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This image shows a vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a page inside a scrapbook or archive folder.

Contents of the Clipping:

• Title: The headline reads "Rembrandt's 'Head Of Christ'".
• Image: Below the headline is a black-and-white, grainy photograph of a painting depicting a man with dark, shoulder-length hair, a beard, and a gentle, contemplative expression looking slightly to the right. The style is consistent with 17th-century portraiture.
• Text: The accompanying article states that this "Head of Christ," a 17th-century oil sketch by Rembrandt painted on a 8x10 inch panel in the late 1640s, has been acquired by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that the work was purchased from the Paul Kantor Gallery in Beverly Hills and previously belonged to screen star Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962. The article also notes that six other Rembrandt oil sketches of Christ's head are known, with four in museums and two in private collections. The acquisition was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard alumnus and patron of the arts.

Physical Context:

• The clipping is affixed to a large, aged, beige paper page, showing some discoloration and water stains.
• At the top left corner of the page, there is a pre-printed label from the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." indicating the source as the "Catholic Observer" from "SPRINGFIELD, Mass." and specifying it as a "Weekly" publication "Cir. 19531". A handwritten date, "APR 3 1963", is visible on this label.
• The right edge of the image shows part of the scrapbook's binding—a dark, reddish-brown, leather-like material with two metal binder rings, suggesting the clipping is part of a collected archive.

The image shows a newspaper clipping affixed to a piece of cardboard. The newspaper clipping appears to be from the "Catholic Observer," dated April 23, 1965. The headline reads "Rembrandt's 'Head Of Christ'". The content of the article discusses a 17th-century oil sketch by Rembrandt, which was acquired by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The sketch, painted in the late 1640s, is described as being in the collection of screen star Thomas Mitchell, who had passed away in 1962. The article also mentions that this particular sketch was a gift from William A. Coolidge to the museum. The image of the Rembrandt sketch is printed above the article, showing a portrait of a bearded man with a serious expression. The cardboard and newspaper show signs of age, with some discoloration and creasing.

This image shows a page from a newspaper clipping or magazine, likely from the Catholic Observer, published in Springfield, Massachusetts. The page is mounted on a brown cardboard or paper backing, which appears to be part of a scrapbook or archive. The newspaper clipping is dated April 23, 1965.

The main feature of the clipping is a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Head of Christ" by Rembrandt. The painting depicts a solemn figure with long hair and a beard, gazing directly at the viewer. Below the photograph is a caption providing information about the painting:

"This 'Head of Christ,' a 17th Century oil sketch by Rembrandt, has been acquired by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. Painted by the Dutch master on a panel 8x10 inches in the late 1640s, the work is similar in size to six other Rembrandt oil sketches of Christ's head. The Fogg Museum's latest acquisition was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard alumnus and patron of the arts. He obtained the sketch from the Paul Kantor Gallery in Beverly Hills, and it once belonged to screen star Thomas Mitchell who died in 1962. Of the six other oils, four are in museums in this country and abroad, and two are in private collections."

The photograph and caption are affixed to the cardboard backing with some visible adhesive residue. The overall condition of the page suggests it is part of a historical collection or archive.

A page from a book is placed on a gray surface. The page has a brown color and a few holes. The page has a photo of a man with a beard and mustache. The photo has a caption that reads "Rembrandt's Head Of Christ." The page has some text on it. The page is placed on a brown surface. The book is open, and the pages are folded.

A book is opened to a page that has a picture of a man with a beard and mustache, with the title "Rembrandt's Head of Christ" at the top. The page also has some text written on it. The book has a brown cover and a brown spine, and it appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings. The page has a few holes in it, and there are some small metal fasteners on the right side of the page.

The image shows a page from a catalog or archive, likely from an art museum or gallery. The page features a black-and-white photograph of a man's face, which appears to be a sketch or painting. The photograph is accompanied by descriptive text below it, identifying the artwork as "Rembrandt's Head Of Christ".

Key Details:

1. Photograph:

   • The photograph depicts a man's face with a beard and long hair, rendered in a detailed, realistic style characteristic of Rembrandt's work.
   • The image is grayscale, suggesting it is a reproduction or scan of the original artwork.

