Medallion of Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Baptiste Nini. The image shows a square, black and gold framed medallion. The frame has a gold border with a stepped design. The medallion itself is circular and made of a light-colored material, possibly metal or ceramic. The medallion features a raised profile portrait of an older man with short hair, facing left. The man's hair is short and combed back. The medallion has an inscription around the edge. The inscription is in a foreign language, possibly Latin or French. The background of the image is plain white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1779
- Medium
- Stoneware
- Dimensions
- 599 × 586 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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