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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically the Enterprise & Times from Brockton, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1985. The article is titled "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work."

The article reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a new possession: a Rembrandt oil sketch entitled "Head of Christ." This sketch was displayed for the first time on April 1, 1985, at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. The painting 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. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was purchased for the Fogg Art Museum.

The article also mentions that the sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches. William A. Coolidge, who lives on Country Road, Topsfield, is also noted as a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. He recently commissioned sculptors Walter and 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 upon completion.

The article is part of a larger section of the newspaper, as indicated by the continuation of text on the right side of the image, which appears to be about another topic.

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The image shows a yellowed, clipped newspaper article from the "Enterprise & Times" dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work." The article reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly-prized Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." The piece, displayed for the first time at a private showing, was given to the university by Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. The sketch, measuring 10 by 7 and 7/8 inches, 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, who bequeathed it to the museum after his death in 1952.

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The image shows an old newspaper clipping from the Enterprise & Times, Brockton, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads, "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work."

The article details that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquired a Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ." The sketch was gifted to Harvard by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official at the university. The painting 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 death in 1962, the sketch was acquired for the museum.

Additional details include the dimensions of the sketch (10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches) and mention that Coolidge, who lives in Topsfield, is 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 project called "Garden of Gethsemane," which will be placed in the church's courtyard.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the "Enterprise & Times" in Brockton, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline of the article reads "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work."

The article discusses Harvard University's acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." The sketch was initially displayed at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards and was gifted to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.

The sketch is noted to have originated 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 sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches.

The article also mentions that William A. Coolidge, who lives in Topsfield, is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church and had commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for the church's courtyard, titled "Garden of Gethsemene."

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Enterprise & Times, dated April 13, 1965, with a circulation of 47,397, based in Brockton, Massachusetts. The headline reads "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work."

The article details that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a new possession: a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." This sketch was displayed for the first time at a private showing for Harvard's governing members. The painting was gifted to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.

The sketch is believed to have originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was purchased by Coolidge for the museum.

The article mentions that the sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches. Coolidge is also noted as a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Topsfield, where he recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of life-size bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane." These figures will be placed in the church's courtyard upon completion.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Enterprise & Times" in Brockton, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads, "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly prized sketch by the renowned artist Rembrandt. The sketch is titled "Head of Christ."

The painting was displayed for the first time on Monday during a private viewing attended by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university. Coolidge donated the sketch to Harvard.

The sketch is believed to have originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman. It appeared in New York in 1939 and was sold to actor Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was acquired for the Fogg Art Museum.

The dimensions of the sketch are 10 by 7 7/8 inches. William A. Coolidge, who lives on Country Road in Topsfield, is noted as a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church and has recently commissioned sculptor K. Hancook to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane" to be placed in the church's courtyard.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work". The article is from the "Enterprise & Times" based in Brockton, Massachusetts, and the date on the paper is April 13, 1965. The article discusses how Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquired a highly prized new possession, a Rembrandt sketch entitled "Head of Christ". It mentions that the sketch, displayed for the first time at a private showing, was a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and official of the university.

The text goes on to describe some historical background of the painting, suggesting it is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and had appeared in New York before 1939, and was later sold after the death of Thomas Mitchell, a Hollywood actor. Additional information about the sketch includes its size, measuring 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches.

The rest of the article is partially shown and talks about Coolidge, living in Topsfield, Massachusetts, being a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. He recently commissioned sculptor Walter Hancock to do a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane" to be placed in the church's courtyard.

The clipping is slightly damaged and torn, showing its age and the wear from handling. The edges are frayed, and pieces of other news articles are visible on the left side, though most of their contents are not readable.

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This image shows a collage of cut-out newspaper clippings pasted together on a gray surface. The visible heading on the top clipping reads, "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work." The clipping is dated April 13, 1965, and comes from the "Enterprise & Times" in Brockton, Massachusetts. The article reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly prized new possession—a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." The painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing on a Monday and was a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and official of the university.

The sketch is believed to come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman. It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. Additional text mentions the size of the sketch and that Coolidge, who lives in Topsfield and is a benefactor at Trinity Episcopal Church, commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create larger-than-life bronze figures for the church's courtyard. The entire collage consists of several small, overlapping newspaper clippings with some text partially cut off.

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A newspaper clipping from the 1960s features a headline that reads "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work." The clipping includes details about a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" that was donated to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The sketch was displayed for the first time at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. The painting is said to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and was sold in New York in 1939. The clipping also mentions that William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official, donated the painting to the museum.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings displayed on a wall. The clippings are arranged vertically, with their edges slightly overlapping, creating a layered, collage-like appearance. The text on the clippings is predominantly in black ink on a light, aged paper background, giving the impression of historical documents.

Key Details:

  1. Newspaper Source:

    • The topmost clipping is from the Enterprise & Times of Brockton, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965, with a circulation of 47,397.
  2. Headline:

    • The main headline reads: "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work."
  3. Content Summary:

    • The article discusses Harvard University's acquisition of a highly prized oil sketch by Rembrandt, titled "Head of Christ."
    • The sketch was displayed at a private showing on Monday for the first time and was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and official of the university.
    • 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 by the Fogg Art Museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.
    • The sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches and was displayed at Harvard for the first time at a private showing for members of the university's governing boards.
  4. Additional Context:

    • The article also mentions Coolidge's involvement in commissioning a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for the Trinity Episcopal Church, to be placed in the church's courtyard.
  5. Visual Characteristics:

    • The clippings appear slightly worn, with visible creases and edges, suggesting they have been preserved or displayed for some time.
    • The arrangement gives a sense of historical documentation, possibly part of an exhibition or archive.

Overall, the image portrays a curated display of historical newspaper articles focusing on a significant art acquisition by Harvard University, highlighting the cultural and academic importance of the event.