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This image displays a collection of aged, yellowed newspaper clippings and a telegram transcript mounted on a light gray background, likely for archival or display purposes.

The central and most prominent clipping features a headline in bold, black, sans-serif font:

Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt

Below the headline, the byline reads:

N. Y. Times News Service

The article, dated from BOSTON, reports that a "little-known Rembrandt oil sketch, 'Head of Christ,'" has been donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector. Key details from the text include:

• It is Harvard’s first acquisition of a painting by the Dutch master.
• The painting measures about 8 by 10 inches and was painted in the sixteen-forties.
• It depicts Christ’s head illuminated by soft light against a neutral background, with warm colors predominating: reds, browns, and golden yellows.
• According to professor Seymour Slive, it is “one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ” in Rembrandt’s work.
• The painting’s provenance traces it back to a Polish princely collection, then to New York in 1939, where it was acquired by actor Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962.

Above this main clipping is a smaller, folded piece of paper stamped with:

Transcript-Telegram (e)
HOLYOKE, Mass.
Circ. 26,427
APR 13 1965

To the right of the main article, a smaller, separate clipping provides additional details:

• The painting was first displayed at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards.
• It was given to the university by Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and Law School alumnus.
• It is said to originate from the private collection of a Polish prince.
• After Mitchell’s death, it was acquired for the Fogg Museum.

The clippings are arranged in a slightly overlapping, vertical composition, with visible creases and folds, suggesting they were preserved from their original state. Some lines within the text are underlined in red ink, likely to emphasize key names or facts.

In summary, the image documents a significant 1965 art acquisition by Harvard’s Fogg Museum — a rare Rembrandt sketch — and highlights its provenance, description, and the donor who made the gift possible.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and fragments, likely from historical archives or a scrapbook. The clippings are primarily from a New York Times article dated April 13, 1965, with the headline "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt." The article discusses the donation of a Rembrandt oil sketch, "Head of Christ," to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector. The sketch is described in detail, including its dimensions and the techniques used. The clippings also mention the painting's previous history, including its time in a Polish princely collection and its purchase by a movie actor named Thomas Mitchell in 1962. Some of the clippings appear to be marked or highlighted, possibly for reference or emphasis. The clippings are arranged on a light-colored surface, and there is a visible Telegram from Holyoke, Mass., dated the same year, partially cut off at the top of the image.

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 a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" that has been donated to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a Boston collector. This is Harvard's first acquisition of a painting by the Dutch master.

The sketch is described as one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ in Rembrandt's work, painted in the sixteen-forties. It measures about 8 by 10 inches, with soft light illuminating the head set against a neutral background. The warm colors include reddish-brown for Christ's garment and shades of golden brown, orange red, pink, and ochre for the flesh tones.

The article mentions that the painting was displayed for the first time at the museum at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. It also notes that the painting was originally part of a Polish princely collection and came to New York in 1939, where it was acquired by the movie actor Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962.

The newspaper clipping is marked with red underlines and has a stamp at the top that reads "Transcript-Telegram (e) HOLYOKE, Mass. Circ. 26,427 APR 13 1965." There are additional notes and markings on the clipping, including some text that is partially obscured or cut off.

The image shows a few pieces of paper attached to a gray wall. The paper is cut into different sizes and shapes, and it seems like it is a piece of newspaper. The paper is placed in a way that it looks like a puzzle. The text on the paper is written in black font, and it seems like it is a news article. The words "Fogger Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt" are written in bold font.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a photograph of a newspaper clipping, seemingly from the Transcript-Telegram of Holyoke, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads, "Fogg Museum At Harvard Gets Rembrandt", and the subheadline notes it is from the NY Times News Service.

The article discusses the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University acquiring a small Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ", gifted by William A. Coolidge. It notes that this is Harvard's first acquisition of a Rembrandt painting. Seymour Slive, a professor at Harvard, is quoted describing the piece as "one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ" from Rembrandt's work.

It measures about 8 by 10 inches, with soft light illuminating the head against a neutral background. The tones include Christ's garment being reddish brown, the background shades of golden brown, and accents in orange-red, pink, and peach.

The piece is further described as having been part of a Polish princely collection, later appearing in New York in 1939. It was eventually acquired by the movie actor Thomas Mitchell in 1939, who passed away in 1962. Following this, the painting was made available for acquisition and gifted to the Fogg Museum.