10: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED LITHO

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
The Corral (1948)
The lithograph signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right is from an edition of 250 prints distributed by the Associated American Artists, New York, Fath number 71.

This scene from the Sandhills of Nebraska was sketched during an expedition with Colonel Graham to secure quarter horses for the French artillery. Colonel Graham would become Harry S. Truman's personal physician and the Truman family physician.
Image measures 9.75 x 13.75 with a framed size of 20.25 x 23.25 inches.
Very good to fine condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, puncture or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts. .
$2,000 - $3,000