Old State House, Boston
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Dateprobably 1971
MediumDrawing; blue marker on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 19 5/8 x 14 7/8in. (49.8 x 37.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 19 5/8 x 14 7/8in. (49.8 x 37.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 19 5/8 x 14 7/8in. (49.8 x 37.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts, seen from street level with modern buildings in the background. The Old State House is depicted from an angle, so that the front and side are visible. There are three pedestrians standing on the street on the left and two other people in the background.
Object number2012.284.5797
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "MARSH FELT PEN"NotesSubject Note: A variation on this drawing appears on page 47 of Richard Welling's book, The Technique of Drawing Buildings.Date Note: The Technique of Drawing Buildings was published in 1971.
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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