New York City Skyline
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): 8 7/8 x 11 7/8 x 7/8in. (22.5 x 30.2cm)
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)
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
DescriptionLinoleum block carving of buildings in lower Manhattan, with the Staten Island Ferry terminal at the lower right. The tallest building on the right is probably 40 Wall Street (later the Trump Building), with 20 Exchange Place next to it on the left. The skyscraper on the left is probably 70 Pine Street (the AIG Building).
Object number2011.465.58
NotesSubject Note: Drawings 2012.284.5816, 2012.284.5820, 2012.284.5828, and 2012.284.5844 appear to have been studies for this linoleum block, as the subject matter is the same.Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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