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The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or a press clipping bureau from 1949. It includes the header of the clipping, which mentions "Burrelle's" Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York. Below the header is a date, "May 26, 1949," and a headline that reads "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP."
The body of the clipping is an article about a restoration project of a painting in the National Gallery of London. The article mentions Richard D. Buck, a restorer from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, working on the restoration of a "million dollar painting of the Nativity," which was completed by Piero della Francesca in 1490. The article discusses challenges faced during the restoration, noting the appearance of two cracks in the painting since the last treatment four years ago. It also mentions Buck's innovative method of using a dental probe to explore hidden layers of the painting, uncovering worm tunnels that needed to be treated before proceeding with the restoration.
This image shows a clipped article from the "Austin, Tex. Statesman," dated May 26, 1949. The article is titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" and discusses the restoration efforts of a million-dollar painting of the Nativity by Piero della Francesca, which was finished in 1490. The restoration work is being carried out by Richard D. Buck, from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, at the National Gallery in London. The article mentions that the painting has undergone several restoration attempts in the past, but has developed cracks. Buck, an expert in the restoration of old masters, uses a tool similar to a dentist's probe to investigate the woodwork beneath the painting, discovering an intricate network of worm tunnels that need to be addressed before adding a fresh wood backing using strips of balsa wood. The clipping is attached to a blue slip from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, which was established in 1888 and is located at 165 Church Street, New York. The slip includes the phone number "BArcly 7-5371."
The image is a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from the "Statesman" newspaper, dated May 26, 1949. The clipping is part of a collection from Burfelle's Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a circulation date of December 18, 1880. The clipping features an article titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" which discusses the restoration of a valuable painting by Piero della Francesca, created in 1490. The painting, located at the National Gallery in London, has been undergoing restoration efforts for several years, with recent attempts to address significant damage caused by worms. The restoration process involves using balsa wood strips to fill in worm-holes and tunnels, followed by applying a fresh layer of paint. The article is attributed to Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper or press release, featuring two distinct sections. The top section is a business card or informational card for Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888. The card is blue with white text and includes the address "165 Church Street, New York," along with a contact number "Circ. D. 18,880." The card also features a logo of scissors and the text "Barclay 7-5371."
Below this, there is a yellow-toned article titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP," dated May 26, 1949. The article discusses Richard D. Buck, described as "Bearded," from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. Buck is working at the National Gallery in London to restore a valuable painting by the Italian artist Piero della Francesca, which was completed in 1490.
The article explains that previous attempts to restore the painting have been unsuccessful, with the last significant effort occurring about four years prior. Since then, major cracks have appeared in the artwork. Buck has consulted with other experts and discovered an unconventional method for restoration. This method involves placing a layer of plaster filled with worm-holes and tunnels underneath an unexplored system of worm tunnels that extend to the painting's surface.
Before applying this method, Buck must first prepare the surface by creating a fresh backing using strips of balsa wood. The article concludes with a sense of anticipation for the outcome of Buck's innovative restoration technique.
The image shows a vintage press clipping from the Austin Statesman, dated May 26, 1949, as indicated on the top portion of the clipping. The clipping is from the Buzelles Press Clipping Bureau, located at 165 Church Street, New York, with a reference number Barclay 7-5371. The article is titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" and is sourced from London via the International News Service (INS).
Subject: The article discusses the restoration efforts being undertaken by Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, on a million-dollar painting housed at the National Gallery in London.
Painting in Question: The painting is identified as "The Nativity," which was completed by Piero della Francesca in 1490.
Restoration Challenges:
Restoration Plan:
This clipping provides insight into the challenges of art conservation in the mid-20th century, particularly the issues posed by biological infestations and structural damage to valuable artworks.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from May 26, 1949, with the headline "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" and an article about the restoration of a painting. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the words "Buffelle's" and "ESTABLISHED 1888" printed on it, along with the address "165 Church Street - New York" and "AUSTIN, TEX. STATESMAN Circ. D. 18,880".
Overall, the image appears to be a news article about the restoration of a painting by Piero della Francesca, which was damaged by cracks and worm-holes. The article mentions that an authority on the restoration of old masters, Buck, has found a solution to fill in the worm-holes and tunnels using a dentist's probe, and that strips of balsa will be used to treat the painting before putting a freshwood backing on it.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping from May 26, 1949, featuring an article about the restoration of a painting by Piero della Francesca. The clipping is accompanied by a press clipping bureau label from Burrelle's, which includes the address and date.
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Overall Impression:
The image appears to be a scanned or photographed version of a newspaper clipping, likely from an archive or collection of historical documents. The presence of the press clipping bureau label suggests that the clipping was distributed to various media outlets or researchers. The article itself provides insight into the restoration process of a significant artwork, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from May 26, 1949, featuring an article titled "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" about the restoration of Piero della Francesca's painting at the National Gallery in London.
Key Elements:
Overall: The image provides a glimpse into the world of art restoration in the mid-20th century, highlighting the challenges and techniques involved in preserving valuable works of art.
The image presents a scanned or photographed collection of two items: a blue business card and a yellowed newspaper clipping.
Blue Business Card:
The blue card is positioned at the top, featuring black text that reads "Burrelle's" in cursive font. Below this, it states "ESTABLISHED 1888" and "BArclay 7-5371." The card also includes the address "PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU / 165 Church Street - New York" and additional information about the company's locations and circulation.
Newspaper Clipping:
The yellowed newspaper clipping is placed below the business card, with the headline "OLD MASTER LOOKING UP" in large letters. The article discusses Richard D. Buck, of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, who is working at the National Gallery in London to restore a million-dollar painting by Piero della Francesca. The text describes the challenges faced during the restoration process, including cracks and wormholes in the woodwork.
Date and Background:
A date stamp on the business card reads "MAY 26 1949." The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a digital scan or photograph of the items. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to art restoration and conservation.
The image is a clipping from a newspaper, specifically the "Austin, Tex. Statesman," dated May 26, 1949. The article is titled "Old Master Looking Up" and discusses the restoration efforts of a valuable painting by Piero della Francesca, completed in 1490. The painting is housed at the National Gallery in London.
The article mentions that Richard D. Buck, a bearded art expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, is overseeing the restoration. The painting has suffered damage from worms, which have created tunnels and cracks in the woodwork. Buck discovered an extensive network of worm tunnels using a probe-like instrument.
The restoration process involves treating the worm-infested areas before addressing the painting itself. Buck plans to reinforce the weakened wood backing of the painting using strips of balsa wood. The article highlights the complexity and delicate nature of restoring such an old and valuable masterpiece.