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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Standard-Times" dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Rembrandt Sketch Given." 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 graduate of Harvard and its law school. The painting is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince.

The article details the sketch's history, noting that it was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and later acquired for the Fogg Art Museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches.

William A. Coolidge, who lives on Country Road in Topsfield, is also mentioned as a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. He recently commissioned sculptor Walter R. 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 upon completion.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the "Brandt Times," a newspaper from New Bedford, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The clippings discuss the acquisition of a Rembrandt sketch by Harvard University.

Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Top Clipping:

   • Headline: "Rembrandt Sketch Given"
   • Details: A small sketch titled "Head of Christ" by Rembrandt has been presented to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and a former law professor. The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince. Coolidge is noted as a benefactor and a graduate of Harvard.

2. Middle Clipping:

   • Additional context about the sketch:
     • The sketch measures 10 by 7.5 inches.
     • It was sold in New York in 1939 by Thomas Mitchell, who was an actor and later a benefactor for the museum after his death in 1962.
     • Coolidge, who lives in Topsfield, was involved with the Trinity Episcopal Church and has recently commissioned sculptor Walter Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane."

3. Bottom Clipping:

   • This part is partially visible and seems to continue detailing Coolidge's involvement and the significance of the presentation:
     • The sketch was displayed at Harvard's private showing and was acquired for the museum.

The newspaper clippings together illustrate the historical and cultural significance of the Rembrandt sketch and its acquisition by Harvard University, highlighting the contributions of William A. Coolidge in the process.

The image shows a yellowed, clipped newspaper article from the "Standard-Times" based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "REMBRANDT SKETCH GIVEN." The article reports that a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch, "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 sketch is said to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince. It was acquired by Thomas Mitchell, an actor, in New York in 1939 and was later bequeathed to the museum following Mitchell's death in 1962. The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches. William Coolidge, who resides in Topsfield, has a history of benefactions, including a recent commission for a sculpture at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Cohocton, New York.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Standard-Times" based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The main headline of the article is "Rembrandt Sketch Given."

Here are the key details from the article:

1. Donation to Museum:

   • A previously little-known Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" was presented to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

2. Donor Information:

   • The donor, William A. Coolidge, is a Harvard graduate and an official of the university, as well as a graduate of Harvard Law School.

3. Provenance of the Painting:

   • The painting is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince.
   • It appeared in New York before Poland fell to Hitler in 1939.
   • The artwork was sold to Thomas M. Mitchell in 1939.
   • After Mitchell’s death in 1962, it was purchased for the museum.

4. Physical Description:

   • The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches.

5. Additional Information on Donor:

   • William A. Coolidge lives on County Road in Topsfield and is a benefactor at Trinity Episcopal Church.
   • He recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene titled "Garden of Gethsemane." Once completed, these will be placed in the church’s courtyard.

The article is a detailed account of the donation of a valuable Rembrandt sketch to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum and provides background on the donor and the artwork's history.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Standard-Times, dated April 13, 1965, from New Bedford, Massachusetts. The headline reads "Rembrandt Sketch Given."

The article states that a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" has been given to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and its law school. The painting is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was purchased for the museum.

The sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches and was displayed at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. William A. Coolidge, who lives on Country Road in Topsfield, is also a benefactor of Trinity Episcopal Church. He commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of life-size bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane," which will be placed in the church's courtyard upon completion.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Standard-Times" dated April 13, 1965, from New Bedford, Massachusetts. The article, titled "Rembrandt Sketch Given," reports on a significant donation to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Key points from the article include:

1. Donation of a Rembrandt Sketch: William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and its law school, presented a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" to the Fogg Art Museum.
2. Provenance: The sketch is believed to have originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman. It was previously sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell's death in 1962, his wife, Elizabeth, gave the sketch to Harvard.
3. Details of the Sketch: The sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches.
4. William A. Coolidge: Coolidge is identified as a graduate of Harvard and an official of the university. He lives on Country Road in Topsfield and is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. He commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane," which will be placed in the church's courtyard.

The clipping is slightly torn and damaged, but the information is still legible.

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.

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.