McSorley's Old Ale House
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
DimensionsMount (height x width x depth): 11 7/8 x 8 3/4 x 7/8in. (30.2 x 22.2 x 2.2cm)
Other (block height x width x depth): 11 7/8 x 8 3/4 x 7/8in. (30.2 x 22.2 x 2.2cm)
Other (block height x width x depth): 11 7/8 x 8 3/4 x 7/8in. (30.2 x 22.2 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionLinoleum block carving of the interior of a bar in Manhattan. There are three figures at the bar and numerous signs and pictures hanging on the walls. In the foreground are two tables and a water cooler. A ceiling fan, hanging lights and pipes are at the top.
Object number2011.465.75
InscribedVerso, top right, handwritten in black ink: "t_001"Bottom right, handwritten in black ink: ".004"NotesSubject Note: This linoleum block depicts the same scene as the drawing reproduced in 2012.284.5421. It was used to create the prints 2012.284.6309, .6310, and .6311.
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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