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Thomas Hart Benton Original

After Thomas Hart Benton "The Farmer's Son" Signed Original Painting 1944
After Thomas Hart Benton "The Farmer's Son" Signed Original Painting 1944

After Thomas Hart Benton "The Farmer's Son" Signed Original Painting 1944

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in West Hartford, CT

Medium is oil on masonite. Our client purchased over forty years ago in NYC at auction but does not have any paperwork to detail provenance. Painting is signed and dated at lower l...

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Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Masonite

Planting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939
Planting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939

Planting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Palm Desert, CA

It is accompanied by two letters written by Thomas Hart Benton to Lon Ramsey, its original owner, and bears an inscription by the artist on the verso.

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

Mural Study for "History of Water" American Scene Modernism Social Realism WPA
Mural Study for "History of Water" American Scene Modernism Social Realism WPA

Mural Study for "History of Water" American Scene Modernism Social Realism WPA

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in New York, NY

Henry Adams, author of “Thomas Hart Benton: An American Original.” Thomas Hart Benton established his reputation in the 1930s with five mural projects which changed the face of Amer...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Egg Tempera, Board

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Thomas Hart Benton Landscape Lithograph Original Hand Signed Illustration Art
Thomas Hart Benton Landscape Lithograph Original Hand Signed Illustration Art

Thomas Hart Benton Landscape Lithograph Original Hand Signed Illustration Art

By Thomas Hart

Located in Bloomington, MN

Thomas Hart Benton AUTHENTIC Hand Signed Lithograph, custom framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Extremely Rare ...

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1930s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Saw Mill & Cornmeal & Grinder - Custom Grinding on Saturdays
Saw Mill & Cornmeal & Grinder - Custom Grinding on Saturdays

Saw Mill & Cornmeal & Grinder - Custom Grinding on Saturdays

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in London, GB

Beginning the summer of 1924, Benton took long trips across the country, searching to make a visual record of America and "hidden pockets of old-fashioned culture that still existed ...

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20th Century American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1949, Prayer Meeting
Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1949, Prayer Meeting

Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1949, Prayer Meeting

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original stone lithograph created 1949 by well-known Regionalist Thomas Hart Benton.

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Mid-20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1940 "The Woodpile"

Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1940 "The Woodpile"

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Thomas Hart Benton original stone lithograph. Signed in pencil lower right.

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Mid-20th Century American Prints

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938 "Haystack"

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938 "Haystack"

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Thomas Hart Benton stone lithograph, Haystack. In excellent condition. Edition: 250. Fath #21. Published by the Associated American Artists, 1938. Measures: 10.38" H x 12.88" W im...

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Mid-20th Century American Prints

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938 "Haystack"

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938 "Haystack"

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Thomas Hart Benton stone lithograph, Haystack. In excellent condition. Edition: 250. Fath #21. Published by the Associated American Artists, 1938. Measures: 10.38" H x 12.88" W im...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1949, Prayer Meeting
Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1949, Prayer Meeting

Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1949, Prayer Meeting

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original stone lithograph created 1949 by well-known Regionalist Thomas Hart Benton.

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Mid-20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1939, Sunday Morning
Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1939, Sunday Morning

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1939, Sunday Morning

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

An original stone lithograph in excellent condition by well known Regionalist Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975).

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Mid-20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1941, "The Meeting"

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1941, "The Meeting"

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original stone lithograph by Thomas Hart Benton. Excellent condition, signed in pencil lower right.

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Mid-20th Century American Prints

Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1937, "Drink of Water"
Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1937, "Drink of Water"

Thomas Hart Benton Original Lithograph, 1937, "Drink of Water"

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Thomas Hart Benton (American 1889-1975) lithograph "Drink of Water". Created 1937. Image measures: 10" H x 14 1/4" W. Ed: 250. Fath #15. Pencil signed lower right. Unframed. Arc...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938, In the Ozarks
Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938, In the Ozarks

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938, In the Ozarks

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

An original stone lithograph in excellent condition by well known Regionalist Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975).

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Mid-20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1941, Slow Train through Arkansas
Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1941, Slow Train through Arkansas

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1941, Slow Train through Arkansas

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

An original stone lithograph in excellent condition by well know Regionalist; Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975).

