Lower Panel of "Independence and the Opening of the West"
Lower panels of the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" painted by Thomas Hart Benton in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.
Mural painting and decoration
Independence and the Opening of the West
Lower panels of the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" painted by Thomas Hart Benton in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.
Sketch of "Independence and the Opening of the West"
One of the sketches of the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West", by Thomas Hart Benton. This mural is painted in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.
Truman Library and mural, at night
Exterior of the Harry S. Truman Library with the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" showing through the doorway.
Truman Library mural, night view
Exterior of the Harry S. Truman Library with the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" showing through the doorway.
Truman library outside entrance
Exterior of the Harry S. Truman Library with the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" showing through the doorway.
Benton and Gentry at AIA Award tea
From left to right, architect Alonzo Gentry, Thomas Hart Benton and Mr. McCullom of the American Institute of Architects at the Harry S. Truman Library. They are standing before Mr. Benton's mural in the lobby of the Library. The AIA presented it annual award to Mr. Benton.
Gentry and Benton with AIA representative
From left to right, architect Alonzo Gentry, Thomas Hart Benton and Mr. McCullom of the American Institute of Architects at the Harry S. Truman Library. They are standing before Mr. Benton's mural in the lobby of the Library. The AIA presented it annual award to Mr. Benton.
Lithograph of Thomas Hart Benton mural in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library
Color reproduction of the Thomas Hart Benton mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" on the wall in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. An overlay in the center where the door is bears the words: 77th Birthday - President Harry S. Truman - May 8, 1961 - Mural Painting "Independence and the Opening of the West" by Thomas Hart Benton. This lithograph was passed out for the 77th birthday of President Truman. See also 97-1937. (Original in oversize drawer.) Reproduction of works by Thomas Hart Benton must be approved by VAGA.
Color Transparency of the Mural
Color Transparency of Thomas Hart Benton's mural for the Harry S. Truman Library, "Independence and the Opening of the West," in the sketch stage. From: Thomas Hart Benton. Permission to publish an image of the mural must be obtained from VAGA.