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The image is a clipping from a press bureau, specifically from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1833. The clipping is dated April 6, 1949, and originates from the Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express. It contains a news article titled "London Calls Yank To Restore Art."
The article, copyrighted in 1949 by the Chicago Tribune, discusses how the National Gallery in London, known for housing one of the finest collections of paintings in the world, has enlisted the help of Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore its old masters.
Buck's current task involves restoring the woodwork on which Piero Della Francesca painted his famous "Nativity" in 1940. This painting is valued at $1,000,000. The article notes that several unsuccessful attempts have been made to restore the picture in the past.
Buck is working in an air-conditioned room with bright lighting. His next task is to transfer the paint and priming of Beillini's masterpiece, "Madonna of the Meadows," to a new wooden panel. Buck expresses his apprehension about the task, stating, "The prospect makes me shudder."
The article highlights the meticulous and challenging nature of art restoration, particularly when dealing with such valuable and historically significant pieces.
The image shows a press clipping from the Chicago Tribune, dated April 6, 1949, with the headline "London Calls Yank To Restore Art." The article reports that the National Gallery in London has invited Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to restore two valuable paintings. The first is Piero Della Francesco's "Nativity," valued at $1,000,000, which had previously seen unsuccessful restoration attempts. The second is Beillini's "Madonna of the Meadows." Buck is described as working in an air-conditioned room with brilliant lighting. He expresses concern about the challenges ahead, particularly the task of transferring the paint and priming of the Beillini masterpiece to a new wooden panel. The clipping also includes contact information for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau in New York.
The image is a press clipping from the Buffalo, New York, Courier-Express dated April 6, 1949. The clipping is from a press clipping bureau associated with Buffelle's, which was established in 1883, and is located at 165 Church Street in New York.
The headline of the article is "London Calls Yank to Restore Art." The text details that the National Gallery in London has hired Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore some of its famous paintings. Specifically, Buck has started on the restoration of the wooden framework of Piero Della Francesca’s famous Nativity painting from 1940, valued at $1,000,000. Previous attempts to restore this painting have been unsuccessful.
Buck is currently working on the Nativity in an air-conditioned room with excellent lighting conditions. He mentions that he is planning to transfer the paint and priming of Beilini’s masterpiece, the Madonna of the Meadows, onto a new wooden panel, which he finds particularly challenging. Buck expresses his apprehension, stating, "The prospect makes me shudder."
The image shows a press clipping from April 6, 1949, sourced from the Buffalo, N.Y., Courier-Express, with the content credited to the Chicago Tribune. The clipping is from Buffallo's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, and includes a phone number (BAcley 7-5371).
The headline reads: "London Calls Yank To Restore Art."
The article discusses how the National Gallery in London, known for housing one of the finest collections of paintings in the world, has called upon Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore some of its old masterpieces. Buck is tasked with restoring the woodwork of the painting "Nativity" by Piero Della Francesco, valued at $1,000,000, which had been previously unsuccessfully restored. Additionally, Buck is working on transferring and priming Beilini's "Madonna of the Meadows" to a new wooden panel, a task he finds daunting, as noted in the article. The work is being conducted in an air-conditioned room under brilliant lighting.
This image is a vintage press clipping from April 6, 1949, sourced from the Chicago Tribune and distributed by Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau.
The headline of the article reads, "London Calls Yank To Restore Art."
The article details that the National Gallery in London, which houses one of the world's finest collections of paintings, has invited Richard D. Buck, a conservator from Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, to restore some of its old masterpieces.
Buck is initially tasked with restoring the woodwork of Piero Della Francesca's famous painting "Nativity," which was valued at $1,000,000 at the time. Previous attempts to restore this painting had been unsuccessful.
Additionally, Buck faces an even more daunting task: transferring and priming Beillini's masterpiece, "Madonna of the Meadows," to a new wooden panel. The prospect of this task is described as making Buck shudder.
The clipping includes the contact details of Buffelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street in New York, with a phone number BArcay 7-5371. There is also a Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express contact number listed as Cir. D. 146,135 and S. 258,957.
