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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from 1949, mounted on a piece of aged, off-white cardstock and secured with a red paperclip or staple at the top. The clipping is from “Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau,” a service established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a branch in Bristol, VA (Herald-Courier). The clipping is dated May 19, 1949.
The headline of the article reads:
“Harvard Expert Renews Paintings”
The article, filed from London (INS), reports on Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, who is at the National Gallery in London working to restore Piero della Francesca’s 1490 painting, The Nativity — valued at a million dollars.
The report details that while the painting received “first aid” treatment about four years prior, two new major cracks have developed. Buck, an authority on restoring old masters, has discovered — using a tool resembling a dentist’s probe — that beneath the surface, there is an extensive, previously unexplored network of wormholes and tunnels within the wooden panel backing, reaching down to the painting layer itself. Before he can begin the major restoration, this infestation must be treated. His plan involves replacing the damaged wood with a fresh wooden backing made of balsa strips.
The typography is characteristic of mid-20th-century newspapers: a serif font for the body, bold sans-serif for the headline, and a stylized script for “Burrelle’s,” which includes a small illustration of scissors. The clipping appears to be preserved as an archival item, possibly part of a press scrapbook or collection.
The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from the "Bristol, VA. Herald-Courier," dated May 19, 1949. The clipping is from a section titled "Press Clipping Bureau" and is from a location in New York, as indicated by the address "165 Church Street - New York." The header of the clipping contains the name "Burrelle's," along with a phone number "BArclay 7-5371" and the establishment year "ESTABLISHED 1888."
The article discusses a restoration project being undertaken by Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, at the National Gallery in London. It is about the restoration of a significant painting, "The Nativity," by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490. The article mentions that Buck has discovered an intricate network of worm tunnels beneath the painting that need addressing before the actual restoration work can proceed. Buck plans to use strips of balsa wood as part of the restoration process. The article notes that many attempts to restore the painting in the past have been made, and it mentions that cracks have appeared in the painting despite previous treatments.
This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the "Bristol, VA. Herald-Courier" with the date "May 19, 1949" stamped on it. The clipping is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and discusses the restoration efforts of a painting by Piero della Francesca, titled "The Nativity," which was created in 1490. The article mentions that Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, is working on restoring the woodwork of this valuable painting at the National Gallery in London. The restoration process involves dealing with cracks, worm-holes, and tunnels in the wood. Buck uses a tool similar to a dentist's probe to explore the extent of the damage and plans to use strips of balsa wood to create a fresh backing for the painting.
The clipping is from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The contact information includes the phone number BArclay 7-5371.
The image depicts a small clipping from a newspaper, likely from the mid-20th century, featuring an article titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings." The clipping is part of a press clipping bureau, as indicated by the header at the top of the image, which reads "Burrelles Press Clipping Bureau Established 1888." The clipping is dated May 19, 1945, and appears to be from the Bristol, VA Herald-Courier.
The article discusses the efforts of Bearded Richard D. Buck, a Harvard University art expert, who is working to restore a significant painting, the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, housed at the Fogg Art Museum in the National Gallery in London. The painting, created in 1490, has been the subject of multiple restoration attempts, including a "first aid" treatment around 1900. However, two major cracks have appeared since then.
Buck's approach involves using an instrument similar to a dentist's probe to explore and address the underlying issues beneath the painting, such as wormholes and tunnels filled with worm-holes. He plans to treat these issues before applying a freshwood backing to the painting, using strips of balsa wood. The article highlights the complexity and significance of the restoration process.
The image is a photograph of two pieces of paper, likely newspaper clippings, dated May 19, 1945. The top clipping has a header that reads "Buffelles" in cursive script, followed by "ESTABLISHED 1888" and "BARCLAY 7-5371". Below this, it states "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU" and provides an address: "165 Church Street - New York". Further down, it mentions "BRISTOL, VA. HERALD-COURIER" with a circulation date of "Circ. D. 16,591 - S. 20,010".
The main content of the clipping is a headline that reads "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings". The article beneath the headline discusses the efforts of Richard D. Buck, a Harvard University expert, who is working at the National Gallery in London to restore the woodwork of the million-dollar painting of the Nativity, which Piero della Francesca finished in 1490.
The article details that many attempts have been made in the past to restore the painting using "first aid" treatments, but two significant cracks have appeared. Buck has discovered that the painting has an underlying layer of worm-holes and tunnels filled with worm tunnels reaching right down to the painting itself. He plans to treat the painting by putting a freshwood backing on it and using strips of balsa.
The second clipping appears to be a continuation or a related piece, but it is partially obscured and not fully legible. It seems to contain additional information or a different angle on the same topic.
The clippings are slightly aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating their historical nature. The text is in black ink on a beige background, typical of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century.
In summary, the image depicts two newspaper clippings from May 19, 1945, detailing the efforts of Richard D. Buck, a Harvard expert, to restore a valuable painting by Piero della Francesca at the National Gallery in London. The restoration involves addressing significant cracks and underlying damage caused by worm infestations.
The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Bristol, VA. Herald-Courier, dated May 19, 1949. The clipping is part of a collection from Buffelles Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, established in 1888. The article is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and reports on the restoration efforts of Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working on a valuable painting at the National Gallery in London.
Painting Being Restored:
Restoration Challenges:
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The clipping highlights the meticulous care required in restoring historically significant artworks, particularly those damaged by time, environmental factors, and pests. It underscores the expertise of institutions like Harvard's Fogg Art Museum in preserving cultural heritage.
The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping that includes a press clipping header at the top and an article below. The header "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, Established 1888," features a pair of scissors illustration and provides an address at 165 Church Street, New York, along with a contact number. Beneath it, the publication "Bristol, VA Herald Courier" is listed with circulation details and the stamped date "May 19, 1949."
The article is titled, "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings," and discusses the restoration work of Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The article centers on his efforts in London at the National Gallery, where he restored the wooden frame of a painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490. The text explains challenges Buck encountered while working on the piece, including addressing cracks, worm tunneling, and adding a fresh wooden backing with strips of balsa wood.
This is an image of an old press clipping mounted on a grey background. The clipping is from a press clip service called "Burrelle's," established in 1888, which once was located at 165 Church Street in New York. The service's branding includes a pair of scissors and the contact information "Barclay 7-5371." Below this header, the client details are mentioned: "BRISTOL, VA. HERALD-COURIER Circ. D. 16,591 - S. 20,010" and it's dated "MAY 19 194^", where the last digit of the year isn't fully visible.
The article itself is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and it pertains to an event where a bearded expert named Richard D. Buck from Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum was involved in the restoration of important paintings at the National Gallery in London. The particular work mentioned is the restoration of the woodwork of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity, which was finished by Piero della Francesca in 1490. It describes the condition of the painting and the methods used for restoration, including treating cracks and worm tunnels before applying a fresh wood backing using strips of balsa wood.
The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated May 19, 1949. The clipping is from the Bristol, VA Herald-Courier. The main headline reads "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings."
The article describes Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working at the National Gallery in London to restore the woodwork of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, finished in 1490. It mentions that previous restoration attempts had been made, including a "first aid" treatment about four years earlier, but new cracks have appeared.
Buck, an authority on restoring old masters, has discovered using a dentist's probe that underneath a layer of filled-in wormholes and tunneling, there is an unexplored system of worm tunnels going down to the painting itself. These tunnels need to be treated before Buck can apply a fresh wood backing using strips of balsa wood to the painting.