Kent Barton (American, 20th Century) Thomas Jeff

Kent Barton (American, 20th Century) Thomas Jefferson, Renaissance Man, magazine interior Ink on scratchboard 11-1x2 x 8-3x4 inches (29.2 x 22.2 cm) (image) Artist's monogram lower right Kent Barton created the present work, depicting founding father and President Thomas Jefferson to be published in a magazine. Thomas Jefferson is coined as a "Renaissance Man" due to his amazing specialties in many things such as architecture, invention, politics, science, philosophy, and linguistics. Jefferson is also credited as being one of the first wine connoisseurs in America importing many European fine wines and attempting to grow his own European grapes. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition
Very faint cracks in upper left region of sky, partially affecting grapes, and to lower right region of figure's sleeve, visible upon close inspection under raking light. Framed under glass. Board overall: 14 x 11.75 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"