It was a steamboat that had killed herself on a rock
Thomas Hart Benton (1889 – 1975)
Explore the art of Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975), a leading figure in American Regionalism. Known for dynamic depictions of Midwestern life, murals & sculpted figures, Benton's work captures the spirit of America.
About this artwork
- Title: It was a steamboat that had killed herself on a rock
- Artist: Thomas Hart Benton
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Corpus context: industrial transformation , disaster & loss theme
- Keywords: 19th century art , dramatic landscape , midwestern art
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
