Artist: J. Redding Kelly (American, 1868-1939) Title: Dean Mario Cosenza Audio: Date: 1934 Dimensions: 50″ x 35″ Location in Library: First floor Media: Oil on canvas Owner: The Brooklyn College Library Collection. © Artist’s Estate Description: Professor Cosenza, a classical scholar, was the first provost of Brooklyn College and the first Italian to serve as dean of an American college.  In 1938, Professor Cosenza became acting president of Brooklyn College, stepping in for an ailing President Boylan.  Mr. Kelly, a renowned portrait painter, taught at Brooklyn College for over 33 years.