59th Street Subway Station, New York City
MakerCarved by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
Date1990-2000
MediumLinoleum block; residual black ink on carved linoleum on particle board
DimensionsMount (height x width x depth): 9 x 11 3/4 x 7/8in. (22.9 x 29.8cm)
Other (block height x width x depth): 9 x 11 3/4 x 7/8in. (22.9 x 29.8 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
Object number2011.465.73
DescriptionLinoleum block depicting the interior of the 59th Street subway station in Manhattan. Two trains are shown on the tracks, one on the left and one in the center. "59" is visible on the post in the right foreground. There are two people on the platform at the far left and three standing on the platform on the right.
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