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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Times News Service dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt." The article discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The painting was donated by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and former Law School professor.

Key points from the article include:

  • The painting is described as a little-known oil sketch by Rembrandt.
  • It is Harvard's first acquisition of a painting by the Dutch master.
  • Seymour Slive, a professor of fine arts at Harvard, described it as one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ in Rembrandt's work.
  • The painting measures about 8 by 10 inches and was painted in the 1640s.
  • It features a soft light illuminating Christ's head against a neutral background, with warm colors predominating.
  • The painting was previously part of a Polish princely collection and later acquired by the movie actor Thomas Mitchell in 1939.
  • After Mitchell's death in 1962, the painting was put on the market and acquired for the Fogg Museum.

The article highlights the significance of the acquisition and provides details about the painting's history and artistic qualities.

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The image shows a yellowed, torn newspaper article with the heading "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt." The byline indicates it is from the N. Y. Times News Service. The article, dated April 13, 1965, reports that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University received an oil sketch by Rembrandt titled "Head of Christ." The piece was donated by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector, and is described as a significant addition to the university's collection. The article includes details about the artwork's history, describing how it was previously owned by a Polish prince, sold to a New York collector in 1939, and acquired by Coolidge after the collector's death. The article also provides some context about the artwork's size, its sensitive visualization, and its journey before coming to the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from April 13, 1965, related to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

The main clipping details an acquisition of a Rembrandt painting. It is titled "Fogg Museum at Harvard Gets Rembrandt." The article reports that the museum received "Head of Christ," an oil sketch by Rembrandt, from William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector. This painting is noted as Harvard's first acquisition of a work by Rembrandt.

The article describes the painting as a small, delicate work, measuring about 8 by 10 inches. It depicts Christ with a soft light illuminating the head against a neutral background, with warm colors predominating, particularly in red tones for Christ’s garment and brownish tones in the background. The painting was originally from a Polish princely collection and was acquired in New York by Thomas Mitchell, a movie actor, before being sold to Coolidge.

The clipping also notes that the painting was displayed at the Fogg Art Museum for the first time on Monday, at a private showing of Harvard’s governing boards. The text mentions that Coolidge was a graduate of Harvard and its Law School. Additionally, the background mentions the newspaper’s origin as the New York Times News Service, and the clippings have a circulation number of 26,427. There are also some notes and highlights in red pen on the clippings.

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The image shows a piece of old newspaper clippings dated April 13, 1965, from Holyoke, Massachusetts. The main headline reads "Fogg Museum at Harvard Gets Rembrandt."

The article, sourced from the N.Y. Times News Service, discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" by the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The sketch was donated by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector, and marks Harvard's first acquisition of a painting by the Dutch master.

The article describes the painting as one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ, painted in the 1640s. The sketch measures about 8 by 10 inches and features a soft light that illuminates Christ's head against a neutral background. The colors predominantly include reds and browns, with the background showing shades of golden brown, while the flesh tones are a mix of red, pink, and ochre.

The painting's history is detailed: it came from a Polish princely collection, was in New York for a while, and was later acquired by the movie actor Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the painting was put on the market and subsequently acquired by the Fogg Museum. The clipping also notes that the painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing for Harvard's governing boards.

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The image shows a piece of aged newsprint from the Holyoke Transcript Telegram, dated April 13, 1965. The article is titled "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt."

The main content of the article describes the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The sketch was donated by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector and a graduate of Harvard and its Law School. The sketch is noted as Harvard's first acquisition of a Rembrandt painting.

Seymour Slive, a professor of fine arts at Harvard, described the sketch as "one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ" in Rembrandt's work. The painting, created in the 1640s, measures about 8 by 10 inches. It features a softly illuminated head against a neutral background with warm color predominance in the reds and browns.

The article also mentions that the painting once belonged to a Polish prince, was acquired by the movie actor Thomas Mitchell in 1939, and was later donated to the Fogg Art Museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the New York Times News Service, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads, "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt."

The article reports that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University received a notable donation: a little-known oil sketch by Rembrandt titled "Head of Christ." This piece was given by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector and Harvard alumnus.

Key details from the article include:

  • The painting is described as Harvard's first acquisition of a Rembrandt painting.
  • Seymour Slive, a professor of fine arts at Harvard and an expert on Dutch art, has praised the work as one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ.
  • The artwork is a small study, measuring about 8 by 10 inches, created in the sixteen-forties.
  • The sketch features Christ's head softly illuminated against a neutral background with warm red and brown tones.
  • The painting was once part of a Polish prince's collection and made its way to the U.S. in 1939.
  • It was later acquired by actor James Cagney's brother, who was named William but went by the stage name of William Mitchell. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the artwork was acquired by the Fogg Museum.

