Thornbush

1955

Benton Spruance

Associated Names
Benton Spruance

Artist, American, 1904 - 1967

The image portrays an individual seated and facing forward. They are holding a potted plant with intertwining branches and small leaves. The individual has stylized facial features including a prominent forehead, serious expression, strong eyebrows, and short, dark hair. They are draped with a cloth with intricate designs covering their shoulders, and a shawl with a detailed pattern on the visible arms. In the lower right corner, there is a vibrant bird with spread wings. The background has a yellow-green hue with a subtle texture that suggests sunlight filtering through.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    7-color lithograph (stone) on Rives wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1963.11.222

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fine/Looney 1986, no. 355


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

  • Fine, Ruth and Robert F. Looney. The Prints of Benton Murdoch Spruance. Philadelphia: University of Philadelphia Press, 1986.

Wikidata ID

Q65507737

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