Bidspirit auction | Thomas Hart Benton ”Instruction” Lithograph

Thomas Hart Benton ”Instruction” Lithograph 1940 - Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975). Lithograph on paper titled ”Instruction” depicting a man teaching a young boy about the teachings of the Bible, 1940. Pencil signed along the lower right margin; signed in print along the lower left. From a limited edition of 250. Benton was a key figure in the American Regionalist art movement along with fellow artists Grant Wood and John Steuart Curry. Sight; height: 10 1/2 in x width: 12 1/2 in. Framed; height: 17 in x width: 18 3/4 in. Condition: There are no major visible tears, losses, or restorations. The sheet is toned. Light areas of foxing throughout. Housed under an acidic mat. Framed under glass; light wear to the frame. Not inspected out of frame.