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Study for the Mound-Builders

1933

Thomas H. Benton (American, 1889–1975)

1983.133

Not currently on view

watercolorgraphitepaperpainting

Artwork Details

ArtistCreation Date
1933
Creation Location
United States
Materials
watercolor over pencil on white paper
Object Types
drawings, watercolors
Dimensions

13-5/8 x 18-5/8 in. (image)

Mark Description

inscribed, signed and dated in pencil, lower right: To Mrs. Richard Lieber / in appreciation of her friendship / Thomas H. Benton / 1933

Accession Number
1983.133
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Richard Lieber

Copyright
© 2025 T.H. and R.P. Benton Testamentary Trusts / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Collection

Prints, Drawings, and Photographs

Color Palette

Mrs. Richard Lieber, Indianapolis, IN; donated to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1983



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