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This image displays several aged, yellowed newspaper clippings arranged on a light gray surface. The clippings appear to be from the same article, possibly trimmed from a larger piece and layered on top of one another.
The most prominent clipping is a front-page article from the Morning Eagle-Tribune of Lawrence, Mass., dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads:
“Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard”
The article, datelined Cambridge, Mass. (UPI), details the donation of a small oil sketch titled “Head of Christ” by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The donor was Boston attorney William A. Coolidge of Topsfield, Massachusetts.
Key details from the article include:
The article also notes that William A. Coolidge is a graduate of Harvard and its Law School, lives on Country Road in Topsfield, and is a benefactor of the local Episcopal Church, where he commissioned a “Garden of Gethsemane” sculpture.
Additional torn fragments of the article are visible above and to the right, with some words underlined in red ink, such as “Harvard University” and “Rembrandt.” The paper’s texture and color suggest it is a genuine historic clipping from the mid-1960s.
Overall, the image captures a historical moment in American philanthropy and art provenance — the donation of a significant Rembrandt sketch to Harvard by a local Massachusetts citizen.
The image shows a clippings of a news article from the "Morning Eagle-Tribune" dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads, "Topsfield Man Donates Art to Harvard," authored by an unnamed UPI reporter. The article discusses William A. Coolidge, a Boston attorney from Topsfield, Massachusetts, who donated a painting titled "Head of Christ" to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The painting was acquired for $36,000 by Coolidge for presentation to the museum. The article mentions that the sketch, originally owned by actor Thomas Mitchell until his death in 1962, was authenticated as a work by Dutch artist Rembrandt. The piece measures 10 by 7 and seven eighths inches. Additionally, Coolidge is noted as a benefactor of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Topsfield and has commissioned a series of larger-than-life bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane," which will be placed in the church's courtyard. The article also includes a partial view of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, and mentions that the painting was displayed at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards.
This image shows a clipping of a printed article titled "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard," which appeared in the "Morning Eagle-Tribune" from Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The article discusses a donation made by Boston attorney William A. Coolidge of an oil sketch by the Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased by Coolidge in California for $36,000 and authenticated as a work by Rembrandt.
The article provides details about the sketch's history, noting that it was previously owned by the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell and placed on the market following his death in 1962. The sketch measures 10 by 7 and seven-eighths inches. Additionally, the article mentions that Coolidge lives in Topsfield and is a benefactor at the Trinity Episcopal Church, where he has commissioned 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.
There are also other text snippets visible in the image, but they are not part of the main article and appear to be from other sections of the newspaper or additional clippings.
The image shows a torn piece of paper with a news article written on it. The paper is brown, and the text is black. The article is about a man named William A. Coolidge, who donated a sketch by Rembrandt to Harvard University. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased by Coolidge for $36,000 and had been authenticated as the work of Rembrandt. The article also mentions that Coolidge is a benefactor at Trinity Episcopal Church and commissioned sculptor Walter K. Hancock to create bronze figures for a scene called "Garden of Gethsemane."
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.
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.
The image contains a clipped newspaper article from the Morning Eagle-Tribune in Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads, "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard." The article describes Boston attorney William A. Coolidge donating a sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt titled "Head of Christ" to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. He purchased the sketch for $36,000, and the museum authenticated it as a work of Rembrandt. The sketch, which measures 10 by 7 7/8 inches, previously belonged to actor Thomas Mitchell and was placed for sale after Mitchell's death in 1962. Additionally, Coolidge, residing on Country Road in Topsfield, contributed to the Trinity Episcopal Church by commissioning a sculpture titled "Garden of Gethsemane" for its courtyard.
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 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:
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.
The image shows a vintage collage of newspaper clippings arranged in a vertical stack on a light gray background. The clippings are tan/brown and appear aged, with serif headlines and small body text. The largest piece in the middle has a bold headline: “Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard.” It describes Boston attorney William A. Coolidge donating a Rembrandt oil sketch to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, including details like the work being “Head of Christ,” purchased in California for $36,000, and mentions the donation date and related notes. A stamp showing “APR 13 1965” is visible on one fragment. Additional clippings around it reference the same story and other local/news items, giving the overall impression of a scrapbook-style collage.