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Thomas Hart Benton

Thomas Hart Benton (1889 - 1975) was active/lived in Missouri, Massachusetts.  Thomas Benton is known for Modernist art, abstraction, regionalist easel and mural painting.

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BENTON, THOMAS HART

Thomas Hart Benton was born in Neosho, Missouri on April 15, 1889.  Even as a boy, he was no stranger to the "art of the deal" or to the smoke-filled rooms in which such deals were often consummated.  His grandfather had been Missouri's first United States Senator and served in Washington for thirty years. His father, Maecenas Benton, was United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri under Cleveland and served in the United States House of Representatives during the McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt administrations.  Benton's brother, Nat, was prosecutor for Greene County, Missouri, during the 1930s.

As soon as he could walk, Benton traveled with his father on political tours. There he learned the arts of chewing and smoking, and while the men were involved in their heated discussions, Benton delighted in finding new cream colored wallpaper on the staircase wall,  at the age of six or seven, and drew in charcoal his firs   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 24505 characters.]  Artist bio

Artist auction records

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Artist artworks for sale and wanted

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Treadway
Cincinnati, OH 

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Greg Thompson Fine Art
North Little Rock, AR 

Looking to acquire/purchase original works by Thomas Hart Benton. Please contact us with availability and details. Thank you.
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Kiechel Fine Art
Lincoln, NE 

We are interested in original paintings and drawings as well as lithographs by Thomas Hart Benton. Please contact our gallery with information and images pertaining to Benton works for sale.
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Surovek Gallery
Palm Beach, FL 

Thomas Hart Benton all medium
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Private Party

Serious midwestern collector paying the highest prices for works by Thomas Hart Benton. Prompt, courteous and discreet. 314-496-6571
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Treasured Art Collector
Houston, TX 

As a collector of American fine art, I am currently seeking the immediate purchase of high quality original works executed by Mr Benton. Don’t miss this opportunity to be paid the highest prices within hours of his works. Thank you in advance to add your Treasured Art to my collection.
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Macfarlane Collection
Santa Barbara, CA 

Macfarlane Collection is seeking artworks byThomas Hart Benton for our collection. When you work with us you will always enjoy easy communication and fast payment. Call or text us with photos at 310-961-8904.
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Circle Auction
Kansas City, MO 

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Kodner Gallery
Saint Louis, MO 

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Don Barese Fine Art & Antiques
Hamden, CT 

Wanted, paintings and prints.
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Doyle New York
New York City, NY 

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