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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Minstrel Show (1934)
The lithograph published in an edition of only 100 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and listed as Fath catalog number 7. Fath states, 'This lithograph was included in the 'Fifty Modern Prints Exhibition' of outstanding prints done in 1934 held at the Weyhe Gallery in New York City in February 1935.



Benton's comments in Fath read: Date of drawing 1934. West Virginia Mts. Description of theme in 'Art in America' - chapter on 'the Mountains.'
Image measures 9 x 11.5, sheet is 9.5 x 13, and frame is 17 x 20 inches.
Fair condition, noting trimmed close edges, considerable toning, adhesive tape along the upper edge, the print is laid down.
$1,000 - $1,500