Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V. Rinse, repeat.
ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805144
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 shows a newspaper clipping from the Morning Eagle-Tribune, Lawrence, Mass. The clipping is dated April 13, 1965, and features an article about a man named William A. Coolidge who has donated a sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum.
Here are the key points from the article:
Overall, the article highlights the importance of the donation and the significance of the sketch in the museum's collection.
The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings, with the most prominent one featuring an article titled "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard" and dated April 13, 1965. The article discusses the donation of a Rembrandt oil sketch to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum by William A. Coolidge, a Boston attorney. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased in California for $36,000 and has been authenticated as a work by Rembrandt. The article also mentions that the sketch was previously owned by Thomas Mitchell, who placed it on the market following his death in 1962.
In addition to the main article, there are several other newspaper clippings visible in the image, although they are not fully legible. These clippings appear to be related to art and culture, with one mentioning the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Overall, the image suggests that the person who created the collage was interested in art and culture, particularly in relation to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings, with the most prominent one being an article from the "Morning Eagle-Tribune" dated April 13, 1965. The article is titled "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard" and features a headline in large black font.
Article Details:
Other Clippings:
Background:
Overall, the image presents a nostalgic and informative snapshot of a historical event, highlighting the significance of the art donation and the individuals involved.
The image presents a collection of yellowed newspaper clippings, with the most prominent one reading "Topsfield Man Donates Art To Harvard" and dated April 13, 1965. The article discusses a donation to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum by Boston Attorney William A. Coolidge, featuring a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ."
The clipping is set against a light gray background, suggesting that it may be part of an archival collection or a digital scan. The overall appearance of the image is one of aged historical significance, with the newspaper clippings appearing to be from a bygone era.
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.