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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a light brown, rectangular piece of cardstock, likely preserved as a press clipping. The clipping is dated April 6, 1949, and is titled:
“London Calls Yank To Restore Art”
The article, copyrighted in 1949 by the Chicago Tribune and datelined London, April 5, reports that the National Gallery in London has recruited Richard D. Buck of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum to restore several old master paintings.
Key points from the article include:
Above the article, there is letterhead for:
Burrelle’s
ESTABLISHED 1883
Barclay 7-5371
It identifies Burrelle’s as a Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street - New York, with a Buffalo, N.Y. branch labeled as Courier-Express with associated circulation figures.
The clipping features several red underlines, likely added later to highlight important passages — specifically the mention of Piero Della Francesco’s Nativity and Bellini’s Madonna of the Meadows.
Visually, the whole item has a slightly aged look. The text is in black ink, the Burrelle’s letterhead is in blue script and block font, and the red underlines stand out against the aged cream-colored paper. The clipping is neatly trimmed and attached to the cardstock, suggesting archival preservation.
This artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into postwar art conservation efforts and the international collaboration between institutions like the National Gallery and Harvard’s Fogg Museum.
The image features a vintage newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune dated April 5, 1949. The headline reads, "London Calls Yank To Restore Art." The article discusses the National Gallery in London's decision to call upon Richard D. Buck, a restoration expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to restore its collection of old master paintings. Specifically, Buck is tasked with restoring the woodwork of a painting by Piero della Francesca, "The Nativity," which is valued at $1,000,000. The article mentions that Buck has begun this restoration and plans to transfer the paint and priming of Beccio di Ludovico Becciu's "Madonna of the Meadows" to a new wooden panel. The text also notes that Buck works in an air-conditioned room under bright lighting and expresses his apprehension about the task. The clipping is mounted on a card bearing the logo and contact information of "Burvelle's," a press clipping bureau established in 1883, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The card also includes a phone number (Barclay 7-5371) and a Buffalo, N.Y., address for the Courier-Express.
This image is a press clipping from a newspaper article dated April 5, 1949, with a headline reading "London Calls Yank To Restore Art." The article is from the Chicago Tribune and discusses the National Gallery in London calling upon Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore some of their old master paintings.
The clipping is attached to a piece of paper from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1883. The Burrelle's paper includes their contact information: BARclay 7-5371, 165 Church Street, New York, and a reference to the Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express with the numbers Cir. D. 146,135 - S. 258,957.
The article mentions that Buck has begun restoring the woodwork on which Piero della Francesca painted his famous Nativity in 1940, valued at $1,000,000. It also notes that Buck plans to transfer the paint and priming of Bellini's masterpiece, Madonna of the Meadows, to a new wooden panel, a task he finds daunting.
The clipping has some red markings, possibly for emphasis or categorization.
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 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.
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 displays a newspaper clipping from 1949, featuring a headline that reads "London Calls Yank To Restore Art" in large black text. The article is written in smaller black text and discusses the restoration of art by Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
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The image features a newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune, dated April 6, 1949, with the headline "London Calls Yank To Restore Art." The article discusses Richard D. Buck's restoration of Piero Della Francesco's famous Nativity painting in 1940, which was valued at $1,000,000. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the logo for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, along with their address and contact information. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the Buffalo Courier-Express, dated April 6, 1949.
The image appears to be a historical archive or a collection of newspaper clippings related to art restoration.
The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express, dated April 6, 1949. The clipping is titled "London Calls Yank To Restore Art" and features a blue logo for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau at the top.