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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, May 1947-February 1950

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The image is a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the Davenport Times, dated July 1, 1948. The article is titled "Restoration Expert Examines Paintings" and features a photograph of a man examining a large painting.

The accompanying text reads:
"RESTORATION EXPERT EXAMINES PAINTINGS—Richard Buck, head of the department of conservation of the Art Institute of Chicago, is shown examining one of the three large canvases in the Mexican Colonial collection of the Davenport Municipal Art gallery. Mr. Buck, who arrived in Davenport yesterday, will spend the day here. He will examine the other two canvases and expects to complete his examination by late afternoon today. In his capacity as a restoration expert, he will make recommendations for the proper treatment of such canvases as need attention to insure preservation. (Times Photo)."

The photograph shows Richard Buck, dressed in a suit, closely inspecting a large painting that appears to be a religious scene with several figures. The setting seems to be an art gallery or museum. The article highlights his role as a restoration expert and his visit to examine and make recommendations for the preservation of the paintings in the collection.

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The image shows a press clipping from the Davenport, Iowa, Times dated July 1, 1948. The headline reads "RESTORATION EXPERT EXAMINES PAINTINGS." The article below the headline, though not fully visible, appears to discuss Richard Buck, identified as the head of the department of conservation at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University. The photograph accompanying the article shows Buck inspecting a painting, possibly a Ruiz Morales canvas, as suggested by the partial text. The scene takes place at the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery. The clipping also includes a label from the Buffalo Press Clipping Bureau, indicating it was collected from 165 Church Street, New York.

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper dated July 1, 1948. The clipping is from the Davenport, Iowa Times and is part of a collection from Buffell's Press Clipping Bureau.

The main focus of the clipping is a photograph of Richard Buck, the head of the conservation department at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. Buck is seen examining a painting, specifically a canvas by Ruiz Morete, which is part of the Mexican Colonial collection at the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery.

The caption accompanying the photograph reads:
"RESTORATION EXPERT EXAMINES PAINTINGS - Richard Buck, head of the department of conservation of the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, is photographed here while inspecting a Ruiz Morete canvas in the Mexican Colonial collection at the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery. Mr. Buck, who is expected to complete his examination by late afternoon today, makes recommendations for the proper treatment of such canvases as need attention to insure preservation."

The clipping is framed by the Buffell's Press Clipping Bureau's logo, which includes the establishment year 1888 and the address 75371 Barclay, New York. The newspaper's circulation number is listed as 28,275.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Davenport, Iowa, Times dated July 1, 1948. The clipping is from Bufflehead's Press Clipping Bureau, located in New York City.

The headline of the clipping reads "RESTORATION EXPERT EXAMINES PAINTINGS." The accompanying photograph depicts Richard Buck, the head of the conservation department at the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, examining a painting. The painting appears to be a religious scene with several figures, likely from the Mexican Colonial collection, situated in the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery.

The caption explains that Mr. Buck is inspecting a Ruis Morlete canvas as part of a restoration effort. He is expected to complete his examination by late afternoon and will then make recommendations for the proper treatment of such canvases to ensure their preservation. The clipping is a photograph of a photo, giving it a slightly faded and aged appearance.

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The image is a vintage newspaper clipping from July 1, 1948, published by the Davenport Times. The clipping is from Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888.

The article is titled "RESTORATION EXPERT EXAMINES PAINTINGS." It features a photograph of Richard Buck, head of the department of conservation of the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University. The photograph shows Buck inspecting a Ruil Morlete canvas in the Mexican Colonial collection at the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery.

The caption under the photograph explains that Buck is examining the canvas to determine the proper treatment for its preservation. He is expected to complete his examination by late afternoon on the same day. The article mentions that Buck is also an expert in restoration, providing recommendations for the treatment of such canvases to ensure their preservation. The clipping includes a stamp indicating its source from the Davenport Times with a circulation of 28,275.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Davenport, Iowa, Times dated July 14, 1948. The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau of Barchelles, established in 1888, located at 166 Church Street, New York.

