17: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED LITHO

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Back from the Fields (1945)
The lithograph published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 250 prints is signed by Thomas Hart Benton in pencil below the image lower right and listed in the artist's catalog raisonne as Fath number 66.

Benton's comments in Fath read: This is a Louisiana scene. Cotton pickers returning home with the last bags picked.
Image size 13.25 x 9.5, sheet measures 11.5 x 15, frame is 17.5 x 21.25 inches.
Very good condition noting light mat burn, the complete sheet, not laid down, no other stain, damage or repair.
$1,400 - $1,800