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Mid-20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938, Homestead in the Ozarks

Thomas Hart Benton Original Stone Lithograph, 1938, Homestead in the Ozarks

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Thomas Hart Benton stone lithograph, Homestead (In the Ozarks). In excellent condition. Edition: 250. Fath #20. Published by the Associated American Artists, 1938. 9" H x 13.13" ...

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Mid-20th Century American Prints

Thomas Hart Benton Lithograph, 1939, Down the River
Thomas Hart Benton Lithograph, 1939, Down the River

Thomas Hart Benton Lithograph, 1939, Down the River

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) Original Stone Lithograph, 1939.

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Mid-20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Study of a Male Nude (Original Thomas Hart Benton, Signed & Authenticated)
Study of a Male Nude (Original Thomas Hart Benton, Signed & Authenticated)

Study of a Male Nude (Original Thomas Hart Benton, Signed & Authenticated)

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in New Orleans, LA

A rare ORIGINAL and authenticated pen-and-ink drawing with a fine provenance, and a wonderful drawing at that, by legendary American Scene artist Thomas Hart Benton.

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Mid-20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Lithograph "Morning Train" by American Regionalist Thomas Hart Benton
Lithograph "Morning Train" by American Regionalist Thomas Hart Benton

Lithograph "Morning Train" by American Regionalist Thomas Hart Benton

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Thomas Hart Benton (American 1889-1975) original stone lithograph Title: “Morning Train (or Soldier’s Farewell)” Created 1943.

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Mid-20th Century American Prints

Original Thomas W Benton Serigraph Gary Hart Campaign Poster Signed and Letter
Original Thomas W Benton Serigraph Gary Hart Campaign Poster Signed and Letter

Original Thomas W Benton Serigraph Gary Hart Campaign Poster Signed and Letter

By Thomas W. Benton

Located in Denver, CO

Thompson associate, Thomas W. Benton. Approx. 20” x 26” in original aluminum shallow shadow box frame 1” deep.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

arts and crafts period landscape painting
arts and crafts period landscape painting

arts and crafts period landscape painting

Located in Hudson, NY

Oil on canvas signed"schmidthiel" wonderful muted pallette, view of country lane reminiscent of Thomas Hart Benton. Retains original varnish.

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Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Music Lesson, American Realism Original Lithograph
Music Lesson, American Realism Original Lithograph

Music Lesson, American Realism Original Lithograph

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Thomas Hart Benton Title: Music Lesson Medium: Lithograph edition of 250 Signature: Pencil Signed Year of Work: 1943 Cat. Rais: Fath, 60 This is a charming scene in Thomas H...

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1940s American Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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By Cecil Beaton

Located in Southampton, NY

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White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

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By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...

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Taos Artist Gene Kloss Original Etching. Indian Summer
Taos Artist Gene Kloss Original Etching. Indian Summer

Taos Artist Gene Kloss Original Etching. Indian Summer

By Gene Kloss

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original Etching by famous Taos Artist Gene Kloss (1903-1996). Full Margins. Edition of 75. Titled: Indian Summer. Image measures: 7 3/4" H x 11 1/8" W. Unframed. Archivally matted. ...

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'Partners' — Mid-Century Modernist Regionalism
'Partners' — Mid-Century Modernist Regionalism

'Partners' — Mid-Century Modernist Regionalism

By Dale Nichols

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Dale Nichols, 'Partners', lithograph, edition 250, 1950. Signed in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, on cream wove paper; the full sheet with margins (7/8 to 1 5/8 inches); tw...

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Materials

Lithograph

Lithograph of American rural life timeless with architecture monochrome
Lithograph of American rural life timeless with architecture monochrome

Lithograph of American rural life timeless with architecture monochrome

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in London, GB

A man raises his hand to his chin, his neck tilted and face turned to look at a dilapidated farmhouse, barely held together by planks of wood and exposed to the elements. Behind him ...

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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Lithograph of American rural life timeless and romantic monochrome
Lithograph of American rural life timeless and romantic monochrome

Lithograph of American rural life timeless and romantic monochrome

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in London, GB

In this sentimental work from 1939, Benton expresses his admiration for the rural lifestyle of the Midwest. He highlights the connection between man and the land by depicting two fig...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Lithograph of American rural life timeless and romantic
Lithograph of American rural life timeless and romantic

Lithograph of American rural life timeless and romantic

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in London, GB

A fine impression of this very popular image with full margins (smaller on top and bottom) published by Associated American Artists.

