop, a New York lawyer who passed away just a few months before his death. The bequest includes a collection of rare and valuable artworks, many of which are described as being worth millions of dollars.
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The article highlights a major art bequest to Harvard University by Grenville Winthrop, showcasing a collection of rare and valuable artworks, including iconic pieces by renowned artists. The bequest underscores Winthrop’s legacy as a dedicated art collector and patron, and the article emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the donation to the Harvard Museum.
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This image is a scan of a vintage newspaper clipping, with the title "Art of Fabulous Value Goes to Harvard Museum." It was published in the Kansas City Star on April 11, 1948, as noted on the piece. The clip contains an article written by Gene Casey describing a $1.9 million bequest to the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. This donation came from the estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop, a New York lawyer. The collection included notable works of art, such as Charles Wilson Peale’s portrait of George Washington, Auguste Rodin's "The Kiss," and significant pieces by renowned artists including Sargent, Rossetti, and Ingres.
The article details the significance of Winthrop's donation, which also included sculptures, prints, and drawings, making it one of the most extensive private art collections ever amassed in the U.S. It describes Winthrop as a passionate art collector and touches on his lineage as a descendant of Governor Winthrop of Massachusetts. The article also praises the Fogg Museum's pioneering contributions to the study and preservation of art, noting its use of modern scientific techniques in art preservation.
The top left of the clipping shows a logo for "Buffelle’s Press Clipping Bureau" in New York, which curated the clipping, suggesting that it was part of a service that helped catalog press coverage.
This image shows a series of newspaper clippings pasted onto a plain background. The clippings are from an article titled "ART OF FABULOUS VALUE GOES TO HARVARD MUSEUM," with different sections of the article appearing in separate cut-out pieces. The article discusses a significant donation of artwork to the Harvard Museum, including Charles Wilson Peale's portrait of George Washington and Auguste Rodin's "The Kiss," as part of a bequest by the late Grenville Winthrop, who was a New York lawyer.
The article is from the Kansas City Star, as indicated by the top of one of the clippings, and it's dated April 11, 1948. Partially visible is information on the clippings' header from Byxbee's Press Clipping Bureau, providing an address on Church Street in New York and listing the circulation numbers of the newspaper mentioned above.
The article, authored by Gene Casset, covers multiple points such as the value of the collection donated, the breadth of the collection including works from various well-known artists, the history and background of Grenville Winthrop, and a brief discussion on the Fogg Museum's reputation and educational influence.
The format of these clippings suggests they were probably kept for archiving or research purposes, as they were provided by a professional press clipping service, a common practice before the digital age to track media mentions and relevant news articles for individuals, organizations, or businesses.
The image is of a newspaper clipping with the headline "ART OF FABULOUS VALUE GOES TO HARVARD MUSEUM." The article discusses a $1,900,000 gift of paintings and art works to the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University from the estate of the late Grenville Lindall Winthrop, a New York lawyer. It highlights some of the notable pieces included in the bequest, such as Charles Wilson Peale's "Portrait of George Washington," Rodin's "The Kiss," and works by other famous artists like Renoir, Canaletto, Whistler, and Sargent.
The article notes the exceptional value and rarity of the collection, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, furniture, and porcelains, along with ancient bronzes and sculptures from Persepolis and other historic civilizations. It mentions that Winthrop was a patron of the arts from his undergraduate days at Harvard, had a career in law and banking, and spent his retirement concentrating on collecting art.
Winthrop left a $100,000 endowment to maintain the collection, which greatly expanded the museum's holdings. The article also refers to the museum's reputation for modern scientific research and techniques related to art restoration and analysis. It concludes by emphasizing how Winthrop's collection was what the museum needed to fill gaps in their holdings, especially in 19th-century art, and how he carefully selected pieces that had lasting importance and influence. The clipping is from the Kansas City, MO Star, dated April 11, 1948, and comes from "Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau" in New York.