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ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805137
This image shows a carefully preserved, aged newspaper clipping dated April 13, 1965, from Attleboro, Massachusetts (Circ. 11,177), mounted or pasted onto a slightly larger, off-white piece of paper or cardstock. The clipping is from the Associated Press and reports on a significant acquisition by Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum.
“HEAD OF CHRIST” AT HARVARD MUSEUM
This clipping commemorates a culturally significant moment — the addition of a Rembrandt sketch to a major American university museum — and reflects mid-20th-century interest in art history, provenance, and the role of private donors in enriching public collections.
It's a tangible piece of art historical documentation, capturing the moment a masterpiece entered the Harvard collection through generous alumni support.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in 1965. The clippings are slightly translucent and appear to be attached to a backing sheet, possibly for preservation or display purposes. The text on the clippings discusses the donation of the painting by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official, who received it from actor Thomas Mitchell. The clippings provide details about the painting's history, including its initial sale to Mitchell in 1939 and the subsequent acquisition by the museum in 1962. The clippings also mention the painting's dimensions, the type of light used to illuminate it, and its warm color palette. The clippings are marked with red lines and annotations, suggesting they were part of a study or research project.
This image shows a collection of clipped newspaper articles pasted together on a plain background. The main article is titled "HEAD OF CHRIST AT HARVARD MUSEUM" and discusses the acquisition and display of a Rembrandt oil sketch at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about the painting's history, including its previous owners and its dimensions. It mentions that the painting was a gift from Atty. William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. The text also describes the artwork's appearance, highlighting the warm colors and soft lighting. The clipping is dated April 13, 1965, and includes a note at the top indicating it is from Attleboro, Mass., with a circulation of 11,177. There are additional smaller fragments of text around the main article, some of which are partially obscured or cut off.
The image depicts a newspaper clipping that is affixed to a wooden frame. The clipping is dated April 13, 1965, and is from the Attleboro, Massachusetts, newspaper. The headline reads "Head of Christ" at Harvard Museum. The article discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ," which was recently acquired by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The painting was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university. The article provides details about the painting's history, including its previous ownership by a Polish nobleman and its acquisition by actor Thomas Mitchell before his death in 1962. The painting is described as being approximately 8 by 10 inches, with a soft light illuminating the head and warm color predominating against a neutral background. The article also mentions that the painting was once part of a larger collection in a Polish princely residence.
The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, each with a distinct section of text. The clippings are arranged in a way that suggests they might be part of a scrapbook or an art piece. The clippings are of varying sizes and have different colored borders, including red, white, and blue. The text on the clippings appears to be from a historical context, possibly related to art, history, or notable events. The text includes details about an oil sketch titled "Head of Christ," which was displayed at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The clippings provide information about the painting's history, its acquisition, and its display at the museum. The clippings are mounted on a white background, which helps to highlight the text and borders of the clippings.
The image shows a stack of vintage newspaper clippings, likely from the Attleboro, Mass. newspaper, dated April 13, 1965. The clippings are neatly arranged and appear to be part of an archive or collection. The visible text on the topmost clipping is circled and highlights a headline: "HEAD OF CHRIST AT HARVARD MUSEUM".
The image suggests a historical or archival setting, possibly part of a museum exhibit, research collection, or personal archive. The circled headline indicates that this particular article is of significant interest, perhaps due to the artistic and historical value of the Rembrandt sketch. The date (April 13, 1965) situates the event in the mid-20th century, reflecting the cultural and artistic appreciation of Rembrandt's work during that era.
This image shows a newspaper clipping that has been pieced together, as it appears to have been torn into sections. It's dated from Attleboro, Massachusetts with the newspaper's date of Circa November 1, 1777, and it includes a specific date stamp of "APR 13 1965." The article is about a "Head of Christ" oil sketch by Rembrandt, stating that it was a new possession at the Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum at the time.
The article details a bit of the painting's history, mentioning that it was displayed publicly for the first time at the museum during a private showing. It was donated to Harvard by William A. Coolidge, a graduate and official of the university. The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman. It also mentions that the painting had been sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and remained in his possession until after his death in 1962.
It describes the sketch as measuring about 8 by 10 inches and being illuminated by a soft light behind Jesus' head, composed against a neutral background. The vivid description of the painting continues, mentioning warm color combinations and how the garment being reddish-brown sets the backdrop for the epic shades of golden brown while pink and ochre enliven the flesh tones.
Finally, the article notes that the painting was once in a Polish royal collection and came to New York when it was acquired by Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962.
This image shows a newspaper clipping dated April 13, 1965, from Attleboro, Mass., with the headline "Head of Christ at Harvard Museum." The article announces that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquired a prized Rembrandt oil sketch entitled "Head of Christ." It describes the sketch as painted on an 8 by 10-inch board, with soft light illuminating Christ's head against a neutral background. Warm colors like reddish brown, golden brown, and flesh tones are highlighted.
The provenance of the sketch is detailed, noting its origins in a Polish noble's private collection before being sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. Mitchell gifted the painting to the museum after his death in 1962. The article mentions the painting’s journey, including its storage and display. Parts of the clipping are layered and folded, with visible annotations and underlining in red ink emphasizing key parts.
The image shows a clipped newspaper article dated April 13, 1965, from Attleboro, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 11,177. The article is titled "'HEAD OF CHRIST' AT HARVARD MUSEUM" and is about Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquiring a highly prized new possession—a Rembrandt oil sketch entitled "Head of Christ."
The piece mentions the painting was displayed at a private showing on a Monday and was a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. The sketch is believed to have come from a private collection of a Polish nobleman. It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and later purchased for the museum after Mitchell’s death in 1962.
The painting measures about 8 by 10 inches and features a soft light illuminating the head, posed against a neutral background. The colors include warm tones with Christ's garment being reddish-brown, and the background incorporating shades of golden brown, orange-red, pink, and ochre to enliven the flesh tones.
The article notes the painting’s history from a Polish princely collection to New York in 1939 when acquired by actor Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962. It also mentions that the painting appeared in New York before Poland fell to Hitler, was sold to Mitchell in 1939, and was acquired for the Fogg Art Museum after his death.
A small collage of torn old newspaper clippings arranged in a vertical stack on a gray background. The pieces are yellowed with age and show numerous serif headlines and paragraphs. The central clip discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch titled “Head of Christ” at Harvard Museum (Fogg Art Museum), mentioning Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, and an April 13, 1965 date stamp. The surrounding scraps include references to Attleboro, Massachusetts and related articles, with pink lines accenting some text. The overall look is vintage newspaper clippings assembled into a collage.