Accession Number
115931
Medium
Pen and black ink, on cream wove paper, laid down on black wove paper
Dimensions
15.5 × 7.5 cm (6 1/8 × 3 in.)
Classification
collage
Credit Line
Gift of anonymous donor
Background & Context
Background Story
Thomas Hart Benton's Self-Portrait in Caricature shows the artist poking fun at himself. Benton was known for his forceful personality and his polemical writings about art. This caricature shows his humorous side.
Cultural Impact
Benton was a major figure in American art who mentored Jackson Pollock.
Why It Matters
This self-caricature shows Benton's humorous side.
