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This image displays a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping, likely from the early 1960s, which has been folded and appears to be preserved or archived. The clipping is mounted or taped to a smooth, light gray surface.

At the top of the clipping, there is handwritten and stamped administrative information:

• "Item (e)", "LYNN, Mass.", and "Circ. 33,843" are printed, suggesting it was cataloged as part of a collection.
• A stamped date reads "APR 13 1963".
• Above the stamp, some handwritten numbers, possibly "555", are visible.
• A snippet of another article is taped above this clipping, showing names like "Macedo, Barbara Mosher, D" and "Cordiero, Disa P...", indicating other clippings were also saved.

The main article is titled in large, bold type: "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum".

The sub-headline indicates the location: "CAMBRIDGE (P) — Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum..."

The article details that the Fogg Art Museum has acquired a "highly-prized new possession" — a Rembrandt oil sketch titled “Head of Christ.” The sketch was displayed for the first time at the museum on a private showing for members of Harvard’s governing boards.

Key points from the article include:

• The painting was a gift from Atty. William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official.
• It 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.
• It was purchased for the Fogg Museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

Several words and phrases in the article have been underlined in red ink for emphasis, including "Fogg Art Museum," "Harvard," and "private collection of a Polish nobleman."

The clipping is a historical document recording the acquisition and provenance of a significant artwork by Rembrandt at Harvard's museum.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from "LYNN, Mass." dated April 13, 1965, with a circulation of 33,843. The headline reads "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum" and the article discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil painting titled "Head of Christ" by Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum. The painting is described as a highly prized new possession. The article mentions that the painting was given to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official, and that it was displayed for the first time at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. It also notes that the painting was believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish prince. The painting was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The article contains additional details about the painting's history and provenance, but some parts are cut off or not fully visible.

This image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from Lynn, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The clipping is about the acquisition and display of Rembrandt's "Head of Christ" at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The article mentions that the painting was displayed for the first time on Monday at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. The painting was a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university. The article also provides some background on the painting's history, noting that it was believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman, sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell, and acquired for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962.

The image shows a piece of paper with text written on it. The paper is folded in half, with the top half folded over the bottom half. The paper appears to be old and has a brownish color. The text on the paper is written in black ink and is somewhat faded, making it difficult to read. The text is in a cursive font and appears to be a description of a painting. The painting is titled "Head of Christ" and was created by Rembrandt. It was displayed at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University and was donated by 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 and was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell. After Mitchell's death in 1962, the painting was acquired for the Fogg Museum.

The image shows a newspaper clipping about a Rembrandt painting titled "Head of Christ" that was displayed at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The clipping mentions that the painting was a gift from Atty. William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. It was believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman. The painting was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and later acquired for the Fogg Museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The clipping also includes details about the painting's history and its display at the museum.

The image shows a newspaper clipping or a printed article displayed on a wall. The article is titled "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum" and is dated April 13, 1965. The article is from Cambridge, Mass., and discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ," which was recently acquired by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Location and Date:

   • The article is dated April 13, 1965, and is from Lynn, Mass.
   • The circulation number is listed as Circ. 33,843.

2. Subject:

   • The article focuses on a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ," which was displayed at the Fogg Art Museum for the first time at a private showing.

3. Origin and Gift:

   • The sketch was a gift from Atty. William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official.
   • Coolidge was a graduate of Harvard and its Law School.

4. Provenance:

   • 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, a Hollywood actor.
   • After Mitchell's death in 1962, the painting was put on the market and subsequently acquired by the Fogg Art Museum.

5. Display and Significance:

   • 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.
   • It is described as a highly-prized new possession of the museum.

Visual Elements:

• The article is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is a historical document.
• The text is typed in a standard newspaper font, with the headline in bold, capital letters.
• The article is neatly clipped and mounted on a wall, indicating it is part of an exhibit or display.

Context:

The article highlights the significance of the acquisition for the Fogg Art Museum and provides a detailed history of the painting, tracing its journey from a Polish nobleman's collection to its eventual donation to Harvard. The mention of Thomas Mitchell adds a notable connection to Hollywood, emphasizing the painting's cultural and historical value.

Overall, the image captures a moment of art history, showcasing the museum's acquisition of a valuable Rembrandt work and its provenance.

This is an old newspaper clipping from the LYNN, Mass. publication, dated April 13, 1965, about the display of a painting titled "Head of Christ" by Rembrandt at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. The article highlights that the painting, a prized oil sketch, was gifted to the museum by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official.

The piece is believed to have originally come from a Polish nobleman’s collection. It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and was later acquired by the Fogg Museum following Mitchell's death in 1962. The work was displayed for the first time at a private event attended by Harvard's governing board members.

A small collage of vintage newspaper clippings laid on a light gray surface. The left piece is a clipping with a bold headline: “Rembrandt’s ‘Head of Christ’ At Fogg Museum,” about Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, MA. The text describes the painting as a Rembrandt oil sketch and mentions its provenance (from a Polish nobleman, sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell, and acquired by the Fogg Museum after Mitchell’s death in 1962). There are stamps and pencil markings (e.g., “APR 13 1962” and “Lynn, Mass. Circ. 33,843”). A second clipping on the right continues the story. The papers appear old and yellowed, with pink circular marks outlining the text. Overall, it looks like a scrapbook page documenting a 1962 press report about the Rembrandt painting at the Fogg Museum.

This is an image of a newspaper clipping from the "Lynn" publication, with a circulation number of 33,843, dated April 13, 1965. The article is about a Rembrandt oil sketch entitled "Head of Christ" that has become a new acquisition for Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The text mentions that the artwork was displayed for the first time at a private showing and that it was given as a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.

The article continues by noting the provenance of the painting, suggesting it may have originated from the private collection of a Polish nobleman. It was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell and then was acquired for the Fogg Museum following Mitchell's death in 1962.

The appearance of the clipping is aged, with slightly yellowed paper and signs of folding or wear. There are scribbles on the top of the paper, possibly library or archival markings.

This image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum." The article is about Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum acquiring a highly-prized Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." The painting was displayed for the first time at a private showing on a Monday and was a gift from Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman.

The article notes the painting was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell, purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. It mentions the painting had appeared in New York shortly before Poland fell to Hitler, and was sold to Thomas Mitchell in 1939.

There is a stamp at the top of the clipping indicating it is from Lynn, Massachusetts, with a circulation number of 33,843, and a handwritten date of April 13, 1963, along with "Foss" written in pencil. Several parts of the text are underlined or circled in red ink.