126: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
A Drink of Water (1937)
The lithograph on GCM watermarked paper published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 250 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and listed as Fath catalog number 15.

Benton's comments in Fath read: Ozark hill scene, made from a drawing. The house is abandoned, but the well is still usable. Many such Ozark farms have been abandoned and the land turned into pasture. In some areas the forest is returning.
Image measures 10 x 14.25, sheet is 12 x 15.75, and frame is 16.75 x 20.75 inches.
Very good condition, the full, original untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts. There are paper tape remains upper right and left corners as shown here outside the frame and mat.
$1,800 - $2,500