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Gift of the Richard Welling family, 2012.284.4915  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Connecticut State Capitol Under Scaffolding
Gift of the Richard Welling family, 2012.284.4915 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Connecticut State Capitol Under Scaffolding

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1979-1989
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 16 x 22in. (40.6 x 55.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 x 22in. (40.6 x 55.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the Connecticut State Capitol, covered in scaffolding. There are two flagpoles visible, one on the left and one on the right of the dome. The one on the left is flying two flags, the United States flag and the Connecticut state flag. There are automobiles and trucks parked in front of the capitol and two trees on the lawn.
Object number2012.284.4915
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in black ink: "RICHARD WELLING"

Verso, bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "81% / 50% / 1 OF EACH"
NotesDate Note: The date is based on the years that the Connecticut State Capitol was being renovated.
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