Outreaching Hands 1931

"Outreaching Hands," painted by Thomas Hart Benton in 1931, is a striking example of the American Regionalist movement. The composition features a series of outstretched hands, symbolizing the interconnectedness of human experience. Benton's signature style, with its bold outlines and vibrant colors, emphasizes the physicality of the figures and the dramatic gestures of their reaching hands. This artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the essence of human connection in a powerful and dynamic way.