Thomas Hart Benton’s best-known work has been donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. America Today was Benton's first major mural commission and the most ambitious he ever executed in New York City. It shows a sweeping panorama of American life, celebrating the promise of modern industry and technology and the accomplishments of working people … Continue reading Major Benton Work Finds New Home at Met
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Pair of Letters by Benton to be Auctioned
A pair of whimsical letters, handwritten and with illustrations by the renowned American artist Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975), are expected to be centerpiece lots in an auction slated for Saturday, Nov. 12, by Dirk Soulis Auctions. Both letters were written by Mr. Benton to his parents while he was in his early 20s – one … Continue reading Pair of Letters by Benton to be Auctioned