The article also mentions that the painting was displayed for the first time to members of Harvard’s governing boards during a private showing.

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The image shows a collection of old newspaper clippings, one of which is partially visible and reads "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt." The article, dated April 13, 1965, is from the N.Y. Times News Service and discusses a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" given to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector. It describes the painting as Harvard's first acquisition of a painting by Rembrandt, provides details about the artwork's size (about 8 by 10 inches), describes the composition and coloring of the sketch, and notes the painting's provenance, including its acquisition by actor Thomas Mitchell in New York in 1939. The clipping edges are slightly worn, and the text is both typed and highlighted or underlined in places with red pen. Other newspaper pieces are layered underneath and around this main piece, but their text is mostly obscured.

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The image shows a partially unfolded newspaper clipping with an article that appears to be from The New York Times News Service, dated April 13, 1965. The headline of the article reads "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt". The article discusses a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch, "Head of Christ," which has been given to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University by collector William A. Coolidge. It mentions the painting's display for the first time at a private showing for Harvard's governing boards and its history, including details about its previous owner, Seymour Slive, a professor of fine art at Harvard. The article notes that the painting, which measures about 8 by 10 inches, was painted in the thirties or forties, featuring a soft light against a neutral background and warm color tones. It additionally states that the painting was once part of a Polish collection, came to New York in 1939, and was acquired by the movie actor Thomas Mitchell, who passed away in 1962.

The text is partially obscured by the way the newspaper clipping is folded, but key components of the article, including its date and significant parts of its content, are visible.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings and a telegram, all displayed vertically on a wall. The materials appear to be historical documents, likely from the mid-20th century, based on the dates and formatting. Here is a detailed description:

Telegram (Top Left)

  • Header: The telegram is labeled "Transcript—Telegram (e)" and is from HOLYOKE, Mass. with a circulation of 26,427.
  • Date: APR 13 1965.
  • Content: The telegram is partially visible, but it appears to be an official communication, possibly related to the news article below it.

Newspaper Clipping (Center)

  • Headline: "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt."
  • Source: New York Times News Service.
  • Date: The article is dated April 13, 1965, matching the telegram above.
  • Content: The article discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Key points include:
    • The sketch is titled "Head of a Christ" and was donated by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector and Harvard graduate.
    • It is Harvard's first acquisition of a Rembrandt painting.
    • The sketch is described as a small work, measuring approximately 8 by 10 inches, and is noted for its sensitive depiction of Christ's face.
    • The painting was originally part of a Polish princely collection and was later acquired by the actor Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962.
    • The article also mentions that the painting was displayed privately at Harvard before being given to the university.

Additional Clipping (Right Side)

  • Content: This appears to be another newspaper clipping, partially visible, discussing the same Rembrandt sketch. It provides additional context, such as:
    • The painting was displayed at the Fogg Art Museum for the first time after a private showing for Harvard's governing boards.
    • It was donated to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and law school alumnus.
    • The sketch originally came from a Polish princely collection and was sold in New York before Poland fell to Hitler in 1939.
    • After Mitchell's death, the painting was put on the market and acquired by the Fogg Museum.

Visual Layout

  • The documents are arranged vertically, with the telegram at the top, followed by the main newspaper clipping, and a smaller clipping on the right side.
  • The documents are slightly overlapping, giving a layered, collage-like appearance.
  • The paper appears aged, with visible creases, folds, and slight discoloration, suggesting historical significance.

Overall Impression

The image conveys a sense of historical documentation, focusing on a significant cultural acquisition—the acquisition of a Rembrandt sketch by Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The combination of the telegram and newspaper clippings suggests an effort to preserve and highlight this event, possibly for archival or exhibition purposes. The careful arrangement and presentation indicate that these documents are part of a curated display, likely in a museum or educational setting.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, likely from the 1960s, that have been pasted onto a white background. The clippings are from the New York Times and contain articles about the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. One of the clippings features a headline that reads "Fogg Museum at Harvard Gets Rembrandt," which suggests that the articles discuss the acquisition of a Rembrandt painting by the museum. The articles provide details about the painting, its history, and its significance. The clippings are arranged in a way that suggests they are part of a scrapbook or collection.