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Figurehead: Benjamin Franklin

Catalog Data

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (estimate): 41.6 x 31.9cm (16 3/8 x 12 9/16")
Type:
Painting
Date:
1935-42
Topic:
Decorative Arts\Ship decoration  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Arts and Culture\Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Scientist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Diplomat  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Social Welfare and Reform\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Business and Finance\Tradesman\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1943.8.16357 NGA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a9139f66-f4da-400d-ba07-b4a4f4a3accd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1943.8.16357_NGA