Lot 192
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THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975)

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THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975)

Study for The Apple of Discord and Sunday Paper: Two drawings
the first, signed Benton and dated March '47, l.r.; the second signed Benton, dated 47 and inscribed with title, l.r.--both pen and black ink and ink wash and pencil on paper
the first, 19¼ x 13 5/8in. (48.9 x 34.7cm.);
the second, 20 1/2 x 12 7/8in. (52.1 x32.8cm.) (2)

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Related Literature:
M. Baigell, Thomas Hart Benton, New York, no. 128, illus.


The first drawing is most likely a study for Benton's masterwork The Apple of Discord painted in 1948.
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