Canaan Union Depot Tower and Weather Vane
MakerCarved by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
Date1990-2000
MediumLinoleum block; residual black printer's ink on carved linoleum on particle board
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 3/4 x 8 1/2in. (27.3 x 21.6cm)
Other (block height x width x depth): 11 7/8 x 8 7/8 x 7/8in. (30.2 x 22.5 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
Object number2011.465.55
DescriptionCarved linoleum block depicting a two-story, multi-sided tower, probably at the Canaan Union Depot in Canaan, Connecticut. It has double windows on the side facing the viewer and what appear to be single windows on the other three sides that are visible. Beneath the roof are prominent cornices. The tower is topped with a train weather vane.
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