Connecticut Historical Society
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Date1993
MediumDrawing; black ink on paper
Photocopy; black toner on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 16 1/4 x 17 1/4in. (41.3 x 43.8cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing and a photocopy reproduction of a similar drawing of the Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford, Connecticut. The building is depicted in both from an elevated perspective, so that the roofs of the historical front part of the structure (which is shown in detail) and the modern addition are both visible. The left part of the Historical Society has a sign on the external wall that reads, "chs," and there is a triangular portico entryway with two groups of people in front of it.There is a porte cochere in front of the front door on the right.
Object number2012.284.6186-.6187
MarkingsVersos of both sheets, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto of 2012.284.6186, left edge, handwritten in black ink: "3.29.93-PM-MON./3-31- WED -A:M/P:M ELLSWORTH GRANT_S23-1917"There is a hand-drawn border in black ink around the image area
Recto of .6187, bottom left, printed in black toner: "RICHARD WELLING"
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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