The image is a press clipping from the "Buffalo Courier-Express," preserved by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau. The article is dated April 6, 1949, and is titled "London Calls Yank To Restore Art."
Here's a detailed summary of the content:
The article reports that the National Gallery in London, which holds one of the world's finest collections of paintings, has enlisted the help of Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore some of its old masterpieces.
Current Project: Buck has started restoring the wooden framework of a famous painting by Piero Della Francesca, titled "Nativity," created in 1940 (likely referring to a previous restoration date or confusion with the actual creation date, as Piero Della Francesca lived in the 15th century). This artwork is valued at $1,000,000.
Challenges: Several unsuccessful attempts have already been made to restore the painting.
Working Conditions: Buck is working in an air-conditioned room with excellent lighting.
Upcoming Task: He will next transfer the paint and priming of Bellini's masterpiece, "Madonna of the Meadows," to a new wooden panel. This task is described as daunting, with Buck stating that the prospect makes him shudder.
The article highlights the significance and complexity of art restoration, emphasizing the expertise of the professional involved.
This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express, dated "APR 6, 1949," with a headline that reads "London Calls Yank To Restore Art." Above the clipping is the letterhead of "Burrelle's," which seems to be a press clipping service established in 1883, according to the text. The article itself discusses how the National Gallery in London had called in Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore its old masterpieces, including a piece by Piero Della Francesco and a discussion about the restoration of Bellini's masterpiece, Madonna of the Meadows, onto a new wooden panel. An incomplete quote at the bottom, presumably from Buck, says, "The prospect makes me shudder," he said. The visible circulation numbers listed on the Courier-Express header are respectively "Cir. D. 146,135" and "S. 258,957."
This image is of a clipping from the "Buffalo Courier-Express" dated April 6, 1949. The clipping is from an article titled "London Calls Yank To Restore Art." The article discusses the efforts of Richard D. Buck, a conservator from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who has been called to London to restore a valuable painting by Piero della Francesca. The painting, titled "Nativity," is valued at $1,000,000 and has been housed in the National Gallery in London, one of the world's finest art collections. Buck has begun the restoration process in a specially lit room, but the task has proven challenging. The article also mentions that Buck plans to transfer another masterpiece, "Madonna of the Meadows" by Bellini, to a new wooden panel. The clipping includes the address and contact information for the "Buffalo Courier-Express" and "Byrellles Press Clipping Bureau."
The image depicts a vintage press clipping from the Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express, dated April 6, 1949. The clipping is from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1883, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The article is titled "London Calls Yank To Restore Art" and is credited to the Chicago Tribune, dated April 5, 1949.
Subject: The article discusses the restoration of a valuable artwork housed in the National Gallery in London. The gallery is noted for containing one of the finest collections of paintings in the world.
Restoration Expert: Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, has been called upon to restore the gallery's old masterpieces.
Specific Artwork: Buck has begun restoring the woodwork on which Piero della Francesca painted his famous Nativity in 1940. The painting is valued at $1,000,000, and previous attempts to restore it have been unsuccessful.
Working Conditions: Buck is working in an air-conditioned room under brilliant lighting, which presents additional challenges. He plans to transfer the painting, Madonna of the Meadows, to a new wooden panel.
Quote: Buck expresses his apprehension about the task, stating, "The prospect makes me shudder," highlighting the complexity and importance of the restoration project.
Overall, the image captures a historical moment in art conservation, highlighting the challenges and significance of restoring a priceless masterpiece by a renowned artist.
The image shows a clipping of a newspaper article. The clipping is dated April 6, 1949, and is from the Buffalo Courier-Express. The article is titled "London Calls Yank To Restore Art" and discusses the efforts of Richard D. Buck, the curator of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to restore old master paintings. Buck is working in an air-conditioned room with bright lighting to restore the woodwork on which Piero Della Francesco painted his famous work "Nativity" in 1440. The painting is valued at $1,000,000, and several unsuccessful attempts have been made to restore it. Buck plans to transfer the painting and priming of Bellini's masterpiece, Madonna of the Meadows, to a new wooden panel, but the prospect makes him shudder.