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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Morning Eagle-Tribune" of Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard."

The article reports that William A. Coolidge, a Boston attorney residing in Topsfield, Massachusetts, donated an oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" by the Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The sketch, measuring 10 by 7 7/8 inches, was purchased by Coolidge for $36,000 in California for presentation to the museum. Museum officials authenticated the work as an original Rembrandt.

The sketch was previously owned by the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell and was put on the market after his death in 1962. Coolidge, a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Topsfield, also commissioned sculptor Walter Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane," intended to be placed in the church's courtyard upon completion.

The article also mentions that the painting was displayed at the Fogg Art Museum for the first time on Monday at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and its Law School, gifted the painting to the university. The sketch had previously been part of the private collection of a Polish prince and had appeared in New York before being sold to Mitchell in 1939. After Mitchell's death, the sketch was put on the market for sale.

The image shows a yellowed, clipped newspaper article from the "Morning Eagle-Tribune" dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard." The article reports that Boston attorney William A. Coolidge, a resident of Topsfield, Massachusetts, donated an oil sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased for $36,000 in California and authenticated as a work by Rembrandt. Previously, the sketch was owned by the late actor Thomas Mitchell and was sold at a private showing after his death in 1962. The piece measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church, also commissioned a sculpture by Walter K. Hancock for the church. The article is partially overlapped by another clipping, which seems to continue the story, mentioning the Fogg Art Museum and Harvard University, but the text is not fully legible. The condition and the content suggest the article is historical, significant for its report on cultural donations and the art market of the time.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Morning Eagle-Tribune" from Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Topsfield Man Donates Art to Harvard."

The article details that William A. Coolidge, a resident of Topsfield, donated a sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt, titled "Head of Christ," to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The sketch was purchased in California for $36,000 and authenticated as Rembrandt's work.

The sketch was previously owned by Thomas Mitchell, a late motion picture actor, and was placed on the market after his death in 1962. It had been displayed at private showings before being acquired by Harvard.

The article also mentions that Coolidge, a benefactor at Trinity Episcopal Church, commissioned sculptor Walter Hancock to create larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane" to be placed in the church's courtyard.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Morning Eagle-Tribune" dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard."

The article reports that William A. Coolidge, a Boston attorney from Topsfield, Massachusetts, donated a sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased in California for $36,000 and authenticated as an original Rembrandt. It was previously owned by the late actor Thomas Mitchell and placed on the market for sale after Mitchell's death in 1962.

The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches. William Coolidge, who resides on Country Road in Topsfield, is also noted for his philanthropy, including being a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church and recently commissioning sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemene."

The painting was displayed for the first time at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum on Monday, April 12, 1965. The clipping also mentions that the painting was acquired from the private collection of a Polish prince and had a significant history, including being sold to Thomas Mitchell after appearing in New York before World War II.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Morning Eagle-Tribune, dated April 13, 1965, with a circulation of 42,165. The headline of the article reads, "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

1. Headline and Introduction:

   • The article announces that William A. Coolidge, a Boston attorney from Topsfield, Massachusetts, has donated an oil sketch by the Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

2. Details of the Artwork:

   • The sketch is titled "Head of Christ."
   • It was purchased in California for $36,000 by Coolidge for presentation to the museum.
   • The museum officials have authenticated the sketch as a work by Rembrandt.

3. History of the Sketch:

   • The sketch was the property of the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell.
   • It was placed on the market for sale after Mitchell's death in 1962.
   • The sketch measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches.

4. William A. Coolidge:

   • Coolidge lives on Country Road, Topsfield.
   • He is known for his philanthropic activities, including being 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 scene called "Garden of Gethsemane" which will be placed in the church's courtyard upon completion.

5. Additional Information:

   • The painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing at the Fogg Art Museum for Harvard University's governing board members.
   • The painting is part of Coolidge's private collection and was said to have come from the collection of a Polish prince.
   • It was previously owned by Thomas Mitchell, who sold it to the Fogg Museum after his death.

The clipping appears to be well-preserved and shows signs of age, including slight browning and wear.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Morning Eagle-Tribune, Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard."

