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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

William P. Babcock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a man with long hair. The man is centered in a circular frame. He wears a jacket and white scarf. His hair is long and parted in the middle. He looks to his left. The background of the painting is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870–80 (?)
Medium
Oil on wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
509 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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