Addison Gallery of American Art

About the Addison Gallery of American Art

Founded in 1931, the Addison Gallery of American Art’s collection is one of the world's largest, with about 22,000 works spanning from the 18th century to the present. The museum is open and free to the public, and also includes an education arm that is dedicated to provide learning opportunities for all ages.

During a typical year, the Addison holds around twelve shows, including permanent collection installations and large traveling exhibitions, all carefully balanced to highlight various art throughout time and mediums.

Within the incredible collection of American art are 17 works of art by Thomas Hart Benton at The Addison Gallery of American Art, including Arkansas Evening, Cradling Wheat, and Missouri Farmyard.

Works by Benton at the Addison Gallery of American Art

There are 17 works of art by Thomas Hart Benton available at The Addison Gallery of American Art that can be viewed online by clicking here.

• Arkansas Evening (1939)

• Cradling Wheat (1939)

• Hound Dog Sketch from Jefferson City, Missouri Mural (1937)

• Mississippi River No. 1 (1933)

• Missouri Farmyard (1936)

• Cattle Loading, West Texas (1928-29)

• Goin' Home (1937)

• Huck Finn (1936)

• Mississippi River No. 2, c. (1933) -Old Man Reading (1941)

• Preliminary Sketch for Cattle

• Loading, West Texas, c. (1930)

• Ranch, New Mexico (n.d)

• Sketch of a Woman from

• Jefferson City, Missouri Murals, c. (1935)

• Threshing (1941)

• Preliminary Sketch for Cattle Loading, West Texas, c. (1930)

None of these Thomas Hart Benton works are currently on display at the Addison Gallery of American Art.