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The image shows a clipping from a newspaper or magazine article. The article discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" that has been donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The sketch is Harvard's first painting by the Dutch master and was gifted by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard College and the Harvard Law School, and a longtime patron of the arts.

Key points from the article include:

1. Description of the Painting:

   • The painting is an oil sketch on a wooden panel, measuring about eight by ten inches.
   • It depicts the head and bust of Christ against a neutral background, with Christ's head gently inclined to the right.
   • The color palette includes reddish brown for Christ's garment, golden brown for the background, and touches of orange-red, pink, and ochre for the flesh tones.
   • The paint is thin in some passages, allowing the grain of the wooden panel to be visible.

2. Significance:

   • The sketch is a valuable addition to the Fogg collection, which already includes about 200 prints and nine drawings by Rembrandt, as well as works by other Baroque artists like Rubens and Poussin.
   • The museum staff, including Professor Rosenberg and Professor Slive, have extensively worked on Rembrandt and his contemporaries.

3. Context:

   • The article mentions that four other similar sketches are in museums in Berlin-Dahlem, Philadelphia, Detroit, and The Hague, with two more in private hands.
   • Professor Rosenberg published a two-volume work on Rembrandt in 1948, and Professor Slive recently completed a book on Dutch painting of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The clipping also includes part of an envelope or another document with a postmark from Cambridge, Mass., dated May 1969, indicating the article's publication date.

The image displays a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge, Massachusetts, monthly publication dated May 1965. The article, titled "Now in Harvard," discusses the acquisition of a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch, "Head of Christ," which has been given to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University by William A. Coolidge. This piece is noted as Harvard's first painting by the Dutch master, Rembrandt.

The painting, executed on panel in the late 1640s, measures approximately eight by ten inches and is considered one of several similar sketches by Rembrandt, with others located in museums in Berlin, Philadelphia, Detroit, and The Hague, while two remain in private hands. The sketch at Harvard depicts the head and simply-clad bust of the model against a neutral background, with a warm color harmony featuring reddish brown, golden brown, and touches of orange-red, pink, and ochre. The paint in some areas is thin, allowing the grain of the wooden panel to show through.

The article also mentions that the Fogg collection already includes about 200 prints and nine drawings by Rembrandt, along with works from other Baroque artists like Rubens and Poussin. Additionally, it highlights the work of Professor Rosenberg and Professor Slive, who have contributed significantly to the study and documentation of Rembrandt and his contemporaries.

The image shows an excerpt from a newspaper article dated May 1965, published in "Cambridge," Massachusetts. The article is titled "Now in Harvard" and discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ" that has been donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Here are the detailed points from the article:

1. Rembrandt Sketch:

   • The sketch is noted as a significant piece by the Dutch master Rembrandt.
   • It is referred to as Harvard's first painting by Rembrandt.

2. Donation:

   • The painting was given to Harvard by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and a patron of the arts.

3. Description and Context:

   • Painted on panel in the late 1640s, the sketch measures about eight by ten inches and closely resembles other known Rembrandt sketches of the head of Christ.
   • Four other similar sketches are located in museums in Berlin-Dahlem, Philadelphia, Detroit, and The Hague, while two others are in private collections.

4. Artwork Details:

   • The sketch shows the head and simply-clad bust of the model against a neutral background.
   • The face is seen almost fully from the front with the head slightly inclined to the right and the bust turned inward.
   • The color palette features a warm harmony: Christ’s garment is reddish brown, the background is in shades of golden brown, and the flesh tones are complemented by orange-red, pink, and ochre.

5. Collection and Significance:

   • The sketch is an important addition to the Fogg Museum's collection, which already includes about 200 prints and nine drawings by Rembrandt.
   • The article mentions examples of other Baroque period artworks included in the collection, such as "Neptune Commanding the Waters" by Rubens and "Holy Family" by Poussin.

6. Museum Staff and Research:

   • The article notes the extensive work done by present and former staff members of the Fogg Museum on Rembrandt and his contemporaries.
   • Professor Rosen and Professor Slive are specifically mentioned, highlighting their contributions, with Rosen publishing his two-volume "Rembrandt" in 1948 and Slive completing a book on "Dutch Painting of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries."

The article celebrates the acquisition and significance of this piece in the Fogg Art Museum's collection.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Cambridge (Massachusetts) "Monthly" dated May 1965. The article discusses a significant acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The main focus of the article is the gift of a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch, titled "Head of Christ," to the Fogg Art Museum. This painting is Harvard's first work by Rembrandt. It was donated by William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and patron of the arts.

The sketch was painted on panel in the late 1640s and measures approximately eight by ten inches. It is described as being very close in size and conception to other known Rembrandt oil sketches of the head of Christ, with four of these sketches currently held in museums in Berlin-Dahlem, Philadelphia, Detroit, and The Hague, and two more in private hands.

