Glenn O. Coleman (American, 1887–1932). <em>Bridge Tower</em>, 1929. Oil on canvas, 30 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (76.5 x 63.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Charles Simon, 60.35 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.35_PS2.jpg)

Glenn O. Coleman (American, 1887–1932). Bridge Tower, 1929. Oil on canvas, 30 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (76.5 x 63.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Charles Simon, 60.35 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.35_PS2.jpg)

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Bridge Tower

Glenn O. Coleman

American Art

On View: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Trouble the Water

ARTIST Glenn O. Coleman, American, 1887–1932

MEDIUM Oil on canvas

DATES 1929

DIMENSIONS 30 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (76.5 x 63.8 cm) frame (depth of frame including 2016 build-out): 38 1/2 × 33 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (97.8 × 85.1 × 11.4 cm) (show scale)

SIGNATURE Verso, u.r., in black: Coleman / Long Beach / L.I. / N.Y."

COLLECTIONS American Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 60.35

CREDIT LINE Gift of Charles Simon

PROVENANCE 1932, acquired by the artist's estate; between 1932 and 1960, provenance not yet documented; by 1960, acquired by Charles Simon of New York, NY; March 9, 1960, gift of Charles Simon to the Brooklyn Museum.

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MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Trouble the Water

CAPTION Glenn O. Coleman (American, 1887–1932). Bridge Tower, 1929. Oil on canvas, 30 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (76.5 x 63.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Charles Simon, 60.35 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.35_PS2.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 60.35_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007

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