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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a framed oval portrait. The frame has a raised beaded edge. A decorative ribbon-like bow is at the top. The portrait shows a man with curly hair, wearing a dark-colored suit and white collar, looking to his right. The background of the portrait is dark. The frame is on a light-colored background. The title is "Portrait of Benjamin Franklin".

Artwork details

Date:
1776–1883
Medium:
Panel
Dimensions:
505 × 624 px
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