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Benjamin Franklin

Pierrette Caudelot Perrin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain plate with a ridged edge, the ridges have purple and gold coloration. Plate has a painted portrait of a man wearing an orange hat and brown jacket. Man has a white neck scarf. Man looks to the right. Background of image is tan.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1800
Medium:
Faience
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
599 × 421 px
Museum record:
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