This lot consists of a watercolor painting on paper, finely executed in the Regionalist style of muralist Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889 - 1875). "Benton" is hand painted in watercolor in the lower right corner. With elements of modernism and realism, image depicts a classic mid-western American scene. A fine example of the Regionalist style for which Benton is so well known. This painting would certainly be a highlight in any fine art collector's gallery.

Thomas Hart Benton (April 15, 1889 – January 19, 1975) was an American painter and muralist. Along with Grant Wood and John Steuart Curry, he was at the forefront of the Regionalist art movement. The fluid, sculpted figures in his paintings showed everyday people in scenes of life in the United States. His work is strongly associated with the Midwestern United States, the region in which he was born and which he called home for most of his life. He also studied in Paris, lived in New York City for more than 20 years and painted scores of works there, summered for 50 years on Martha's Vineyard off the New England coast, and also painted scenes of the American South and West.

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Overall framed dimensions measure approximately 21"x 23" / Image sight measures approximately 13.5"x 16.25".


Our April 4th auction includes consignments from both the United States and Europe and is our finest offering of Modern Art to date.

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"In the style of" [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

Painting is in overall excellent condition. Image and signature are bright, vivid and display very well.