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Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Charles Willson Peale, 15 Apr 1741 - 22 Feb 1827  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Mezzotint on paper
Dimensions:
Image/plate: 46.7 x 35.1 cm (18 3/8 x 13 13/16")
Sheet: 52.1 x 36 cm (20 1/2 x 14 1/8")
Type:
Print
Date:
c. 1790
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Interior\Interior with Exterior View  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Desk  Search this
Equipment\Drafting & Writing Implements\Writing implement\Pen\Quill  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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.97.232
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42f896447-2677-4b61-a2d4-ae711da8dbaa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.97.232

Le Tombeau de Voltaire

Attribution:
Charles Macret, 1751 - 1789  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Jean le Rond d'Alembert, 1717 - 1783  Search this
Catherine II, 2 Mar 1729 - 6 Nov 1796  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 26 × 36.5 cm (10 1/4 × 14 3/8")
Sheet: 29.5 × 40.5 cm (11 5/8 × 15 15/16")
Type:
Print
Place:
France\Île-de-France\Ville de Paris, Départment de\Paris
Date:
1779
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Exterior\Church  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Fur  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree\Palm  Search this
Allegorical  Search this
Funereal\Tomb  Search this
Catherine II: Female  Search this
Catherine II: Rulers and Aristocracy\Empress  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 le Rond d'Alembert: Male  Search this
Jean le Rond d'Alembert: Education and Scholarship\Scholar\Philosopher  Search this
Jean le Rond d'Alembert: Science and Technology\Scientist\Mathematician  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.97.62
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45487ee51-5bb5-409d-8f41-c34e45e06dc4
EDAN-URL:
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Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
38.1cm (15"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
c. 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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Lawrence Seibel
Object number:
S/NPG.67.32
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e819d972-c5c4-47e9-98b4-0f914eddc441
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.67.32

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Jacques Reich, 10 Aug 1852 - 08 Jul 1923  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Etching
Dimensions:
Image: 38.8 × 30.4 cm (15 1/4 × 11 15/16")
Sheet: 61.8 × 46 cm (24 5/16 × 18 1/8")
Type:
Print
Date:
1903
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Fur trim  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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Oswald D. Reich
Object number:
S/NPG.67.66
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm470dc5432-9080-4605-83b9-be1c33adeac9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.67.66

Benjamin Franklin

Associated Title:
Book: An Impartial History of the War in America
Artist:
Robert Pollard, 1755 - 1838  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 20.5 x 12.3cm (8 1/16 x 4 13/16")
Type:
Print
Place:
United Kingdom\England
Date:
c. 1782
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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.75.28.1.c
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e10ba686-7423-4a1b-9c7d-fc22fe69ecb8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.75.28.1.c

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Samuel Allardice, 1698 - 1798?  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 10.5 x 8.6cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/8")
Sheet: 17.5 x 10.5cm (6 7/8 x 4 1/8")
Type:
Print
Date:
1798
Topic:
Illustration  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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.76.24
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4b3630c0d-749f-453b-84c0-85c3e7b50fd7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.76.24

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
John Scoles, 1793 - 1844?  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Etching and engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 10 × 8 cm (3 15/16 × 3 1/8")
Sheet: 21 × 12.5 cm (8 1/4 × 4 15/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1796
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Clouds  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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.76.25
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm43b9f8f0d-5bf1-44c6-be3c-e1836aa266cf
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.76.25

Benjamin Franklin

Associated Title:
Book: Delaplaine's Repository of the Lives and Portraits of Distinguished American Characters
Artist:
James Barton Longacre, 11 Aug 1794 - 1 Jan 1869  Search this
Copy after:
David Martin, 1736/7 - 1798  Search this
Publisher:
Joseph Delaplaine, 20 Dec 1777 - 31 May 1824  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12.2 x 10cm (4 13/16 x 3 15/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1816
Topic:
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
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
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.77.136.3.d
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm486f30b98-8ade-4b94-a2c5-0a45949308ab
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.77.136.3.d

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
William Harrison, Jr., active 1797 - c. 1819  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Etching and line engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 9.5 x 7.4cm (3 3/4 x 2 15/16")
Sheet: 16.1 x 10.7cm (6 5/16 x 4 3/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1797
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.77.83
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm435dc7bc3-4fa3-45f6-9948-b7b35f38936c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.77.83

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
John Norman, c. 1748 - 1817  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Line engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 8 × 6 cm (3 1/8 × 2 3/8")
Sheet: 20 × 12 cm (7 7/8 × 4 3/4")
Type:
Print
Date:
1782
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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.77.89
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4da5a8941-5032-4e71-b0bd-8ff45a190dbe
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.77.89

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Benjamin Tanner, 1775 - 1848  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Etching and line engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 9.5 × 7.7 cm (3 3/4 × 3 1/16")
Sheet: 16.6 × 10.1 cm (6 9/16 × 4")
Type:
Print
Date:
1794
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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.77.90
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4c60e20bc-649b-4fc9-b83f-00fa637d3197
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.77.90

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Staffordshire
Dimensions:
40.5cm (15 15/16"), Accurate
Type:
Decorative Arts
Topic:
Printed Material\Document  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Tricorne  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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Richard E. Guggenheim
Object number:
S/NPG.78.205
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4348a8a99-54ad-4848-a2bb-67030074fce2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.78.205

