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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5200  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Demolition of Garde
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5200 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Demolition of Garde

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1973
MediumDrawing; brown, pink, yellow and gray ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 3/4 x 10 1/2in. (34.9 x 26.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 3/4 x 10 1/2in. (34.9 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the demolition of the Garde Hotel in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. The top story and roof are in disrepair, and there are parts of the frame visible through the facade.
Object number2012.284.5200
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom right corner, handwritten in brown ink: "DEMOLITION OF / GARDE / 11/19/73"
Collections
  • Richard Welling Collection
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