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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Minstrel Show (1934)
The lithograph printed on Rives watermark paper was published in an edition of 100 prints and is signed by Thomas Hart Benton in pencil below the image lower right and listed as Fath catalog number 7.

Benton's comments in Fath read: ''Date of drawing 1934. West Virginia Mts. Description of theme 'Artist in America' - chapter on 'the Mountains.''
Image measures 8.75 x 11.5, sheet is 11.5 x 15.75, framed size of 17.75 x 20.25 inches.
Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, four intact deckle edges, no damage, punctures, tears or repair; very, very light toning in the margins just outside the image field as shown in the online images.
$2,000 - $2,800