Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5109 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Tower '53,' 39 Storys

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009

Date1967

MediumDrawing; black ink and pencil on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 23 3/8 x 17 7/8in. (59.4 x 45.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 23 3/8 x 17 7/8in. (59.4 x 45.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

DescriptionDrawing of the construction of the Tower 53 condos in New York City. Construction machinery, including a crane, is depicted, with trucks and automobiles on the ground as well with a group of people, probably construction workers, standing around. Some of the surrounding buildings are also depicted.

Object number2012.284.5109

MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, guidelines in pencil

Recto, bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "TOWER '53' - 39 STORYS 2/3/67"

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