Artists

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.

Autographed photograph of a painting of Harry S. Truman seated at a desk by Augustus Vincent Tack. The picture is autographed by Augustus Vincent Tack "To my dear Mr. Truman with deepest appreciation for his generous cooperation."

Black and white photograph of a blocked-in oil portrait of President Harry S. Truman painted from close range, life sketches and composite photos (unfinished by John Slavin). The finished portrait is in color and was hung in the Cabinet Room.

Thomas Hart Benton works at painting his mural in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library.