Painters

Thomas Hart Benton works on a sketch for the mural for the Truman Library in his studio. The title of the mural is "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Margaret Truman poses beside her portrait as artist Greta Kempton (right) puts the finishing touches on the painting.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) stands with artist Elaine de Kooning (right) on the stage of the auditorium at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. Between them is a painting of former President John F. Kennedy that Ms. de Kooning painted. Ms. de Kooning unveiled the painting, a gift to the Library, at an event hosted by the Library.

Ceremonies of the unveiling of a painting by Mr. Germain Glidden (left) of Honorable Frank Pace, Jr., Secretary of the Army.

First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) with artist Greta Kempton.

Unidentified men at work repainting the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Unidentified men at work repainting the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Unidentified men at work repainting the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Unidentified men at work repainting the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. In the background, part of the mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West," can be seen.

Unidentified man at work repainting the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. In the background can be seen the mural by Thomas Hart Benton, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West."