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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated February 22, 1950. The article is titled "Art Expert Says N.H. Man Owner Of A 'Mona Lisa' Painting Is By Da Vinci."

The article reports that a painting hanging in a Hanover, New Hampshire home is believed to be a 'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo Da Vinci, according to a Vatican expert. The spokesman for Dr. Ambrose W. Clark, the owner of the painting, is Dr. Thomas Macoughey Judson, who is the director of the Vatican's Cicognara Collection. Dr. Judson has authenticated the painting after extensive study and tests.

The painting has been in the Vernon family for seven generations and was brought from France by an ancestor, Henry Vernon. It is reported to have been a gift from Queen Marie Antoinette before she was beheaded in 1793. The painting is joint property of William Henry Vernon and his brother's widow, both residents of New Jersey and Connecticut.

Dr. Judson notes that the painting was done earlier than the 'Mona Lisa' in the Louvre and is believed to be a portrait of La Gioconda, painted during the period when Leonardo was known to have painted her. The painting was sent to the Harvard Institution for cleaning.

The family spokesman and Dr. Judson are reported to have lectured at Harvard University, where the painting was displayed. The article concludes by mentioning that the painting is believed to be an ancient original.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated February 22, 1950. The clipping is from the Biddeford (Maine) Ind. Republican, Circ. 8,231.

The headline of the article reads: "Art Expert Says N.H. Man Owner Of A 'Mona Lisa' Painting Is By Da Vinci."

The article details the claim that a painting in the possession of a man in New Hampshire is a genuine "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. The story reports that an art expert, Dr. Thomas Macaulay Judson, an American historian and curator of the Chipman Collection of the Vatican, authenticated the painting.

The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, brought by a French lady, Marie Antoinette's companion, who gave it to the Vernons as a gift before her execution in 1793. The painting is currently owned by Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon, a great-grandnephew of William Henry Vernon, and his brother’s widow.

The experts' opinion was based on a detailed study, including the physical characteristics and brushwork of the painting, which were compared with known Da Vinci works. The article notes that the painting is not currently on display in the Louvre but is being sent to the Harvard Institution for cleaning. The Vernon family asserts the painting was made during the period when Leonardo da Vinci was known to have painted "La Gioconda" (Mona Lisa).

New England Newspaper Agency, Inc. Box 2078, Boston 6 • HAneock 6-8297

Journal (e) BIDDEFORD, (Maine)
Ind. Republican
Circ. 8,231

Art Expert Says
N. H. Man Owner
Of A ‘Mona Lisa’

Painting Is
By Da Vinci

New York, Feb. 22—(AP)—A painting hanging in a Hanover, N. H. home is, in the opinion of a Vatican expert, a “Mona Lisa” by the famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci.

A spokesman for Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon of Hanover said the authentication was made by Dr. Thomas MacGreevy Judson, Dr. Judson, an American, holds the position of curator of the Chiarmese Collection of the Vatican.

Dr. Judson was quoted as saying that the Vernon painting “in its main features is identical with the hand of Leonardo Da Vinci.

The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought here from France by Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon, the spokesman said.

Gift From Queen

He is reported to have received the painting as a gift for safe-keeping from Marie Antoinette several years before she was beheaded in 1793.

The painting is the joint property of Dr. Vernon, a great-grandnephew of William Henry Vernon, and his brother’s widow, Mrs. Mary A. Vernon of New Jersey and Connecticut.

Dr. Judson was quoted as saying that the masterpiece was painted earlier than the Mona Lisa now hanging in the Louvre in Paris.

The family spokesman said that technicians at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University reported that the canvas was “definitely of the period when Leonardo was known to have painted La Gioconda,” the Mona Lisa.

