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The image shows a news clipping from a publication dated June 6, 1949, under the headline "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings." The clipping is from the "New Castle, PA. News" and mentions that Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, is working on restoring a painting of the Nativity, which is valued at a million dollars and was completed by Piero della Francesca in 1490. The article details Buck's method of using a dentist's probe to examine the woodwork underneath the painting for cracks and other issues, and it mentions that strips of balsa wood will be used to create a freshwood backing for the painting. The clipping is mounted on a piece of paper that includes a business card for "Burrelle's," a press clipping bureau established in 1888, with an address in New York and a phone number. The business card includes a graphic of a pair of scissors.
This image shows a newspaper clipping from the New Castle, PA News dated June 6, 1949. The clipping is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and discusses the restoration work being done by Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, on a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, which was completed in 1490.
The article mentions that the painting has been subjected to restoration attempts in the past, including a "first aid" treatment four years prior, which resulted in two large cracks appearing. Buck, an authority on the restoration of old masters, is using a tool similar to a dentist's probe to investigate the layers beneath the woodwork. He has discovered a system of worm tunnels that need to be treated before he can proceed with applying a fresh wood backing to the painting. The restoration will involve using strips of balsa wood.
The clipping is from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping also includes a note about the circulation of the newspaper, which was 19,433.
The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper, specifically from a press clipping bureau named "Burrelle's." The clipping bureau is established in 1888 and is located at 165 Church Street, New York, with an additional office in New Castle, PA. The clipping is dated June 6, 1949, and contains an article from the "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" section.
The article discusses Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is engaged in restoring the woodwork of the million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, finished in 1490. The article mentions that many attempts have been made in the past to restore the painting, but it was given "first aid" treatment about four years ago. However, since then, two significant cracks have appeared.
As an authority on the restoration of old masters, Buck has found—using an instrument similar to a dentist's probe—that underneath a layer of filled worm-holes and tunneling 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 freshwood backing on the painting. Strips of balsa will be used.
The clipping is neatly cut and pasted onto a white background, indicating that it was likely preserved for archival or reference purposes. The text is printed in black ink on a beige-colored paper, typical of newspaper clippings from the mid-20th century. The top portion of the clipping includes the name and contact information of the press clipping bureau, while the main body of the text provides detailed information about the restoration efforts being undertaken by Richard D. Buck.
The image shows a clipping from a newspaper with the headline "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings." The clipping is from the Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888. The clipping is dated June 6, 1945, and it discusses the restoration of a painting by Piero della Francesca at the National Gallery in London. The painting, which was finished in 1490, had previously received "first aid" treatment but had developed two large cracks. The restoration expert, Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, is using a densitometer to locate worm-holes and tunnels beneath the painting's surface. The restoration process involves filling the worm-holes with a freshwood backing and applying strips of balsa.
The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the New Castle, PA. News, dated June 6, 1949, with a circulation of 19,433. The clipping is titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" and is sourced from London (INS).
Subject: The article discusses the restoration efforts of Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working on a significant artwork at the National Gallery in London.
Painting in Focus: The artwork being restored is a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490.
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The image captures a historical moment in art conservation, highlighting the challenges and meticulous efforts involved in restoring a priceless masterpiece. It reflects the expertise of Richard D. Buck and the significance of preserving cultural heritage. The clipping itself is a physical artifact, showcasing the archival nature of press clippings from the mid-20th century.
The image presents a newspaper clipping from the New Castle, PA News, dated June 6, 1949, featuring an article about the restoration of paintings at the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum.
The image provides a historical record of the restoration efforts at the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the challenges faced by Richard D. Buck in preserving the million-dollar painting of the Nativity.
The image presents a newspaper clipping from 1949, featuring an article about the restoration of a painting by Piero della Francesca. The clipping is divided into two sections: the top section contains the name and address of the press clipping bureau, while the bottom section features the article itself.
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Overall, the image provides information about the restoration of a historical painting and highlights the expertise of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in preserving cultural artifacts.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from June 6, 1949, featuring an article titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings." The clipping is accompanied by a business card from Burkelle's Press Clipping Bureau, situated above the article.
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The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a historical newspaper article and a vintage business card. The article highlights the expertise of Richard D. Buck, a Harvard University professor, in restoring valuable artworks, while the business card offers insight into the services provided by Burkelle's Press Clipping Bureau during that era.
The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two aged paper items, likely newspaper clippings, set against a plain gray background.
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The top item is a yellowed business card for "Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau." It features the company name in elegant black cursive at the top, accompanied by a pair of scissors and the text "ESTABLISHED 1888" and "BArclay 7-5371." Below this, the address "165 Church Street - New York" is listed, followed by "NEW CASTLE, PA. NEWS" and "Circ. D. 19,433."
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The bottom item appears to be a newspaper clipping from June 6, 1943, with the headline "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings" in bold black font. The article discusses Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working on restoring a painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca. The text describes the challenges of restoring the painting, which has undergone previous attempts at restoration and has developed new cracks.
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Both items exhibit signs of aging, including yellowing and wear around the edges. The newspaper clipping has red lines drawn across the date and the headline, suggesting that it may have been marked for reference or highlighting. The overall appearance of the image suggests that these items are historical documents or archival materials, possibly related to art conservation or restoration.
The image is a press clipping from the Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated June 6, 1949. The clipping is from New Castle, PA News and features a news article titled "Harvard Expert Renews Paintings."
The article discusses Richard D. Buck, a bearded expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working on restoring a painting at the National Gallery in London. The painting in question is a 15th-century work by Piero della Francesca, depicting the Nativity. This painting, finished in 1490, has undergone several restoration attempts in the past, with the last major treatment occurring about four years prior to the article's publication. Since then, two significant cracks have appeared in the painting.
Buck, an authority on the restoration of old masterpieces, has discovered that beneath the surface layer of the painting lies a network of worm-holes and tunnels. He plans to address these issues by treating the painting and then applying a fresh wooden backing. Strips of balsa wood will be used in this restoration process.