The headline of the article reads: "Restoration Expert Examines Paintings."

The article features a photograph of Richard Buck, the head of the department of conservation at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University. He is inspecting a set of Russian icons in the Mexican Colonial Art galleries at the Denver Municipal Art Museum. The purpose of his visit is to examine paintings on the Mexican colonial period and other works, with the goal of completing a condition report on these paintings. This report will provide recommendations for the proper treatment necessary to preserve these artworks.

The photograph shows Richard Buck closely examining a painting that depicts several religious figures. The clipping emphasizes the importance of expert conservation to maintain the integrity and longevity of significant artworks.

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This is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from the "Davenport Times," dated July 14, 1948. At the top of the clipping, there's a small, light green label from "Buzzelle's," indicating that the clipping was likely sourced from a press clipping bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York, with the phone number Barclay 7-5371.

The main photograph within the clipping shows a man examining a large, framed painting. He is leaning closely towards the painting, inspecting it intently. The content of the painting itself is difficult to discern due to the quality of the newspaper image but appears to depict a scene with figures, possibly of a classical or religious nature.

Below the image the caption reads: "RESTORATION EXPERT EXAMINES PAINTINGS—Richard Buck, head of the department of conservation of the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, is photographed here while inspecting a 'Ruz' Moralee canvas in the Mexican Collection at the '...lower' with special emphasis on the Mexican paintings, expects to complete his examination by late afternoon today. In his capacity as a restoration expert he makes recommendations for the proper treatment of such canvases as need attention to insure preservation. (Times Photo)."

The text is slightly obscured by the fold of the paper, and the word after "'Ruz'" is not clear due to a fold obscuring the text, which likely indicates the first name of the painter or the title of the work. The passage that is obscured by the fold after "in the '...lower'" is indiscernible due to the clipping's condition.

The image offers a glimpse into art conservation practices of the time and documents the historical work of a museum expert.

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The image shows a clipping from the Davenport Times newspaper, dated July 1, 1948. The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of a man, identified as Richard Buck, examining a painting. The text below the image reads "RESTORATION EXPERT EXAMINES PAINTINGS" and provides information about Buck's role as the head of the department of conservation at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University. The clipping also mentions that Buck began his task of surveying the gallery collection at the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery, with a special emphasis on the Mexican paintings.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with a photo of a man inspecting a painting. The newspaper clipping has a white rectangular label on top with the text "Burrelle's" and other information. The photo shows a man standing in front of a painting, probably inspecting it. The painting is on a frame, and the man is wearing a coat and pants. The man is probably a restoration expert examining the painting.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, featuring a black-and-white photograph of a man examining a painting. The clipping is set against a light gray background.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is rectangular in shape and has a yellowed appearance.
    • It features a black-and-white photograph of a man in a white lab coat, intently examining a large painting.
    • The painting depicts a scene with multiple figures, including a woman in a long dress and a man in a white shirt.
    • The clipping includes a caption at the bottom, which reads: "RESTORATION EXPERT EXAMINES PAINTINGS - Richard Buck, head of the department of conservation of the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard university, is photographed here while inspecting a rare Mexican canvas in the Mexican Colonial collection at the Davenport Municipal Art gallery. Mr. Buck who began his task Tuesday of surveying the gallery collection, with special emphasis on the Mexican paintings, expects to complete his examination by late afternoon today. In his capacity as a restoration expert he makes recommendations for the proper treatment of such canvases as need attention to insure preservation. (Times Photo)".
  • Sticker
    • A small, off-white sticker is affixed to the top-left corner of the clipping.
    • The sticker bears the text "Buckelle's" in cursive script, along with additional information that reads: "ESTABLISHED 1886 BArclay 7-5371 PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU 165 Church Street - New York DAVENPORT, IA. TIMES Circ. 0. 28,275 JUL 1 4 1948".

In summary, the image showcases a vintage newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of a restoration expert examining a painting, accompanied by a caption that provides context about the scene. The clipping is adorned with a small sticker from Buckelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which includes details about the publication and date.