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
J. Pelicier, active 1780 - 1790  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 8.2 × 6 cm (3 1/4 × 2 3/8")
Sheet: 25.5 × 18 cm (10 1/16 × 7 1/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1782
Topic:
Printed Material\Map  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Wreath  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Eagle  Search this
Nature & Environment\Lightning  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Fur trim  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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; transfer from the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Object number:
S/NPG.87.222
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4c77a42c7-3a26-4b6a-af51-bcc23e97ef2a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.87.222

Franklin Birthday Dinner of the Typothetal of New York

Artist:
Victor David Brenner, 12 Jun 1871 - 5 Apr 1924  Search this
Sitter:
Theodore Low De Vinne, 1828 - 1914  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Bronze and gold leaf
Dimensions:
5.7 x 6.4cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/2")
Type:
Medal
Date:
1902
Topic:
Equipment\Industrial  Search this
Art implements\Printing press  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
Theodore Low De Vinne: Male  Search this
Theodore Low De Vinne: Literature\Writer  Search this
Theodore Low De Vinne: Education and Scholarship\Scholar\Historian  Search this
Theodore Low De Vinne: Crafts and Trades\Printer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Object number:
10.160 MMA
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/sm47933f663-228f-4292-8129-a0d7f31c08fc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_10.160_MMA

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Joseph Siffred Duplessis, 22 Sep 1725 - 1 Apr 1802 (Attribution)  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on paper
Dimensions:
53.3cm x 39.6cm (21" x 15 9/16"), Estimate
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1779
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: Independence National Historical Park
Object number:
1334
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/sm44b01b711-4305-428e-b353-2bf0074d26f1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1334

Signing of the Treaty of Paris

Title:
American Peace Commissioners
Artist:
Benjamin West, 10 Oct 1738 - 11 Mar 1820  Search this
Sitter:
John Jay, 12 Dec 1745 - 17 May 1829  Search this
John Adams, 30 Oct 1735 - 4 Jul 1826  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Henry Laurens, 6 Mar 1724 - 8 Dec 1792  Search this
William Temple Franklin, 1760 - 1823  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Stretcher: 72.1cm x 92.4cm (28 3/8" x 36 3/8"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1783
Topic:
Printed Material\Document\Scroll  Search this
John Jay: Male  Search this
John Jay: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
John Jay: Literature\Writer  Search this
John Jay: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
John Jay: Politics and Government\Governor\New York  Search this
John Jay: Law and Crime\Judge\Justice\US Supreme Court Justice\Chief Justice of US  Search this
John Adams: Male  Search this
John Adams: Literature\Writer  Search this
John Adams: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
John Adams: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
John Adams: Politics and Government\Vice-President of US  Search this
John Adams: Politics and Government\Diplomat  Search this
John Adams: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
John Adams: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Massachusetts  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
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Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Winterthur Museum
Object number:
1957.0856
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Usage conditions apply
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EDAN-URL:
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Portrait Flask: Benjamin Franklin and T.W. Dyott, M.D.

Title:
Benjamin Franklin portrait flask
Artist:
Kensington Glass Works, active 1771 - 1838  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Thomas W. Dyott, 1771 - 1861  Search this
Medium:
Pale green glass
Dimensions:
20.95 x 15.87 x 8.89 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Place:
United States\Pennsylvania\Philadelphia\Philadelphia
Date:
1828-28
Topic:
Decorative Arts\Bottle  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
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Benjamin Franklin: Science and Technology\Scientist  Search this
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Thomas W. Dyott: Male  Search this
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Thomas W. Dyott: Medicine and Health\Apothecary  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Object number:
1987.731 MFAB
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1987.731_MFAB

Franklin's Reception at the Court of France

Artist:
Red Grooms, born 7 Jun 1937  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Associated Person:
The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston  Search this
Medium:
Color screenprint on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (estimate): 114.3 x 79.5cm (45 x 31 5/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1982
Topic:
Interior  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: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1991.116.41 NGA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1991.116.41_NGA

Benjamin Franklin

Attribution:
Jean Baptiste Grueze, 1725 - 1805  Search this
Other attribution:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Unidentified Artist (Miniaturist)  Search this
Jean Baptiste Weyler, 1747 - 1791 (Attribution)  Search this
Jacques Thouron, 1737? - 1789 (Attribution)  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
47.4cm x 38.8cm (18 11/16" x 15 1/4"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
1782?
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: U.S. Department of State
Object number:
67.48
Restrictions & Rights:
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm43fe1c706-308f-4ba9-b426-faf06b714274
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_67.48

Benjamin Franklin in the Studio of Houdon

Artist:
Lèon-Marie-Constant Dansaert, 1830 - 1909  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741 - 1828  Search this
Unidentified Group  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Stretcher: 67.9 × 80cm (26 3/4 × 31 1/2")
Type:
Painting
Date:
after 1860
Topic:
Home Furnishings\Furniture  Search this
Artwork  Search this
Home Furnishings\Drape  Search this
Architecture\Window  Search this
Artwork\Sculpture  Search this
Interior\Studio  Search this
Architecture\Pedestal  Search this
Jean-Antoine Houdon: Male  Search this
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Benjamin Franklin: Male  Search this
Benjamin Franklin: Literature\Writer  Search this
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Benjamin Franklin: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: U.S. Department of State
Object number:
75.44 USDS
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4aab38bd6-88e1-4698-bdb9-c7e0217b32ec
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_75.44_USDS

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