Garde Hotel, Hartford, Connecticut
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Datebefore 1973
MediumDrawing; black ink and pencil on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 22 7/8 x 18 1/2in. (58.1 x 47cm)
Sheet (height x width): 22 7/8 x 18 1/2in. (58.1 x 47cm)
Sheet (height x width): 22 7/8 x 18 1/2in. (58.1 x 47cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the facade of the Garde Hotel, with the name of the hotel appearing on an awning. There are signs on the facade for Hofbrauhaus, Romano's Steakhouse, and a billiard hall. Another building across the street is also depicted, although not in great detail. Several pedestrians are shown on the sidewalk in front of the building and on the sidewalk across the street.
Object number2012.284.4813
MarkingsVerso, bottom right corner, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom, handwritten in pencil: "8""Bottom, handwritten in pencil: "48 1/2"
Bottom, handwritten in pencil: Double-arrow line with vertical lines at the ends
Bottom, handwritten in pencil: "WELLING"NotesDate Note: The Garde Hotel was demolished in 1973.
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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