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To those for whom Benton’s name is synonymous with depictions of rural life or agricultural labor, the nautical subject of After the Blow might come as a surprise. From 1918 through 1974 Benton and his family summered on Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts. In the early 1940s, a hurricane hit the island causing small sailing crafts to founder or be tossed ashore. This lithograph shows a dramatic rescue attempt amidst a roiling sea and storm-angered clouds. Although a lifeline has been tossed to the people aboard the listing craft, the outcome of the effort is yet unknown.

Details

  • Title: After the Blow
  • Creator: Thomas Hart Benton
  • Date Created: 20th Century
  • Type: Lithograph on paper
  • Rights: Art © Thomas Hart Benton and Rita P. Benton Testamentary Trusts / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
  • Medium: Lithograph
  • Art Form: Lithograph
  • Support: paper
  • Depicted Location: Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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