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

Thomas Hart Benton (Missouri, 1889-1975)
Loading Corn (a.k.a. Shucking Corn) (1945)
The lithograph from an edition of 250 prints published by Associated American Artists is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right, listed as Fath catalog number 65. Includes the original AAA label and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity from the AAA verso.


Benton's comments in Fath read: 'Autumn in Missouri. To be seen on most hill farms. The problem with these subjects is not to find them, but to find them in a pictorially workable setting.'
Image measures 9.75 x 12.75 on a 11 x 16 inch sheet with an overall framed size of 19 x 21.5 inches.
Good condition, noting mat burn and close margins top and bottom as shown, no damage, puncture, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
$1,500 - $2,000