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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald dated February 22, 1950. The headline reads "HANOVER, N. H., PAINTING CALLED REAL MONA LISA." The article discusses a painting in Hanover, New Hampshire, which has been authenticated as a genuine Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. The authentication was made by Dr. Thomas MacCoughtry Judson, who described the painting as a portrait of Mona Lisa, the third wife of Francesco di Bartolomeo del Giocondo.

The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797 and was brought to the United States from France by William Henry Vernon. It was sent to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1935 for cleaning and was later returned to the Vernon family. The article mentions that the painting was reportedly beheaded in 1793, and x-rays taken shortly before it was returned to the Vernon family proved it to be the original canvas. The painting is now the property of Dr. Vernon, who is a great-grandnephew of William Henry Vernon. The article also notes that the painting is the joint property of Dr. Vernon and his brother's widow, Mrs. Alice C. E. Vernon of Newport, who was re-married to a Vatican art expert.

The image shows a news clipping from the Boston Herald, dated February 22, 1950. The headline of the article reads: "Hanover, N. H., Painting Called Real Mona Lisa."

The article reports that a painting in a Hanover, New Hampshire home has been authenticated as a genuine "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting was reportedly authenticated by Dr. Thomas Macoughey Judson, an American art expert and former curator of the Vatican's Cicognara collection. The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, having been brought to the United States from France by William Henry Vernon.

The story mentions that the painting was sent to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1933 for cleaning and that technicians took X-rays which revealed the canvas to be from the period when Leonardo da Vinci was known to have painted a La Gioconda (Mona Lisa). The painting is now jointly owned by Dr. Vernon and his brother's widow, Mrs. Alice C. E. Vernon of New Jersey and Connecticut. Dr. Judson stated that the painting is "in my opinion by the hand of Leonardo da Vinci."

The image shows a news article from a Boston newspaper dated February 22, 1950. The headline reads "Hanover, N.H., Painting Called Real Mona Lisa."

The article reports that a painting in Hanover, New Hampshire, has been authenticated as a genuine work by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting, described as a portrait of Mona Lisa, is owned by the Vernon family. Dr. Thomas Macoughty Judson, an art expert and former curator of the Vatican’s Cicognara collection, authenticated the piece.

The article mentions that the painting was brought to the Vernon family from France by William Henry Vernon shortly before Marie Antoinette was beheaded in 1793. The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1793. Dr. Vernon and his brother’s widow, Mrs. Alice C. E. Vernon, are the joint owners of the painting.

The family stated that the artwork was sent to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1933 for cleaning and that x-rays taken during that time confirmed the painting's authenticity as being from the period when Leonardo da Vinci painted his Mona Lisa.

The newspaper clip is from the Herald, Boston, Massachusetts, and it is part of a collection from the Boston News Clip service, located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image shows a news clipping from the Boston Herald dated February 22, 1950. The headline reads "HANOVER, N.H., PAINTING CALLED REAL MONA LISA." The article reports that a Vatican art expert authenticated a painting in a Hanover, N.H. home as the original Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting was reportedly brought to the U.S. from France by William Henry Vernon in 1797 and had been in the Vernon family since. The expert, Dr. Thomas Macoughton Judson, curator of the Cicognara collection of the Vatican, verified its authenticity after extensive study. The article also mentions that the painting was sent to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University for cleaning in 1933, where technicians confirmed the canvas to be from the period when Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. The painting is jointly owned by Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon and Mrs. Alice C. E. Vernon.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated February 22, 1950. The headline reads: "Hanover, N.H., Painting Called Real Mona Lisa."

The article details the following points:

1. Authentication by Vatican Expert:

   • A painting in Hanover, New Hampshire, was reported to be authenticated as a genuine Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. The authentication was performed by Dr. Thomas MacGowan Judson, an American who had been the curator of the Cicognara collection of the Vatican.

2. History of the Painting:

   • The painting had been in the Vernon family since 1797 when it was brought from France by William Henry Vernon.
   • William Henry Vernon received the painting either as a gift or for safekeeping from Marie Antoinette before her death in 1793.

3. Family Ownership and Recent Events:

   • The painting remained in the Vernon family and is now jointly owned by Dr. E. C. E. Vernon, a great-grandnephew of William Henry Vernon, and his brother's widow, Mrs. Alice C. E. Vernon, from New Jersey and Connecticut.

