122: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Cradling Wheat (1939)
The lithograph published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 250 prints is printed on GCM watermark paper, signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and listed as Fath catalog number 27. A fine, dark impression.

Benton's comments in Fath read: Scene in the hill country of East Tennessee in 1928. A painting of this 30'' x 40'' is owned by the St. Louis Museum. I doubt whether this kind of harvesting can be found anymore - anywhere.
Image measures 9.5 x 12, sheet is 12 x 16, and frame is 18 x 20.5 inches.
Very good to fine condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
$2,000 - $3,000