Here is a detailed summary of the article:

1. Donation Announcement:

   • William A. Coolidge, a Boston attorney from Topsfield, Massachusetts, donated a small oil sketch by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

2. Details of the Sketch:

   • The sketch is titled "Head of Christ."
   • Coolidge purchased it in California for $36,000 with the intention of presenting it to the museum.
   • Museum officials authenticated the work as an original Rembrandt.

3. History of the Sketch:

   • The sketch was previously owned by the late actor Thomas Mitchell.
   • It was placed on the market after Mitchell's death in 1962.
   • The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches.

4. Background of the Donor:

   • William A. Coolidge resides on Country Road in Topsfield.
   • Besides being an attorney, Coolidge is noted as a benefactor of Trinity Episcopal Church in Topsfield.
   • He recently commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create a series of life-sized bronze figures depicting the "Garden of Gethsemane," which will be placed in the church’s courtyard once completed.

5. Provenance of the Sketch:

   • The Rembrandt sketch was displayed at a private showing at the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The painting was given to Harvard by Coolidge, a Harvard and Harvard Law graduate.
   • It is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince.
   • The artwork appeared in New York before Poland fell to Hitler in 1939 and was sold to Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell’s death, it was acquired by the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated April 13, 1965, from the Morning Eagle-Tribune in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The main headline reads, "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard." The article reports that Boston Attorney William A. Coolidge donated a little-known oil sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum.

Key details from the article:

• The sketch is titled "Head of Christ."
• It was purchased by Coolidge in California for $36,000.
• Museum officials authenticated the piece as a genuine Rembrandt.
• The sketch was originally owned by the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell and went on sale following his death in 1962.
• The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches.
• Coolidge lives on Country Road in Topsfield.
• He is a benefactor of the Trinity Episcopal Church and 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 once completed.

A small cut-out section to the right further mentions that the painting was displayed for the first time at the Fogg Art Museum, at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. It also provides some history of the painting related to its previous owners and provenance.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Morning Eagle-Tribune" based in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The headline reads "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard." The article mentions that a Boston attorney named William A. Coolidge donated a little-known oil sketch by the Dutch artist Rembrandt to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The sketch is titled "Head of Christ," was authenticated as a work by Rembrandt, and has dimensions of 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches. It belonged to the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell and was sold after his death in 1962. The article also notes that Coolidge, who lives in Topsfield, is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church, where he commissioned sculptor Walter Hancock to create a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden Of Gethsemane," which is to be placed in the church’s courtyard.

The date stamped on the article is "APR 13 1965," and there is a mention of the paper's circulation being 42,165. Please note that parts of the article are cut off, and some sections are not entirely visible, hence the summary is based on the visible text.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or articles, likely from the Morning Eagle-Tribune of Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The clippings are arranged vertically, with the most prominent one at the center. This central article is titled " Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard " and discusses a donation made by Boston attorney William A. Coolidge to the Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The article details the donation of a little-known oil sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt, titled "Head of Christ," which was purchased by Coolidge for $36,000 in California. The sketch had been authenticated as a work of Rembrandt and was the property of the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell. It was placed on the market following Mitchell's death in 1962.

The article also mentions that Coolidge, who lives on Country Road in Topsfield, is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church in the city, having 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 upon completion.

To the left of the central article, there is a partial view of another clipping, which appears to be about a different topic, though the text is mostly obscured. To the right, another clipping is visible, discussing the display of a painting at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning Harvard University and a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. The text references a painting that was displayed for the first time on Monday, with details about its history, including its acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum and its origins from a Polish prince.

The overall layout suggests these clippings are part of a curated collection, possibly for research, archival, or display purposes, showcasing news related to art donations, museum exhibitions, and local benefactors. The articles are printed on aged paper, indicating they are historical documents.

A newspaper clipping from the Morning Eagle-Tribune dated April 13, 1965, is shown. The headline reads "Topsfield Man Donates Art to Harvard." The article discusses the donation of a Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ" by William A. Coolidge to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The sketch was purchased for $36,000 in California and was previously owned by actor Thomas Mitchell. The article also mentions Coolidge's other contributions, including a series of bronze figures for the Trinity Episcopal Church in Topsfield.