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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5059  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Cranes on the Hartford Civic Center Floor
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5059 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cranes on the Hartford Civic Center Floor

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1979
MediumPhotocopy; black toner on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 x 11 5/8in. (22.9 x 29.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 x 12 3/4in. (27.9 x 32.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPhotocopy of a drawing of cranes on the arena floor of the Hartford Civic Center following the roof collapse. Building materials are also depicted, in the foreground on the right. The arena's stadium seating is visible in the background.
Object number2012.284.5059
MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom right, printed in black toner: "APRIL 13, 1979 - 1:35 / RICHARD WELLING"
Collections
  • Richard Welling Collection
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