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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

H. Sanford

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait of a man, Benjamin Franklin, in a silver frame. The portrait shows Franklin from the chest up, wearing round glasses, a white shirt with a necktie, and a dark-colored jacket. He is facing slightly to the right. The frame has a raised decorative edge around the portrait. The frame itself appears to be made of metal and has a scratched and worn appearance. The background behind the frame is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1776–1883
Medium
Panel
Dimensions
531 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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