Artwork
New York Street Scene
New York Street Scene is an oil painting by the Ashcan School artist Glenn O. Coleman. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Glenn O.
About this work
Technique & Style
Classified as a painting, the piece depicts urban elements including buildings, streets, and figures such as men and women.
New York Street Scene is an oil painting executed by Glenn O. Coleman in 1929. The work is created using oil paint applied onto a canvas support. Classified as a painting, the piece depicts urban elements including buildings, streets, and figures such as men and women.
While the specific handling and current physical condition are not detailed in the available records, the medium and support are definitively identified as oil on canvas. The formal composition captures a street scene, situating the viewer within a bustling metropolitan environment characteristic of the artist's work from that year.
History & Provenance
Glenn O. Coleman created the oil painting New York Street Scene in 1929. Executed on canvas, the work depicts an urban environment featuring buildings, streets, and figures including men and women. The piece entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains housed.
While the specific circumstances of its commission or the details of its ownership chain prior to museum acquisition are not detailed in the available records, the work's inception is firmly established at the beginning of 1929.
Overview
Glenn O. Coleman's 1929 oil painting, New York Street Scene, captures the dynamic energy of an urban environment. The work presents a bustling city corner, populated by numerous figures engaged in daily activities. This oil on canvas offers a glimpse into metropolitan life, characterized by its architectural backdrop and the constant flow of its inhabitants. It is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a vibrant street corner, teeming with pedestrians. Amidst the movement, a statue of a man on a pedestal stands, subtly overlooked by the passing crowd, with a sign marked "H.S." visible above. Shops line the thoroughfare, contributing to the sense of an active commercial district.
The presence of umbrellas suggests either recent rain or an impending shower, adding a specific atmospheric detail to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Glenn Coleman was an American painter. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Coleman's Still Life was shown at the Whitney Studio Club's twelfth annual exhibit of painting and sculpture.
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