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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Sunday Morning (1939)
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 26.

Benton's comments in Fath read: From a drawing made in south Arkansas in 1938. Characteristic negro church of the time.
Image measures 9.5 x 12.75, sheet is 11.75 x 16 with a framed size of 17.75 x 20.5 inches.
Good condition, the complete sheet with four deckle edges, not laid down, light to moderate mat burn not visible when framed. There is a sizeable portion of loss along the upper right edge.
$3,000 - $4,000