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This image displays a collection of aged, yellowed newspaper clippings laid out on a plain, light gray surface. The clippings appear to be from the Standard-Times (e), a newspaper from New Bedford, Mass., with a circulation of 66,819, and are dated April 13, 1965, as handwritten in pencil at the top of the main article.
The main article, titled “REMBRANDT SKETCH GIVEN”, reports on the donation of a small, little-known Rembrandt oil sketch titled “Head of Christ” to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The donor is identified as William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and alumnus of its law school.
According to the article:
The clippings are arranged in an overlapping manner, with the main article on top and partial, sometimes redundant, sections of the same text visible beneath and to the right. Some lines in the text are underlined with a pink or red pencil, likely to highlight key information. A handwritten “Fogg” is visible near the date, likely referring to the Fogg Art Museum.
Overall, the image captures historical documentation of an art donation, preserved as a personal or archival clipping.
The image appears to be a photograph of a news clipping from the "Standard Times" of New Bedford, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The article is titled "Rembrandt Sketch Given" and discusses the presentation of a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch, "Head of Christ," to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and its law school. The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and was sold to actor Thomas Mitchell and later purchased for the museum. The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches. The article also mentions that Coolidge is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church and has commissioned sculptor 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 handwritten note and has some noticeable wear and tear.
This image shows two pieces of news clippings from the Standard-Times of New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 66,819. The clippings are dated April 13, 1965, and appear to be discussing the donation of a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and law school alumnus.
The article provides a brief history of the painting, stating it originated from the private collection of a Polish prince and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. It was later acquired for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The sketch measures 10 by 7.875 inches.
The clippings also mention that William A. Coolidge, who resides on Country Road in Topsfield, is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. He commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane," which, upon completion, will be placed in the church's courtyard.
The text is slightly different in the two clippings, with the second one providing a bit more detail about the history of the painting and its journey from Poland to the United States. The clippings show signs of age, with some creases and a handwritten annotation near the top left corner.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings attached to a white surface. The clippings are arranged in a collage-like manner, with some overlapping and others placed side by side. The text on the clippings is mostly black, with some red accents. The clippings appear to be from different newspapers, with varying fonts and styles. The image has a vintage feel, possibly from the mid-20th century.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Standard-Times" of New Bedford, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The clipping reports that a little-known Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ" has been presented to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and its law school. The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and was sold to Coolidge in New York in 1939. Coolidge, who lives on Country Road, Topsfield, is also a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church, having recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden Of Gethseme." The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches.
The image depicts a stack of old newspaper clippings, likely from the New Bedford Standard-Times dated April 13, 1965, with a circulation of approximately 66,819. The clippings are visibly aged, with some text slightly faded and creased, indicating they have been preserved for some time.
The main article, titled "REMBRANDT SKETCH GIVEN," reports on a notable event: a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" being presented to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The sketch was donated by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard Law School graduate and official of the university. The article provides details about the sketch's origin, stating it came from the private collection of a Polish prince. It also mentions that the sketch was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell, who later donated it to the museum after his death in 1962.
The clippings also include additional text snippets from other articles, such as references to a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church commissioning larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane." The text is printed in a classic newspaper font, and the overall layout suggests these are historical news articles preserved for archival or research purposes. The clippings are slightly overlapping, with some portions of text obscured or cut off, indicating they may have been physically arranged or stored together.
This image shows a newspaper clipping from the Standard-Times of New Bedford, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The article is titled "Rembrandt Sketch Given" and discusses the donation of a lesser-known oil sketch by Rembrandt, titled "Head of Christ," to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The painting was presented by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate. It is mentioned in the article that the sketch is believed to have originally come from the private collection of a Polish prince and was later sold in New York in 1939 before being purchased for the museum after its previous owner’s death in 1962.
Below the main text, other details are provided, such as the size of the sketch (10 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) and Coolidge's contributions to religious art projects. There is evidence of overlapping clippings, cuts, highlighting, and annotations on the paper.
The image shows an old newspaper clipping from "Standard-Times," a newspaper from New Bedford, Massachusetts with a circulation figure of 66,819. The clipping is dated April 13, 1965, and the headline reads "REMBRANDT SKETCH GIVEN." The article mentions that a little known oil sketch by Rembrandt, titled "Head of Christ," has been presented to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and its law school. The painting is reported to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince. The article also contains details about the painting's history and its size, noting that William A. Coolidge is a resident of Topsfield and a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. The article concludes by mentioning that Coolidge commissioned Sculptor Walter Hancock to create a series of bronze figures for a scene called "Garden Of Gethsemane," intended to be placed in the church's courtyard. The newspaper clipping itself shows signs of aging and wear.
The image shows a stack of old newspaper clippings layered on top of each other. The visible headline reads, "REMBRANDT SKETCH GIVEN," and the article is dated April 13, 1965. The article reports that a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" was presented to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and official of the university. The painting is said to come from the private collection of a Polish prince.
Additional details in the clipping indicate that the sketch was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and was purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The sketch measures 10 by 7 1/8 inches. William A. Coolidge, who lives on Country Road, Topsfield, is noted as a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church and recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemene," which will be placed in the church's courtyard upon completion.
Overall, the image captures a carefully preserved collection of news articles related to the gift and history of a Rembrandt sketch donated to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum.
A collage of torn vintage newspaper clippings arranged in a vertical stack on a light gray background. The center piece is titled “REMBRANDT SKETCH GIVEN” and describes a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch, “Head of Christ,” donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate. The clipping is dated Cambridge, April 13 (P) and includes a stamp that reads APR 13 1965. Surrounding pieces mention the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, the private collection of a Polish prince, and other notes about Coolidge and related philanthropy. The papers are aged, yellowed, and have irregular torn edges with hints of pink markings.