July 2023 Art Display: A Treasury of American Prints

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A Treasury of American Prints

In 1939, Thomas Craven put together A Treasury of American Prints, an art book produce for the masses. It featured 100 reproductions of etchings and lithographs from the prominent artists of the day, including Regionalists Grant Wood, John Steuart Curry, and Thomas Hart Benton. Other notable artists include Raphael Soyer, Paul Cadmus, and Edward Hopper.

The prints on display are:

The Cat Boat - Edward Hopper

Frankie and Johnny - Thomas Hart Benton

Tree Planting Group - Grant Wood

Hounds and Coyote - John Steuart Curry

Backstage - Raphael Soyer

New Orleans Street - Aaron Bohrod