93: A SEPIA TONE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED THOMAS HART BENTON

(Circa 1945)
The photograph of American artist Thomas Hart Benton inscribed in felt tip pen lower left, 'To Gene from Tom' and signed Thomas H. Benton lower right, displayed in frame and matted.

An individual named Gene Pyle studied with Thomas Hart Benton at the Kansas City Art Institute. After the war, Pyle worked extensively as a photographer and commercial artist and was hired as an instructor of photography at the Art Institute.

An individual named Gene Pyle worked as a photographer for Life Magazine and chose a number of American artists from this same period as his subjects.
Image measures 7.5 x 7.25 with a sheet size of 10 x 8 inches.
Very good condition, the complete sheet, not laid down, no stain, damage or repair.
$300 - $600