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This image displays a collection of aged, yellowed newspaper clippings and documents arranged on a light blue surface. The primary document is page 6 of The Boston Herald, dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965.

Main Article: "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil"
The central focus is a news article detailing the acquisition of a small, previously little-known Rembrandt oil painting titled “Head of Christ” by Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum. Key points from the article:

• The Gift: The painting was donated by William A. Coolidge.
• The Event: The article recounts a private showing of the painting held the previous day (April 12, 1965) at the Fogg Museum.
• The Photo: A black-and-white photograph accompanies the article, showing three men in suits around the framed painting:
  • William A. Coolidge (at right), the donor, is seen gesturing toward the painting.
  • John Coolidge (at left), identified as the Museum Director.
  • Prof. Seymour Slive, Harvard's Fine Arts professor, is in the center.
• The Painting: The “Head of Christ” measures approximately 8 by 10 inches. It is noted as the first Rembrandt painting to enter the Fogg Museum's collection and one of only seven known sketches of the Savior's head by the artist. The article mentions that it was painted in the 1640s and had been referred to as the “Refugee Rembrandt” for a period.
• Provenance: The painting appeared in New York in 1939 before Hitler invaded Poland. It was later purchased by actor Thomas Mitchell and acquired for the Fogg Museum in December 1964.
• Significance: The article states the painting will go on public exhibition for the first time since its acquisition, and Professor Slive described it as “one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ” in Rembrandt’s repertoire.

Additional Clippings:

• Below the main article is another clipping, numbered 94, which features a small, blurry close-up image of the painting, labeled “HEAD OF CHRIST”, with the caption: “The sketch looked compellingly Rembrandt.”
• To the left, a portion of a printed map is visible, featuring a circular design with radiating lines, possibly a celestial or navigational map.
• To the right, a torn piece of paper bears the handwritten notation “Dec Am B-13-65”, likely indicating December 1965 or a filing code.

Overall, the image documents a significant art acquisition by Harvard in 1965, preserved as a newspaper clipping with related ephemera.

The image appears to be a page from a newspaper, specifically "The Boston Herald," dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965. The main headline reads "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil," indicating that Harvard University received a Rembrandt painting titled "Head of Christ." The article is about the donation of this painting to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

The first part of the article provides details about the painting, noting that it is a little-known oil painting by Rembrandt. It states that the painting measures about eight by 10 inches and was a gift from William A. Coolidge. The article mentions that this is the first Rembrandt painting in the Fogg collection, with other Rembrandt油 sketches of Christ's head being in various museums and private hands.

The article also includes a photograph showing two men, William A. Coolidge and John Coolidge, at a private showing of the painting in the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. There is a smaller inset image at the bottom of the page labeled "HEAD OF CHRIST," which is described as a sketch that looked compellingly Rembrandt.

The newspaper appears to be aged, with some discoloration, and it is accompanied by a note or label on the right-hand side that reads "Dec Am B-13-65," which might refer to the date and possibly the section or page where this article was originally published.

This image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965. The headline reads "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil," and the article is about a Rembrandt painting titled "Head of Christ" that was gifted to Harvard University. The article provides details about the painting's history, including its size, previous owners, and its significance in Rembrandt's body of work.

The clipping includes a photograph of three men examining the painting. The caption identifies the men as William A. Coolidge, John Coolidge (the Museum director), and Fine Arts Prof. Seymour Slive. William A. Coolidge is noted as the donor of the painting.

Below the clipping, there is a separate photograph of the painting "Head of Christ," with a caption stating, "The sketch looked compellingly Rembrandt."

The clipping is placed on a light-colored surface, and there are other pieces of paper partially visible around it, including a corner of a map or document in the upper left corner.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965. The clipping is torn and has some edges missing. The headline reads "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil." The article discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt painting by Harvard University. The painting, titled "Head of Christ," was previously in the private collection of William A. Coolidge and was later exhibited at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. The article mentions that the painting was purchased by Thomas Mitchell of Beverly Hills, who then donated it to the Fogg Museum. The article also notes that the painting is believed to have come from the collection of a Polish prince and was painted in the 1640s. The article includes a photograph of John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum, and Fine Arts Prof. Seymour Slive, examining the painting. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with a map and some writing on it.

The image is a clipping from a newspaper featuring a headline that reads "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil." The article discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil painting titled "Head of Christ" by Harvard University. The painting, which measures about eight by 10 inches, was purchased by Thomas Mitchell, a Beverly Hills actor, in 1962. It was first exhibited in the Fogg Museum in 1964 and is now on public display for the first time. The article provides historical context about the painting, mentioning that it was painted in the 1650s and was acquired by Seymour Slive, a Harvard professor of fine arts, who considered it one of the most visually sensitive works.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965. The article is titled "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil" and is located on page 6 of the newspaper. The article discusses a significant acquisition by Harvard University: a little-known oil painting by the Dutch master Rembrandt, titled "Head of Christ."

Key Details from the Image:

1. Headline and Subheading:

   • The main headline reads: "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil".
   • A subheading provides context: "REMBRANDT FOR HARVARD — Dutch master's little known oil painting, 'Head of Christ,' gift of William A. Coolidge, at private showing yesterday in Fogg Art Museum today."

