Hartford Scene
ArtistDrawn by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
PrintmakerScreen printed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1976
MediumSerigraphy; black printer's ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 14 5/8 x 34 3/8in. (37.1 x 87.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 3/8 x 34 5/8in. (36.5 x 87.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 3/8 x 34 5/8in. (36.5 x 87.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPrint of the skyline of Hartford, Connecticut, with the Connecticut River and trees in the foreground. From left to right, the buildings depicted include Travelers Tower, Hotel Sonesta (part of Constitution Plaza), Sage-Allen, G. Fox & Co., and the Sheraton Hotel (subsequently the HIlton). In the foreground on the right is the Bulkeley Bridge.
Object number2012.284.4980
MarkingsVersos of both sheets, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedVerso of sheet b, bottom, handwritten in pencil: "Hartford Scene-right"Sheet a, bottom, handwritten in pencil: "Hartford Scene-left"NotesDate Note: The date is based on the date of 2012.284.4962, which appears to be the sketch from which the print was made.
Medium Note: While the medium appears to be serigraphy (screen print), it is difficult to confirm.
Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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