4. Expert Opinion:

   • Dr. Judson stated that the painting is in his opinion by the hand of Leonardo da Vinci.
   • He described the painting as a portrait of Mona Lisa, the third wife of Francesco del Giocondo of Florence, and asserted it was painted earlier than the Mona Lisa currently hanging in the Louvre in Paris.

5. Scientific Verification:

   • In 1933, the painting was sent to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University for cleaning.
   • X-ray studies conducted at that time confirmed the ancient canvas dated back to the period when Leonardo da Vinci was known to have painted the Mona Lisa.

The article suggests that the painting in Hanover might be the original Mona Lisa, predating the one displayed in the Louvre.

The image is a news clipping from the Boston Herald, dated February 22, 1950. The headline reads "HANOVER, N.H., PAINTING CALLED REAL MONA LISA." The article reports that a painting in a home in Hanover, New Hampshire, has been authenticated as a genuine Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.

Key details from the article include:

• The painting was authenticated by Dr. Thomas Macaughtry Judson, an American expert who was previously the curator of the Vatican's Cicognara collection.
• The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought to America from France by William Henry Vernon.
• The painting was reportedly given to Marie Antoinette for safekeeping before her execution in 1793.
• The Vernon family sent the painting to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in 1933 for cleaning and analysis, which confirmed it to be from the period when Leonardo da Vinci was known to have painted the Mona Lisa.
• Dr. Judson described the painting as a portrait of Mona Lisa, the third wife of Francesco di Bartolommeo di Zanobi del Giocondo of Florence, and stated that it was painted earlier than the Mona Lisa currently hanging in the Louvre.

The clipping also includes the address of the Boston News Clip service at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts.

This image features a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip," which is supplied by an organization located at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts. It is dated February 22, 1950, from the "Herald" of Boston, Massachusetts.

The headline of the article is: "HANOVER, N.H., PAINTING CALLED REAL 'MONA LISA'." The article from New York, dated February 21, discusses a claim by a Vatican art expert that a painting in Hanover, New Hampshire, is an authentic work by Leonardo da Vinci, reputed to be a Mona Lisa. This view is attributed to Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon of Hanover and Dr. Thomas Macaughtry Judson, described as an American who had been a curator of the Cicogna collection at the Vatican.

The article goes on to state that the painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, purportedly brought from France by a William Henry Vernon, who is claimed to have received the painting as a gift or for safekeeping from Marie Antoinette shortly before she was beheaded in 1793.

It further notes that the painting, now owned by Dr. Vernon, a great-grandnephew of William Henry Vernon, was previously thought to have been painted by Leonardo da Vinci during the period when he painted the famous Mona Lisa.

Some sections of the clipping are marked with handwritten numbers or lines, possibly by someone who was highlighting or referencing specific parts of the text for research or interest.

The image shows a clipping from the Boston Herald newspaper, dated February 22, 1950. The clipping reports on a painting called the "Real Mona Lisa" found in Hanover, New Hampshire. It mentions that a Vatican art expert authenticated the painting as a genuine work by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting is described as a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the third wife of Francesco di Bartolomeo di Zanobi del Giocondo of Florence. The article also notes that the painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797 and was brought to the United States from France by William Henry Vernon.

The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a clipping from a newspaper. The paper is folded in half, with the top part containing text and the bottom part containing a picture of a painting. The top part of the paper has the words "Boston News Clip" and "Herald Boston, Mass." written on it, along with the date "FEB 22 1950". The bottom part of the paper has a picture of a painting with the words "HANOVER, N. H., PAINTING CALLED REAL MONA LISA" written above it.

The image presents a newspaper clipping and a news clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated February 22, 1950, featuring an article about a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. The clipping is placed on a light gray background.

• Newspaper Clipping:
  • The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated February 22, 1950.
  • It features an article about a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.
  • The article discusses the painting's authenticity and its significance in art history.
  • The clipping includes a quote from Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon, who made the attribution.
• News Clipping:
  • The clipping is from the Boston News Clip, dated February 22, 1950.
  • It features an article about a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.
  • The article discusses the painting's authenticity and its significance in art history.
  • The clipping includes a quote from Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon, who made the attribution.

The image provides a historical context for the painting and its attribution, highlighting the significance of the discovery in the art world.