2. Visual Elements:

   • There is a black-and-white photograph accompanying the article. It shows three individuals:
     • William A. Coolidge, the donor, is on the right, holding a framed painting.
     • John Coolidge, likely a relative, is on the left.
     • Seymour Slive, the Museum director and Fine Arts Professor at Harvard, is in the center, examining the painting.
   • The painting itself is partially visible in the photograph, framed and held by Coolidge.

3. Article Content:

   • The article explains that the painting, "Head of Christ," is a small oil sketch measuring about 8 by 10 inches, close to the size of six other Rembrandt oil sketches of the same subject.
   • It is noted as the first Rembrandt painting in the Fogg Museum's collection. The other six Rembrandt heads are housed in museums in Berlin, Philadelphia, Detroit, The Hague, and — in two cases — in private hands.
   • Little is known about the early history of the Rembrandt painting, which will go on public exhibition in the Fogg Museum today.
   • The painting is believed to have come from the collection of a Polish prince.
   • It appeared in New York in 1938, shortly before Hitler's invasion of Poland.
   • The painting was purchased by Thomas Mitchell, the movie actor, and later sold to Beverly Hills where it was known as "The Refugee Rembrandt."
   • After Mitchell's death in 1962, the painting was acquired for the market and will be shown publicly for the first time at the Fogg Museum in December 1964.
   • The head was painted in the 1640s, a time when Rembrandt's business had declined, and he was turning to Biblical subjects.
   • Seymour Slive, a Harvard professor of fine arts, described the painting as "one of the most sensitive visualizations of Christ" in Rembrandt's repertoire.

4. Additional Text:

   • At the bottom of the article, there is a caption: "The sketch looked compellingly Rembrandt."
   • The page number 94 is visible at the bottom left of the clipping.

Contextual Notes:

• The article highlights the significance of the acquisition for Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the rarity and historical importance of the painting.
• The mention of Rembrandt's later years and his focus on Biblical subjects adds depth to the narrative, situating the painting within the artist's broader career.

This clipping provides a historical snapshot of an important art acquisition and the circumstances surrounding it, offering insight into both the painting's provenance and its artistic value.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965. The article is about a Rembrandt painting titled "Head of Christ" that was gifted to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum by William A. Coolidge. The article includes a photograph of two individuals presenting or examining the painting. The article's text describes details about the painting's history, its arrival at the museum, and other Rembrandt paintings held in different locations. The text also references Seymour Slive, a professor of fine arts, and discusses certain aspects of Rembrandt's work.

In the bottom left corner, there is a separate section with a close-up of the sketch titled "HEAD OF CHRIST," and a commentary describing it as compellingly Rembrandt-like. There is also some handwritten text, possibly referencing the date and notes that seem related to the archival or referencing process for the newspaper.

This image displays a yellowed newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965, featuring an article about a Rembrandt painting donated to Harvard. The headline reads, "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil."

The upper section includes a photograph showing men examining or holding the painting titled “Head of Christ.” The individuals are positioned around the framed artwork, and the image notes the painting as a gift from William A. Coolidge to the Fogg Museum at Harvard. Some names mentioned in the caption include John Coolidge, the museum director, and Fine Arts Professor Seymour Slive.

The article provides details about the history of the painting, including its previous ownership and its debut public exhibition at the Fogg Museum. It notes that the “Head of Christ” measures approximately eight by ten inches, and further discusses the painting's journey, including its past residence in private collections and its acquisition from the estate of Thomas Mitchell, a movie actor. The painting's significance as part of Rembrandt's biblical subject matter is emphasized.

In the bottom portion, there's a small black-and-white image labeled "Head of Christ," accompanied by the description: “The sketch looked compellingly Rembrandt.”

The overall tone communicates excitement and historical value surrounding the unveiling of this artwork at Harvard.

This image shows a yellowed newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965. The article is titled "Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil" and discusses a little-known Rembrandt oil painting called "Head of Christ," which was gifted to Harvard by William A. Coolidge. The painting was shown privately at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, with a photograph depicting several men, including John Coolidge and Fine Arts Professor Seymour Slive, examining the painting.

The article explains that the painting measures about eight by 10 inches, close to the size of six other Rembrandt oil sketches of the Savior’s head and that it is the first Rembrandt painting in the Fogg collection. It also mentions the history of the painting, including its believed origin from the collection of a Polish prince, its appearance in New York in 1939, and its acquisition by Fogg Museum in 1964. The head was painted in the 1640s when Rembrandt had turned to Biblical subjects.

Additionally, there is a smaller clipping attached below the main article showing a black and white detail image of the "Head of Christ" with the caption "The sketch looked compellingly Rembrandt." There is also a portion of another piece of paper with a map partially visible at the top left corner of the image.

• This is a collage of vintage newspaper clippings laid on a pale blue background.
• The central piece is a The Boston Herald clipping dated Tuesday, April 13, 1965, with a large headline: “Harvard Given Rembrandt Oil.”
• A black-and-white photo shows two men examining a framed painting; one man’s face is blurred. The caption reads that the Dutch master’s little-known oil, “Head of Christ,” was a gift of William A. Coolidge, shown at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, with others named (John Coolidge, the museum director, and Seymour Slive).
• The article text discusses the painting’s provenance and notes it as a private showing.
• There is a smaller clipping at the bottom with the caption: “HEAD OF CHRIST,” and an image fragment.
• A round, map-like cutout overlaps the top left corner, contributing to the collage’s vintage, scrapbook look.