Description
Shallow Creek, 1939
Artist:Â Thomas Hart Benton
Lithograph; Edition:Â 250
9 5/16 x 14 1/4 inches
Pencil signed, lower right
Thomas Hart Benton’s lithograph “Shallow Creek” portrays a serene rural scene with his distinctive Regionalist style. The artwork features a flowing creek and lush surroundings, captured with bold lines and rich textures. Benton’s use of dynamic composition brings the tranquil beauty of the countryside to life.
Benton wrote, “This is my son wading across… This picture is very characteristic of the small clearwater creeks of the Ozarks.”
