Thomas Hart Benton, 1959

Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.

Creator: unidentified photographer

Description: Benton at work on a clay model in preparation for a mural. UPI photo.

A laboriously-made, three dimensional clay model lets Benton observe the proper perspective for the final work. He owns more than100 pipes, but sometimes finds them distracting while working, and chews tobacco instead.

Forms part of: Louise Bruner papers, 1945-1976

Citation: Thomas Hart Benton, 1959 / unidentified photographer. Louise Bruner papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 3152

Subjects:

• Artists at or with their work
• Benton, Thomas Hart
• Sculpture

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