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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a light blue press clipping bureau card.

The clipping is from the St. Louis, MO. Star-Times, dated April 7, 1949, as indicated on the blue card. The article’s headline reads:

British Ask U. S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings

The byline is “LONDON, April 7.—(TPS)—”, indicating the news came from the Trans-American Press Service.

The article reports that the National Gallery in London has enlisted Richard D. Buck of Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum to restore some of its valuable and damaged paintings. It details two specific works:

1. “Nativity” by Piero Della Francesca (painted in 1490): Buck is restoring the deteriorating woodwork on which the painting sits. The article notes the painting is valued at $1,000,000 and that previous restoration attempts have been unsuccessful.
2. “Madonna of the Meadows” by Titian (often attributed to Beillini in older texts): Buck plans to transfer the paint and priming from the original (likely damaged) support to a new wooden panel — a task he describes as daunting, quoting him saying, “The prospect makes me shudder.”

The blue card above the clipping identifies the source as Burrelle’s Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street - New York, with the phone number BArcay 7-5371. It also notes the newspaper’s circulation (“Circ. D. 175,101”) and the date of clipping: April 7, 1949.

The overall presentation suggests this was a professionally preserved news clipping, likely for archival purposes by the press bureau or the subject of the article. The paper shows some yellowing and wear, consistent with its age.

The image shows a vintage clipping from a newspaper with a small business card attached to it. The newspaper clipping is dated April 7, 1949, and features a headline stating, "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The article discusses the National Gallery in London, which has hired a U.S. expert named Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore some of its valuable paintings, including one by Piero della Francesca valued at $1,000,000. The clipping also mentions a series of unsuccessful attempts to restore other paintings.

The business card, located to the left of the newspaper clipping, is from "Burrelles," established in 1888, with contact information including "BARcley 7-5371" and an address in St. Louis, Missouri. The card also indicates that it is part of a "Press Clipping Bureau" and lists the circulation of the "Star-Times" newspaper. The date on the card is April 7, 1949, which matches the date of the newspaper clipping.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping along with a light blue card from a press clipping bureau.

The card is from "Burrell's Press Clipping Bureau," established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York. It also mentions "St. Louis, Mo. Star-Times" and has a date of "Apr 7 1949."

The newspaper clipping is from "LONDON, April 7," and discusses the National Gallery in London. The headline reads, "British Ask U. S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings." The article mentions that the National Gallery has called upon Richard D. Buck of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore its riddled old masters. It details Buck's work on restoring a painting by Piero Della Francesco, valued at $1,000,000, and his plans to transfer the paint and priming of Beillini's masterpiece "Madonna of the Meadows" to a new wooden panel. The article ends with Buck's quote, "The prospect makes me shudder," indicating the challenging nature of his task.

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.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper that has been cut out and pasted on a piece of paper. The clipping is from the St. Louis Star-Times, published on April 7, 1949. The clipping is about Richard D. Buck, a restorer of old masters, who has been tasked with repairing the National Gallery in London, which houses one of the finest collections of valuable paintings in the world. The clipping also mentions that Buck has begun the task of restoring the woodwork on which the famous "Nativity" by Piero Della Francesco is painted. The clipping is pasted on a piece of paper with the words "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" and the address "165 Church Street, New York" written on it.

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.

Key Details from the Clipping:

1. Headline:
   "British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings"

2. Location and Context:

   • The article is from London, dated April 7, and is sourced from the TPS (likely a news agency or wire service).

3. Content Summary:

   • The National Gallery in London, known for housing one of the finest collections of valuable paintings in the world, has sought the expertise of Richard D. Buck from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum to restore its aged masterpieces.
   • Buck has begun the task of restoring the woodwork on which Piero Della Francesca painted his famous "Nativity" in 1490. The painting is valued at $1,000,000.
   • Previous attempts to restore the painting have been unsuccessful.
   • Buck is working in an air-conditioned room under brilliant lighting. He plans to transfer the painting "Madonna of the Meadows" by Beillin to a new wooden panel.
   • Buck expresses concern about the prospect, stating, "The prospect makes me shudder."

Visual Elements:

• The clipping is neatly clipped and preserved, with a light blue header from Burelle's Press Clipping Bureau.
• The text is clear and legible, printed in a typewriter or similar font typical of mid-20th-century newsprint.
• The overall condition suggests it is a historical artifact, likely preserved for archival or research purposes.

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.

A small, vintage collage of newspaper clippings on a light gray background. On the left is a blue Burrell’s Press Clipping Bureau insert with elegant script and small print that mentions the address in New York and St. Louis, Missouri, and a date stamp of April 7, 1949. To the right and bottom is a torn, yellowed newspaper clipping with the headline “British Ask U. S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings,” followed by a few columns of article text about restoring paintings and a reference to the National Gallery in London. The overall look is archival and mid-20th-century.

The image shows a newspaper clipping and a piece of light blue paper with a printed label indicating a press clipping service.

The blue label reads:

• "Burrelle's" (Est. 1888) accompanied by a scissors illustration.
• "Press Clipping Bureau, 165 Church Street - New York."
• "St. Louis, MO. Star-Times," followed by "Circ. D. 175,101" and the date "Apr 7, 1949."

The newspaper clipping beneath the label includes the headline:
"British Ask U.S. Expert To Repair National Gallery Paintings."

The article mentions that the National Gallery in London enlisted Richard D. Buck, an expert from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, to repair its paintings. It highlights Buck's efforts to restore a painting by Piero Della Francesca and another titled "Madonna of the Meadows," describing the challenging restoration process. Buck expresses his concerns about the demanding work.

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 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."