This item is a 12"x16" Matted Reproduction Lithograph Print of "Rain on the River" by Elton Bennett. Rain on the River is a true Grays Harbor, Washington scene.  Six rivers flow into the harbor, and rainfall often totals 85++ inches per year.  Rain is a constant, comforting part of the lifestyle here in Washington. This print is paired with a note card assortment in a gift box. 

Elton Bennett (1910-1974) was a lifelong native of Grays Harbor. One look at his luminous silkscreen art work is enough to inform the viewer of his deep and enduring love for everything that Grays Harbor has to offer- our grey days, the abundance of rainfall, the brisk scent of salt air, the rivers, beaches, and waterways. My memories of my father always conjure the image of an artist reaching for sketch book and pen, a delighted expression of coming upon yet another scene he needed to record. Weekends were spent as a family exploring places which would later appear in a finished print. The early years were a difficult time, as he struggled to establish himself as an artist. He had no desire to leave home in order to fit in with the Seattle art community. The inspiration for his art was always here, and here he would stay, even if it meant putting his talent to use screening labels for cans of clam chowder. Which he did! There were also bumper stickers for the Westport Salmon Derby, menu covers for Sourdough Lils, motel brochures, and paper placemats. - Barbara Bennet Parsons