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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from "New England Newsclip Ag" dated February 22, 1950. The clipping is titled "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797" and discusses the authentication of a painting believed to be the real "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. The article states that a Vatican expert has authenticated the painting, which the Vernon family has owned since 1797. The clipping includes a note at the top with the address of the Woonsocket, R.I., Independent newspaper and a call number, along with a date stamp. The text also mentions that the painting has been sent to Harvard University for analysis.

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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from February 22, 1950. The headline reads: "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797." The article discusses a painting hanging in a Hanover, NH home, which a Vatican expert believes to be a "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. The authentication was made by Dr. Thomas Macoughtry Judson, an American who was the curator of the Cicognara collection of the Vatican. The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, brought from France by William Henry Vernon. It is reported to have been a gift from Marie Antoinette shortly before her execution in 1793. The article also mentions that the painting is the joint property of Dr. Vernon, his great-grandnephew, and his brother's widow, Mrs. Alice C.E. Vernon. The clipping includes a stamp from the New England Newsclip Agency, indicating its origin.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping on a white background. The clipping is dated February 22, 1950, and is from the New England Newsclip Agency. It features a headline that reads "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797." The article reports that a painting believed to be the original Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is hanging in a home in Hanover, New Hampshire. The painting is said to have been authenticated by Dr. Thomas MacGoughy Judson, an American curator of the Vatican's Cicognano collection. The painting has been in the possession of the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought to the United States by William Henry Vernon. The article also mentions that the painting is believed to have been painted earlier than the Mona Lisa currently hanging in the Louvre in Paris.

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The image is a collage of two newspaper clippings. The first clipping, in the upper left corner, is from the "New England Newsclip Ag" and is dated February 22, 1950. It features a letterhead with the name "WOONSOCKET, R. I. Independent Circ. 22,974" and a phone number. The second clipping, in the lower right corner, is a larger piece of paper with a headline that reads "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797." The text below the headline discusses a painting in Hanover, New Hampshire, that has been authenticated as the original Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. The article mentions that the painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797 and was authenticated by Dr. Thomas MacCoughtry Judson, a curator of the Vatican Cioconda collection. The article also notes that the painting has been sent to Harvard University for cleaning.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping or article titled "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797", dated February 22, 1950. The article is from the New England Newsclip Agency, with a return address to Box 2078, Boston 6, HANCOCK.

Key Details from the Article:

  1. Location and Ownership:

    • The painting is said to be hanging in a Hanover, NH, home.
    • It is claimed to be a genuine "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci.
    • The painting has been in the possession of the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought from France by William Henry Vernon.
  2. Authenticity Claim:

    • Dr. Thomas Macoughey Judson, an American curator of the Vatican’s Cloegara collection, is quoted as stating that after extensive study and tests, he believes the painting is by Leonardo da Vinci.
    • The article mentions that the painting was examined by technicians at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, who confirmed the canvas dates to the period when Leonardo was known to have painted the Gioconda (Mona Lisa).
  3. Historical Context:

    • The painting is reported to have been a gift from Marie Antoinette to William Henry Vernon shortly before she was beheaded in 1793.
    • It is described as the joint property of Dr. Vernon (a great-grandnephew of William Henry Vernon), his brother’s widow, Mrs. Alice C. E. Vernon of New Jersey and Connecticut.
  4. Comparison to the Louvre’s Mona Lisa:

    • Dr. Judson is quoted as saying the painting is an earlier masterpiece than the Mona Lisa currently hanging in the Louvre in Paris.

Visual Elements:

  • The article is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, giving it a vintage appearance.
  • The text is typewritten or printed in a classic newspaper font.
  • There is a red stamp or mark near the top left corner of the article, possibly indicating it was part of an archive or collection.
  • Above the article, there is a label or tag that reads:
    "Call (e) WOONSOCKET, R. I. Independent Circ. 22,974", along with the date FEB 22 1950, suggesting this is a clipping from a newspaper or news service.

