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'The Indian Mural' (Detail), 1933, Chicago World's Fair, Chicago, IL |
These murals made Benton infamous, for their stark depiction of rustic Americans, as well as the inclusion of American racism in the form of a Klan Rally.
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'The Social History of Missouri', Missouri State Capitol Building, 1936 |
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"Father Louis Hennepin at Niagara Falls", New York Power Authority, Niagara Falls, NY |
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“Embarkation (Prelude to Death)”, 1942, New York Historical Society, NYC |
This image was painted for the US War Department as a propaganda image. Needless to say the painting was rejected.
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“Truman Library Murals”, 1961, Truman Presidential Library, Independence, Missouri |