Glenn O. Coleman

Bonfire
1928

A vintage black and white sketch depicts a bustling street scene with a crowd of people, including men, women, and children, standing on a sidewalk. They are in front of buildings with signage that reads "Saloon" and "India Wharf." A horse-drawn carriage is visible on the right, casting a shadow on the street, while the left foreground shows a figure sweeping the sidewalk. The artwork conveys a sense of daily life from a bygone era.
A vintage black and white sketch depicts a bustling street scene with a crowd of people, including men, women, and children, standing on a sidewalk. They are in front of buildings with signage that reads "Saloon" and "India Wharf." A horse-drawn carriage is visible on the right, casting a shadow on the street, while the left foreground shows a figure sweeping the sidewalk. The artwork conveys a sense of daily life from a bygone era.

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Date
1928

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 15 7/8 × 22 7/8in. (40.3 × 58.1 cm) Image: 13 5/16 × 18 5/16in. (33.8 × 46.5 cm)

Accession number
73.90

Edition
33/50

Publication
Printed by George C. Miller

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Mrs. Herbert B. Lazarus

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/3796

Part of a series:

Lithographs of New York

11 works

A detailed black and white etching depicting a bustling harbor scene with a variety of ships, including steamboats and sailing vessels, in the foreground. In the background, a towering, ziggurat-like structure dominates the skyline, suggesting a blend of modern and ancient architectural styles. The water reflects the busy maritime activity, and the sky is filled with clouds, adding to the dynamic atmosphere of the port. The artwork is signed and dated "1931 Glenn O. Coleman" in the lower left corner, with the title "#15 Fulton Market" inscribed below the image.
A vintage black and white sketch depicts a bustling street scene with a crowd of people, including men, women, and children, standing on a sidewalk. They are in front of buildings with signage that reads "Saloon" and "India Wharf." A horse-drawn carriage is visible on the right, casting a shadow on the street, while the left foreground shows a figure sweeping the sidewalk. The artwork conveys a sense of daily life from a bygone era.
A detailed etching depicting a bustling street scene with numerous people going about their daily activities. In the foreground, a group of men are gathered around a horse-drawn cart, while others walk or stand on the snowy sidewalk. The background features a variety of buildings with signs, including one that reads "FREE DRINKS CHANTS," and masts of ships are visible in the distance, suggesting proximity to a port. The artwork is signed by the artist in the lower corners.
A vintage black and white illustration depicting a bustling amusement park scene with crowds of people. Some are queuing at a ticket booth under a sign that reads "GARDEN," while others are gathered around a sideshow attraction. The atmosphere is lively, with various signs advertising attractions like "VAUDEVILLE" and "HOTDOGS." The architecture has a whimsical, fairground style, and the scene conveys a sense of early 20th-century entertainment.
A black and white illustration depicting a chaotic street scene with a crowd of people and a fire blazing under an elevated train track. Some individuals are carrying ladders and running towards the fire, while others are observing from a distance. The scene is set against the backdrop of urban buildings with visible signage, including one that reads "DRUGS." The artwork is signed by the artist in the lower corners.
A vintage black and white illustration depicting a bustling street scene with various people engaged in daily activities. On the left, a group of children and adults are gathered outside a shop with a sign that reads "ALE." In the center, more individuals are seen walking or conversing, with a focus on a group of girls in dresses. To the right, a horse-drawn cart is being loaded or unloaded by men, while an elevated train track with a train car is visible in the background above the city buildings. The artwork conveys a lively urban atmosphere from a bygone era.
A black and white etching depicting a bustling early 20th-century street scene with pedestrians, including a prominent figure in a long coat and hat walking towards the viewer. Buildings with fire escapes, shopfronts, and a hanging street lamp are visible, creating a sense of depth and urban atmosphere. The artwork is signed and numbered by the artist in the lower margin.
A detailed etching depicting a bustling street scene at night with various people engaged in different activities. The foreground shows a man crouched down lighting a cigarette, while another man walks briskly past him. In the background, a group of people queue outside a building with a sign that reads "NED," and another sign advertises "ONE MILE HOUSE BEST ALE & PORTER." Street signs and a lamppost are also visible, contributing to the urban atmosphere of the scene. The artwork is signed "Gene O'Connell" in the lower right corner.
A black and white etching depicting a bustling street scene at night with a diverse crowd of people. Some individuals are walking, while others stand and converse. Prominent in the center is a man in a top hat speaking with another man. Signs for businesses, including "CHOP SUEY" and "INDIA CAFE," are visible in the background, along with a street lamp illuminating part of the scene. The artwork conveys a lively urban atmosphere from a bygone era.
Detailed black and white etching depicting a bustling street scene with various activities: people walking, talking, and shopping. A prominent sign reads "THE DOCTORS" above a storefront. Advertisements for "UNCLE BEN'S" and other products are visible. A horse-drawn cart is in the foreground, and children are playing nearby. The artwork is signed by "Glenn O. Coleman" in the lower left corner.

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