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Sculptor:
McKenzie, R. Tait 1867-1938  Search this
Founder:
Roman Bronze Works  Search this
Subject:
Franklin, Benjamin  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Type:
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street Newark New Jersey 07101 Accession Number: 14.1073
Date:
1914
Notes:
Newark Museum, "American Art in the Newark Museum," 1981.
Newark Museum, "American Art in the Newark Museum," 1981, pg. 254.
R. Tait McKenzie/1914 1723/1706 The Youthful Franklin 1790 Roman Bronze Works N-Y- signed Founder's mark appears.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
A full-length figure of Benjamin Franklin as a youth. He appears to be traveling, although he carries only a sack in one hand, and a walking stick in the other.
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Political--Diplomat  Search this
Occupation--Political--Statesman  Search this
Occupation--Science--Inventor  Search this
Occupation--Writer--Author  Search this
Occupation--Education--Philosopher  Search this
Control number:
IAS 31820143
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_296051