Paint on cutout tin. Madison North Carolina. Caucasian. Benford T Carter always made simple bird houses for friends and family. When he lost his job in 1992 he began painting. His New York city scenes are some of the best self taught paint brush to board in the self taught world. Benny died from a gunshot wound to the stomach while sitting at home. Madison County Sheriff's office performed a 4 minute investigation and wrote it up as a suicide. The bullet went at an upward angle through his lower chest into his heart. Close friends and family are still investigating this gunshot as a murder. 10.25"H x 7"

all of the artwork in the Moeller collection is sold as 100% authentic and original. The majority of these pieces were purchased directly from the artist or from a dealer who purchased directly from the artist. Both Rick and Barbara loved the arts and they supported many artists and folk art shows around the country. buy with confidence in Ledbetter's Quarterly folk art event.