Accession Number
115942
Medium
Pen and black ink, on cream wove paper, laid down on black wove paper
Dimensions
11.9 × 9.3 cm (4 11/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
Classification
collage
Credit Line
Gift of anonymous donor
Background & Context
Background Story
Thomas Hart Benton's Self-Portrait is a more straightforward depiction of the artist, capturing his intense personality and characteristic features.
Cultural Impact
Benton's self-portraits document the face of American Regionalism.
Why It Matters
This self-portrait captures Benton's forceful personality.
