New York City Skyline
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Date1990
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 x 11 7/8in. (22.9 x 30.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 x 11 7/8in. (22.9 x 30.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 x 11 7/8in. (22.9 x 30.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of a cluster of buildings in lower Manhattan, with the Staten Island Ferry terminal at the lower left. The tallest building on the left is probably 40 Wall Street (later the Trump Building), with 20 Exchange Place next to it on the right. The skyscraper on the right is probably 70 Pine Street (the AIG Building).
Object number2012.284.5844
InscribedRecto, top right, handwritten in black ink: "SUN / LIGHT [with left-pointing arrow]"Top right, handwritten in black ink: "WHITE SKY?"
Bottom left, handwritten in black ink: "3-7-90 WED AM"
Center, handwritten in black ink: "DROP [with three down-pointing arrows]"
Bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "WHITE WATER?"
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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