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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping, appearing aged and yellowed, mounted or pinned against a plain, light-gray background. The clipping is from the Newport, R.I. newspaper with a circulation of 12,522 (as noted at the top) and is dated April 13, 1965.

The headline reads:
“Rembrandt At Harvard”

The article, credited to the Associated Press (AP) from Cambridge, Mass., reports that Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly-prized Rembrandt oil sketch entitled “Head of Christ.”

Key details from the article:

• The painting was displayed for the first time on Monday (April 12, 1965) at a private showing for members of Harvard’s governing boards.
• It was gifted to the university by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and its Law School, and an official of the university.
• The sketch is believed to have originated from the private collection of a Polish prince.
• It was sold in New York in 1938 to actor Thomas Mitchell, who later purchased it for the museum after his death in 1962.
• The painting was acquired for the Fogg Museum after Mitchell’s death in 1962 (some text is repeated or cut off).

Certain words in the clipping — such as “Harvard,” “Fogg Art Museum,” and “after Mitchell’s death in 1962” — are underlined in red ink, suggesting someone highlighted them for emphasis. The clipping appears to be part of a scrapbook or archive, with other pieces of paper and cuttings partially visible around it, including one that mentions “Macedo, Barbara Mosher.”

The overall tone of the article is formal and informative, typical of mid-20th-century news reporting on cultural acquisitions. The physical condition of the newspaper and the handwritten underlining lend a sense of historical documentation and personal curation.

The image shows a collection of old newspaper clippings. The clippings are from a newspaper named "News (e)" and are dated April 13, 1965. They are discussing the acquisition and display of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The clippings appear to be cutouts from an article that provides details about the sketch, including its history and how it came to Harvard. The clippings are slightly faded, indicating their age, and are placed on a plain, light-colored surface.

This image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "Rembrandt At Harvard." The clipping is from a newspaper published in Newport, Rhode Island, with a circulation of 12,522. The article is dated April 13, 1965, and it discusses a Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ" that was acquired by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The sketch was a gift from Atty William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university. The article mentions that the sketch was believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was purchased for the museum. The clipping includes some red markings and underlines for emphasis.

The image shows a newspaper clipping, with some of the text obscured by the edges of the clipping. The clipping appears to be from a newspaper called "News (e)" and is dated April 13, 1965. The clipping is about Rembrandt's "Head of Christ" sketch, which was displayed at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum for the first time on Monday. The painting was donated to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and official of the university. The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman, was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell, and was purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

The image shows a fragment of a newspaper article from April 13, 1965, displayed on a light gray background. The article is titled "Rembrandt at Harvard" and discusses a Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ" that was displayed for the first time at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article mentions that the sketch was a gift from Atty William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and law school alumnus. The article also provides information about the history of the sketch, stating that it was originally from the private collection of a Polish prince and was sold to Hollywood actor Thomas Mitchell in 1939. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was acquired for the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or printed articles, likely from a historical newspaper, arranged in a vertical stack. The visible portion of the text appears to be from an article dated April 13, 1965, and is titled "Rembrandt At Harvard." The article is from the Newport, R.I. News, with a circulation of 12,522.

Key Details from the Visible Text:

1. Headline:

   • "Rembrandt At Harvard"
   • This indicates that the article is about a Rembrandt artwork displayed at Harvard University.

2. Location:

   • Cambridge, Mass.
   • The article is reporting from Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Harvard University is located.

3. Content Summary:

   • The article discusses a highly prized Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ", which is part of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
   • The sketch was displayed for the first time at a private showing on Monday for members of Harvard's governing boards.
   • The sketch was a gift from 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.
   • It was sold in New York in 1939 to Thomas Mitchell, a Hollywood actor, and was purchased by the Fogg Art Museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

4. Visual Elements:

   • The text is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is a historical document.
   • The clippings are stacked vertically, with the topmost article being the most prominent.
   • Some text is partially obscured or cut off, but the main headline and key details are clearly visible.

Context:

The article highlights the significance of the Rembrandt sketch, emphasizing its provenance, its journey through ownership, and its eventual acquisition by Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. It also provides historical context about the sketch's origins and its display at Harvard. The date (April 13, 1965) situates the event in the mid-20th century, during a period when art acquisitions and exhibitions were frequently reported in newspapers.

Overall, the image captures a moment of cultural and academic importance, showcasing the intersection of art, history, and institutional legacy.

This image shows a newspaper clipping reporting on an art acquisition by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The headline reads, "Rembrandt at Harvard," dated April 13, 1965. The article discusses the museum's new prized possession, a Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ."

The painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing and was donated by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. The article mentions the sketch's history, noting it originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman, appeared in New York in the 1930s, and was purchased by actor Thomas Mitchell in 1939. After his death in 1962, it was acquired for the museum. The text appears to be clipped and partially obscured near the edges.

The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping with a date stamp of "APR 13 1965." The newspaper is from "NEWPORT, R.I." with a circulation number noted as "Circ. 12,522." The headline reads "Rembrandt At Harvard" and includes the location "CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP)"—AP usually stands for Associated Press, which indicates the source of the news article.

The article discusses how Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquired a "highly prized new possession—a Rembrandt sketch entitled, 'Head of Christ.'" Further details mention that the painting had its first private showing at Harvard, having been gifted to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and law school official. There's also a reference to the sketch's provenance, noting that it used to belong to a Polish nobleman before being sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. It then notes that the sketch was purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

Portions of the text are obscured by the fold of the paper, but the visible parts provide context about the significance of the artwork's acquisition and its history. The newspaper itself is slightly frayed at the edges, indicating age and some degree of wear.

The image shows a newspaper clipping dated April 13, 1965, from Newport, Rhode Island, with a circulation of 12,522. The headline of the article is "Rembrandt At Harvard." The article reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly prized new possession—a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." The painting was displayed at a private showing on a Monday for the first time and was a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and official of the university.

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 purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

The article further mentions that the painting was shown to members of Harvard's governing boards and that it is said to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince. The painting was sold to Thomas Mitchell in 1939 before Poland fell to Hitler, and after Mitchell’s death in 1962, it was put on the market and then acquired by the Fogg Art Museum.

A small collage of torn newspaper clippings arranged on a gray background. The central piece features a bold headline: “Rembrandt At Harvard,” with a subheading about Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum and a Rembrandt etching. Surrounding scraps contain related text about the painting’s exhibition, its donation by William A. Coolidge, and its provenance, including mention of a sale in 1939 and Mitchell’s death in 1962. The papers are aged beige with rough, jagged edges and some light pink underlines, layered to create a vintage, collage-like look.