6854: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
In the Ozarks, a.k.a. Homestead (1938)
The lithograph 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 20.

Benton's comments in Fath read: 'Drawing made in 1939 of a west Nebraska farmyard. Effects of the great drought of the mid thirties is still evident. Most of this country now has thick lines of trees planted as wind breaks.'

Despite the alternate title, this image is based on a painting titled Nebraska Farm, now held in the Museum of Modern Art.
Image measures 10 x 13, sheet is 12 x 16, and frame is 19 x 21.5 inches.
Poor condition. The print is mat burned, heavily toned, heavily foxed and glued to the mat.
$800 - $1,600