Overall Impression:

The image portrays a sensational news story claiming the discovery of an authentic Mona Lisa that has been in private family ownership for over 150 years. The article cites expert authentication and historical details to support its claim, making it a dramatic and intriguing piece of journalism from 1950.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from February 22, 1950, featuring a headline that reads "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797." The clipping is accompanied by a letterhead from the New England Newsclip Agency, which provides contact information and a date stamp.

  • Newspaper Clipping:
    • Headline: "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797"
    • Content: The article discusses the discovery of a painting believed to be the real Mona Lisa, which has been in the possession of a family since 1797.
    • Author: Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon
  • Letterhead:
    • Agency Name: New England Newsclip Agency
    • Address: Box 2078, Boston 6 • Hanco.
    • Contact Information: Call (e) WOONSOCKET, R.I. Independent Circ. 22,974
    • Date Stamp: FEB 22 1950

The image provides a unique glimpse into the history of art and ownership, highlighting the discovery of a potentially valuable piece of art that has been in private hands for over two centuries.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping about the discovery of a real Mona Lisa painting owned by a family since 1797. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated February 22, 1950, and features a headline that reads "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797." The article discusses how Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon of Hanover, NH, has made an authentication of the painting, which was previously believed to be a copy. The painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought back from France by William Henry Vernon, the spokesman said. He reported to have received the painting as a gift for safe-keeping from Marie Antoinette shortly 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. Alice C.E. Vernon of New Jersey and Connecticut. Dr. Judson was quoted as saying the masterpiece was painted earlier than the Mona Lisa now hanging in the Louvre in Paris. The family spokesman said technicians at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University reported in that the ancient canvas was initely of the period when Leonardo da Vinci was known to have painted Gioconda (Mona Lisa). The painting has been sent/a Harvard institution for cleaning.

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The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping and an envelope.

The clipping is yellowed and appears to be from a newspaper dated February 22, 1950. The headline reads "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797." The article discusses a painting believed to be the original Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, which has been in the possession of the Vernon family since 1797. The article cites Dr. Thomas Macoughtry Judson, an American curator at the Vatican's Cicognara collection, as saying that after extensive study and tests, he believes the painting is authentic.

The envelope is white and bears the address "New England Newsclip Agency" with a return address in Woonsocket, R.I. It is stamped with the date "FEB 22 1950."

The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Overall, the image suggests that the newspaper clipping was sent to the New England Newsclip Agency on February 22, 1950, and has been preserved for historical or archival purposes.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, yellowed with age, featuring a prominent headline that reads: "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797." The article is dated February 22, 1950.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Headline: Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797
  • Date: February 22, 1950
  • Content: The article discusses the discovery of a painting believed to be the real Mona Lisa, owned by a family since 1797. It provides details about the painting's history, including its origin and authentication by experts.

Envelope and Address:

  • Envelope: A white envelope is partially visible behind the newspaper clipping.
  • Address: The envelope bears an address in black text: "New England Newsclip Ag Box 2078, Boston 6 • Hanc. Call (e) WOONSOCKET, R.I. Independent Circ. 22,974"

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clipping and envelope.

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed version of a vintage newspaper clipping, showcasing a significant historical event related to the Mona Lisa.

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The image shows a clipping of a news article from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated February 22, 1959. The headline reads, "Real Mona Lisa Discovered, Owned By Family Since 1797." The article reports on a painting hanging in a Hanover, NH home, which a Vatican expert, Dr. Thomas MacCoughtry Judson, believes to be the original "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. Dr. Judson, a former curator of the Vatican's Cicognara collection, stated that after extensive study, he believes the painting is authentic.

The article mentions that the painting has been in the Vernon family since 1797, when it was brought from Paris by William Henry Vernon. The family spokesman claims that the painting was a gift from Marie Antoinette shortly before her beheading in 1793. The painting is jointly owned by Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon, his mother, and his sister, Mrs. Alice C. E. Vernon.

Dr. Judson suggests that this painting was created earlier than the Mona Lisa currently hanging in the Louvre in Paris. The family plans to have the painting authenticated by technicians at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.