Demolition
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Date1973
MediumDrawing; colored markers on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 15 x 18 7/8in. (38.1 x 47.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 15 x 18 7/8in. (38.1 x 47.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 15 x 18 7/8in. (38.1 x 47.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the demolition of the Judd Building (75 Pearl Street) in Hartford, Connecticut. The building is shown mid-implosion, with a cloud of dust and smoke gathering at the bottom, and with the roof appearing to be caving in. Other buildings are shown behind it.
Object number2012.284.5418
MarkingsRecto, top right, handwritten in red ink on a piece of tape: "Chap 8 / Fronts 42 %"Handwritten in black ink on same piece of tape: "D/O" [?]
Stamped in red ink on same piece of tape: "72"
Verso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "REPRODUCE THIS [underlined] SIDE"
Verso, bottom, handwritten in pencil: "P. 72 Drawing w/ markers"NotesSubject Note: A reproduction of this drawing appears on page 72 of Richard Welling's Drawing With Markers.
2012.284.5485 is a photomechanical reproduction of this drawing, with a few differences and additions, most notably a Manafort sign on top of the building being demolished.
Date Note: The Judd Building was demolished in 1973.
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- Richard Welling Collection
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