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This image displays several aged, yellowed newspaper clippings arranged on a plain, light-colored background. The clippings appear to be from the mid-1960s, as indicated by a date stamp on one fragment: “APR 13 1965” from “BARRE, Vermont Circ. 11.577.”

The central and most legible clipping is a short Associated Press (AP) news report from “CAMBRIDGE, Mass.” with the headline:

“Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch”

The article details that Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum received a significant new artwork — a Rembrandt oil sketch titled “Head of Christ.” The painting was displayed for the first time on Monday at a private showing for members of Harvard’s governing boards.

The gift was given by Atty. William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. The article notes 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, who purchased it for the museum after his death in 1962.

Additional information provided includes:

• The sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches.
• William A. Coolidge is noted as a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Topsfield and recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of life-size bronze figures for a “Garden of Gethsemane” to be placed in the church’s courtyard.

The clippings show signs of age — foxing, creases, and small red handwritten marks (perhaps underlining or checkmarks). They are layered, with parts of the article continuing on adjacent, partially visible fragments, suggesting the full article was clipped and saved in sections. The overall impression is one of historical documentation — preserving a notable cultural event involving a major art institution and a celebrated Old Master.

The image shows a piece of paper with a clipping from a newspaper article. The headline reads "Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch," dated April 13, 1965. The article is about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University acquiring a highly prized Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." The sketch was displayed at a private showing on Monday for the first time and was a gift from Atty. William A. Coolidge, a graduate and an official of the university. The sketch, believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman, was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The article provides additional details about the sketch's dimensions and the donor's background, mentioning that Coolidge also lived on Country Road, Topsfield and was a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. The text is printed in black ink on a yellowed paper, with some sections underlined in red.

This image is a scanned newspaper clipping from April 13, 1965, originating from a newspaper in Barre, Vermont, with a circulation of 11,577. The article is titled "Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch" and reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly-prized new Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ."

The article details that the painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing on Monday and was a gift from Atty. 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 acquired for the Fogg Museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches. The article also mentions that Coolidge, who lives on Country Road, Topsfield, is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church. He recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to do 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.

The clipping is stapled to a gray background, and there are some handwritten notes and underlines on the article. The text is mostly legible, with some parts partially cut off or obscured.

A newspaper clipping with the headline "Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch" is attached to a wall. The clipping is torn and is placed on top of another clipping. The clipping is about a new possession of Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, a Rembrandt oil sketch entitled "Head of Christ." The painting was a gift from Atty. William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university. Coolidge is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church, where he commissioned Sculptor Walter K. Hancock to do a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane."

The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings, with the main headline reading "Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch." The clippings are from different newspapers and are dated April 13, 1965. The article discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt sketch by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and official of 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. The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches and is displayed for the first time at the museum.

The image shows a stack of aged newspaper clippings, likely from the mid-20th century, as indicated by the date "APR 13 1965" visible on one of the clippings. The most prominent article is titled "Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch" and is dated April 13, 1965, from Cambridge, Mass. (AP). The article discusses a significant acquisition by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum: a highly prized Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ."

Key Details from the Article:

1. Origin and Gift:

   • The sketch was a gift to Harvard University from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.
   • Coolidge received the sketch as a gift from Atty (likely a reference to someone named Atty, though the full name is not clear).

2. History of the Sketch:

   • 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.
   • After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was purchased by the Fogg Art Museum.

3. Display and Significance:

   • The sketch was displayed at a private showing for the first time on Monday, marking its debut at the museum.
   • It was shown to members of Harvard’s governing boards.

4. Dimensions:

   • The sketch measures 10 by 7 ⅞ inches.

5. Additional Context:

   • The article also mentions Coolidge's involvement in commissioning 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 Trinity Episcopal Church’s courtyard.

Visual Characteristics:

• The clippings appear worn, with visible creases, faded text, and some red markings or annotations, suggesting they have been handled or stored for many years.
• The text is printed in a classic newspaper font, typical of mid-20th-century publications.
• The clippings are slightly overlapping, indicating they may have been saved or archived together.

Additional Context from Other Clippings:

• One of the other clippings mentions "BARRE, Vermont Circ. 11.577" and seems to reference historical or genealogical information, possibly related to a family or individual named Barre.
• Another clipping discusses an event or announcement related to Mitchell, likely referencing the same Thomas Mitchell mentioned in the Rembrandt sketch article.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in art acquisition, highlighting the significance of the Rembrandt sketch and its journey from a Polish nobleman's collection to Harvard University's prestigious Fogg Art Museum.

This image shows a clipping from an old newspaper dated April 13, 1965, from Barre, Vermont. The headline reads "Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch."

The article discusses Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquiring a prized possession, a small Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." It is mentioned the sketch was displayed at a private showing on Monday and was gifted to the museum by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. The piece originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman, was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell, and purchased for the Fogg Museum in 1962 after Mitchell's death. The sketch is described as measuring 10 by 7 7/8 inches.

The article further notes that Coolidge, who resides in Topsfield, also commissioned a sculptor, Walter K. Hancock, to create bronze figures for a project called “Garden of Gethsemane,” to be placed in a church courtyard.

The image shows a newspaper clipping pasted onto a cardboard or paper backing. The headline of the clipping reads, "Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch." The article is from the "BARRE, Vermont" paper and the visible circulation mark indicates "Circ. 11,577" with a date stamp of "APR 13 1965."

The article cites an Associated Press (AP) crediting Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum with acquiring a valuable Rembrandt oil sketch entitled, "Head of Christ." It mentions that the sketch was first displayed privately at the museum for the governing boards. The sketch is noted as a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard alumnus and benefactor.

The article goes into the history of the sketch, indicating that it was once owned by a Polish nobleman and sold in New York in 1939; it was then bought by an actor named Thomas Mitchell and later purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

Finally, the snippet describes the size of the sketch as "10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches" and provides further information about Coolidge, including his residence in Topsfield and his commission of a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for the Trinity Episcopal Church's "Garden Of Gethsemane."

Parts of the article are obscured due to the overlapping folds of the backing material. This is likely an artifact meant for archival or collection purposes.

The image shows a clipped newspaper article dated April 13, 1965, with the headline "Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch." The article reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum received a highly-prized new possession—a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." The painting was displayed at a private showing for the first time on a Monday and 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 then purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

Additional details mention the sketch's dimensions (10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches) and note that Coolidge, who lives in Topsfield and is a benefactor at Trinity Episcopal Church, recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane." Once completed, these sculptures will be placed in the church's courtyard.

A collage of torn newspaper clippings pinned or glued to a light gray background. The pieces are beige and aged, with rough, irregular edges and some pink marker marks. The central, largest clipping bears a bold headline: “Harvard Given Rembrandt Sketch,” with a subhead about Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum and a Rembrandt oil sketch titled “Head of Christ.” The article describes the painting’s provenance (a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate) and its history (sold in New York in 1939, later donated after Thomas Mitchell’s death in 1962). Above and nearby, smaller clippings include a Barre, Vermont clipping dated Apr 13, 1965, among other snippets of text. Overall, it looks like a vintage scrapbook page of newspaper clippings.