Early 20th Century Hay Rake Painting, Attributed to Thomas Hart Benton, Framed

Description

An original watercolor painting of a vintage hay rake detailed with a grassy landscape with buildings in the background. This … more An original watercolor painting of a vintage hay rake detailed with a grassy landscape with buildings in the background. This painting is attributed to Thomas Hart Benton. This piece is framed at 21"H x 27"W and measures 14"H x 20"W unframed. The farm equipment and structures in the background vividly capture the essence of a simpler life from decades past.

Thomas Hart Benton, born into political aristocracy and enjoying a life of privilege, felt most at ease within the working-class communities of rural America. As the leading figure in American Regionalism, he created iconic artworks that vividly depicted rural America and its Midwestern communities. The artist drew inspiration from his personal observations, striving to portray the lives of working people across all regions of America. Benton highlighted issues he believed were important for all Americans to recognize.

The piece is signed in the bottom left corner and was acquired from an exceptional private collection in New York. This artwork was sold in the manner of Benton due to the absence of formal documentation. There are options for shipping or local pickup/delivery. More photos are available upon request. less