Hartford Civic Center Construction
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Date1972
MediumPhotocopies; black toner on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 9 1/4 x 11 3/4in. (23.5 x 29.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPhotocopies of drawings of early construction of the Civic Center in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. Both reproductions show part of the building's frame, with construction workers on site. In the second one, there are workers pictured raising the roof of the building. Other downtown buildings are visible in the background.
Object number2012.284.5151-.5152
MarkingsVersos of both copies, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto of 2012.284.5151, bottom right, printed in black toner: "LOOKING SOUTH INSIDE THE / BIG FRAME / JUNE 2, 1972 / *"Recto of 2012.284.5152, bottom right, printed in black toner: "WELLING / 2:45 MONDAY / JULY 17, 1972 - ROOF / ABOUT 10' OFF THE / GROUND / *"
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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