Benton Murdoch Spruance

American, 1904-1967

A pioneer in color lithography, Benton Spruance spent most of his life in Philadelphia, where he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and became one of the city’s leading artists. In the twenties and thirties Spruance was known for prints that one critic described as his “velvety urban scenes and ‘social conscious’ series,” which chronicled the life of ordinary men and women at work and play. However, Spruance was also a painter and draftsman who during this period took advantage of two Guggenheim fellowships to travel throughout the United States and Europe and sketch landscapes. In the forties Spruance began producing moody, psychologically charged lithographic portraits of women, followed by mystically tinged work, based on biblical passages, that became increasingly subtle and sculptural in effect. Despite the demand for his work (he produced more than 500 lithographs during his career), Spruance continued to teach. At the time of his death, he was chairman of the art department at Beaver College and had recently retired from the chairmanship of the printmaking department at Philadelphia College of Art.

Creator: Benton Murdoch Spruance

Lithograph “Eyes For the Night” by Bento Murdock Spruance

$1,950

Lithograph “Eyes For the Night” by Bento Murdock Spruance

By Benton Murdoch Spruance

Located in Hudson, NY

This Modern midcentury lithographic work printed by Cuno for the American artist Benton Murdock Spruance is titled and inscribed as a gift to Miss Annabelle and dated 1948 with the e...

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Mid-20th Century Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

"Office at Night" from Walker Art Center Lithograph / Poster by Edward Hopper

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 22 in D 0.25 in

"Office at Night" from Walker Art Center Lithograph / Poster by Edward Hopper

By Edward Hopper 1

Located in San Diego, CA

A very hard to find "Office at Night (1940)" lithograph / poster by Edward Hopper from The Walker Art Center, circa 1981. The lithograph is in very good vintage condition with strong...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

Christo / The Pont Neuf Wrapped / Project For Paris, 1984 Lithograph

$1,800

H 32.25 in W 27.3 in D 1.3 in

Christo / The Pont Neuf Wrapped / Project For Paris, 1984 Lithograph

By Nouvelles Images, Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Located in New York, NY

Christo / The Pont Neuf Wrapped / Project for Paris, 1984 / Collage En Deux Partes Offset lithograph in colors on woven paper, published by Nouvelles Ima...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

The Encounter, 1944 Lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher

$34,000

H 23.5 in W 27.5 in D 1.75 in

The Encounter, 1944 Lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher

By M.C. Escher

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The Encounter, 1944 Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Print size: 13.5 by 18.5 inches (34.2 by 47 cm) Frame size: 23.25 x 27.5 inches (59 by 70 cm) From the catalogue raison...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

Rare Framed Framed Lithograph by Georges Braque for Galerie Maeght

$1,020Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 12 in D 0.5 in

Rare Framed Framed Lithograph by Georges Braque for Galerie Maeght

By Georges Braque

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare nicely framed original lithograph by Georges Braque for Galerie Maeght, circa 1950s.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Glass

Roy Lichtenstein Lithograph for the St. Louis Art Museum

$8,400Sale Price|26% Off

H 28.5 in W 35.325 in D 1.5 in

Roy Lichtenstein Lithograph for the St. Louis Art Museum

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Roy Lichtenstein Lithograph for the St. Louis Art Museum, 1981. Whitney Museum of American Art September 22 - Novemver 29, 1981 Organized b...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

1835 Hand-Colored Lithograph: The Crusaders’ Departure for the Holy Land

$212Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.13 in W 12.6 in D 0 in

1835 Hand-Colored Lithograph: The Crusaders’ Departure for the Holy Land

Located in Langweer, NL

Description of the Print This print, titled "De Kruisvaarders" (The Crusaders), depicts a historical scene likely representing the departure of a crusader for the Holy Land. The com...

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1830s Antique Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

Marc Chagall Lithograph The Offering, 1960

$6,800

H 27 in W 24 in D 2.75 in

Marc Chagall Lithograph The Offering, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Framed Lithograph in black and white by artist, Marc Chagall, titled "The Offering" - Image area is 12" x 20 5/8", 1960 - M.291 "Lithographs of Chagall...

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20th Century French Modern Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of the Black-Crowned Night Heron by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789

$2,117

H 20.87 in W 14.18 in D 0 in

Antique Bird Print of the Black-Crowned Night Heron by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Ardea, Nycticorax'. This print depicts the black-crowned night heron with egg (Dutch: kwak). The black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), or black-cap...

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18th Century Antique Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

Vintage Wall Chart Lithograph Hydra by Paul Pfurtscheller for Martinus Nijhoff

$1,200

H 54 in W 50.82 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Wall Chart Lithograph Hydra by Paul Pfurtscheller for Martinus Nijhoff

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique educational wall chart lithograph - "Hydroza, Hydromedusae, Hydra" by Paul Pfurtscheller for Martinus Nijhoff. Wooden dowel measures 53" in...

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Early 20th Century European Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Wood, Paper, Linen

Color Lithograph of the ""La Danse" by Marc Chagall, 1951

$275

H 15 in W 11 in D 0.13 in

Color Lithograph of the ""La Danse" by Marc Chagall, 1951

By (after) Marc Chagall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Color Lithograph of the ""La Danse" by Marc Chagall, 1951 "unframed and unsigned" "Marc Chagall’s dreamlike compositions depict aspects of the artist’s personal and family historie...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

"Kiss The Beatles" Lithograph Print from the ICONS Exhibit by Mr. Brainwash

$575

H 22 in W 22 in D 0.75 in

"Kiss The Beatles" Lithograph Print from the ICONS Exhibit by Mr. Brainwash

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in San Diego, CA

Highly collectible "Kiss The Beatles" lithograph print from the legendary ICONS Exhibit by Mr. Brainwash, circa 2010. The piece, which is framed measures 22.25" x 22.25" is an origin...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

Ikebana Arranged White Petunia Foral Scenic Lithograph by Lithoin, Framed

$135Sale Price|40% Off

H 18.5 in W 16 in D 1 in

Ikebana Arranged White Petunia Foral Scenic Lithograph by Lithoin, Framed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era Ikebana arranged White Petunias floral scenic lithographic print by Lithoin featuring the beauty of Japanese floral arrangement, emphasizing balance and harmony in it...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Previously Available Items

Benton Spruance Framed Lithograph

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H 18 in W 23 in D 1 in

Benton Spruance Framed Lithograph

By Benton Murdoch Spruance

Located in New York, NY

A great black and white framed lithograph by Benton Spruance called a short gain depicting American football players. This lithograph is also in the ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Benton Murdoch Spruance

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Paper

Benton Murdoch Spruance furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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