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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Sunset (1941)
The lithograph from an edition of 204 prints published by Associated American Artists is signed by the Benton in pencil below the image lower right and retains the original AAA label verso. It is recorded as Fath number 43.

Benton's comments in Fath read: 'Study for a painting. Effort to make a real picture out of an old 'chromo' and calendar subject.'
Image measures 10 x 13.25, sheet is 12 x 15, and frame is 18.5 x 21.5 inches.
Good to very good condition, trimmed sheet with narrow margins, not laid down, no damage, punctures, tears or repair, toning in the margins as shown in the online images, paper tape all around the back side edge, none of these issues visible when framed behind the mat.
$1,800 - $2,200