{"product_id":"wheat-thomas-hart-benton","title":"Wheat - Thomas Hart Benton","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed study of a wheat field by American Regionalist Thomas Hart Benton, featuring rhythmic, sculptural forms and a warm, earthy palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Hart Benton, a central figure in the American Regionalist movement, produced this study of wheat in 1967. The work demonstrates his characteristic approach to form, which relies on rhythmic, sculptural modelling rather than traditional atmospheric perspective. Benton often utilised egg tempera, a medium that allowed for the precise, layered application of colour seen here in the golden stalks and deep, shadowed recesses of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is tightly cropped, focusing entirely on the verticality of the grain. Benton employs a stylised, almost rhythmic repetition of the stalks, which creates a sense of movement across the surface of the panel. The lower portion of the image reveals the stubble of the harvested crop, rendered with a geometric regularity that contrasts with the fluid, swaying motion of the standing wheat above. The palette is restricted to earthy ochres, browns, and deep shadows, which serve to emphasise the physical texture of the grain heads and the density of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenton spent much of his career documenting the rural life of the American Midwest. His work often prioritised the tactile qualities of the subject matter, treating natural forms with a sculptural weight. In this piece, the wheat is not merely a background element but the primary subject, presented with a degree of formal rigour that elevates the agricultural scene. The artist's technique, involving the application of thin glazes over a tempera base, results in a surface that possesses both clarity and depth. This print captures the precise brushwork and the specific tonal range of the original panel, offering a clear view of Benton's mature style during the later years of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vechtpartij-op-straat-met-toesnellende-agenten-johan-braakensiek\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVechtpartij op straat met toesnellende agenten - Johan Braakensiek — Johan Braakensiek\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-life-with-bottle-carafe-bread-and-wine-claude-monet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life with Bottle, Carafe, Bread, and Wine - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Hart Benton","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58526785241423,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58526789861711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58526789894479,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58526789927247,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58526789960015,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58526789992783,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58526790025551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58526790058319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58526790091087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58526790123855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58526790156623,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58526790189391,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wheat_Poster_CompositorV1_1786490487502.jpg?v=1787231611","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/wheat-thomas-hart-benton","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}