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This image displays a collection of vintage newspaper clippings, arranged and mounted on a light gray background. The clippings are yellowed with age, indicating they are from the mid-20th century — one is clearly dated “APRIL 4, 1965” — and several have red underline markings highlighting key phrases.

The central and most prominent clipping, from UPI (United Press International) and datelined “CAMBRIDGE, Mass.,” reports on a significant donation to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The headline reads:

“Lawyer Gives Museum Rembrandt Sketch”

The article details how Boston lawyer William A. Coolidge donated a little-known oil sketch by the Dutch master Rembrandt — titled “Head of Christ” — to the museum. Coolidge had purchased the work in California for $36,000 specifically for donation. Museum officials authenticated the sketch as a genuine Rembrandt.

Additional clippings, partially visible and overlapping, provide more context:

• They confirm the painting was given to the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
• It was displayed for the first time on Monday at a private showing for Harvard’s governing boards.
• William A. Coolidge is noted as a graduate of Harvard and its Law School.
• The sketch’s provenance is traced to the private collection of a Polish nobleman.
• It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and later acquired by the museum after Mitchell’s death in 1962.

Another small clipping in the upper left, from “BRIDGEPORT, Conn.” (population circ. 14,306), appears to be unrelated and may be part of a larger collection.

The red underlines emphasize key terms: “Harvard University,” “sketch,” “Rembrandt,” and details of the painting’s acquisition timeline.

Overall, the image serves as a historical document chronicling the donation of a valuable Rembrandt sketch to Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, capturing the event’s public announcement and the artwork’s journey through private collectors.

The image shows a collection of aged newspaper clippings placed on a flat surface. The clippings are torn from a paper with a headline that reads "Lawyer Gives Museum Rembrandt Sketch." The text discusses a donation of a Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ" by a lawyer named William A. Coolidge to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The sketch was purchased for $36,000 and had been previously owned by an actor named Thomas Mitchell. The articles provide details about the sketch's provenance and how it was authenticated as a Rembrandt piece. The text is somewhat faded, indicating that the clippings are likely from an older newspaper.

This image shows two newspaper clippings placed on a neutral background. The clippings appear to be from the same article, discussing a Rembrandt sketch that was donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The headline on the left clipping reads: "Lawyer Gives Museum Rembrandt Sketch." The article mentions that Boston lawyer 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 for presentation to the museum. The article notes that museum officials have authenticated the work as that of Rembrandt and provides a brief history of the sketch, including its sale in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and its subsequent purchase by the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

The right clipping continues the article, providing additional details about the history of the sketch. It mentions that the painting was displayed for the first time at the museum at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. The article also notes that William A. Coolidge is a graduate of Harvard and its Law School and that the painting is said to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince. It further states that the sketch appeared in New York shortly before Poland fell to Hitler and was sold to Thomas Mitchell, a Hollywood actor. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was put on the market and acquired for the Fogg Museum.

The clippings are yellowed, indicating their age, and some parts are underlined in red, possibly for emphasis. The top left corner of the left clipping indicates that the newspaper is from Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a circulation of 14,306. There is also a date stamp on the clipping, but it is partially obscured.

The image shows two pieces of paper, which appear to be newspaper clippings, pasted on a gray background. The top clipping has a red border on the right side, while the bottom clipping has a red border on the left side. The text on the clippings is written in black font, and the clippings have a slightly blurry effect. The clippings are pasted on a gray background.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings arranged on a gray background. The clippings are old and have a yellowish tint, indicating their age. The clippings are about a Rembrandt sketch that was donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The sketch was purchased in California for $36,000 by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and lawyer. The sketch was authenticated as a Rembrandt and is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman. The sketch was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and was purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The clippings provide details about the sketch's history and the circumstances of its donation to the museum.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings or printed articles, likely from a newspaper archive or scrapbook. The visible text is predominantly in English and appears to be from the mid-20th century, judging by the style of the type and the content. The articles are arranged in a somewhat overlapping manner, suggesting they have been placed or stored together for reference or preservation.

Key Details from the Visible Text:

1. Headline:

   • One prominent headline reads: "Lawyer Gives Museum Rembrandt Sketch", indicating a significant donation of a Rembrandt sketch to a museum.

