See available prints and multiples, works on paper, and paintings for sale and learn about the artist. Like all great art, the mural does not reproduce well. Thomas hart benton april 15, 1889 january 19, 1975 was the woodie guthrie of americana art. The series of illustrations, rendered in vibrant watercolors, can be found at the museum of nebraska art in kearney, nebraska. Thomas hart benton has 141 books on goodreads with 975 ratings. A painter, printmaker, teacher, lecturer, historian, magazine and book illustrator, wilsons work has been shown in over 200 exhibitions in the united states and across the globe. Thomas hart benton, selfportrait, 1972, lithograph in black ink on wove paper, national gallery of art, washington, gift of jerome w. Thomas hart bentons illustrations from mark twain 1976. Bentons work can be found at the met, the smithsonian, the truman library and many other museums and galleries across the u. On the strength of these projects, benton quickly became one of the most famous and controversial artists in america. Chiefly taken from the congress debates, the private papers of general jackson, and the speeches of exsenator benton, with his actual view of the men and affairs. Thomas hart benton paintings art for art sake illustration art illustrations american artists erotica folk art abstract art autumn.
And he continued to turn out illustrations of americana. Grapes of wrath john steinbeck easton press thomas hart benton illustrations hardcover 1968 by john steinbeck author. Illustrations 1945 by thomas hart benton hardcover 1946 by parkman author 4. Related posts the rockwell center for american visual studies. Wilson was a good friend of the missouri painter thomas hart benton, and. Benton, with his actual view of the men and affairs. Dec 15, 2009 thomas hart benton s illustrations from mark twain the adventures of tom sawyer, the adventures of huckleberry finn, life on the mississippi. But beneath the denim and swagger, there lurks something else. Thomas hart benton, by justin wolff the new york times. Nov 18, 2005 benton studied for years in paris and new york city during the 1920s when he would become one of the founding members of the regionalist art movement.
The grapes of wrath won the national book award in 1939. Hes been called an anthropologist of american life who sought to record the beautiful, the ugly, and the mundane. In addition to being the author and editor of a standard work on the indian tribes of eastern oklahoma, he is also the illustrator of 22 books and has contributed illustrations to many more. The bump and the hollow of thomas hart benton the new yorker. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Thomas hart benton established his reputation in the 1930s with five mural projects that changed the face of american art and provided the principle artistic models for the work projects administration wpa mural program. Along with grant wood and john steuart curry, he was at the forefront of the regionalist art movement. The works were featured in an net video series in 2006 highlighting major works of art in nebraskan museum collections. Bentons distinctive realist style brings life to the centennial publication of parkmans book and bentons illustrations are art treasures of. He drew and painted portraits, landscapes, and scenes of people at work in farms, factories, and busy cities. This copy has been trimmed and rebound in full rust coloured leather with leather spine label, gilt titling. Thomas hart benton was a famous painter and muralist who was born in neosho, missouri on april 15, 1889. The magnificent illustrations, almost half in full color, present a vista of.
Hardcover under it is faded, and is a light bluish green hue. Thomas hart benton s illustrations from mark twain thomas benton on. Thomas hart benton artwork for sale surovek gallery. Central national highway from the mississippi river to the pacific by thomas hart benton book 26. Grapes of wrath john steinbeck easton press thomas. A native of missouri, he worked and taught in kansas city for many years. Thomas hart benton 18891975 benton fits the familiar mold of jack london, john steinbeck, ernest hemingwaythe roughneck artist, the temperamental genius disguised as a joe. In 1941 he produced a series of propaganda paintings, year of peril columbia, mo, state hist. Thomas hart benton 18891975 pencil signed litho titled wreck of the ol 97, signed lower right, edition of 250, published by associated american artists, fath number 63. New listingthe oregon trail by francis parkman, illustrated by thomas hart benton, 1946. Butterfly chaser by thomas hart benton, art book plate, vintage. Find images and videos about art, harvest and thomas hart benton on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. The oregon trail 1945 edition illustrations by thomas hart benton parkman hc dj.
From front jacket flap thomas hart benton is surely the most american of artists. Just finished reading a book illustrated by thomas hart benton. Thomas hart benton artwork paintings and lithographs. Thomas hart benton 18891975 was an artist whose images express his.
Jun 20, 2011 in 1953, benton completed a series of drawings for virginia eiferts three rivers south. His paintings are famous for showing ordinary people doing common things. The adventures of tom sawyer, the adventures of huckleberry finn, life on the mississippi. Thomas hart benton artists crystal bridges museum of. Thomas hart bentons daughter and younger child, now a darkeyed and energetic woman of 75, is the embodiment of her parents. He was the oldest child of maecenas eason benton maecenas eason benton 1848 1924 shs 006386 and elizabeth wise benton. He was named after his greatgreatuncle, thomas hart benton, the famous missouri senator. Thomas hart benton was a major american artist from missouri.
One of the central artists associated with the american regionalism movement, thomas hart benton strayed from the modernist trend toward abstraction in favor of a more representational, though stylized, approach. Mark twain illustrated by thomas hart benton abebooks. Thomas hart benton was born in neosho, missouri, on april 15, 1889. The book follows lincoln through his adventurous youth, long before he was president of the united. Jessie, thomas hart bentons daughter and younger child, now a. Thomas hart benton and hollywood is not only the first major museum exhibition of bentons work in more than 25 years, but also the first to highlight some of the artists intersections with and developments alongside the burgeoning of americas. Drawing from life by henry adams written to accompany an exhibition at the henry art gallery, this book examines thomas hart bentons drawings and their impact on his art and includes over 190 illustrations.
