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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Loading Corn (1945)
The lithograph signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right is from an edition of 250 prints, Fath number 65.

In The Lithographs of Thomas Hart Benton by Creekmore Fath, Benton's comments regarding this composition include, 'Autumn in Missouri. To be seen on most hill farms.'

That the lithograph preceded a painting titled Shucking Corn is also found in that compendium.
Image measures 9.5 x 12.75 , sheet is 11 x 16 inches.
Sheet has been trimmed, not laid down, light mat burn and light foxing.
$1,800 - $2,500