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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Post Office WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Modern 20th Century
Post Office WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Modern 20th Century

Post Office WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Modern 20th Century

By Carlos Lopez

Located in New York, NY

Post Office WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Modern 20th Century Carlos Lopez (1910-1953) "Bounty" WPA Mural Study for Michigan Post Office 19 ½ x 22 ½ inches Oil on B...

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1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Lithograph of American rural life timeless figures monochrome
Lithograph of American rural life timeless figures monochrome

Lithograph of American rural life timeless figures monochrome

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in London, GB

In this charming regionalist lithograph, Benton captures a classic Midwestern American scene: two men talking, drinking, and smoking together in a bar. Titled 'Discussion', the artwo...

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Lithograph

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Rockwell Kent Original Wood Engraving, 1931 - Diver
Rockwell Kent Original Wood Engraving, 1931 - Diver

Rockwell Kent Original Wood Engraving, 1931 - Diver

By Rockwell Kent

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) wood engraving in excellent condition titled: Diver. Created 1931. Edition size: 150. Image measures: 7 7/8"h x 5 3/8"w. The print is unframed and presents ...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

"August Evening, " Masterful Landscape with Figure by MacGilvary, 1930s
"August Evening, " Masterful Landscape with Figure by MacGilvary, 1930s

"August Evening, " Masterful Landscape with Figure by MacGilvary, 1930s

$7,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in

"August Evening, " Masterful Landscape with Figure by MacGilvary, 1930s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Full of dramatic, shifting light and deep, atmospheric colors, this landscape painting by Norwood MacGilvary depicts rolling farmland and a winding road, with a dramatic mountainside...

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THE THAW
THE THAW

THE THAW

By William Seltzer Rice

Located in Santa Monica, CA

WILLIAM SELTZER RICE (1873 - 1963) THE THAW c 1915-20 Color woodcut, signed and titled in pencil. Image 8 7/8 x 12 inches, sheet 10 3/4 x 14 3/8 inches. On textured fibrous paper. V...

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1910s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Color, Woodcut

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Thomas Hart Benton was born in Neosho, Missouri on April 15, 1889. Even as a boy, he was no stranger to the "art of the deal" or to the smoke-filled rooms in which such deals were often consummated. His grandfather had been Missouri's first United States Senator and served in Washington for thirty years. His father, Maecenas Benton, was United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri under Cleveland and served in the United States House of Representatives during the McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt administrations. Benton's brother, Nat, was prosecutor for Greene County, Missouri, during the 1930s. As soon as he could walk, Benton traveled with his father on political tours. There he learned the arts of chewing and smoking, and while the men were involved in their heated discussions, Benton delighted in finding new cream colored wallpaper on the staircase wall, at the age of six or seven, and drew in charcoal his first mural, a long multi-car freight train. As soon as he was eighteen, even though his father wanted him to study law, Benton left for Chicago where he studied at the Art Institute during the years 1907 and 1908. He continued his studies in Paris, where he learned delicious wickedness, aesthetic and otherwise. Once back home, he became the leader of the Regionalist School, the most theatrical and gifted of the 1930s muralists and as Harry Truman described him,"the best damned painter in America." Detractors said that Benton was "a fascist, a communist, a racist and a bigot"; the ingenious structure, powerful use of modeling and scale and the high-colored humanity of the murals and easel paintings are retort enough. He was a dark, active dynamo, only 5 ft., 3 1/2 in. tall. He was outspoken, open, charmingly profane; he had a great mane of hair and a face the texture of oak bark. He wore rumpled corduroy and flannel, and walked with the unsteady swagger of a sailor just ashore. He poured a salwart drink, chewed on small black cigars and spat in the fire. Benton was once described as the "churlish dean of regionalist art." If you listened to a variety of art authorities, you would find them equally divided between Harry Truman's assessment of Benton as "the best damned painter in America" and Hilton Kramer who proclaimed Benton "a failed artist." The East Coast art establishment tended to regard Benton as memorable for one reason only: he was the teacher of Jackson Pollock. Benton was married in 1922 to Rita, a gregarious Italian lady, and they had a daughter and a son. At the height of his fame in the 1940s, Benton bungled the buy-out he was offered by Walt Disney and went his own way, completing his last mural in 1975 in acrylics the year of his death. He died in 1975.