The Waterboy | 1946 By Thomas Hart Benton, Tempera on board, 46 x 30 inches. The original painting was acquired by Oprah Winfrey and now presides in her dining room. Asked why she felt drawn to this image,  “He’s like someone I knew growing up.” “I bought him because I loved him.” FIND US ON TWITTER | FACEBOOK | TUMBLR | FLICKR | PINTEREST

The Waterboy | 1946

By Thomas Hart Benton, Tempera on board, 46 x 30 inches.

The original painting was acquired by Oprah Winfrey and now presides in her dining room. Asked why she felt drawn to this image,  “He’s like someone I knew growing up.” “I bought him because I loved him.”

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