The painting had been sent to the Harvard Institution for cleaning.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper Agency, Inc., published on February 22, 1950. The headline reads, "Art Expert Says N.H. Man Owner Of A 'Mona Lisa': Painting Is By Da Vinci."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

• A painting owned by a New Hampshire man, identified as a joint property of Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon and his grandnephew William Henry Vernon Jr., is believed to be a genuine work by Leonardo Da Vinci.
• The authentication was made by Dr. Thomas MacGonigly Judson, a former curator of the Cicognara Collection of the Vatican.
• Dr. Judson, after an extensive study and examination, stated that the painting is by the hand of Leonardo Da Vinci.
• The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1897 when it was brought to the U.S. from France by Dr. Vernon.
• It was reported that the painting was a gift from Queen Marie Antoinette to a lady-in-waiting before the queen was beheaded in 1793.
• The masterpiece is said to have been painted earlier than the famous "Mona Lisa" currently hanging in the Louvre in Paris.
• The article mentions that the family had the painting examined by technicians at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, who confirmed that the canvas was definitively from the period when Leonardo was known to have painted.
• The painting had also been sent to the Harvard Institution for cleaning.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated February 22, 1950. The article is titled "Art Expert Says N.H. Man Owner Of A 'Mona Lisa' Painting Is By Da Vinci."

Key points of the article include:

1. Ownership Claim: A painting in Hanover, New Hampshire, belonging to Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon, is identified by art expert Dr. Thomas Macoughey Judson as a "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci.

2. Authentication: The authentication was made by Dr. Judson, a curator of the Vatican's Chiaramonti Collection.

3. Study and Tests: Dr. Judson's extensive study and tests confirmed that the Vernon painting is in the style of Leonardo da Vinci.

4. Historical Background: The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought from France by Dr. Vernon's great-grandfather, Henry Vernon. It is reported to have been a gift from Marie Antoinette before she was beheaded in 1793.

5. Ownership Details: The painting is jointly owned by Dr. Vernon, his great-grandnephew William Henry Vernon, and his brother's widow, Mrs. Frank W. Vernon of New Jersey and Connecticut.

6. Technical Analysis: The Harvard Fogg Museum's technicians confirmed that the canvas and technique are consistent with the period when Leonardo was known to have painted La Gioconda (Mona Lisa). The painting had been sent to the Harvard Institution for cleaning.

The article is from the Biddeford (Maine) Independent Republican, with a circulation of 8,231.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Biddeford (Maine) Independent Republican, dated February 22, 1950. The headline of the article states: "Art Expert Says N.H. Man Owner Of A 'Mona Lisa' Painting Is By Da Vinci."

The article reports that a painting in the possession of Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon of Hanover, New Hampshire, is believed to be an authentic work by Leonardo da Vinci, specifically a "Mona Lisa." The authentication was confirmed by Dr. Thomas MacCourtney Judson, an American art expert and curator of the Cleveland Museum of Art, after extensive study and tests.

The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought from France by Dr. Henry Vernon. It was reportedly a gift from Marie Antoinette, received by the Vernon family before she was beheaded in 1793.

Dr. Judson stated that the Vernon painting was painted earlier than the "Mona Lisa" currently hanging in the Louvre in Paris. The family's spokesman also noted that the painting's canvas was similar to that used by Leonardo during his time in Milan.

The painting was sent to the Harvard Institution for cleaning prior to the expert's evaluation.

The image shows an old newspaper clipping from the "Journal (e)" in Biddeford, Maine, with a circulation of 8,231, dated February 22, 1950. The headline reads:

"Art Expert Says N. H. Man Owner Of A ‘Mona Lisa’ Painting Is By Da Vinci."

The article states that a painting hanging in a Hanover, New Hampshire home is considered by a Vatican expert to be a "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo Da Vinci. A spokesman for Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon of Hanover said Dr. Thomas Macoughty Judson, an American and former curator of the Cicognara Collection of the Vatican, authenticated it after extensive study and tests, concluding that it was by Da Vinci.

The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, brought from France by William Henry Vernon. It is said to have been a gift from Queen Marie Antoinette shortly before her execution in 1793.

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

Dr. Judson stated the painting was created earlier than the famous Mona Lisa in the Louvre. Technicians at Harvard University's Fogg Museum reportedly confirmed in 1933 that the canvas was from the period when Leonardo Da Vinci painted La Gioconda (Mona Lisa). The painting was sent to Harvard for cleaning.

This image depicts a newspaper clipping attached to an information header from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The header includes the agency's name and address in Boston, MA, along with a phone number.

