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This image displays a scrapbook page featuring several newspaper clippings from 1976 related to the record-breaking purchase of a Rembrandt painting.
The main article, from the New York Times (September 30, 1976), is headlined: “Record $3.25 Million Paid for a Rembrandt”. Authored by Judith Cummings, the article details how Dr. Armand Hammer, chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation, paid $3.25 million for Rembrandt’s 1668 painting “Juno,” a portrait of the Roman goddess of wealth and marriage. This purchase set a new world record for a Rembrandt painting at the time. The previous record was $2.3 million for “Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer” sold in 1961. The article notes that “Juno” had been on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for ten years, and its previous owner was identified as J. William Middendorf II, Secretary of the Navy. Dr. Hammer announced he would loan the painting to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art the following year, calling it “the crown jewel of my collection.” A large photograph of the painting accompanies the text.
Below this, a clipping from Harvard Crimson (October 2, 1976) shows a black-and-white photograph of Dr. Armand Hammer and Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Museum, standing next to the “Juno” painting as students examine it. The caption reads: “ARMAND HAMMER and SEYMOUR SLIVE, director of the Fogg, greet students examining ‘Juno,’ a $3.25 million Rembrandt on loan for three months.”
To the right of the main article are two additional pieces:
The clippings are mounted on a beige mat or page with visible three-hole punches on the left margin, suggesting it was preserved in an archival binder. The entire page documents a major cultural event in the art world: the acquisition of a masterwork by a prominent industrialist and philanthropist, and its subsequent public display.
This image is a page from a newspaper that discusses the purchase of a Rembrandt painting titled "Juno" for $3.25 million. The article, titled "Record $3.25 Million Paid for a Rembrandt," is from the New York Times, dated September 30, 1976.
The text of the article highlights the details of the painting and the transaction. It mentions that the painting was acquired by Dr. Armand Hammer, chairman of the Occidental Petroleum Company. The article notes that this is the highest price paid for a Rembrandt at the time, surpassing the previous highest price, which was paid in 1961 for "Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer."
The article also provides information about the painting itself, stating that it is 49 inches high and 39.5 inches wide. It describes the painting as one of the artist's late period works and notes that it was previously on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Additionally, there are photographs on the page. One photograph shows the painting, "Juno," displayed in a framed portrait. Another photograph depicts a group of individuals, including Dr. Armand Hammer and Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Museum, greeting students examining the painting. The text accompanying this photograph mentions that the painting is on loan for three months.
The page also includes a smaller article from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 2, 1976, which appears to be a continuation of the main article and provides further details about the painting's acquisition and its subsequent display.
This image is a collection of clippings and photographs related to the purchase of a Rembrandt painting titled "Juno" for a record-breaking $3.25 million, announced in 1976. The top portion of the page is from the New York Times, dated September 30, 1976. The main headline reads "Record $3.25 Million Paid for a Rembrandt," written by Judith Cummings. The article details the purchase of the painting by Dr. Armand Hammer, chairman of Occidental Petroleum Company, and discusses the significance of the acquisition in the art world.
A large photograph in black and white shows the Rembrandt painting "Juno," described as measuring 49 inches high and 39½ inches wide. To the right of this image is a portrait of Dr. Armand Hammer, captioned with his name. Below the photograph of the painting, there is additional text from the New York Times article.
Below the main clipping is another photograph from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 2, 1976. This image shows a group of people, including Dr. Armand Hammer and Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Museum, greeting students examining the "Juno" painting, which is on loan for three months.
On the right side of the page is another photograph, smaller in size, showing a different portrait, likely another Rembrandt painting. The text below this image refers to the painting being part of Dr. Hammer's collection and its future display at the Los Angeles County Museum.
The overall design and layout suggest this page is a compilation of news clippings and photographs documenting the purchase and significance of the Rembrandt painting "Juno."
The image is a collage of newspaper clippings, likely from the late 20th century. The clippings are arranged on a beige background with a hole punch on the left side, suggesting it might have been part of a binder or scrapbook. The clippings are from various newspapers, including the New York Times and the Harvard Crimson.
