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

Thomas Hart Benton (Missouri, 1889-1975)
Edge of Town (1938)
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 22. A fine, dark impression.

Benton's comments in Fath read: 'Drawing made of the outskirts of a small town on the banks of the Missouri River northwest of Kansas City. As can be seen the seen, the steam engine was still in use when I did it.'
Image measures 9 x 10.75, sheet is 12 x 16 inches.
Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, punctures, tears or repair, a few minor smudges in the margins as shown in the online images. Unframed.
$2,000 - $2,500