2. Text Description:

   • The text explains that this is a 17th-century oil sketch by Rembrandt, acquired by the Fogg Art Museum.
   • It notes that the sketch was obtained from the Paul Kantor Gallery in Beverly Hills and once belonged to Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962.
   • The sketch is described as being similar in size to six other Rembrandt oil sketches of Christ's head, with four of these located in museums in the United States, two abroad, and two in private collections.
   • The Fogg Museum's latest acquisition of this work was a gift from William A. Coolidge.

3. Header Information:

   • At the top of the page, there is a header indicating the source: "Low England Newsfilm Agency, Inc.", with additional details such as the location ("Box 3016, Bridgeport 6, Conn.") and the publication ("Catholic Observer, Springfield, Mass. Weekly Circ. 19,831").
   • The date is marked as "APR 29 1963", and there is a handwritten note or stamp near the top right corner.

4. Binding and Condition:

   • The page appears to be part of a bound document or archive, with visible spine and binding on the right side.
   • There are some stains or marks on the page, particularly near the center and bottom, suggesting age or handling.

Overall Context:

The page serves as a catalog entry or archival record, providing historical and contextual information about the artwork, its provenance, and its significance within the museum's collection. The inclusion of the photograph and detailed description suggests its use for research, exhibition, or documentation purposes.

The image shows a weathered paper page affixed to a larger, tan-colored scrapbook or binder page with three brown fasteners visible on the right-hand edge. There appears to be a newspaper clipping titled "Rembrandt's 'Head Of Christ'" attached to the page. There's text below the title providing context or a story related to the artwork. Additionally, there is a header at the top of the clipping, partially visible, that suggests this is from a publication called the "Catholic Observer" dated Friday, April 26, 1963. The clip also contains some frayed edges, and a few water stains or discolorations are present on the tan backing page.

This image features a scrapbook or archival page containing a newspaper clipping. The clipping focuses on the artwork "Head of Christ" by 17th-century Dutch artist Rembrandt. The text explains details about the artwork, including its acquisition by the Fogg Museum at Harvard University and mentions its dimensions, provenance, and other known versions of the painting. The newspaper appears to be from Catholic Observer in Springfield, Massachusetts, dated "April 23, 1965." The main body of the page has relevant information typed, while the paper appears yellowed with age. On the upper section, the publication information is stamped.

The image shows an old scrapbook page inside a brown binder. On the left half is a pasted newspaper clipping with the headline “Rembrandt’s ‘Head Of Christ’.” The clipping includes a grainy black‑and‑white reproduction of a painting, with a large gray block obscuring the central image. There is small print text beneath the image describing the work. A small label near the top-left corner appears to be a newspaper stamp (Catholic Observer, Springfield, Mass., with a date). The page shows age spots and wear, and the binder’s dark cover is visible on the right edge.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or archival album with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping contains a reproduction of a painting titled "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ'." The image of the painting depicts a head in a classic Rembrandt style, but the face is blurred or obscured in the photo provided.

The text in the clipping reads as follows:

Rembrandt’s ‘Head Of Christ’

This “Head of Christ,” a 17th Century oil sketch by Rembrandt, has been acquired by Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum. Painted by the Dutch master on a panel 8x10 inches in the late 1640s, the work is similar in size to six other Rembrandt oil sketches of Christ’s head. The Fogg Museum’s latest acquisition was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard alumnus and patron of the arts. He obtained the sketch from the Paul Kantor Gallery in Beverly Hills, and it once belonged to screen star Thomas Mitchell who died in 1962. Of the six other oils, four are in museums in this country and abroad, and two are in private collections.

Additionally, in the top left corner of the page, there is a dated stamp and text that reads "Catholic Observer SPRINGFIELD, Mass." and a handwritten date of "APR 23 1965."

The page itself is brown and appears aged, with the clipping carefully glued or taped onto it. The edge of a brown leather strap with metal buttons is visible on the right side, suggesting this page belongs to a bound album or book.