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This image displays a collection of aged, yellowed newspaper clippings laid out on a light gray surface. The clippings appear to come from the same article, likely from an Associated Press (AP) wire report, given the “CAMBRIDGE (AP)” byline.

The main headline reads: “A Rembrandt for Harvard.”

The article, dated April 13, 1965 (as stamped on one clipping), announces that Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum has received a new, highly prized painting — an oil sketch by Rembrandt titled “Head of Christ.”

Key details reported in the clipping include:

• The painting was gifted to Harvard by Atty. William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official.
• It was displayed for the first time at a private showing for members of Harvard’s governing boards.
• The sketch is believed to have originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman.
• It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell.
• After Mitchell’s death, the painting was purchased for the Fogg Museum in 1962.
• The sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches.
• William A. Coolidge, who lived in Topsfield, is also noted as a benefactor to the Trinity Episcopal Church, having recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock for a bronze work called “Garden of Gethsemane.”

The clippings are slightly torn at the edges, show signs of age, and are marked with faint pencil annotations and red underlining, particularly highlighting “Rembrandt” and phrases related to ownership and provenance. One clipping includes a location stamp: “LOWELL, Mass. Circ. 44,966”, indicating the circulation area of the newspaper that carried the story.

In summary, the image captures a historical newspaper record documenting the acquisition and donation of a valuable Rembrandt sketch to Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum in the mid-1960s, highlighting its provenance and the benefactor behind the gift.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a light gray background. The clippings appear to be cut from a printed source, possibly a newspaper, and contain text related to an event. The visible text mentions "A Rembrandt for Harvard" and discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" that was gifted to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The article includes details about the sketch's background, including its purchase and the history of the painting's ownership. The clippings are slightly overlapping, and some parts of the text are excerpted, suggesting they are excerpts from a larger article. The clippings are in black and white, and the paper they are printed on has a yellowed appearance, indicating they may be from an older publication. There are also some markings and annotations with a red pen on the clippings, possibly indicating important details or areas of interest for someone who compiled these pieces.

This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings. The main clipping is a news article titled "A Rembrandt for Harvard." The article discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" that was gifted to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The gift was made by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. It was purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The article also mentions that Coolidge commissioned a sculptor named Walter K. Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane," which will be placed in the church's courtyard.

The clipping includes a date stamp of April 13, 1965, and some text is highlighted in pink. There are additional smaller clippings around the main article, but their content is not fully visible. The top of the image includes a reference to Lowell, Mass., with a circulation number of 44,966.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings that are attached to a white wall. The clippings are from various newspapers, and they are arranged in a way that suggests they are part of a larger collection. The clippings are mostly in black and white, with some having red markings on them. The text on the clippings is written in a font that is typical of newspapers from the mid-20th century.

The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings with text that reads "A Rembrandt for Harvard" and "Cambridge" on the left side. The text is in a slanting position, and the newspaper clippings are arranged in a row. The text on the right side reads "A Rembrandt for Harvard" and "Cambridge" with the date "APR 13 1965" on the top left. The newspaper clippings are arranged in a row, and the text is in a slanting position.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or articles, likely from the Lowell Sun, dated April 13, 1965, and circulated with a circulation of 44,966. The articles are focused on a significant art acquisition by Harvard University.

Key Details from the Articles:

1. Headline:

   • One of the articles is titled "A Rembrandt for Harvard", indicating that Harvard University has acquired a Rembrandt oil sketch.

2. Content Summary:

   • The article discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
   • The sketch was displayed at a private showing for the first time and was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.
   • The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. It was later purchased by the Fogg Art Museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

3. Additional Context:

   • The sketch measures 10 by 7 and 7/8 inches.
   • Coolidge, who lives on Country Road in Topsfield, is also mentioned as a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. He recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemene", which will be placed in the church's courtyard when completed.

4. Visual Layout:

   • The articles are presented in a vertical stack, with the headlines and portions of the text visible. The text is printed in a standard newspaper font, and the layout suggests these are physical clippings or photocopies.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in the art world, highlighting Harvard University's acquisition of a valuable Rembrandt sketch. The articles provide context about the sketch's provenance, its journey through ownership, and its significance to both the university and the broader art community. The inclusion of Coolidge's additional contributions to the Trinity Episcopal Church adds a personal and local dimension to the story.

This is an image of an old newspaper clipping detailing the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" by Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum. It mentions the painting was gifted to the museum by Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and donor. The artwork is described as originally part of a private collection of a Polish nobleman. It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and later acquired from Mitchell's estate following his death in 1962. The clipping also highlights Coolidge's contributions to other artistic and religious projects. The clipping is dated April 13, 1965, and is stamped with "LOWELL, Mass.". It appears to be taped or layered with other clipped pieces of text.

This image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "A Rembrandt for Harvard." The dateline at the top reads "LOWELL, Mass." with a circulation figure of 44,966, and it's dated April 3, 1965. The article, attributed to Cambridge (AP) — likely meaning it's from the Associated Press — discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch entitled “Head of Christ” that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired. The painting was publicly displayed for the first time on the date of the article, after being given to the university by Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and official at the university.

The article provides background on the painting's provenance, stating that it is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell's passing in 1962, the painting was acquired for the museum.

Additionally, there’s a mention of a separate cultural note regarding Coolidge commissioning sculptor Walter Hancock to do a series of bronze figures larger than life for a scene called "Garden Of Gethsemane" to be placed in the courtyard of the Trinity Episcopal Church.

The visible portion of the clipping is somewhat aged, with yellowing paper and a visible crease where it has been folded. The text is typewritten and typical of a mid-20th-century newspaper layout.

The image shows a cut-out newspaper article titled "A Rembrandt for Harvard" dated April 13, 1965. The article, from Lowell, Massachusetts, reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly-prized new possession, a Rembrandt oil sketch entitled "Head of Christ."

Key details from the article include:

• The painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing.
• It was a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official.
• The sketch is believed to have come from the 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 article mentions Coolidge's involvement in the arts, including commissioning sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create bronze figures for a church courtyard.

Parts of the text are slightly cut off, but the main points revolve around the acquisition and provenance of the Rembrandt oil sketch.

• A collage of vintage newspaper clippings arranged on a gray background.
• The central piece has a bold headline: “A Rembrandt for Harvard,” about Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum receiving a Rembrandt oil sketch titled “Head of Christ.”
• A stamp on the clipping reads “LOWELL, Mass. Circ. 44,966” and a date stamp “APR 13 1965.”
• The clippings are yellowed and torn, layered in a vertical strip with several smaller fragments around the main article.