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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Plowing It Under (1934)
The image titled 'Plowing it Under' from a drawing made in South Carolina in 1934 illustrating the Depression-era policy of plowing under crops as part of a government plan to raise commodity prices, edition of 250, Fath number 8, signed in pencil by the artist lower right, the original AAA label present verso.
Sheet size measures 11.75 x 16, image is 8 x 13.25, and framed is 15.25 x 20.25 inches.
Toning and mat burn, the complete sheet, not laid down, no damage or repair, the AAA label shows tape residue, creasing and chipped edges.
$1,800 - $2,200