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Louis XVI Extends to Benjamin Franklin the Treaty of Friendship and of Commerce

Attribution:
Charles Gabriel Sauvage Lemire, 1741 - 1827  Search this
Sitter:
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754 - 1793  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Terra cotta
Dimensions:
Without Base: 31.3 × 24.1 × 15.2cm (12 5/16 × 9 1/2 × 6")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1976
Topic:
Printed Material\Document\Scroll  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
Printed Material\Papers  Search this
Costume\Outerwear\Cloak  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Male  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\France  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Musée National de la Cooperation Franco-Américain du Château de Blérancourt
Object number:
CFAC77.10
Restrictions & Rights:
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Louis XVI Presenting Benjamin Franklin with the Treaties Signed Between France and the Representatives of the American Congress, 6 February 1778

Attribution:
Charles Gabriel Sauvage Lemire, 1741 - 1827  Search this
Sitter:
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754 - 1793  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Bisque Porcelain
Dimensions:
33 × 25 × 15 cm (13 × 9 13/16 × 5 7/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1780-85
Topic:
Printed Material\Document\Scroll  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
Printed Material\Papers  Search this
Costume\Outerwear\Cloak  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Male  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\France  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Musée Carnavalet
Object number:
C 2308
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_C_2308

Father of Our Fire Service

Artist:
Chas Fagan, born 1967  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1999
Topic:
Architecture\Column  Search this
Container\Bucket  Search this
Equipment\Key  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Congressional Fire Services Institute
Object number:
DC900217
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4ea61d70e-7662-4093-b508-b5e7e4c5b9e7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_DC900217

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist (Forger)  Search this
Forgery after:
John Andre  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Positive cut
Dimensions:
20.3cm x 13cm (8" x 5 1/8"), Accurate
Type:
Silhouette
Date:
1778?
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Winterthur Museum
Object number:
DE070182
Restrictions & Rights:
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm480d69020-dbf9-46a8-841e-019df2d8f468
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_DE070182

Benjamin Franklin

Former Title:
Portrait of a Gentleman Reading a Book
Artist:
William Sanford Mason, 1824 - 1864  Search this
Copy after:
David Martin, 1736/7 - 1798  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on board
Dimensions:
48.9 x 37.5cm (19 1/4 x 14 3/4")
Type:
Painting
Date:
1846
Topic:
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Desk  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Object number:
DLR00905
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_DLR00905

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Joseph Siffred Duplessis, 22 Sep 1725 - 1 Apr 1802  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
73 x 59.1cm (28 3/4 x 23 1/4")
Type:
Painting
Date:
1785-1800
Topic:
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc.
Object number:
DLR01033
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_DLR01033

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Joseph Wright, 16 Jul 1756 - c. 11 Oct 1793 (Attribution)  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
74.5cm x 61.7cm (29 5/16" x 24 5/16"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
19th century
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Harvard University Portrait Collection
Object number:
H446
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a101c764-5a9a-49a9-b7ce-2d671898e985
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_H446

Louis XVI Extends to Benjamin Franklin the Treaty of Friendship and of Commerce

Attribution:
Charles Gabriel Sauvage Lemire, 1741 - 1827  Search this
Sitter:
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754 - 1793  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Bisque Porcelain
Dimensions:
Without Base: 31.3 × 24.1 × 15.2cm (12 5/16 × 9 1/2 × 6")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1780-85
Topic:
Printed Material\Document\Scroll  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
Printed Material\Papers  Search this
Costume\Outerwear\Cloak  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Male  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\France  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Musée National de la Cooperation Franco-Américain du Château de Blérancourt
Object number:
MNB2015.6
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48820b78a-b346-4d7a-9dee-1bf380645783
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_MNB2015.6

Snuffbox with Portrait Print of Franklin, Voltaire, and Rousseau

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
François Marie Arouet de Voltaire, 1694 - 1778  Search this
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1712 - 1778  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Horn, satinwood, gilt, engraving on paper, and glass
Dimensions:
2.5 × 7.6cm (1 × 3")
Type:
Decorative Arts
Date:
late 18th century
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Cap  Search this
Costume\Hair Accessory\Wig  Search this
Miniature  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Stock  Search this
Container\Box\Snuff box  Search this
François Marie Arouet de Voltaire: Male  Search this
François Marie Arouet de Voltaire: Literature\Writer  Search this
François Marie Arouet de Voltaire: Education and Scholarship\Scholar\Philosopher  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Male  Search this
Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Literature\Writer  Search this
Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Education and Scholarship\Scholar\Philosopher  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
Object number:
PA900052
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_PA900052

