Thomas Hart Benton and Rita Benton letter to Jackson Pollock, 1938 Oct. 3

Physical Details: Letter : 1 folded sheet : handwritten ; 18 x 30 cm., folded to 18 x 15 cm.

Sender: Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)

Recipient: Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)

Description: Pollock's former teacher, Thomas Hart Benton, and Benton's wife Rita both write to implore that Pollock quit drinking and focus on his artwork.

Forms part of: Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner papers, circa 1905-1984

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Thomas Hart Benton and Rita Benton letter to Jackson Pollock, 1938 Oct. 3. Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 13786

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