Thomas Hart Benton
1889–1975 · American · 30 artworks
RegionalismAmerican Scene PaintingDynamic compositionSculpted figuresRegionalist subject matterEgg temperaMural painting
artist bio
Thomas Hart Benton was a leading figure in the Regionalist art movement, which celebrated rural American life during the 1930s and 40s. He is known for his dynamic, sculpted figures and vibrant depictions of everyday scenes, particularly in the Midwest and South.
what you'll learn
Studying Benton's work teaches students about Regionalism, American identity, and the power of art to depict social and historical narratives. Students can learn about composition, narrative, and the use of dynamic forms to convey movement and emotion.
related: Grant Wood, Edward Hopper
30 artworks
The Sources of Country Music
1975
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Cradling Wheat
1939
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Trail Riders
1965
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New England Editor
1946
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Arts of the City
1932
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July Hay
1942
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Arts of the West
1932
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Portrait of a Musician
1949
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A Social History of the State of Missouri (detail) - Hay Thrower
1936
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Deep South
1931
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City Building
1931
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Weighing Cotton
1939
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Hollywood
1938
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Changing West
1931
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A Social History of the State of Missouri (detail) - Beer Making
1936
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Poker Night (from a Streetcar Named Desire)
1946
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Chilmark Landscape
1922
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Self-portrait with Rita
1922
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Madison Square Park in New York, City in the Early 1920's
1920
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Self-Portrait
1912
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Roasting Ears
1939
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City Activities with Dance Hall
1931
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Upper Manhattan
1917
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Still Life with Fruit and Vegetables
1914
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Coal
1931
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Denys Wortman Paints Thomas Hart Benton
1953
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Self Portrait
1934
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The Cliffs
1921
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Wheat
1967
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Midwest
1931
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