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Sculptor:
Powers, Hiram 1805-1873  Search this
Subject:
Franklin, Benjamin  Search this
Medium:
Marble
Type:
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by United States Senate Washington District of Columbia 20510 Accession Number: 21.00008
Located United States Capitol Washington District of Columbia 20201
Date:
1862
Notes:
Kloss, William & Diane K. Skvarla, "United States Senate catalogue of fine art," Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2002.
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985.
"Compilation of Works of Art and Other Objects in the United States Capitol," the Architect of the Capitol, 1965.
Architect of the Capitol, "Art in the United States Capitol," Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, 1976.
Image on file.
Kloss, William & Diane K. Skvarla, "United States Senate catalogue of fine art," Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2002, pg. 153.
"Compilation of Works of Art and Other Objects in the United States Capitol," the Architect of the Capitol, 1965, pp. 271.
(On right side of base:) H. POWERS / Sculp. 1862 signed
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:
Full-length standing portrait of Benjamin Franklin wearing colonial dress and a tricorn hat. His left elbow is resting on a tall tree stump that has a jagged line up it as if it was struck by lightning. His left hand is touching his chin as if in deep thought.
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--Political--Postmaster  Search this
Occupation--Education--Philosopher  Search this
Control number:
IAS 75002406
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_4811