The "Head of Christ" sketch at Harvard shows the head and bust of Christ against a neutral background, with a warm color harmony that includes reddish-brown for Christ's garment, golden brown shades in the background, and touches of orange-red, pink, and ochre for the flesh tones. The paint is notably thin in some areas, revealing the grain of the wooden panel.

The article also mentions that this Rembrandt sketch will be a valuable addition to the Fogg collection, which already includes about 200 prints and nine drawings by Rembrandt. The museum's staff and professors, such as Professor Rosenberg and Professor Slive, have extensively worked on Rembrandt and his contemporaries, contributing to the museum's reputation in this area. Rosenberg published a two-volume work on Rembrandt in 1948, and the two professors recently completed a book on Dutch painting from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The image shows a few pieces of old newspaper clippings. The primary clipping is from the May 1965 issue of "Cambridge," a monthly publication from Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 4,700.

The article is titled "Now in Harvard" and discusses a newly acquired Rembrandt oil sketch, "Head of Christ," which was given to the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. This is the first Rembrandt painting in Harvard’s collection. The painting is a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate and a patron of the arts.

The sketch was painted on a panel in the late 1640s and measures about eight by ten inches. It depicts a head and bust of Christ, with the face turned slightly to the right and the bust turned inward. The colors used are warm and harmonious, including reddish-brown for Christ's garment, golden brown for the background, and touches of orange-red, pink, and ochre to enliven the flesh tones.

This sketch is one of six known oil sketches of the head of Christ by Rembrandt, with the others located in museums in Berlin-Dahlem, Philadelphia, Detroit, and The Hague, and two in private hands.

The article also mentions that the grain of the wooden panel can be seen through the thin paint in some areas. The sketch will be a valuable addition to the Fogg Museum's collection, which already contains around 200 prints and nine drawings by Rembrandt. The article references the expertise of museum staff and scholars, including Professor Rosenberg, who published extensively on Rembrandt, and notes a recent book on Dutch painting of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The image is a clipping from a publication, specifically the "Cambridge Chronicle" dated May 1965. The article is about a newly acquired artwork at Harvard University.

Here are the key details:

1. Artwork Acquisition:

   • Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum has received a little-known oil sketch by Rembrandt titled "Head of Christ."
   • This painting marks Harvard's first work by the Dutch master, Rembrandt.

2. Donor:

   • The painting was gifted to Harvard by William A. Coolidge, a graduate of both Harvard College and Harvard Law School, and a long-time patron of the arts.

3. Description of the Painting:

   • The painting, created in the late 1640s, is on a wooden panel and measures about eight by ten inches.
   • The artwork depicts a close-up of Christ's head and shoulders, with the face almost fully facing forward and slightly inclined to the right.
   • The color scheme is warm, with reddish-brown garments and a background that features shades of golden brown. There are also touches of orange-red, pink, and ochre.

4. Other Versions:

   • There are six other known versions of this sketch. Four are in museums in Berlin-Dahlem, Philadelphia, Detroit, and The Hague, while the other two are in private hands.

5. Significance to the Fogg Museum Collection:

   • This new Rembrandt sketch will be a valuable addition to the Fogg Museum's collection, which already includes about 200 prints and nine drawings by the artist.
   • The museum also holds works from other Baroque artists such as Rubens and Poussin.

6. Academic Involvement:

   • The article mentions Professor Jakob Rosenberg, a former Fogg Museum staff member who has worked extensively on Rembrandt. He joined Harvard in 1936 and has published notable works on Rembrandt and Dutch painting.

This acquisition enhances the Fogg Museum's collection and provides an important resource for the study of Rembrandt and his contemporaries.

The image shows a torn newspaper clipping from May 1965, discussing a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch called "Head of Christ" that was given to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article states this is Harvard's first painting by the Dutch master and was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate and patron of the arts.

The sketch, painted on panel in the late 1640s, measures about eight by ten inches and is close in size and conception to six other Rembrandt sketches of the head of Christ. Four of these sketches are in museums in Berlin-Dahlem, Philadelphia, Detroit, and The Hague, with two in private hands.

The description highlights the depiction of Christ's face and bust against a neutral background, noting a warm color harmony with reddish-brown garments and a background of golden brown with touches of orange-red, pink, and ochre. The paint in some areas is so thin that the grain of the wooden panel can be seen through it.

The article also mentions that this sketch will be a valued addition to the Fogg Museum's collection, which includes about 200 prints and nine drawings by Rembrandt. It references other works in the museum by artists of the Baroque period, including "Neptune Commanding the Waters" by Rubens and "Holy Family" by Poussin.