Henry adams reproduces some of these drawings in his book thomas hart benton. Choose your favorite thomas hart benton designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Thomas hart benton april 15, 1889 january 19, 1975 was an american painter and muralist. The oregon trail 1945 edition illustrations by thomas hart. Benton fits the familiar mold of jack london, john steinbeck, ernest hemingwaythe roughneck artist, the temperamental genius disguised as a joe.
Prominently featured in this book are the famous benton murals painted for the new. The story behind thomas hart bentons incredible masterwork. Benton was the natural choice to illustrate three of twains books reprinted in the 1930s and 40s. A leader of the regionalist movement in 20th century american art, thomas hart benton showed the same fascination for ordinary people and bucolic settings that his fellow missourian mark twain popularized in his writings the century before. Two books exploring the artists work sit on the table below. Clean except for a bookplate neatly affixed on the first blank leaf, with the name in blue ink. Customize your thomas hart benton print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Thomas hart benton paintings for sale heritage auctions.
Make offer vintage thomas hart benton signed art book book benton. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The oregon trail by francis parkman illustrated by thomas. Books by thomas hart benton author of an artist in america. In the 30s, the limited editions club of new york asked benton to illustrated special editions of three mark twains books. Wilson was born in springdale, arkansas in 1918, his family eventually moving to miami, oklahoma, where he spent his childhood. Charles banks wilson august 6, 1918 may 2, 20 was an american artist. Thomas hart benton was the son of a missouri congressman and the namesake of his grandfather, a prominent u. Thomas hart benton american regionalist artist, the kentuckian, oil on canvas, 76 x 60 in.
Soon after john steinbecks influential novel, the grapes of wrath, was first published in 1939, positive popular reaction to the story impelled the limited editions club to publish its own version illustrated by the american regionalist painter, thomas hart benton. State historical society of missouri midamerica arts alliance albrecht art museum. Jul 01, 2015 the bump and the hollow of thomas hart benton. Along with grant wood and john steuart curry, he was at the forefront of the. Thomas hart bentons illustrations for the grapes of wrath. Thomas hart benton is an extremely valuable book for the student of american culture, as adams does an excellent job of going beyond the analysis of the murals, illustrations, and easel paintings, with regard to style and subjects, by integrating the art with the travels, writings, and political setting in which the artist was born and matured. Or, a history of the working of the american government for thirty years, from 1820 to 1850. Art treasures of nebraska thomas hart benton youtube. Illustrations 1945 by thomas hart benton parkman on. Find an artist in america by benton, thomas hart at biblio.
The story behind thomas hart bentons incredible masterwork arts. With another of his students, glen rounds, who went on to become a prolific author and illustrator of childrens books, benton spent a summer. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Thomas hart benton was an american artist whose paintings, lithographs, and murals contributed to the regionalist movement. A native of the american midwest, benton made paintings and drawings depicting the realities of agrarian life and the pressures of. Thomas hart benton was known for his paintings that glorified the midwest despite spending over 20 years in new york city. Thomas hart benton s illustrations from mark twain. Each thomas hart benton art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. May 02, 20 thomas hart bentons illustrations are a part of this history. Oregon trail by francis parkman illustrated by thomas hart benton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Numerous illustrations lace this book done by famous artist thomas hart benton. In 1953, benton completed a series of drawings for virginia eiferts three rivers south. Thomas hart benton and hollywood is on view at the amon carter museum of american art through may 1.
Justin wolffs look at the life of the painter thomas hart benton doesnt. Thomas hart bentons most popular book is an artist in america. Small wonder that, faced with a shelf of books on american art, few. Thomas hart bentons illustrations from mark twain paperback 1976 by thomas benton illustrator. He, grant wood and john steuart curry were the main artists of the regionalist art movement, where artists depicted rural and smalltown america during the great depression. Nov 17, 1989 thomas hart benton 18891975 is one of the more formidable personalities in american art. Benton studied for years in paris and new york city during the 1920s when he would become one of the founding members of the regionalist art movement. The arrival last week of a retrospective at fort worths amon carter museum was my opportunity to reopen the benton file. In actuality, he was a renowned book illustrator, doing books for a.
Thomas hart benton 18891975 is one of the more formidable personalities in american art. The grapes of wrath, 1940 advertising poster by 20 th century fox for the movie, the grapes of wrath. In 1945, benton illustrated the oregon trail, francis parkman s 1847 book. Title thomas hart bentons illustrations from mark twain.
Get the best deals on thomas hart benton in antiquarian. Bentons art did have a major influence, and that, of course, was. Mar 01, 2012 in honor of presidents day only a few days late. Thomas hart benton was famous when he wrote his autobiography, forgotten when he updated it. Thomas hart benton was a painter noted for his murals and other works depicting everyday people and their lives in the context of the history of america. Thomas hart bentons illustrations from mark twain the adventures of tom sawyer, the adventures of huckleberry finn, life on the mississippi.
Neosho newton county, missouri, united states biography. Oct 02, 2006 art treasures of nebraska thomas hart benton. All thomas hart benton artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Thomas hart benton in story and song thomas hart benton. Portrait of the artist before and after national endowment.
Turquoise linen covers with gilt titles pannelled in brown, to the spine. Shop for thomas hart benton art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. He was elected to the national academy of design, has illustrated many books, wrote and twice appended his autobiography and is the subject of thomas hart benton, a documentary by ken burns. Thomas hart benton 18891975 pencil signed litho titled. A native of the american midwest, benton made paintings and drawings depicting the realities of agrarian life and the pressures of industrialization.