The Politician: Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Stephen Elmer, 1730 - 1796?  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
76.2 x 63.5cm (30 x 25")
Type:
Painting
Date:
1780
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Printed Material\Newspaper  Search this
Printed Material\Book\Pamphlet  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Private Collection
Object number:
PC991456
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm423dd1302-ee49-4ef8-90da-e868cd8ac8d3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_PC991456

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741 - 1828  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Terra-cotta, red patina mounted on gray marble base
Dimensions:
estimate: 38 x 39 x 19cm (14 15/16 x 15 3/8 x 7 1/2")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1778
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris
Object number:
PP-STUCK00017 MBAVP
Restrictions & Rights:
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm46f272202-5e17-4979-b7c8-b8041b8b6ac4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_PP-STUCK00017_MBAVP

Figure Group of Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin

Attribution:
Charles Gabriel Sauvage Lemire, 1741 - 1827  Search this
Sitter:
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754 - 1793  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Bisque Porcelain
Dimensions:
Without Base: 31.3 × 24.1 × 15.2cm (12 5/16 × 9 1/2 × 6")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1780-85
Topic:
Printed Material\Document\Scroll  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
Printed Material\Papers  Search this
Costume\Outerwear\Cloak  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Male  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\France  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: U.S. Department of State
Object number:
1982.0090 USDS
Restrictions & Rights:
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm406f60332-383f-4263-b678-ad833612c856
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1982.0090__USDS

Franklin Urging the Claims of the American Colonies Before Louis XVI

Artist:
George Peter Alexander Healy, 15 Jul 1813 - 24 Jun 1894  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754 - 1793  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
61cm x 91.4cm (24" x 36"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1847
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Male  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\France  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: American Philosophical Society
Object number:
58.P.28 APS
Restrictions & Rights:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm40625b487-b75b-4c95-b06b-c2bcc4096980
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_58.P.28_APS

Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin

Attribution:
Charles Gabriel Sauvage Lemire, 1741 - 1827  Search this
Sitter:
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754 - 1793  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
32.4 x 24.1 x 15.2cm (12 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 6")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1780-85
Topic:
Printed Material\Papers  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Male  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\France  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Object number:
83.2.260 MMA
Restrictions & Rights:
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm457edb90b-fa85-4619-a674-e089a9f24069
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_83.2.260_MMA

Benjamin Franklin and Louis XVI

Artist:
Lemire, 1741 - 1827  Search this
Studio:
Niderville Factory  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754 - 1793  Search this
Medium:
Ceramic; porcelain
Dimensions:
32.3cm (12 11/16"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1785
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Male  Search this
Louis XVI, King of France: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\France  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Providence Athenaeum
Object number:
RI040008
Restrictions & Rights:
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm43d16cf01-3551-45ed-87f6-68b7fc85393a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_RI040008

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Alexander Roslin, 1718 - 1793  Search this
Copy after:
Joseph Siffred Duplessis, 22 Sep 1725 - 1 Apr 1802  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
73.1 x 59.7cm (28 3/4 x 23 1/2")
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1780-1790
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: New-York Historical Society
Object number:
1892.8 NYHS
Restrictions & Rights:
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm44b164273-f8d0-4f5b-94a9-9c478eb34cee
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1892.8_NYHS

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Mason Chamberlin, 1727 - 1787  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
140.2cm x 109.5cm (55 3/16" x 43 1/8"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
indeterminable
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair\Armchair  Search this
Printed Material\Papers  Search this
Costume\Hair Accessory\Wig  Search this
Equipment\Drafting & Writing Implements\Writing implement\Pen\Quill  Search this
Interior\Domestic\Study  Search this
Equipment\Scientific apparatus  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: University of Michigan
Object number:
1895.79
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48417ed62-ed7b-41ca-8ba9-fd71fa17591f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1895.79

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Jean-Baptiste Nini, 1717 - 1786  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Ceramic relief (white on blue jasperware)
Dimensions:
11.2 x 8.6cm (4 7/16 x 3 3/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 1775-1800
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: New-York Historical Society
Object number:
1925.45 NYHS
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d5a539d6-8a30-48e6-b4b6-4877129797b4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1925.45_NYHS

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
David Martin, 1736/7 - 1798  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas on board
Dimensions:
62.1cm x 53.2cm (24 7/16" x 20 15/16"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
indeterminable
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Yale University, Franklin Collection
Object number:
1935.171
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d5359e89-ab5a-4c62-aa8d-1e49ec1e1306
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1935.171

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on cast iron
Dimensions:
20.4cm x 8.7cm x 5.8cm (8 1/16" x 3 7/16" x 2 5/16"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
indeterminable
Topic:
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\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: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Historic New England
Object number:
1942.1606
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42e0eec8c-1776-43d1-8190-b74a48783788
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1942.1606
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