Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.83 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wrecked Automobile

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): 7 1/2 x 11 1/2in. (19.1 x 29.2cm) Other (block height x width x depth): 8 7/8 x 11 7/8 x 7/8in. (22.5 x 30.2 x 2.2cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2011.465.83

DescriptionLinoleum block carving of a wrecked car. There are three large spider-web cracks on its windshield, the body is crumpled, its hood is missing, and the engine is exposed.

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