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Thomas Hart Benton

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1889-1975

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  1. Frankie and Johnnie, From the series The Missouri State Capitol Murals by Thomas Hart Benton, Image 1.

    Thomas Hart Benton

    Frankie and Johnnie, From the series The Missouri State Capitol Murals, 1936

    Lithograph on paper

    17 x 23 in (43.18 x 58.42 cm)

  2. Prodigal Son by Thomas Hart Benton, Image 2.

    Thomas Hart Benton

    Prodigal Son, 1939

    Lithograph on paper

    10.75 x 13.625 in (27.31 x 34.61 cm)

  3. Ten Pound Hammer by Thomas Hart Benton, Image 1.

    Thomas Hart Benton

    Ten Pound Hammer, 1967

    Lithograph on paper

    13.625 x 9.75 in (34.61 x 24.77 cm)

  4. Young Boy with Hat by Thomas Hart Benton, Image 1.

    Thomas Hart Benton

    Young Boy with Hat, No date

    Pen, India ink, watercolor, and pencil on paper

    9.125 x 7 in (23.18 x 17.78 cm)

Modern American painter and muralist during the decades preceding World War II. Thomas Hart gained fame as a Regionalist painter and focused on people and culture of the American midwest. His work focused on themes of ordinary people and common lore. He also explored sound and music as a method of communication. His interest in sounds manifested in vernacular songs and instruments, as well as dialogues. Thomas Hart was also known for his claims against art critics and museums.