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Thomas Hart Benton "Study of Male Figure" Graphite
Thomas Hart Benton "Study of Male Figure" Graphite
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Description

Thomas Hart Benton

(Missouri, 1889-1975)

Study of Male Figure from Behind

Graphite on paper

7 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Benton scholar Dr. Henry Adams: "The fragmentary character of this study makes it difficult to place, but it may be a study for the figure on the left in Benton’s painting The New Fence of 1941."

Matted to 20" x 16".

Provenance

Acquired by Vincent and Leah Campanella directly from Thomas and Rita Benton over the course of their 25 year friendship. A portion of the collection was given to the Campanellas by Rita in 1975 as compensation for Vincent completing "The Sources of Country Music," the mural left unfinished when Tom passed away in 1975. Vincent Campanella was later prominently featured in the Ken Burns documentary Thomas Hart Benton (1988). In 2001, the Campanella family sold the collection to the current owner, a private Kansas City collector.

Benton scholar and author, Dr. Henry Adams, has authenticated the entire collection in person. You can find his essay documenting the 25 year tumultuous friendship of Vincent and Thomas and the origins of the collection at Circle-Auction.com. A copy of his essay will be provided to all winning bidders.

Condition

Very good condition, noting a slight smudge to the right, and very gentle rippling to the sheet.

Dimensions
20 x 16 x 0.5 in
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Thomas Hart Benton "Study of Male Figure" Graphite

Estimate $200 - $400
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Starting Price $100
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