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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from Lynn, Massachusetts, dated April 13, 1965. The article is titled "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum."

The article reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a new possession: a Rembrandt oil sketch entitled "Head of Christ." The painting was first displayed at a private showing for members of Harvard's governing boards. It 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 actor Thomas Mitchell and later purchased for the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The article notes that the painting appeared in New York shortly before Poland fell to Hitler. After Mitchell's death, it was put on the market and acquired for the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping. The headline reads "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum." The article, dated April 13, 1962, reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a Rembrandt sketch titled "Head of Christ." The piece was displayed for the first time at a private showing on Monday. The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman, sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell, and later purchased by the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The article mentions that the painting was given to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and university official. It also notes that the painting was previously displayed at the Fogg Art Museum for the first time for members of Harvard's governing boards.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from April 13, 1965, from Lynn, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 33,843. The headline reads, "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum."

The article details the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The painting was first displayed at a private showing for Harvard's governing boards. It was given to the university by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.

According to the article, 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 was acquired by the museum after his death in 1962.

The newspaper clipping has some markings, including a circled date, and some red ink annotations highlighting specific parts of the text. The bottom part of the clipping appears to be cut off.

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The image shows a clipped newspaper article dated April 13, 1965, from Lynn, Massachusetts. The headline of the article reads: "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum."

The article reports that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly prized Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." The painting was displayed for the first time 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 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 and subsequently acquired by the museum after Mitchell's death in 1962. The article also mentions that the painting was displayed at the Fogg Art Museum shortly after its acquisition.

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The image is a clipping from a newspaper dated April 13, 1965, from Lynn, Massachusetts. The headline of the article reads "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum." Here are the key points of the article:

  • The Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University has acquired a highly-prized new possession: a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ."
  • The sketch was displayed at a private showing for the first time on Monday.
  • The painting was gifted to Harvard by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.
  • It is believed that the sketch originally came from the private collection of a Polish nobleman.
  • The sketch was sold in New York in 1939 to actor Thomas Mitchell.
  • After Mitchell's death in 1962, the sketch was put on the market and subsequently acquired by the Fogg Museum.

The newspaper clipping includes handwritten annotations and a circled date, indicating it has been preserved or cataloged.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping dated April 13, 1965, detailing the acquisition and history of a significant artwork by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The article is titled "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' At Fogg Museum." Here are the key points:

  1. Artwork Acquisition: Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has acquired a highly prized Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ."

  2. Presentation: The painting was first displayed at a private showing on Monday for members of Harvard's governing boards.

  3. Donor: The artwork was donated by Attorney William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and an official of the university.

  4. Origin and History:

    • The sketch is believed to have come from the private collection of a Polish nobleman.
    • It appeared in New York shortly before World War II began in 1939.
    • The painting was sold to actor Thomas Mitchell in 1939.
    • After Mitchell's death in 1962, the painting was put on the market and subsequently acquired by the Fogg Museum.

The clipping includes some handwritten notes and markings, indicating it was possibly cataloged or referenced in an archive, with details such as "Item (e)," "LYNN, Mass.," and a circulation number "Circ. 33,843."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.