2. Location and Context:

   • The article is dated April 14, 1965, and is from Bridgeport, Conn. (Connecticut).
   • The main article is attributed to Cambridge, Mass., and mentions the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum.

3. Content Summary:

   • A Boston lawyer named William A. Coolidge has donated a Rembrandt sketch to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum.
   • The sketch is titled "Head of Christ" and is described as an oil sketch by the Dutch artist Rembrandt.
   • The sketch was purchased by Coolidge for $36,000 in California and was later presented to the museum.
   • Museum officials confirmed the authenticity of the work as a Rembrandt.
   • The sketch is believed to have originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman.
   • It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell, who later donated it to the museum after his death in 1962.

4. Additional Details:

   • The sketch was first displayed at the Fogg Art Museum during a private showing for members of Harvard’s governing boards.
   • It is noted that the painting was previously owned by a Polish prince and appeared in New York before Poland fell to Hitler in 1939.
   • After Mitchell’s death, the sketch was put on the market and acquired by the Fogg Art Museum.

Visual Characteristics:

• The text is printed in a typewriter or early printing style, typical of mid-20th-century newspapers.
• The clippings are slightly worn, with some edges frayed, suggesting age and handling over time.
• The layout is somewhat disorganized, with overlapping sections, indicating they may have been physically stored or displayed together.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment involving the donation of a significant piece of art—a Rembrandt sketch—to a prestigious academic institution. The clippings provide context about the sketch’s provenance, its journey through ownership, and its eventual acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum, offering insight into the art market and cultural heritage of the time.

This image shows a clipping from an old newspaper or publication. The main headline reads: "Lawyer Gives Museum Rembrandt Sketch", and details follow about a donation made by Boston lawyer William A. Coolidge to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

He donated the sketch "Head of Christ," reportedly by Dutch artist Rembrandt, which he purchased in California for $36,000. The article mentions that museum officials authenticated the piece as a work of Rembrandt.

Further information indicates the sketch was previously owned by a Polish nobleman and came from a private collection. It was sold in New York in 1939, purchased by actor Thomas Mitchell, and later acquired for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The painting was displayed publicly at Harvard Museum following its donation.

The text is arranged across overlapping sections of clippings, with visible folds and aged, yellowed paper suggesting its archival nature.

This image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping with the headline "Lawyer Gives Museum Rembrandt Sketch." The article below this headline describes how a Boston lawyer named William A. Coolidge donated a little-known oil sketch by the Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions that the sketch, titled "Head of Christ," was purchased in California by Coolidge for $36,000 for presentation to the museum.

The article goes on to provide some provenance details, stating that museum officials had authenticated the work as that of Rembrandt, and it was previously in the private collection of a Polish nobleman. It was then sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and acquired for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

The newspaper appears to be aged, with yellowing paper and slightly frayed edges, suggesting that it is an old clipping. There are parts of the article cut off in the photo, so not all the content is fully visible.

The image shows a compilation of old newspaper clippings pasted together on a gray background. The main article, titled "Lawyer Gives Museum Rembrandt Sketch," reports that Boston lawyer William A. Coolidge donated a little-known oil sketch by Dutch artist Rembrandt to the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The sketch, called "Head of Christ," was purchased in California by Coolidge for $36,000 for presentation to the museum. Museum officials authenticated the work as a genuine Rembrandt.

Additional information across the clippings states that 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, who later purchased it for the museum after his death in 1962. The painting was displayed at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University during a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards.

The articles mention that Coolidge was a graduate of Harvard and its Law School, and that the painting is thought to have come from a private Polish prince's collection. Some of the text is underlined or circled in red ink. The overall appearance is aged and yellowed, indicating the clippings are quite old.

A small collage of vintage newspaper clippings mounted on a light gray background. The clippings are tan, torn at the edges, and arranged in a loose stack. The most legible headline reads something like “Lawyer Gives Museum Rembrandt Sketch.” The articles discuss a donation to Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled “Head of Christ” by a Boston lawyer (name partially visible in the clipping). Other bits of text mention the sketch’s purchase and display at the university, giving a sense of an archival scrapbook about the donation. The overall look is retro, with serif type and aged newsprint.