Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975), The Hymn Singer

lithograph, 1950, pencil signed at lower right, published by Twayne Publishers, New York, matted and framed. Fath 74.

This is a portrait of musician, actor, and singer, Burl Ives.
Image size 16 x 12 1/4 in.; Frame dimensions 23 x 19 in.
Catalogue raisonné author Creekmore Fath notes an edition of 500 for this particular print, but our research indicates that many fewer - under 30 - have been offered at auction. This suggests a much smaller edition was actually realized by Benton.
From the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Piacenza, Sanford, North Carolina
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Good overall condition; some slight margin toning; not examined out of frame.