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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5457  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Waiting for Assignments at Pier #1
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5457 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Waiting for Assignments at Pier #1

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1969
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 17 7/8 x 23in. (45.4 x 58.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 7/8 x 23in. (45.4 x 58.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of three tugboats in in New York, one bearing the name "Agnes A. Moran" and a large "M," and another with the name "Thomas" visible. In the background there is a building.
Object number2012.284.5457
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in black ink: "Fig. 39" [circled]

Bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "8/9/69 / WAITING FOR ASSIGNMENTS AT PIER #1"

Bottom right, handwritten in blue ink: "FRONT ILLUSTRATION FOR PROJECT 14-CAPTION 1" ["1" is circled]

Verso, bottom, handwritten in pencil: "Tec of Drawing Buildings P-106"
NotesSubject Note: A reproduction of this drawing appears on page 106 of Richard Welling's The Technique of Drawing Buildings.
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