Collapse and Reconstruction of Hartford Civic Center Roof
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Date1978-1979
MediumPhotocopies; black toner on paper on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 12 3/8 x 22 5/8in. (31.4 x 57.5cm) and smaller
Mount (height x width): 24 x 17in. (61 x 43.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 24 x 17in. (61 x 43.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionEighteen photocopies of drawings of the Hartford Civic Center, depicting the collapse of its roof and the subsequent reconstruction, both inside the arena and from the outside.
Object number2012.284.5073-.5082
MarkingsPrinted in green ink at the top of the large sheets of paper that the copies are taped to: "The Hartford Courant." 2012.284.5079 and .5080 also have "OPP. EDITORIAL PAGE" printed in green at the top.Versos, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING"InscribedAll of the copies were made from drawings inscribed with the date, often the time, and the artist's signature.
There are numbers in black marker handwritten on the mount next to most, but not all, of the copies.
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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