The newspaper clip appears to be from the "Biddeford (Maine) Journal," an independent Republican paper with a reported circulation of 8,231. The article is dated "FEB 22 1950" and is titled "Art Expert Says N. H. Man Owner Of A 'Mona Lisa'." The subtitle reads "Painting Is By Da Vinci."

The article describes a claim that a painting hanging in a Hanover, N.H. home is considered a "Mona Lisa" by a Vatican expert and is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. According to the article, Dr. Thomas Macaughty Judson, an American and a curator of the Cicognara Collection of the Vatican, affirmed the painting's authenticity. It mentions that the painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797 and is alleged to have been a gift from Marie Antoinette.

The family spokesman is cited saying that the "ancient canvas was 'definitely of the period' when Leonardo was known to have painted La Gioconda (Mona Lisa)" and that the Fogg Museum at Harvard University has supported this claim. There is also mention of the painting being sent for cleaning to the Harvard Institution.

The clipping is in a condition showing some signs of age and wear, such as browning paper and slight fraying at the edges.

The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the New England Newspip Agency, Inc., dated February 22, 1951. The article is titled "Art Expert Says N.H. Man Owner Of A 'Mona Lisa'" and is attributed to a location in Biddeford, Maine, with the Republican Independent Republican Circ. 8,251.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Headline and Context:

   • The headline claims that an art expert has identified a painting as the work of Leonardo da Vinci, the famous artist who created the iconic Mona Lisa.
   • The painting is said to be hanging in the home of N.H. Vernon, an American, in Hanover, New Hampshire.

2. Authentication:

   • The authentication was conducted by Dr. Thomas Macougly Judson, an American who was the curator of the Ciognara Collection of the Vatican.
   • Dr. Judson, after extensive study and analysis, concluded that the painting is "definitely the ancient period when Leonardo da Vinci painted La Gioconda (Mona Lisa)."

3. History of the Painting:

   • The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought from France by William Henry Vernon.
   • It was reportedly a gift from Marie Antoinette to Giuseppe Antonio Beltrami shortly before her execution in 1793.
   • The painting is said to be the joint property of Dr. Vernon's grandfather, William Henry Vernon, and his brother's widow, Alice Vernon, of New Jersey and Connecticut, respectively.

4. Expert Opinion:

   • Dr. Judson stated that the painting is a masterpiece and was painted earlier than the Mona Lisa now hanging in the Louvre in Paris.
   • The article mentions that the painting was sent to the Harvard Institution for cleaning.

5. Visual Layout:

   • The article is printed in a standard newspaper column format, with the headline prominently displayed at the top.
   • The text is clear and legible, with proper formatting for a news article.
   • The source information at the top indicates the newspaper's name, address (Box 2078, Boston, Mass.), and issue details (Journal 6, Hancock 6-9297).

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a historical news article reporting a sensational claim about the discovery of a painting believed to be an authentic work by Leonardo da Vinci, owned by an American family. The article includes details about the painting's history, authentication process, and its significance, making it a notable piece of art-related news from 1951.

The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated February 22, 1950. The clipping reports on an art expert's claim that a painting owned by N. H. Man is a genuine "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. The clipping includes a headline stating "Art Expert Says N. H. Man Owner Of A 'Mona Lisa' Painting Is By Da Vinci." The article is sourced from the Journal (e) BIDDEFORD, (Maine) Ind. Republican, with a circulation of 8,231.

The clipping details that a painting in Hanover, New Hampshire, is believed by the expert to be the "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. The expert, Dr. Thomas Macquorn Judson, a curator at the Ciognarea Collection in the Vatican, made the authentication after extensive study and tests. The painting was brought to France by William Henry Vernon, the spokesman for Dr. Vernon, in 1797. It was a gift from Queen Marie Antoinette to Dr. Vernon's grandfather, William Henry Vernon, before being bequeathed to Dr. Vernon in 1939.

The article also mentions that the painting had been sent to Harvard University for technical analysis, which reported that the ancient canvas was definitively from the period when Leonardo was known to have painted La Gioconda (Mona Lisa). The clipping concludes with the painting being sent to the Harvard Institute for cleaning.