58: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
White Calf (1945)
The lithograph published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 250 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and listed as Fath catalog number 67.

Benton describes the scene in Fath: 'Henry Look of Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard milking his cow. Henry had a good deal selling his milk until some prying summer persons found him straining it in his snot filled handkerchief. Trade with Henry dropped off after that.'
Image measures 10 x 12.75 on a 12 x 16 inch sheet with an overall framed size of 16.25 x 19 inches.
Very good condition, the complete sheet, not laid down, light toning and outline from the previous mat lower margin, no damage or repair.
$800 - $1,200