The Boy

Benton, Thomas Hart

The Boy, 1948

Lithograph

Published by Associated American Artists, New York. Edition of 250. Signed in pencil lower right. A very good, dark impression. Framed 21 x 17.5 in. Condition: extremely pale mat burn and toning through mat window; paper tape remains at upper recto corners; very light discoloration to verso sheet edges. Lot 4006.

Image size: 13.75" x 19.5"

Literature: Fath 72

Description: Thomas Hart Benton’s 1948 lithograph, *The Boy*, exemplifies the artist’s enduring engagement with American regionalist themes. Measuring 13.75 by 19.5 inches, the work was published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 250. Benton’s robust draftsmanship and dynamic composition capture a moment of rural introspection, characteristic of his postwar prints. The lithograph’s tonal richness and clarity reflect Benton’s mastery of the medium, while its subject—a solitary youth—evokes the resilience and quiet dignity of mid-century American life. *The Boy* stands as a testament to Benton’s ability to distill the spirit of his era, offering viewers both a poignant narrative and a technically accomplished work.

$ 4,200