Painters

Thomas Hart Benton at work on his mural for the Truman Library. Part of the mural, including cowboys, firearms, and a covered wagon, is clearly visible.

Thomas Hart Benton is standing on a raised platform while he works on his mural for the lobby of the Truman library.

Thomas Hart Benton (left) holds his sketch of the mural he will paint on the wall of the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. Behind Benton are Dr. Philip C. Brooks, Director of the Library, (center) and Sidney Larson, Mr. Benton's assistant (on scaffolding).

Artist Thomas Hart Benton, standing on scaffolding, working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton, standing on the floor, looking at his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton, standing on scaffolding, working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library, entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".

Artist Thomas Hart Benton, standing on scaffolding, working on his mural for the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library. The mural is entitled "Independence and the Opening of the West".