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Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Edward Fisher, 1722 - 1785  Search this
Copy after:
Mason Chamberlin, 1727 - 1787  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Mezzotint on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 34.9 x 27.7cm (13 3/4 x 10 7/8")
Sheet: 39.4 x 27.9cm (15 1/2 x 11")
Mat: 71.1 x 55.9cm (28 x 22")
Type:
Print
Date:
1763
Topic:
Printed Material\Document  Search this
Interior\Interior with Exterior View  Search this
Equipment\Drafting & Writing Implements\Writing implement\Pen\Quill  Search this
Equipment\Laboratory Equipment  Search this
Nature & Environment\Storm  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.70.66
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm471e0ca27-1db9-44a9-8fbe-e4953d0b77c8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.70.66

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Edward Savage, 26 Nov 1761 - 6 Jul 1817  Search this
Copy after:
Benjamin West, 10 Oct 1738 - 11 Mar 1820  Search this
David Martin, 1736/7 - 1798  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Mezzotint on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14")
Type:
Print
Date:
1793
Topic:
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Printed Material\Document  Search this
Home Furnishings\Drape  Search this
Artwork\Sculpture  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
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.70.9
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4958c0afe-e6a0-4404-bfa9-73aeeb16d5cb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.70.9

Congress Voting Independence

Artist:
Edward Savage, 26 Nov 1761 - 6 Jul 1817  Search this
Sitter:
John Adams, 30 Oct 1735 - 4 Jul 1826  Search this
Roger Sherman, c. 19 Apr 1721 - 23 Jul 1793  Search this
Thomas Jefferson, 13 Apr 1743 - 4 Jul 1826  Search this
John Hancock, 12 Jan 1737 - 8 Oct 1793  Search this
Edward Rutledge, 23 Nov 1749 - 23 Jan 1800  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Charles Carroll, 1737 - 1832  Search this
Richard Henry Lee, 20 Jan 1732 - 19 Jun 1794  Search this
Samuel Adams, 27 Sep 1722 - 2 Oct 1803  Search this
Medium:
Stipple and line engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 47.9 x 65.5 cm (18 7/8 x 25 13/16")
Sight: 49.2 x 67 cm (19 3/8 x 26 3/8")
Type:
Print
Date:
c. 1803 (1906 restrike)
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Printed Material\Document  Search this
Equipment\Walking stick\Cane  Search this
Interior\Legislative chamber  Search this
Edward Rutledge: Male  Search this
Edward Rutledge: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Edward Rutledge: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
Edward Rutledge: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
Edward Rutledge: Politics and Government\State Legislator\South Carolina  Search this
Edward Rutledge: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Planter  Search this
Edward Rutledge: Politics and Government\Governor\South Carolina  Search this
Charles Carroll: Male  Search this
Charles Carroll: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
Charles Carroll: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
Charles Carroll: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Business executive\Railroad executive  Search this
Charles Carroll: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Planter  Search this
Charles Carroll: Politics and Government\State Senator\Maryland  Search this
Charles Carroll: Politics and Government\US Senator\Maryland  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
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
John Hancock: Male  Search this
John Hancock: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
John Hancock: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
John Hancock: Politics and Government\Governor\Massachusetts  Search this
John Hancock: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Merchant  Search this
Richard Henry Lee: Male  Search this
Richard Henry Lee: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Virginia  Search this
Richard Henry Lee: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
Richard Henry Lee: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
Richard Henry Lee: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Planter  Search this
Richard Henry Lee: Politics and Government\US Senator\Virginia  Search this
Roger Sherman: Male  Search this
Roger Sherman: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Roger Sherman: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
Roger Sherman: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
Roger Sherman: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Merchant  Search this
Roger Sherman: Law and Crime\Justice of the Peace  Search this
Roger Sherman: Politics and Government\Statesman\Signer of Constitution  Search this
Roger Sherman: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Revolutionary  Search this
Roger Sherman: Crafts and Trades\Cobbler  Search this
Roger Sherman: Politics and Government\Public official\Mayor\New Haven, CT  Search this
Samuel Adams: Male  Search this
Samuel Adams: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
Samuel Adams: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
Samuel Adams: Politics and Government\Governor\Massachusetts  Search this
Samuel Adams: Politics and Government\Lieutenant Governor\Massachusetts  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Male  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Politics and Government\Vice-President of US  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Farmer  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Visual Arts\Architect  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of State  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Politics and Government\Diplomat\Minister  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Virginia  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Politics and Government\Governor\Virginia  Search this
Thomas Jefferson: Education and Scholarship\Founder\University  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.74.59
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4ffc7a185-13a7-46eb-8937-fafdb118a226
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.74.59

