Painters

Thomas Hart Benton working on the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," in the entrance of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Thomas Hart Benton surveying his work on the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," in the entrance of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Thomas Hart Benton surveying his work on the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," in the entrance of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Thomas Hart Benton working on the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West," in the entrance of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Thomas Hart Benton at work on the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. Two unidentified men are standing on the floor watching Benton as he paints.

Close up of Thomas Hart Benton at work on the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Thomas Hart Benton (lower left corner) at work on the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Thomas Hart Benton at work on the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Midwest Museum Group in the lobby of the Truman Library, with Thomas Hart Benton in the background. Mr. Benton is painting the mural "Independence and the Opening of the West."

Midwest Museum Group in the lobby of the Truman Library, with Thomas Hart Benton in the background. Mr. Benton is working on his mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West." The members of the group are unidentified.