Additionally, it acknowledges the efforts of current and former staff members of the Fogg Museum who have worked extensively on Rembrandt and his contemporaries. Professor Rosenberg, who came to Harvard in 1936, published a two-volume "Rembrandt" in 1948, and Professor Slive recently completed a book on "Dutch Painting of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries."

The clipping has some parts marked with pink underlining and the paper edges are somewhat torn. Some parts of the document above the clipping are visible but not fully readable.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and other pieces of paper with text on them. The top clipping has a part of the "Cambridge Chronicle" masthead visible with a date stamp indicating "MAY 1957" and a library stamp or marking that reads "CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Monthly Circ. 4700." Below it, there is a larger clipping with an article titled "Now in Harvard," discussing a little-known Rembrandt oil sketch, "Head of Christ," that has been given to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article explains that it is Harvard’s first painting by the Dutch master.

The article goes on to describe the painting as a gift to Harvard from William A. Coolidge, a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, long a patron of the arts. It also details that the painting is from the late 1640s, measuring about eight by ten inches, and connects to six other Rembrandt oil sketches of the head of Christ. It mentions the location of the other pieces and that this Rembrandt has now shown at Harvard.

Further down, the composition of the painting is described, including the warm color burst that predominates, the background's graduated brown, the shades of gold, red brown, and touches of orange-red, pink, and ochre that enliven the flesh tones. The article also states that some passages of the paint are so thin that the grain of the wooden panel can be seen through it.

The rest of the article mentions that the sketch will be a valuable addition to the Fogg collection which already includes about 200 prints and nine drawings by this master. Mention is also made of other works in the museum by artists from the Baroque period. The article ends with a reference to works on Rembrandt and Dutch Painting of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries by two professors, Rosenberg and Slive. Each clipping has some wear and tear, indicating their age. There are also miscellaneous handwritten numbers and markings on some of the clippings.

The image depicts a collection of aged, yellowed newspaper clippings or magazine pages, likely from a publication titled Cambridge Monthly dated May 1965. The visible text is centered around an article discussing a significant art acquisition by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article highlights the discovery of a previously unknown oil sketch by Rembrandt titled "Head of Christ," which is described as Harvard's first painting by the Dutch master.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Publication Information:

   • The top portion of the image shows the header of the publication: "Cambridge Monthly Circ. 4,700 MAY 1965."
   • The header also includes the location: "Cambridge, Mass." and a reference to "Richmond 2-4200," suggesting a distribution or contact information.

2. Main Article Content:

   • The article is titled "Now in Harvard" and discusses the acquisition of a Rembrandt oil sketch.
   • The sketch, "Head of Christ," is noted as a gift to Harvard from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard graduate and patron of the arts.
   • The painting is described as being executed on panel in the late 1640s, measuring approximately eight by ten inches.
   • It is compared to six other Rembrandt oil sketches of the same subject, with four currently held in museums in Berlin-Dahlem, Philadelphia, Detroit, and The Hague. The remaining two are in private collections.

3. Description of the Painting:

   • The sketch depicts the head of Christ against a neutral background, viewed almost fully from the front with a slight inward tilt.
   • The color palette is described as warm, with reddish brown for Christ's garment, golden brown for the background, and touches of orange-red, pink, and ochre in the flesh tones.
   • The paint is noted to be very thin in some areas, allowing the grain of the wooden panel to be visible.

4. Contextual Information:

   • The article mentions that the Fogg Museum already possesses about 200 prints and nine drawings by Rembrandt, making this sketch a valuable addition.
   • Examples of other Baroque artists' works in the Fogg collection are cited, including "Neptune Commanding the Waters" by Rubens and "Holy Family" by Poussin.
   • The article also references the contributions of Professor Rosenberg, a former Fogg staff member who published extensively on Rembrandt and completed a book on Dutch painting of the 17th and 18th centuries.

5. Visual Condition:

   • The pages appear aged, with visible creases, folds, and discoloration typical of old printed materials.
   • Handwritten annotations or markings are visible on some pages, possibly indicating highlights or notes made by someone reviewing the article.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in art curation, showcasing the significance of the Rembrandt sketch's acquisition by Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. The article provides detailed insights into the painting's artistic and historical value, as well as its place within the broader context of Rembrandt's oeuvre and the museum's collection. The aged appearance of the pages adds a sense of nostalgia and historical importance to the document.

The image features a close-up of a magazine page, specifically from the May 1965 issue of a publication called "Exchange." The magazine page is torn and has several pieces of paper stuck to it, indicating it might have been part of a scrapbook or a collection. The main text on the page discusses a Rembrandt oil sketch titled "Head of Christ," which has been donated to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It is noted as Harvard's first painting by the Dutch master. The article provides details about the dimensions of the sketch, its condition, and its significance in the context of Rembrandt's work and the Fogg Museum's collection. The background of the image is plain, and the focus is on the text and the historical document.