Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) Regionalist lithograph entitled "Youth Music," with a band that plays on-stage before a small audience who clap and dance. The band features guitar, piano, upright bass, drums, and vocalists. Signed in pencil and in the stone, lower right. Ref.: Fath 92. Housed under plexiglass in a silvered wood frame with white mat. Sheet: 20 1/2 in H x 27 in W. Sight: 17 1/2 in H x 21 in W. Frame: 27 in H x 33 1/2 in W. Note: Benton's caption in Creekmore Fath's THE LITHOGRAPHS OF THOMAS HART BENTON reads: "'Youth Music' attempts to portray the 'swing' of the youthful combos which have sprung up everywhere in late years. I have tried to suggest also the frequent audience participation in their performances." 

Overall very good condition, not laid down and with wide margins. 3" L area of minor abrasion to lower margin paper, outside of image, likely from eraser. Frame with three loose corners. 

Estate of Florence F. Johnston, Knoxville, TN.