Benjamin Franklin

Cast after:
Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741 - 1828  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Terra cotta
Dimensions:
39cm (15 3/8"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
after 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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.76.40
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4bff31eaa-3386-4bca-99d2-9f5e46bdd1ea
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.76.40

Benjamin Franklin

Cast after:
Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741 - 1828  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
28.5cm (11 1/4"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
after 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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Joseph Hennage
Object number:
NPG.76.58
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm44ec94424-48d8-44cd-9110-fece5e737d51
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.76.58

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Francois Denis Nee, 1732 - 1817  Search this
Copy after:
Louis Carrogis De Carmontelle, 1717 - 1806  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 31 × 19.2 cm (12 3/16 × 7 9/16")
Sheet: 35.8 × 22 cm (14 1/8 × 8 11/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1781
Topic:
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Clouds  Search this
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Interior\Interior with Exterior View  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
Vehicle\Ship\Sailing ship  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.77.218
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48f5e1d0d-64d1-40bc-b0f2-6efdc908f08a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.77.218

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Justus Chevillet, 1729 - 1802  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:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 26.6 x 17.9 cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/16")
Sheet: 43 x 29.3 cm (16 15/16 x 11 9/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
c. 1778-84
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:
NPG.77.219
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm434245443-b631-470a-9e56-d9c1eb04247b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.77.219

Mirabeau Arrive Aux Champs Élisées

Artist:
Louis Joseph Masquelier, 1741 - 1811  Search this
Copy after:
Jean Michel Moreau, Le Jeune, 1741 - 1814  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 23.3 × 33 cm (9 3/16 × 13")
Sheet: 42.8 × 51.5 cm (16 7/8 × 20 1/4")
Type:
Print
Date:
1792
Topic:
Exterior  Search this
Nature & Environment\Water  Search this
Printed Material  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Printed Material\Document  Search this
Vehicle\Boat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree\Palm  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Wreath\Laurel  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Banner  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.77.349
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45c496496-f1cd-4c64-b7ad-3889a51f9812
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.77.349

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
James McArdell, c. 1729 - 1765  Search this
Copy after:
Benjamin Wilson, 1721 - 1788  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Mezzotint
Dimensions:
Image: 30.8 × 25 cm (12 1/8 × 9 13/16")
Sheet: 35 × 25.6 cm (13 3/4 × 10 1/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1761
Topic:
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Interior\Interior with Exterior View  Search this
Equipment\Drafting & Writing Implements\Writing implement\Pen\Quill  Search this
Nature & Environment\Lightning  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.77.77
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45c5b34a8-53d6-42c8-80a7-5dc484c24ec9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.77.77

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Johann Elias Haid, 1739 - 1809  Search this
Copy after:
Benjamin Wilson, 1721 - 1788  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Mezzotint on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 20.4 x 13.1 cm (8 1/16 x 5 3/16")
Sheet: 21.4 x 18 cm (8 7/16 x 7 1/16")
Mount: 24.7 x 18 cm (9 3/4 x 7 1/16")
Type:
Print
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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.78.114
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e4607d2e-e8ee-4b3a-942c-9d4f408bfee4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.114

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Jean Charles Le Vasseur, 1734 - 1805  Search this
Copy after:
Antoine Borel, 1840 - 1915  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 43.2 x 35cm (17 x 13 3/4")
Sheet: 51 x 38.3cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1778
Topic:
Exterior  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Weapon\Spear  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Symbolic Figure  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Symbolic Figure\Liberty  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.78.74
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4dd5b694e-ce6c-4c23-bfcf-9fade4590124
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.74

