Duffy Square, New York City
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Dateprobably 1983
MediumDrawing; black ink and pencil on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 1/2 x 14 3/4in. (29.2 x 37.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 1/2 x 14 3/4in. (29.2 x 37.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 1/2 x 14 3/4in. (29.2 x 37.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of an empty Duffy Square, in the Times Square area of Manhattan. The statue of George M. Cohan is in the foreground; behind it is the Studebaker Building (now demolished) with the Sony sign on its roof. A Coca-Cola sign (with digital clock) and Castro Convertibles sign are visible on the side of a building in between the Studebaker and the statue. What is probably a sign for Howard (a men's clothing store) is visible on the right side of the Studebaker Building. On the left is Broadway and on the right is 7th Avenue, both of them lined with buildings and advertisements, including signs for Burger King, 7Up, and Mamma Leone's.
Object number2012.284.5848
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedLines in pencil drawn around the image areaNotesSubject Note: This drawing is very similar to 2012.284.5856. This one is depicted during the day, and there are superficial differences in some of the lines, but they both show the same scene from the same perspective.Date Note: The date is based on the signs that are visible in the drawing; there are examples of the Castro Convertibles sign from 1979. According to the New York Times, Castro Convertibles ceased doing business at Duffy Square in 1983.
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- Richard Welling Collection
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