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Thomas Hart Benton letters to Ruth Eisenstein, 1974

Benton, Thomas Hart, 1889-1975

Muralist, Painter

Overview

Collection Information

Size: 5 Items

Summary: Three letters from Thomas Hart Benton to Ruth Eisenstein, 1974. These were written to Eisenstein when she was editing a volume on Benton's work written by Matthew Baigell for Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Benton writes about the death of Albert Christ-Janer, and a review of a manuscript written by Baigell. Also included is a chronology about Baigell and a list of works of art by Benton in various collections.

Biographical/Historical Note

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) was a muralist and painter in Kansas City, Mo.­ Ruth Eisenstein was a Senior Editor at Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Provenance

Donated in 2023 by Paula Eisenstein Baker, Ruth Eisenstein's daughter, and Stephen Baker, Paula's husband.

Language Note

English .

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How to Cite This Collection

Thomas Hart Benton letters to Ruth Eisenstein, 1974. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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