The top clipping is from the New York Times, dated September 30, 1976. It features a headline about a record-breaking $3.25 million paid for a Rembrandt painting. The article includes a photograph of the painting and a portrait of Dr. Armand Hammer, the purchaser. The text discusses the significance of the purchase and the painting's history.
Below the New York Times clipping, there is a smaller clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 2, 1976. It shows a group of people, including Dr. Hammer, standing in front of the Rembrandt painting. The text mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.
The bottom clipping is another New York Times article, also dated September 30, 1976. It features a photograph of Dr. Hammer and a Rembrandt painting titled "Lacemaker." The text discusses the loan of the painting to the Norton Simon Museum for three months.
Overall, the image documents the acquisition and exhibition of a valuable Rembrandt painting, highlighting the significance of the purchase and the involvement of Dr. Armand Hammer.
A newspaper clipping from the New York Times dated September 30, 1976, features a story about the record-breaking purchase of a Rembrandt painting. The painting, titled "Juno," was bought for $3.25 million by Dr. Armand Hammer, chairman of the Occidental Petroleum Company. This transaction surpasses the previous record of $3.25 million, which was set in 1970 for a Rembrandt painting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The article includes a photograph of the painting, a portrait of Dr. Hammer, and a picture of him examining the painting. The painting will be displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for three months before being added to the Hammer collection.
The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from September 30, 1976, and October 2, 1976, detailing the record-breaking sale of a Rembrandt painting titled "Juno" for $3.25 million. The clippings are from The New York Times and The Harvard Crimson.
The image effectively captures the media coverage and public interest surrounding this landmark art sale.
The image shows a scrapbook-style layout containing several newspaper clippings and photographs regarding the purchase of a Rembrandt painting titled Juno for $3.25 million by Dr. Armand Hammer. The clippings are from different publications, including the New York Times (dated September 30, 1976) and the Harvard Crimson (dated October 2, 1976). The articles detail the record-breaking sale, the painting's dimensions, and Hammer's activities.
Key elements in the image include:
The overall focus is on the historic art acquisition and its significance at the time.
This image appears to show a collage of newspaper clippings, featuring articles from The New York Times and Harvard Crimson dated September 30, 1976, and October 2, 1976 respectively. The articles discuss the record sale of a Rembrandt painting, which sold for $3.25 million setting a new record for the artist. The included images depict the painting itself and individuals engaging with the artwork. There's a heading that reads "Record $3.25 Million Paid for a Rembrandt" and another reads "$3.25 MILLION SETS REMBRANDT RECORD." The clippings are mounted on a brown board or paper backing.
The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings related to a Rembrandt painting titled "Juno." The clippings are dated around late September and early October 1976.
The main clipping at the top left is from the New York Times dated September 30, 1976, with the headline: "Record $3.25 Million Paid for a Rembrandt." The article by Judith Cummings discusses the purchase of the Rembrandt painting "Juno" for $3.25 million by Dr. Armand Hammer, chairman of the Occidental Petroleum Company. The painting is described as being 49 inches high and 39.5 inches wide. There is a black-and-white image of the painting "Juno" centered in this clipping.
To the right, there is a smaller vertical clipping featuring a portrait of Dr. Armand Hammer with text about the $3.25 million Rembrandt record. Part of the article mentions further details on the acquisition and future plans to exhibit the painting.
At the bottom left, there is a photo with the caption: "Harvard Crimson October 2, 1976." It shows Dr. Armand Hammer and Seymour Slive, director of the Fogg Art Museum, greeting a group of students as they examine the "Juno" painting. The photo depicts the painting in a large ornate frame on display.
Overall, the scrapbook page highlights the high-profile sale of the Rembrandt painting "Juno" and its significance as a record-breaking art purchase in 1976.
A scrapbook page / mounted collage of newspaper clippings about a Rembrandt sale.