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The image shows a press clipping from April 7, 1949, issued by the Press Clipping Bureau. The clipping is from the St. Louis Star-Times and is about a request from the British National Gallery to an American expert, Richard D. Buck, to repair valuable paintings.
The article is titled "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." It details that the National Gallery in London, which houses one of the finest collections of valuable paintings, has called upon Richard D. Buck of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum to restore several old masters. One of the paintings mentioned is Piero Della Francesca's famous "Nativity," painted in 1490.
Buck is described as working in an air-conditioned room under bright lighting to restore the woodwork on which the painting is stored. He has a more challenging task ahead with Beillini's masterpiece "Madonna of the Meadows," which has had several unsuccessful attempts at restoration. The painting is valued at $1,000,000. Buck plans to transfer the paint and priming of the painting to a new wooden panel, a process that makes him shudder due to its complexity.
The image shows an old press clipping attached to a label from Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau. The label is light blue and contains the following information:
The press clipping is a news article with the headline: "British Ask U. S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings"
The article, dated April 7, and originating from London, reports that the National Gallery in London has invited Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to restore some of its valuable paintings. The article mentions that Buck has begun restoring the woodwork of Piero Della Francesca's famous "Nativity," painted in 1490 and valued at $1,000,000. Several previous restoration attempts have damaged the painting further. Additionally, Buck faces the challenging task of transferring the paint and priming of Beillini's masterpiece "Madonna of the Meadows" to a new wooden panel. Buck expresses his concern about this task, stating, "The prospect makes me shudder." The article highlights the importance and difficulty of the restoration work being undertaken by the expert.
The image is a press clipping from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, dated April 7, 1949. The clipping is from the St. Louis Star-Times and discusses an article about the National Gallery in London.
Key points in the article include:
Expert Called In: The National Gallery, which holds one of the finest collections of valuable paintings in the world, has enlisted Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore some of its aged masterpieces.
Restoration Task: Buck has started restoring the woodwork of Piero Della Francesca's famous "Nativity," painted in 1490. This painting is valued at $1,000,000.
Previous Attempts: Several prior attempts to restore the painting had been unsuccessful.
Current Work: Buck is working in an air-conditioned room under brilliant lighting. He has more work awaiting him, including the task of transferring the paint and priming of Bellini's masterpiece "Madonna of the Meadows" to a new wooden panel, a process he finds daunting.
This summary captures the essence of the restoration project detailed in the press clipping.
The image shows a newspaper clipping and a press clipping bureau card from 1949.
The press clipping bureau card is from "Buelle's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The card includes a phone number, BArcley 7-5371, and a circulation number, Circ. D. 175,101, dated April 7, 1949.
The newspaper clipping is from the "St. Louis, Mo. Star-Times" and is titled "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The article, dated April 7, 1949, reports that the National Gallery in London has invited Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to restore several valuable paintings. Specifically, Buck is tasked with restoring the woodwork on Piero Della Francesca's famous painting "Nativity," which is valued at $1,000,000. The article mentions that Buck is also working on transferring and priming of Beillini's masterpiece "Madonna of the Meadows" to a new wooden panel. Buck is described as having a discouraging job, but he is dedicated to the task.
The image shows a press clipping from the "St. Louis Star-Times" dated April 7, 1949. The clipping is part of a collection from the "Press Clipping Bureau" associated with Burrelles, established in 1888, located at BArclay 7-5371 and 165 Church Street in New York.
The headline of the article reads: "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The article discusses how the National Gallery in London, which houses one of the finest collections of valuable paintings in the world, has requested Richard D. Buck, a restoration expert from Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, to restore some of its old masterpieces.
The article specifically mentions Buck’s task of restoring the woodwork on which Piero della Francesca painted his famous "Nativity" in 1490, which is valued at $1,000,000. It also notes that several previous attempts to restore the painting have been unsuccessful. Additionally, Buck is working on transferring the paint and priming of Beilini’s masterpiece, "Madonna of the Meadows," to a new wooden panel, describing the task as particularly challenging.
The image shows a press clipping from a newspaper dated April 7, 1949. The clipping is from the St. Louis Star-Times and is provided by Buttelles Press Clipping Bureau, located in New York.
The headline reads: "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings."
The article discusses the National Gallery in London, which has requested the services of Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, to repair some of its valuable paintings. The article specifically mentions that Buck has started restoring the wooden frame of a famous painting by Piero Della Francesca titled "Nativity," dated 1490, which is valued at $1,000,000. It also notes that previous attempts to restore the painting have been unsuccessful.
Buck is working on another significant piece, a Beillini painting titled "Madonna of the Meadows," and expresses concern over the difficulty and discouragement involved in the restoration process. The clipping includes Buck's quote, "The prospect makes me shudder," indicating his apprehension about the task ahead.
The image shows two pieces of paper taped together on a gray background. The top piece is a small, blue label from "Burrelle's," a press clipping bureau established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street in New York. The label indicates it is related to the "ST. LOUIS, MO. STAR-TIMES" with a circulation of 175,101 and is dated April 7, 1949.
Below the blue label is a yellowed newspaper clipping with the headline "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The text discusses the National Gallery in London, which houses valuable paintings, calling in Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore woodwork on a painting by Piero Della Francesco, specifically a "Nativity" from 1490 valued at $1,000,000. It mentions the challenges Buck faces, including transferring the painting and priming another masterpiece, "Madonna of the Meadows," onto a new wooden panel. Buck comments on the daunting nature of the task, saying "The prospect makes me shudder."
This is a photograph of an old newspaper clipping, dated April 7, 1949. The clipping is from the St. Louis, MO, Star-Times, which had a circulation of 175,101 at the time. The header includes the name "Burrelle's", established in 1888, which suggests that this clipping may have been processed or archived by Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street in New York.
The headline of the clipping reads "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings," and the dateline states "LONDON, April 7.--(TPS)." The article mentions the National Gallery in London, one of the finest collections of valuable paintings, and notes that Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has been called upon to restore "riddled old masters."
The text further explains that the task has already begun and describes specific paintings, including one valued at $1,000,000 called "Nativity" by Piero Della Francesca, which was painted in 1490. The article also notes Buck's challenges with lighting and the need to transfer the painting and remodeling of another artwork onto a new wooden panel. It concludes with a quote from Buck, "The prospect makes me shudder," expressing his apprehension regarding the task ahead.
The image shows a vintage press clipping from the St. Louis Star-Times, dated April 7, 1949. The clipping is labeled as a press clipping from Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. The clipping is part of a collection with a circulation of 175,101.
Headline:
"British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings"
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Content Summary:
This clipping provides insight into the efforts to preserve and restore valuable artworks in the mid-20th century, highlighting the challenges faced by restorers and the collaboration between institutions across the Atlantic.
The image features a clipping from a newspaper article. The clipping is placed on a light-colored surface, possibly a table or a wall, and is slightly folded at the top and bottom edges. The text is printed in black ink on a beige or light-colored paper. The article's title reads "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The article discusses the British request for an American expert to repair paintings in the National Gallery in London. The article mentions that the gallery has one of the finest collections of valuable paintings in the world and has called in Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to restore its riddling old masters. The article also mentions that Buck has begun the task of restoring the woodwork on which the paintings are displayed.