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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Observer," dated April 2, 1966, from Springfield, Massachusetts. The article is titled "Rembrandt's 'Head Of Christ'" and features a photograph of an oil sketch by the 17th-century Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn.

The article discusses the oil sketch, which is a study for the head of Christ. The sketch was recently purchased by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, and it is now on display at the Paul Kastor Gallery in Beverly Hills. The sketch measures 10 by 8 inches and was created around 1648.

The article also mentions that there are seven known oil sketches of Christ's head by Rembrandt. One of these sketches is owned by Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962, and the other six are in various locations, with four in European museums, one in a museum abroad, and two in private collections. The sketch at the Fogg Art Museum was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard alumnus and patron of the arts.

The image shows a yellowed, old newspaper clipping featuring a black and white reproduction of a portrait. The article is titled "Rembrandt's 'Head Of Christ'". The text below the image explains that the "Head of Christ" is a 17th-century oil sketch by Rembrandt, recently acquired by the Fogg Museum. The piece, created in the late 1640s, is one of six known oil sketches of Christ's head by the Dutch master. This particular piece was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard alumnus and patron of the arts, who obtained it from Paul Kassierer of London. Four of the sketches are in American collections, while two are in private collections abroad. The newspaper is dated April 23, 1963, and is from the Catholic Observer. The clipping is pasted in what appears to be a scrapbook or album.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Catholic Observer, dated April 23, 1962. The clipping discusses an acquisition of a notable piece of art by Rembrandt.

The main focus of the article is a 17th-century oil sketch titled "Head of Christ." It mentions that this sketch was acquired by Harvard alumnus and patron of the arts, William A. Coolidge. The sketch was purchased from the estate of Paul Kanter and is part of a series of oil sketches of Christ's head by Rembrandt. The clipping notes that the sketch measures 8 inches by 10 inches and was made in the late 1640s.

Additionally, the article explains that Harvard alumnus and collector Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962, had six other sketches of Christ's head, four of which are in museums abroad, and two are in private collections. The Fogg Museum's latest acquisition was a gift from William A. Coolidge.

The photograph accompanying the article is a black-and-white portrait of Rembrandt's depiction of the head of Christ. The clipping itself is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the visible clippings and notes on the page.

The image depicts a clipping from a newspaper article. The headline of the article reads "Rembrandt's 'Head Of Christ'." The article discusses a 17th-century oil sketch by Rembrandt titled "Head of Christ," which was acquired by the Fogg Museum.

Key points from the article include:

• The sketch is part of a series of oil sketches Rembrandt made of Christ's head.
• The sketch was painted on a panel measuring 8 x 10 inches around 1646.
• The Fogg Museum's acquisition of this piece was a gift from William A. Coolidge.
• The sketch was obtained by Harvard alumnus and patron of the arts, Paul Kanter, from a private collection.
• The painting was previously owned by Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962, and it was part of a larger collection that was auctioned off.
• Four other oil sketches from this series are located in different institutions and collections, both abroad and in private collections.

The clipping is from the Catholic Observer, dated April 23, 1965, and it is noted as a weekly publication from Springfield, Massachusetts. The date stamp at the top right corner of the clipping is also visible.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Catholic Observer, dated April 23, 1965. The article is titled "Rembrandt's 'Head Of Christ'".

The main content of the article discusses a 17th-century oil sketch by Rembrandt titled "Head Of Christ". The sketch was acquired by the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The sketch is a preparatory work for one of Rembrandt's larger paintings and is on a panel measuring 8 x 6 1/4 inches. It was created in the late 1640s.

The article mentions that this acquisition was a gift from William A. Coolidge, a Harvard alumnus and patron of the arts. Coolidge had obtained the sketch from the collection of Paul Kasmin, who in turn had acquired it from the estate of Thomas Mitchell, who died in 1962. The article notes that there are six other known oil sketches of Christ's head by Rembrandt, with four being in public collections and two in private collections.

This image shows a clipping from a publication, specifically from the "Catholic Observer," dated April 23, 1965. The clipping features an article about a piece of artwork titled "Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ.'"

Here are the details:

1. Artwork Description:

   • The article discusses a 17th-century oil sketch by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn.
   • The sketch is of the "Head of Christ."

2. Provenance and Ownership:

   • The artwork was recently acquired by the Fogg Museum.
   • Before its acquisition by the Fogg Museum, it was part of the collection of the late star Thomas M. Mitchell from Hills, who passed away in 1963.
   • Out of the six other oil sketches of Christ's head attributed to Rembrandt, four are in American collections, one is abroad, and two are in private collections.
   • The Fogg Museum's acquisition was a gift from William A. Coolidge.

3. Historical Context:

   • The sketch was created during the late 1640s.
   • It is one of several studies Rembrandt made using a Jewish model from his neighborhood in Amsterdam.

The image also includes a photograph of the mentioned sketch, showing a detailed depiction of Christ's head. The paper appears aged, with some visible wear and discoloration.

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 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.

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.