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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings, each providing information about a donation to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The clippings are dated April 14, 1965, and are from Hartford, Connecticut.
The main content of the clippings reports that Attorney William A. Coolidge has donated a little-known oil sketch by the Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Fogg Art Museum. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased by Coolidge in California for $36,000 and presented to the museum. The artwork had been authenticated as a genuine Rembrandt.
The sketch was previously owned by the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell and was put on the market for sale following his death in 1962. It was sold in New York in 1939 to Mitchell and purchased for the museum after his death.
The painting was displayed 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, donated the painting, which was said to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince. The painting had appeared in New York and in Poland before it was sold to Mitchell. After Mitchell’s death, it was acquired for the Fogg Art Museum.
The image shows a yellowed, clipped newspaper article from the Hartford, Connecticut, edition, dated April 14, 1965. The headline reads "ART TO HARVARD." The article reports that Boston Attorney William A. Coolidge has donated a little-known oil sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased in California by Coolidge for $36,000 specifically for the museum. The piece was previously owned by the late actor Thomas Mitchell, who acquired it in 1939. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was put up for sale and eventually purchased for the museum. The article also mentions that the work was authenticated as a genuine Rembrandt.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from Hartford, Connecticut, dated April 14, 1965. The headline reads "ART TO HARVARD," indicating a significant donation to Harvard University.
The article discusses a donation by William A. Coolidge, a Boston attorney, of a sketch by the Dutch artist Rembrandt, titled "Head of Christ." This sketch was purchased by Coolidge for $36,000 and was authenticated as an original work by Rembrandt.
The article further notes that the sketch was previously owned by the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell. After his death in 1962, the sketch was sold to Coolidge. The painting was then presented to Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, where it was displayed for the first time at a private showing for members of Harvard’s governing boards.
Additionally, it mentions that the painting was part of a private collection of a Polish prince, previously owned by Thomas Mitchell, who acquired it in New York before World War II. The painting was sold to Coolidge after Mitchell’s death in Hollywood.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from April 14, 1965, detailing a significant art donation to Harvard University. The headline reads "ART TO HARVARD," and the article explains that Boston Attorney William A. Coolidge donated a sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum.
The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was originally purchased in California by Coolidge for $36,000. Museum officials confirmed that the work had been authenticated as an original by Rembrandt.
The sketch was previously owned by the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell, who acquired it in 1939. It was placed on the market after Mitchell's death in 1962. The painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing at the museum for members of Harvard's governing boards. The article notes that William A. Coolidge is a graduate of Harvard and its Law School.
The clipping is from the Hartford, Connecticut, newspaper with a circulation number of 124,441. The surrounding edges of the newspaper clipping are torn, and some text appears to be highlighted in red.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from April 14, 1965, originating from Hartford, Connecticut. The article is titled "ART TO HARVARD" and details the donation of a sketch by attorney William A. Coolidge to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum.
Key points of the article include:
The clipping also mentions that the painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing for members of Harvard’s governing boards. The article indicates that Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard Law School, made the donation to the university.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Hartford Courant, dated April 14, 1965. The article is titled "ART TO HARVARD."
The main points of the article are as follows:
Donation Announcement: Attorney William A. Coolidge donated a little-known oil sketch by the Dutch artist Rembrandt to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
Artwork Details: The sketch is titled "Head of Christ."
Purchase Information: Coolidge purchased the sketch in California for $36,000 to present it to the museum.
Authentication: Museum officials confirmed that the sketch had been authenticated as a genuine work by Rembrandt.
Provenance: The sketch was previously owned by the late movie actor Thomas Mitchell. It was originally acquired by Mitchell in New York in 1939 and was placed on the market for sale after his death in 1962.
Display: The painting was displayed for the first time on the preceding Monday at a private viewing for members of Harvard’s governing boards.
Background of Coolidge: William A. Coolidge is identified as a Harvard alumnus and a graduate of its Law School.
History of the Sketch: The sketch was noted to have come from a Polish prince and appeared in New York before Poland fell to Hitler in 1939. It was sold to Thomas Mitchell and later acquired by the Fogg Museum after Mitchell's death.
The article provides a detailed account of the donation and the history of the artwork.
This is a photograph of an old, yellowing newspaper clipping that appears to be from the "HARTFORD, Conn." with a circulation number "124,441" and a date stamp that reads "APR 14 1965." The article is titled "ART TO HARVARD," and the subject is about Boston attorney William A. Coolidge donating a "little-known oil sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum." The oil sketch is referred to as the "Head of Christ" and was purchased in California by Coolidge for $36,000 to present to the museum. According to the article, museum officials had authenticated the work as that of Rembrandt.
The article also mentions that the sketch was previously owned by the late motion picture actor Thomas Mitchell and was put on the market for sale following his death in 1962. It includes details about the sketch's history, such as being sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. The clipping is torn, with some text repeated due to the overlap of fragments, and there is a typographical error in the form of a redacted name overlap.
The information is not fully legible due to the condition of the paper and the overlapping text, but it gives a clear sense of the content and historical context of the article.
The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings, each containing fragments of text. The clippings are arranged in a stack, with the topmost clipping featuring the headline "HARTFORD, Conn. Circ. 124,441" and the date "APR 14 1965." The text discusses the donation of a Rembrandt sketch to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum by Attorney William A. Coolidge. The sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased in California for $36,000 and was authenticated as a Rembrandt work. It was previously owned by the late actor Thomas Mitchell, who acquired it in 1939. The clippings provide a narrative about the historical and artistic significance of the donation, along with details about the provenance and acquisition of the artwork.
A collection of newspaper clippings is pasted on a white surface. The clippings are arranged in a vertical order. Each clipping is of a different size, and some of them are torn. The clippings are in black and white, and the text is printed in a bold font. The clippings are from different newspapers, and the date of publication is mentioned on each clipping. The clippings are pasted on a white surface.
The image shows a collection of overlapping newspaper clippings, likely from the Hartford Courant, dated April 14, 1965. The clippings focus on a significant art donation to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. Here is a detailed description:
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The image captures a historical news story about a significant art acquisition, highlighting the intersection of art, philanthropy, and celebrity ownership. It provides insight into the provenance and value of a Rembrandt sketch, as well as the process of donating such a piece to a prestigious academic institution.