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This image shows a page from a dark, likely black, scrapbook or album, displaying a carefully arranged collage of newspaper clippings from 1960 documenting a major exhibition of Rembrandt’s drawings.

The central focus is a large article from “THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE — TUESDAY, APR. 12, 1960” by Edgar J. Driscoll Jr., titled “Record Rembrandt Exhibit To Open at Harvard Apr. 29”. This article announces and details a historic exhibition of 77 Rembrandt drawings, co-sponsored by Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library, to be held at the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights that this is the most extensive display of Rembrandt’s draftsmanship ever seen in the U.S., featuring works from American collections and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, which is loaning a prominent brown ink sketch of an “Old Man.”

Accompanying the main article are two newspaper photographs reproducing Rembrandt’s drawings:

1. Top Left: A sketch labeled “REMBRANDT’S ‘OLD MAN’,” matching the description in the article. The drawing, rendered in brown ink, depicts an elderly, bearded man in profile.
2. Top Right: A photograph of a drawing titled “Woman Seated on the Ground, with Two Small Children,” from the Fogg Art Museum collection. This sketch, also in ink, shows a woman seated with two children. The caption notes it is a “little study” drawn between 1623-1640 in Rembrandt’s early Amsterdam period and was executed with pen and ink or chalk.

A smaller, vertically oriented clipping from “THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Friday, May 27, 1960” runs along the right side of the page. It provides further context, describing the drawing of the woman and children as “approximately four inches square,” noting the exhibition continues at Harvard through May 28, and mentioning that the drawing was lent by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

The entire page is mounted on a dark, textured background within the album, with small white tabs visible at the top right corner, suggesting it is part of a bound or preserved collection. The arrangement demonstrates careful curation, preserving a significant cultural moment in American art history—the presentation of a major Rembrandt exhibition.

The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or album, containing newspaper clippings and sketches related to a Rembrandt van Rijn exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The clippings include:

1. A headline from "The Boston Daily Globe" dated April 12, 1960, announcing a Rembrandt exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, which was scheduled to open on April 29. The article discusses the significance of the exhibition, noting that it would feature 77 drawings by Rembrandt and would be the first of a series of exhibitions sponsored by the Fogg Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library. The exhibition is described as offering a wide range of Rembrandt's work, including portraits, landscapes, animal studies, and religious subjects. The article also mentions that the exhibit would include works from various museums and private collectors. The clippings also mention admission to the exhibit being free.

2. A photograph of a sketch titled "Woman Seated on the Ground, with Two Small Children," which is credited to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The sketch is credited to Rembrandt van Rijn.

3. A descriptive text about the sketch, which states that it is approximately four inches square and was drawn in 1635-1640, during Rembrandt's first Amsterdam period. The text discusses the spontaneity and skill of Rembrandt's work in these drawings.

The clippings and sketches are affixed to the page with tape, and the overall appearance suggests that this is a collection of articles and images related to the Rembrandt exhibit.

This image is a compiled page from a scrapbook or archive, featuring newspaper clippings related to a Rembrandt exhibition at Harvard University in 1960. The page includes several clippings from different newspapers, each with text and images.

1. Top Left Clipping: This is from "The Boston Daily Globe" dated Tuesday, May 12, 1960. It features a drawing titled "Rembrandt's 'Old Man'" and discusses an exhibition of Rembrandt's drawings from American collections at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions that the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is loaning a brown ink sketch for the exhibit.

2. Top Right Clipping: This is from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated Friday, May 27, 1960. It includes a drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn titled "Woman Seated on the Ground, with Two Small Children." The text describes the drawing as approximately four inches square and mentions that it is part of an exhibition held at the Pierpont Morgan Library, New York City, and the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The drawing is described as a sketch showing Rembrandt's draftsmanship and spontaneity.

3. Bottom Left Clipping: This is a continuation of the article from "The Boston Daily Globe," providing more details about the exhibition. It mentions that the exhibit will be made up of 77 drawings by the 17th-century Dutch master and will offer the Greater Boston public the most extensive display of Rembrandt's draftsmanship ever seen in the area. The text also lists several museums and private collectors who have loaned works for the show.

4. Bottom Right Clipping: This is from another article providing additional information about the exhibition. It describes the drawings on display as showing Rembrandt's work as a draftsman and mentions the various subjects of the drawings, including portraits, landscapes, animal studies, genre and religious subjects. The text also notes the depth and breadth of Rembrandt's range and the admiration of connoisseurs and critics for his work.

