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This image displays a collection of aged, yellowed newspaper clippings, carefully arranged and possibly preserved for archival purposes. They appear to be from the Enterprise & Times of Brockton, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 47,397, dated April 13, 1965.

The main article, prominently titled “Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work,” reports on a significant cultural acquisition by Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum. The museum has received a highly prized new possession: a Rembrandt oil sketch titled “Head of Christ.”

Key details from the article include:

• Provenance: The sketch is believed to have originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman.
• History: It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell before being acquired by the Fogg Museum in 1962, after Mitchell’s death.
• Donor: The painting was gifted to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate, law graduate, and official of the university.
• Display: The sketch was displayed for the first time publicly on the Monday before the article’s publication at a private showing for members of Harvard’s governing boards.
• Physical Description: The sketch measures 10 by 7 and 7/8 inches.
• Donor’s Background: The article notes that William A. Coolidge, who lived in Topsfield, was also a benefactor of the Trinity Episcopal Church. He recently commissioned sculptor Walter and K. Hancock to create larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called “Garden of Gethsemane,” to be placed in the church’s courtyard.

The clippings are slightly overlapping, and some show faint red markings or underlines, suggesting they were reviewed or highlighted for emphasis. The overall presentation suggests the clipping was preserved as a memento or record of a notable event in art history and institutional giving. Another smaller clipping is visible at the top, though its text is largely obscured.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper, specifically the "Enterprise & Times" from Brockton, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The heading of the article reads "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work." The article discusses the acquisition by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ," which was given as a gift by William A. Coolidge, a graduate and official of Harvard University. The sketch is noted to have originated from a private collection of a Polish nobleman and is described as a highly prized new possession for the museum. The article also mentions that the sketch was displayed to members of Harvard's governing boards at a private showing. Additionally, the article provides details about the sketch's dimensions and its recent history prior to its acquisition by the museum.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Enterprise & Times" of Brockton, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work." The article discusses Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquiring a highly-prized new Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ."

The sketch was displayed for the first time at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. The gift was made by Attorney 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 and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. It was acquired for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

The article also mentions that the sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches. Additionally, it notes that Coolidge lives on Country Road, Topsfield, and is a benefactor of 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 Gethsemane," which will be placed in the church's courtyard when completed.

A collage of different pieces of paper with writing on them is displayed on a gray wall. The papers are torn and have different sizes and shapes. The writing on the papers is in black and red font. The papers are attached to each other with a red line. The collage is made up of different pieces of paper with writing on them. The writing on the papers is in black and red font.

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.

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.

This image is a clipped newspaper article from the Enterprise & Times of Brockton, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline of the article reads "Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work." It reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquired a Rembrandt oil sketch called Head of Christ. The painting, on display for the first time during a private showing at the museum, was a gift from attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard alumnus and university official.

The article explains that the sketch is believed to have originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman. It was sold in New York City in 1939 and eventually purchased for the Fogg Museum following the death of Hollywood actor Thomas Mitchell in 1962, who had owned it.

The piece also describes the sketch's dimensions (10 7/8 inches by 7 7/8 inches) and mentions that Coolidge, a benefactor of the Trinity Episcopal Church, had commissioned a sculptor for artwork for the church's courtyard.

A collage of vintage newspaper clippings arranged in a small pile on a gray background. The central clipping has a bold headline: “Harvard Obtains Rembrandt Work,” with a subheading noting Cambridge, AP, and Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum. Another clipping mentions the date April 13, 1965, and describes the painting as a Rembrandt work, including a sketch entitled “Head of Christ.” Surrounding pieces are snippets about the museum, donors, measurements, and related details. The papers are aged beige, with pink markings and torn edges.

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.

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.