Untitled
1938
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1938
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
You see a black-and-white print of a farmhouse at dusk, windmill blades slicing the sky. Benton made this while traveling the Midwest, sketching on the spot. The lines look rushed—like he caught the light just before it faded. It’s not polished; it’s a quick, honest record of what he saw. If you like this, look up lithography to see how ink sticks to stone.