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Benjamin Franklin

Armand-Auguste Caqué

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze-colored medallion featuring a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin, depicting the man with long, curly hair and a collared shirt; name "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" inscribed along the top edge; circular shape with raised border; maker’s mark appears at bottom edge; light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1818
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
600 × 583 px
Museum record:
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