El Mercado, Hartford
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Date1991
MediumDrawing; black and blue ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 x 21 1/8in. (25.4 x 53.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 1/2 x 23 7/8in. (36.8 x 60.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 1/2 x 23 7/8in. (36.8 x 60.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the El Mercado market at 704 Park Street in Hartford. The brick building is depicted from an angle, so that the front and left sides are visible. It features awnings over the large plate-glass windows, and half-circle windows above them. Automobiles are shown parked along the sidewalk of Park Street, and several pedestrians are depicted near the market.
Object number2012.284.4808
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in black ink: "10/2/91 / TUES- / 10/3 WED / 10/4 THURS / 10/5 FRI-"Bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "21" x 10" / MATT OPENING [underlined]"
A box is drawn around the image area in blue ink
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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