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Portrait Bust of Benjamin Franklin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Portrait Bust of Benjamin Franklin is a circular, flat, dark gray object with a raised profile portrait. The profile is of an older man with short hair. He has a straight nose and a small mouth. The man is wearing a coat with a high collar. The background of the object is plain and flat. The object is circular, with a slightly raised edge. There are scratches and scuffs on the surface. The object is shown against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1883
Medium
Stone
Dimensions
487 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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