benton

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable American individuals, including a painter known for depicting Midwestern and Southern life, and a legislator who opposed paper currency.

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных американских деятелей, включая художника, известного изображением жизни Среднего Запада и Юга, и законодателя, выступавшего против бумажных денег.

1. American painter C1 formal american

   Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975), an American painter and muralist known for his depictions of everyday life in the Midwest and South.

   • Benton's murals capture the spirit of rural America.
   • The museum has a large collection of Benton's paintings.
   • Benton was a leading figure in the Regionalist art movement.

   🇷🇺Американский художник

2. American politician C1 formal american

   Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), a U.S. Senator from Missouri who was a prominent advocate for westward expansion and opposed the use of paper currency.

   • Senator Benton argued against the national bank.
   • Benton's political career spanned over three decades.
   • He was a key figure in the debate over paper money.

   🇷🇺Американский политик