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Mask Cast of Benjamin Franklin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mask Cast of Benjamin Franklin: A black and white photograph of a sculpture or cast of a man's head, with short hair parted on the side, receding hairline, and a prominent forehead. The man has a nose, eyebrows, and eyes that are cast downward slightly. He has a double chin and jowls. His expression is stern and serious. The cast appears to be made of dark metal or stone and has a small loop at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1883
Medium
Painted plaster
Dimensions
502 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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