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Mid Century Wild Horses of Grand Canyon in Style of Thomas Hart Benton

CIrca 1950

About the Item

Gorgeous 1950s painting of six horses all different colors running through Grand Canyon in regionalist/Works Progress Administration style. The sand being kicked up by the horses adds to the kinetic and dramatic feel of the piece. Faint remnants of signature/monogram lower left corner. Condition: Good; professionally cleaned; minor craquelure throughout. Presented in new black molded frame. Image size: 18"H x 24"W.
  • Creation Year:
    CIrca 1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Width: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • After:
    Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975, American)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Professionally cleaned; minor craquelure throughout.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GP2211stDibs: LU54211886942
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