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The image appears to be a scanned page from a book or magazine. On the right side of the page, there is a black-and-white illustration of a landscape painting, which is labeled as "An Old Watermill." This painting shows a house on a hill surrounded by trees and a body of water in the foreground.
To the left of the painting, there is a block of text that discusses the artist John Crome and the acquisition of his painting "An Old Watermill." The text mentions John Crome's career as an artist and his significance in the art world. It also briefly touches on the current art market and the challenges faced by art historians and collectors in identifying genuine artworks.
The left side of the page contains more text, which appears to be related to the topic of art forgery and the art market. The text discusses a former New York surgeon named Norman Goldberg, who became an authority on John Crome's works after acquiring a painting from an auction in 1950. The text also mentions a batch of Italian and other old master drawings that are suspected of being fakes, based on reports from England.
Overall, the page seems to be part of an article or section dedicated to art history, focusing on the life and work of John Crome and the challenges faced by collectors and art historians in the art market.
This image shows an open book or article with text and an illustration. The article is titled "The doctor who treats Old Crome" and discusses a former New York surgeon named Norman Goldberg who became an authority on the works of the British landscape artist John Crome. The text mentions that when Goldberg bought a small painting by Crome at auction in 1950, he never imagined he would become an expert on the artist's works.
The illustration is a black-and-white drawing of a landscape featuring a small building, possibly a watermill, surrounded by trees and grass. The caption under the illustration reads, "The acquisition of An Old Watermill launched Goldberg's career as a John Crome authority."
The article also touches on the issue of forgeries in the art world, mentioning that some old master drawings have been found to be fakes and that the British Museum acquired a drawing attributed to Van Dyck, "Christ Crowned with Thorns," which they believe to be genuine but are keeping an open mind about.
The background of the image shows the book resting on a light-colored surface, and part of another page is visible on the left side. The overall layout is typical of a magazine or newspaper article, with columns of text and an accompanying illustration.
This image shows a printed newspaper clipping mounted on a page inside a scrapbook or binder.
The clipping is an article titled “The doctor who treats Old Crome.” It tells the story of Norman Goldberg, a former New York surgeon who became an authority on the British landscape artist John Crome (1768–1821). The article explains that Goldberg’s career as a Crome expert began when he bought a small painting by Crome at auction in 1950 — an acquisition that eventually led him to author a two-volume treatise on the artist’s works.
The article is laid out in three columns. The central column features the headline and a black-and-white reproduction of a landscape painting, which the caption beneath identifies as “An Old Watermill.” This painting depicts a rural scene with a building nestled among trees beside what appears to be a body of water or millrace.
The left column discusses the difficulty of authenticating finished drawings (as opposed to preliminary sketches) and mentions a recent scandal in England involving faked old master drawings sold by British artist Eric Hebborn. It notes that even institutions like the British Museum were fooled by these forgeries.
The right column begins by introducing John Crome and reiterates how Goldberg never dreamed he would become an authority on the artist.
The clipping is pasted onto off-white paper, likely part of a scrapbook. A light yellow or cream-colored sheet of paper or folder is visible underneath. A white piece of paper or a page from the scrapbook is partially visible in the upper left corner, slightly covering the clipping’s edge. The overall tone of the article is informative and journalistic, typical of arts coverage in mid-20th century newspapers.
The image shows a page of a book, magazine, or newspaper with a headline that reads, "The doctor who treats Old Crome." The text is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of a house with trees in front of it. The image appears to be a news article or feature about a person named John Crome, who is described as a "little-known British landscape artist." The article discusses Crome's career, his artwork, and his influence on other artists. The photograph of the house and trees may be a depiction of one of Crome's paintings or a location associated with his life or work. The article also mentions a recent exhibition of Crome's work at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., which suggests that the artist's work is gaining recognition and appreciation. Overall, the image conveys a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for a lesser-known artist and his contributions to the art world.
The image is a scanned page from a magazine or newspaper, featuring an article about John Crome, a British landscape artist. The article discusses Crome's works, his career, and the recent discovery of some of his drawings. The text is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of a landscape, possibly one of Crome's works. The article mentions that Crome's works were sold by a British artist named Eric Hebelborn, who lived in Italy during the 1960s and 1970s. The article also mentions that Crome's works were exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum in Washington, D.C.
The image shows an open book with a page featuring an article titled "The doctor who treats Old Crome." The article discusses the acquisition of a small painting by John Crome (1768–1821), a British landscape artist, by Norman Goldberg, a former New York surgeon. The text highlights Crome's journey from being an unknown artist to gaining recognition, particularly after the purchase of the painting at auction in 1950.
On the right side of the page, there is a black-and-white illustration depicting a serene landscape scene. The scene includes a small, modest house situated near a body of water, likely a watermill or millpond, surrounded by trees and greenery. The setting appears tranquil and pastoral, characteristic of Crome's style. Below the illustration, a caption reads: "The acquisition of An Old Watermill launched Goldberg's career as a John Crome authority."
The left side of the page contains the main body of the article, discussing Crome's work, his reputation, and recent developments, including reports of forgeries and the careful evaluation of his drawings by experts. The text also mentions the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the Fogg Art Museum, indicating the significance of Crome's work in the art world. The overall layout is clean and formal, typical of an art or historical publication.
The image shows a newspaper clipping about an art forgery case, featuring a black-and-white photograph of a house and trees. The clipping is titled "The doctor who treats Old Crome" and includes text discussing the forgery of John Crome's paintings by Norman Goldberg, a former New York surgeon. The article mentions that Goldberg bought a small painting by Crome at auction in 1980 and later became an authority on the artist's work. However, it was discovered that Goldberg had been selling fake Crome paintings, which were attributed to him by experts at the British Museum. The article also mentions that Goldberg's career as a John Crome authority was launched by the acquisition of An Old Watermill, which was later found to be a forgery. Overall, the image suggests that Goldberg's reputation as an expert on Crome's work was built on deception and that his forgeries were able to fool even experienced art experts.
The image presents a newspaper clipping featuring an article about John Crome, a British landscape artist, alongside a black-and-white photograph of one of his paintings. The article is titled "The doctor who treats Old Crome" and provides information about Crome's career and the acquisition of his work by the John Crome authority.
Overall, the image effectively showcases John Crome's artwork and provides interesting information about his career. The use of a newspaper clipping and a black-and-white photograph adds to the vintage feel of the image, making it a unique and engaging visual representation of Crome's work.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring an article titled "The doctor who treats Old Crome." The article is presented in a black-and-white format and is displayed on a page with a yellowed tone, suggesting it may be an older publication.
The article's content revolves around Norman Goldberg, a former New York surgeon who has become an authority on the works of British landscape artist John Crome (1768-1821). The text highlights Goldberg's expertise and his role in authenticating Crome's artwork.
A notable aspect of the article is the inclusion of a black-and-white photograph accompanying the text. The photograph appears to be a reproduction of one of Crome's paintings, providing visual context to the article's discussion.
The clipping is situated within a book or scrapbook, as evidenced by the visible pages and binding. The overall presentation suggests that the clipping has been carefully preserved and is being showcased as part of a larger collection or archive.
The image shows a newspaper clipping about an art collector, placed on top of a book or folder.
The image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from a book or folder containing a newspaper clipping about an art collector and his expertise in John Crome's work.