THOMAS W BENTON
THOMAS W BENTON
Thomas Whelan Benton (1930-2007) was an American artist best known for his political posters and silkscreen artwork. His friendship and collaboration with gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson spanned more than four decades and created or inspired some of Benton’s most recognized works, including a series of political posters that combined Benton’s art and Thompson’s writing— the Aspen wall posters.
Benton went on to create campaign posters for more than fifty candidates including George McGovern, Gary Hart and Pitkin Country Sheriff Bob Braudis. He also created numerous cause posters for both local benefits, non-profits and charitable causes that suited his beliefs. Benton’s art continued to evolve throughout his lifetime from political posters to abstract silkscreen prints, monotypes and oil paintings. Benton was diagnosed with Lymphoma in early 2007 and died April 27, 2007.
A recently released book about Benton’s life and work, “Thomas W. Benton — Artist/Activist” won the 2012 Colorado Book award.
AVAILABLE WORKS
Vintage Silkscreen
Paper Size, 26" x 20"
Professionally Framed, 30.5” x 24.5”
Signed in Pencil
Vintage Silkscreen
Paper Size, 26” x 20”
Museum Frame, 30.5” x 24.5”
Signed in Pencil
Embossed with Benton Stamp
Each Print measures 26” x 20”
Professionally Framed
Some Signed in pencil by Thomas W. Benton
Vail Symposium 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Mint Condition
Vintage Silkscreen
Paper Size, 26” x 20”
Museum Frame, 30.5” x 24.5”
Signed in Pencil
Vintage Silkscreen
Paper Size, 26” x 20”
Museum Frame, 30.5” x 24.5”
Signed in Pencil
Vintage Silkscreen, 1972
Paper Size, 26” x 20”
Museum Frame, 30.5” x 24.25”
Signed in Pencil
Museum Frames - Walnut Molding, Crescent Matting, Museum Glass
Paper Size, 26” x 30”
Frame Size, 30.5” x 24.5”
All Works Are Vintage and Original Collected over a 13 Year period in Aspen
Final Three Works Are Smaller Political Posters - 20” x 16”
Set of Three
Vintage, June 1970
Artwork by Thomas W. Benton
Writing by Hunter S. Thompson
Offset Lithograph
Front Frame Size, 28” x 21”
Middle Frame Size, 28" x 35.25"
Back Frame Size, 28” x 21”
Includes Two Complete Aspen Wall Poster Sets
Original Campaign Materials Articles and Ephemera from the 1970 Freak Power Campaign
Museum Frames
Hunter S. Thompson and Tom Benton
Includes Entire Aspen Wall Poster Set
Vintage from Freak Power Campaign
Museum Quality Condition
Professionally Framed
Hand Pulled Silkscreens by Thomas W. Benton
Vintage from the 1970 Freak Power Campaign
Paper Size: 26" x 20
Frame Size: 30" x 24"
Professionally Framed with Mat
Price includes frames and shipping
Includes Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance
Includes: Joe Edwards for Mayor - Sell Aspen or Save It, 1969
Joe Edwards for Mayor - If you don’t give a damn, don’t register to vote, 1969
Patriots Arise, 1970
Thompson for Sheriff, 1970
Let Noonan Do It, 1970
Ned Vare for Commissioner, 1970
Participate in the Future, 1970
Set of Four Vintage Freak Power Felt Patches
Thompson for Sheriff
Joe Edwards for Mayor
Ned Vare for County Commissioner
Museum Frames, 9.25” x 7.75”
Member, The New Posse, 1970
Museum Frame, 7.5" x 8.5"
Silkscreen
Thomas W. Benton
Edition 7/44
Signed and Dated 1970