Snowbound at the Trolley Museum
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Date1969
MediumDrawing; black marker on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 10 3/4 x 16 1/2in. (27.3 x 41.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of a steam engine (number 3) and a car behind it marked CV 4152 covered in snow. There are trees in the background.
On the back, there are two drawings, one of the Memorial Bridge over the Connecticut River between Springfield and West Springfield, Massachusetts. The other is a figure drawing of a woman named Jean in a reclining position with her knees bent.
On the back, there are two drawings, one of the Memorial Bridge over the Connecticut River between Springfield and West Springfield, Massachusetts. The other is a figure drawing of a woman named Jean in a reclining position with her knees bent.
Object number2012.284.6098
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in black marker: "SNOWBOUND AT / THE TROLLEY MUSEUM- / 12/19/69 WAREHOUSE POINT"Verso, bottom left, handwritten in black marker: "12/19/69 BAYSTATE WEST FROM / WEST SPRINGFIELD--LOOKING ACROSS / THE CONNECTICUT / RIVER-- / A BRISK DECEMBER / AFTERNOON"
Bottom center, handwritten in black ink: "JEAN / 12/13/69"
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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Lucius Stebbins & Co.
1859