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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
The Race (Homeward Bound)
The rare and desirable Thomas Hart Benton lithograph printed by Associated American Artists on wove paper with Strathmore All Rag Book watermark in an edition of 250 is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left, a fine, strong, dark impression.

Benton's comments in Fath regarding this image read: 'Common enough scene in the days of the steam engine. Why did horses so often run with the steam trains while they now pay no attention to the Diesels? Study for a painting made in the early '40s, later turned over to A.A.A.'
Image measures 8.75 x 13.25 on a 12.5 x 15.75 inch sheet with an overall frame size of 17.25 x 22.25 inches.
Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet with three deckle edges, not laid down, no damage, puncture or repair. There is a very pale outline of toning from a previous mat surrounding the image as shown here in images outside the matting. This work is framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
$7,000 - $9,000