The overall theme of the page is the promotion and discussion of a significant Rembrandt exhibition at Harvard University, highlighting the importance of the works on display and the collaboration between various museums and collectors.

The image is a photograph of a page from a scrapbook. The scrapbook page is filled with various newspaper clippings, photographs, and text, all of which appear to be related to an art exhibition. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, suggesting that the page was created by someone who was collecting information about the exhibition.

The top of the page features two photographs of artworks. The photograph on the left depicts an old man with a long beard and a hat, while the photograph on the right shows a seated figure with a hat and a child standing next to them. Both photographs are labeled with the name "Rembrandt van Rijn," indicating that they are reproductions of works by the famous Dutch artist.

Below the photographs, there are several newspaper clippings with headlines and text. One of the clippings announces that a record Rembrandt exhibition will open at Harvard on April 29. Another clipping provides details about the exhibition, including the number of drawings on display and the institutions that have loaned works to the show. The clippings also mention the breadth and depth of Rembrandt's work, including his landscapes, portraits, and religious scenes.

There are also several smaller clippings and notes on the page, some of which appear to be handwritten. These additional pieces of information provide context and background about the exhibition and the artist.

Overall, the scrapbook page appears to be a collection of materials related to a major Rembrandt exhibition that took place at Harvard in 1960. The page includes photographs of Rembrandt's works, newspaper clippings with details about the exhibition, and additional notes and information that provide context and background about the artist and the show.

The image is of a scrapbook or a collection of clippings, primarily featuring articles and sketches related to Rembrandt, a Dutch painter. The scrapbook is open to a page with a title, "Record Rembrandt Exhibit To Open at Harvard Apr. 29," indicating that it contains clippings from the Boston Daily Globe and possibly other sources, all related to an upcoming Rembrandt exhibition at Harvard University in 1969.

The page includes a clipping from the Boston Daily Globe with the date "Mar. 12, 1969," featuring an article about the exhibition. There are two sketches of Rembrandt's work, one of a bearded man and another of a seated woman with a child, both labeled as "Drawing by Rembrandt Van Rijn."

Additionally, there is a clipping with a title "Approximately four inches square," which provides information about a drawing by Rembrandt Van Rijn, describing it as a "Woman Seated on the Ground, with Two Small Children." The clipping also includes details about the drawing's dimensions, its appearance, and its exhibition history.

The scrapbook contains multiple clippings, each with a date and title, showcasing various aspects of Rembrandt's work and exhibitions, including information about the artist's technique, the significance of his drawings, and the locations where his works were displayed.

The image depicts a page from a newspaper clipping, specifically from The Boston Daily Globe dated Tuesday, April 12, 1960. The page features an article titled "Record Rembrandt Exhibit To Open at Harvard Apr. 29" by Edgar J. DiScoll Jr. The article announces an upcoming exhibition of Rembrandt drawings at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, scheduled to open on April 29.

Key Elements of the Image:

1. Headline and Subheading:

   • The main headline is prominently displayed at the top: "Record Rembrandt Exhibit To Open at Harvard Apr. 29."
   • The byline indicates the author: By EDGAR J. DiSCOLL JR.

2. Article Content:

   • The article discusses the significance of the exhibition, noting that it will feature one of the most important collections of Rembrandt drawings ever held in the United States and Canada.
   • It highlights that the exhibition will be held at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum and will include 77 drawings from the Greater Boston Art Museums and the Pierpont Morgan Library of New York City.
   • The article mentions that the exhibition will be the second in a series and will open to the public on April 29, with a preview for collectors on April 28.
   • It also notes that the exhibition will include works from Rembrandt's early, middle, and late periods, showcasing his range and depth as an artist.

3. Illustrations:

   • On the left side of the page, there is a black-and-white sketch labeled "REMBRANDT'S 'OLD MAN'", described as one of the drawings from American collections that will be shown at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The sketch is attributed to Rembrandt van Rijn and is noted as a brown ink sketch loaned by the Museum of Art, New York.
   • On the right side, there is another black-and-white sketch titled "DRAWING BY REMBRANDT VAN RIJN", depicting a scene with two figures, possibly a mother and child. The caption indicates that the photograph is courtesy of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

4. Additional Details:

   • The article includes quotes and commentary from Dr. Jakob Rosenberg, curator of fine arts at Harvard, who wrote the introduction to the exhibition.
   • It mentions that admission to the exhibition will be free.
   • The article also references a previous feature on the exhibition that appeared in The Home Forum on May 8, written by Dorothy Aronow.

