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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 805148

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings, with the primary clipping featuring the headline "Rembrandt At Harvard" in bold black font. The article is dated April 13, 1965, and provides information about a Rembrandt sketch being displayed at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The clipping also mentions that the painting was acquired by William A. Coolidge, a graduate and an official of the university.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • Headline: "Rembrandt At Harvard"
    • Date: April 13, 1965
    • Content: Article about a Rembrandt sketch being displayed at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum
    • Acquisition: Acquired by William A. Coolidge, a graduate and an official of the university
  • Additional Clippings
    • Two additional clippings are visible, but their content is not legible
  • Background
    • The clippings are placed on a gray background, which provides a neutral contrast to the yellowed paper

In summary, the image showcases a newspaper clipping from 1965 announcing the display of a Rembrandt sketch at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, along with additional clippings that are not legible. The background is a gray color, which helps to highlight the yellowed paper of the clippings.

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The image shows a torn and aged newspaper clipping with the headline "Rembrandt At Harvard" on a gray background. The article is from the "News (e)" in Newport, R.I., and is dated April 13, 1965.

The clipping is torn into several pieces, with some parts overlapping or missing, and appears to be discussing a Rembrandt painting at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The text is mostly legible, but some words are obscured by tears or creases.

Red ink has been used to underline certain phrases and sentences throughout the article, drawing attention to specific details. The overall appearance of the clipping suggests that it has been handled extensively and may have been used for research or reference purposes.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the newspaper clipping. Other newspaper clippings are visible in the upper right corner of the image, but they are not as prominent as the main clipping.

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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping, yellowed with age, featuring a prominent headline that reads "Rembrandt At Harvard" in large black text. The article is dated April 13, 1965, and appears to be from the Newport, Rhode Island area.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Headline: "Rembrandt At Harvard"
  • Date: April 13, 1965
  • Location: Newport, Rhode Island
  • Content: The article discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt painting by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is torn and worn, with visible creases and folds.
  • A red line underlines certain words in the article, drawing attention to specific details.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clipping.

Overall Impression:

The image effectively conveys a sense of nostalgia and historical significance, highlighting the importance of the Rembrandt painting's acquisition by Harvard University. The use of a vintage newspaper clipping as the primary visual element adds a tactile and authentic feel to the image.

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The image depicts a newspaper clipping featuring an article about a Rembrandt painting at Harvard University. The clipping is from the "News" section of the Newport, R.I. newspaper, dated April 13, 1965, and is titled "Rembrandt At Harvard." The article discusses the display of a Rembrandt painting at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, which was given to the university by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard and its Law School. The painting is described as a portrait of a Polish nobleman and 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 also mentions that the painting was displayed at a private showing for the members of Harvard's governing boards. Overall, the article provides information about the acquisition and display of a significant artwork at Harvard University.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the News in Newport, Rhode Island, dated April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Rembrandt At Harvard."

The article reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly prized Rembrandt painting titled "Head of Christ." The painting was displayed for the first time on a Monday at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. It was a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.

The painting 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 was purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The article mentions that the painting appeared in New York shortly before Poland fell to Hitler and was sold to Thomas Mitchell in 1939. After Mitchell's death in 1962, it was put on the market and acquired for the Fogg Museum.