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Figurehead: Benjamin Franklin

Lawrence Flynn

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a carved bust of a man. The man is depicted from the head to the shoulders with his head turned slightly to the side. The bust features detailed facial features, including a high forehead and expressive eyes. The man's hair is long and flows down past his shoulders in a stylized manner. He is wearing a high-collared garment with decorative elements, such as buttons and a ruffled shirt underneath, typical of historical attire. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed carving of the bust. A signature is visible on the lower right corner of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3344 × 4629 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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