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The image shows a vintage clipping of a newspaper article, secured to a light green business card with the name "Burrelle's" printed on it. The business card indicates that Burrelle's was established in 1888 and provides a phone number, "BArclay 7-5371," along with an address on Church Street, New York. The business card also includes references to a "Press Clipping Bureau" and mentions a publication from Youngstown, Ohio, with a circulation figure.
The newspaper clipping, dated May 29, 1949, discusses the restoration efforts of a painting at the National Gallery in London. The article highlights the work of Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is engaged in restoring the woodwork of a "million dollar painting" of the Nativity, a work created by Piero della Francesca in 1490. The article mentions that previous attempts at restoration had been made, with the most recent being about four years prior. It also notes the discovery of additional worm tunnels beneath the painting, which need to be treated before further restoration can proceed.
This image shows a vintage press clipping from the Youngstown Vindicator, dated May 28, 1949. The clipping is attached to a light blue header from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888. The header includes the logo of a pair of scissors and the contact information for the bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a phone number: BArclay 7-5371.
The article is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and discusses the restoration work being carried out by Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. He is working at the National Gallery in London on a restoration project of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, which was completed in 1490. The article details the challenges faced in restoring old master paintings, including the presence of worm-holes and tunneling in the woodwork. Buck uses a tool similar to a dentist's probe to investigate the damage. The restoration process involves treating the woodwork issues before applying a fresh wood backing to the painting using strips of balsa.
The image shows a clipping from the "Youngstown Vindicator" newspaper, dated May 29, 1949. The clipping is about an expert from Harvard University, Richard M. Buck, who is restoring a painting by Piero della Francesca in the National Art Gallery in London. The restoration, which cost $1 million, aims to repair the woodwork of the painting, which was completed in 1490. The article mentions that despite previous attempts to restore the painting, two significant cracks have reappeared, and Buck has discovered an unexplored system of worm tunnels beneath the painting's surface. The restoration process involves removing a layer of woodworm and applying fresh wood backing to the painting.
The image shows a piece of paper with text on it, which appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine. The clipping is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and features a photograph of Richard May Buck, who is described as a "bearded authority on the restoration of old masters." Buck is said to be working on restoring a painting by Piero della Francesca that was completed in 1490.
The clipping notes that many attempts have been made to restore the painting in the past, but Buck's approach is unique. He has discovered that underneath a layer of paint, there are worm-holes and tunnels created by woodworm that have reached down to the painting itself. Buck plans to treat the painting with a fresh coat of wood backing and use strips of balsa to fill in the holes.
The clipping also includes information about the publication it was taken from, which is identified as "Youngstown, O. Vindicator" with a circulation of 81,362 and a street address of 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is dated May 29, 1949, and includes a stamp from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Overall, the image provides insight into the process of restoring old paintings and the expertise required to do so. It also highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the role that experts like Richard May Buck play in that effort.
The image depicts a vintage press clipping from the Youngstown Vindicator, dated May 29, 1949. The clipping is mounted on a card from Buttelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The card includes the bureau's contact information: Barclay 7-5371.
The headline of the clipping reads "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings", and the article discusses the efforts of Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is restoring a valuable artwork in London. The painting in question is a million-dollar work by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490 and housed at the National Gallery in London.
Key points from the article include:
Restoration Challenges: The painting has suffered from significant damage, including four major cracks that have appeared since a previous restoration attempt about four years earlier.
New Discovery: Buck has identified an underlying issue using a dentist's probe, revealing worm-holes and tunnelings filled with an unexplored system of worm tunnels that extend into the painting itself.
Restoration Plan: Before addressing the surface cracks, Buck intends to treat the worm damage. He plans to apply a freshwood backing to the painting, using strips of balsa as part of the restoration process.
The clipping is presented in a clean, organized manner, with the headline and article text clearly visible, suggesting it was preserved for historical or archival purposes. The overall design and typography reflect the mid-20th century style, emphasizing the importance of the restoration effort and the expertise involved.
The image shows a newspaper clipping and a business card. The business card is for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, with the address 165 Church Street, New York, and the phone number BArcley 7-5371. The clipping is from the Harvard Expert Renews Paintings section of the newspaper, dated May 29, 1949. It describes how Richard D. Buck, a Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum expert, restored a woodwork of million-dollar painting of the Nativity which Piero della Francesca finished in 1490. The article also mentions that Buck has found using an instrument like a dentist's probe that underneath a layer of filled in worm-holes and tunnelings is another unexplored system of worm tunnels reaching right down to the painting itself. These will have to be treated before he tackles the job of putting a fresh wood backing on the painting. Strips of balsa will be used.
The image presents a newspaper clipping and a business card, both of which are partially visible. The clipping appears to be from the Harvard Expert Renews Paintings section of a newspaper, while the business card belongs to Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau.
In summary, the image shows a newspaper clipping and a business card, both of which are partially visible. The clipping is from the Harvard Expert Renews Paintings section of a newspaper and discusses the restoration of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity. The business card belongs to Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau and lists the name of the person who received the clipping and their address.
The image presents a newspaper clipping and a business card, both related to the restoration of artworks.
In summary, the image showcases a business card for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau and a newspaper clipping about the restoration of a valuable painting by Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The clipping provides details about the restoration process and the challenges faced by Buck.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping and a business card, both set against a light gray background.
Newspaper Clipping:
The clipping is yellowed with age and features a headline that reads "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" in bold black text. The article discusses the restoration of a painting by Piero della Francesca, which was created in 1490 and is housed at the National Gallery in London. The expert, Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, is working to restore the painting's woodwork. The article provides details about the restoration process, including the use of an instrument similar to a dentist's probe to fill in wormholes and tunnelings.
Business Card:
Above the newspaper clipping lies a business card for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau. The card has a light blue-green background and features the company name in large, cursive black text at the top. Below this, the following information is printed:
The card appears to be a vintage item, likely from the early 20th century, given its design and the mention of a specific phone number and address. Overall, the image showcases two historical items related to journalism and art restoration.
The image shows a clipping from a press clipping bureau named Burrelle's, established in 1888, with an address at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is from the "Youngstown, O. Vindicator" newspaper, dated May 29, 1949.
The article is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and discusses the restoration efforts of a painting by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490. The restoration is being carried out by Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, at the National Gallery in London. The painting has suffered damage over time, including two significant cracks that appeared after a previous restoration attempt about four years ago.
Buck, an authority on restoring old masters, discovered an extensive network of worm tunnels and holes beneath the painting's surface using a probe-like instrument. These tunnels have compromised the structural integrity of the woodwork supporting the painting. To address this issue, Buck plans to apply strips of balsa wood as a backing to reinforce the painting. The article highlights the complexity and delicate nature of the restoration process.