5. Layout and Design:

   • The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with the headline at the top, followed by the byline and article text.
   • The illustrations are placed adjacent to the text, providing visual context for the article’s subject matter.
   • The overall design is clean and structured, typical of mid-20th-century newspaper layouts.

Contextual Notes:

• The article emphasizes the historical and artistic importance of the exhibition, highlighting Rembrandt's legacy as a master draftsman.
• The inclusion of specific details about the drawings, their origins, and the institutions involved underscores the significance of the event for art enthusiasts and scholars.

This page serves as a historical document, capturing public interest in a major art exhibition and providing insight into the cultural events of the time.

This image is a scanned scrapbook or album page containing newspaper clippings about a Rembrandt exhibit. The items on the page appear to originate from the Boston Daily Globe, dated April 12, 1960.

Key elements of the image include:

1. Two Illustrations:

   • The first is a sketch titled "Rembrandt's 'Old Man,'" which shows an elderly man with expressive lines. This is described as one of Rembrandt's drawings that would be featured in the Harvard exhibit.
   • The second depicts a group of figures, labeled as a drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn. It shows a sitting group, including a woman and possibly children.

2. Accompanying Articles and Information:

   • Headlines discuss the "Record Rembrandt Exhibit" opening at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum on April 29.
   • The article elaborates on the importance of this exhibit, which includes many of Rembrandt's original sketches and illustrates his genius.
   • Mention is made of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York lending its works and contributions from other prestigious collections.

3. Additional Descriptions:

   • Another text block describes a specific drawing that measures about 4 inches square, which illustrates a young woman nursing an infant, surrounded by other children.
   • Comments discuss how various collections, including institutions and private hands, contributed to this exhibition at Harvard.

Overall, the page presents a historical moment celebrating the display of Rembrandt's work in a notable museum setting.

This image shows a scrapbook or album page containing clipped newspaper articles and illustrations related to an exhibition of Rembrandt's drawings at Harvard.

At the top left, there is an old newspaper clipping titled "Record Rembrandt Exhibit To Open at Harvard Apr. 29" from The Boston Daily Globe, dated April 12, 1960. Above the article is a brown ink sketch titled "Rembrandt's 'Old Man'," which is among his drawings from American collections to be shown at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The article explains that the exhibit displays seventy drawings by Rembrandt from various American collections.

To the right, there is another clipping with a drawing from Rembrandt titled "Drawing by Rembrandt Van Rijn," showing two children seated closely together, with one child facing backward wearing a headscarf. The clipping is from The Christian Science Monitor, dated May 27, 1960.

Below that, there is a text clipping describing the drawings, mentioning the themes like landscapes, animals, religious subjects, and the authenticity and spontaneity of Rembrandt's work. It also notes that two other pictures from the exhibition appeared on "The Home Forum" on May 5.

The clippings are neatly arranged on a dark background with photo corners holding them in place. The page appears to be part of a larger compilation related to art exhibitions or Rembrandt's works.

This image features a page from a scrapbook where newspaper clippings have been pasted. The prominent header "THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE—TUESDAY" suggests the articles are from the Boston Daily Globe, dated March 18, 1940. Two clippings display black and white images of art sketches, possibly representing works attributed to Rembrandt and Rossiter van Rijn, as hinted by the captions underneath them. Another large headline on the page reads "Record Rembrandt Exhibit To Open at Harvard Apr. 29" followed by a byline for "By EDGAR J. DRISCOLL JR.". This suggests an informational piece about an upcoming art exhibition. Additional columns of text provide context and details related to the exhibition and probably elements of Rembrandt’s work, the significance of the exhibit, and other aspects of the event. The scrapbook page includes additional pieces of text to the right, probably containing more literature about the exhibit and related topics, but these are partially obscured by the placement of the clippings.

The overall condition of the page and the way it is mounted suggests a carefully curated collection of related articles, which might be of historic or personal interest to the owner of the scrapbook.

A page from a scrapbook or album. It features vintage newspaper clippings about a Rembrandt exhibition at Harvard in 1960.

• At the top is a small clipping that looks like a Boston newspaper header (The Boston Daily Globe, Tuesday, 1960).
• Below left is a reproduction/illustration of a drawing titled something like Rembrandt’s “Old Man,” with a caption mentioning the piece and the exhibit at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum.
• To the right is another drawing reproduction showing a seated woman and a child, with a caption noting it as a work by Rembrandt van Rijn.
• There are two additional smaller clippings with text about the exhibit, including a large headline: “Record Rembrandt Exhibit To Open at Harvard Apr. 29,” and accompanying article text.

The page is dark (likely from a bound album) with the clippings affixed and slightly yellowed with age.