Demolition, Hartford
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Datebefore 1971
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 23 1/2 x 18in. (59.7 x 45.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 23 1/2 x 18in. (59.7 x 45.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 23 1/2 x 18in. (59.7 x 45.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of a building being demolished in Hartford, Connecticut. There is debris on top of the pedestrian walkway in front of it, through which three people are walking. In front of the walkway there is a sign that reads, "General House Wrecking Company," next to a parking meter.
Object number2012.284.5451
MarkingsRecto, bottom right, handwritten in black and red ink: "[what appear to be Chinese characters] / FIG 28 [circled] / 35% [crossed out] / 39% / P 80"Verso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in blue ink: "Fig. 28" [circled]
Bottom right, handwritten in blue ink: "ILLUSTRATION FOR PROJECT 9-CAPTION 1" ["1" is circled]
Verso, bottom, handwritten in pencil: "P. 80 Tec of Drawing Buildings"NotesSubject Note: A reproduction of this drawing appears on page 80 of Richard Welling's The Technique of Drawing Buildings.
Date Note: The date is based on the year The Technique of Drawing Buildings was published.
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- Richard Welling Collection
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