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View of St. Louis

Date
c.1932
Material
Oil on canvas
Classification
Paintings
Collection
American Art
Current Location
On View, Gallery 339
Dimensions
25 1/4 × 50 1/2 in. (64.1 × 128.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert Elman
Rights
© Heirs of Joe Jones
Object Number
46:1972
c. 1933 - 1972
Robert (1897-1956) and Minna Elman (1901-1979), St. Louis, MO, likely acquired from the artist [1]

1972 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, given by Minna Elman [2]


Notes:
[1] Robert Elman was a member of the Joe Jones Club, which was formed (and disbanded) in 1933. Presumably Elman acquired this work through that association.

[2] In a letter dated June 9, 1972, Charles Buckley thanks Minna Elman for giving "View of St. Louis" to the Museum [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Acquisitions Committee of the Board of Trustees, Saint Louis Art Museum, April 17, 1972.

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