Rainy Day

Benton, Thomas Hart

Rainy Day, 1938

Lithograph

Published by Associated American Artists, New York. Edition of 250. Signed in pencil lower right. A very good, dark impression. Framed 15.25 x 19.75 in. Condition: pale mat burn; three spots of adhesive residue from old tape verso, showing through very lightly to recto. Lot 4007.

Image size: 13.5" x 8.75"

Literature: Fath 23

Description: Thomas Hart Benton’s *Rainy Day* (1938) is a masterful lithograph that captures the evocative atmosphere and dynamic movement characteristic of the artist’s celebrated style. Measuring 13.5 by 8.75 inches, this work immerses the viewer in a scene alive with the energy of inclement weather, rendered with Benton’s fluid lines and dramatic contrasts. Published by Associated American Artists, New York, *Rainy Day* exemplifies Benton’s ability to transform everyday American life into compelling visual narratives. The composition’s sweeping forms and rhythmic structure reflect the artist’s deep connection to the American landscape, while the moody ambiance invites contemplation. This lithograph stands as a testament to Benton’s enduring influence on twentieth-century American art.

$ 2,500