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Benjamin Franklin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait of a man with long, wavy hair, wearing a fur-trimmed coat and ornate clothing. The man has a serious expression and is looking to the right. He is positioned in front of a dark background. The portrait is surrounded by an ornate frame with a leaf design and a decorative border at the top. The frame appears to be made of metal. The portrait is titled "Benjamin Franklin".

Artwork details

Date:
1785
Medium:
Enameled copper
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
525 × 625 px
Museum record:
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