Benjamin Franklin

Associated Title:
Book: The Vision of Columbus
Artist:
John Scoles, 1793 - 1844?  Search this
Copy after:
Jean-Baptiste Nini, 1717 - 1786  Search this
Thomas Walpool, Jr.  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on leather (cover of book)
Dimensions:
Image: 9.4 × 7.3 cm (3 11/16 × 2 7/8")
Book closed: 21 × 14 cm (8 1/4 × 5 1/2")
Book open: 21 × 25.5 cm (8 1/4 × 10 1/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1793
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Fur  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.80.120.A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm46d1aadee-6cf8-4e8b-a60b-723ae7997231
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.80.120.A

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Louis Carrogis De Carmontelle, 1717 - 1806  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Ink, crayon and watercolor on paper
Dimensions:
Frame: 49.5 × 37.8 × 4.1cm (19 1/2 × 14 7/8 × 1 5/8")
Type:
Drawing
Date:
c. 1780-81
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Printed Material\Document  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair\Armchair  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; bequest of Mrs. Herbert Clark Hoover
Object number:
NPG.82.108
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm46689afbe-3e30-4251-9e55-59bb85d6c934
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.82.108

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Anne-Rosalie Bocquet Filleul, 1752 - 1794  Search this
Publisher:
H. T. Bligny  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Line engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 31.8cm x 21cm (12 1/2" x 8 1/4")
Sheet: 34.8cm x 23cm (13 11/16" x 9 1/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1780
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Weapon\Spear  Search this
Printed Material\Map  Search this
Imaginary  Search this
Home Furnishings\Lighting Devices\Lantern  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird  Search this
Costume\Outerwear\Coat\Fur  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Eagle  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Cap\Phrygian cap  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Dove  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.91.150
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4ee420c60-bace-401f-9877-5a28f9a1b66f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.91.150

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
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: 16.5cm x 14.3cm (6 1/2" x 5 5/8")
Sheet: 26.4cm x 22.9cm (10 3/8" x 9")
Type:
Print
Place:
United States\Pennsylvania\Philadelphia\Philadelphia
Date:
1787
Topic:
Interior  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:
NPG.95.34
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm43fad6445-242e-4c01-9d95-de87632aeb57
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.95.34

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
D. A. S.  Search this
Copy after:
Anne-Rosalie Bocquet Filleul, 1752 - 1794  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 33.7cm x 23.6cm (13 1/4" x 9 5/16")
Sheet: 34.7cm x 25cm (13 11/16" x 9 13/16")
Type:
Print
Place:
France
Date:
c. 1780
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
Printed Material\Map  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.96.105
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm494958176-db02-4458-b926-7f502d476808
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.96.105

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Justus Chevillet, 1729 - 1802  Search this
Copy after:
Michel Honoré Bounieu, 1740 - 1814  Search this
Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741 - 1828  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 33.4cm x 25.8cm (13 1/8" x 10 3/16")
Sheet: 34.4cm x 25.8cm (13 9/16" x 10 3/16")
Type:
Print
Place:
France\Île-de-France\Ville de Paris, Départment de\Paris
Date:
c. 1778-85
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:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.96.106
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a0d3f9e2-746a-40f7-ba09-4567d8dae9d7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.96.106

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Jean-François Janinet, 1752 - 1 Nov 1814  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:
Hand-colored mezzotint on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 31.6cm x 21cm (12 7/16" x 8 1/4")
Sheet: 40cm x 32.4cm (15 3/4" x 12 3/4")
Type:
Print
Place:
France\Île-de-France\Ville de Paris, Départment de\Paris
Date:
1789
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 the Estate of William Woodville, VIII
Object number:
NPG.97.10
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4b765db8f-bbb1-4f8e-8205-cbeef81f98d3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.97.10

Le Docteur Francklin Couronné par la Liberté

Artist:
Jean Claude Richard de Saint-Non, 1727 - 1791  Search this
Copy after:
Jean Honore Fragonard, 1732 - 1806  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Aquatint on paper
Dimensions:
Image/plate: 24.3 x 20.5 cm (9 9/16 x 8 1/16")
Sheet: 27.2 x 22.6 cm (10 3/4 x 8 7/8")
Type:
Print
Place:
France
Date:
1778
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Clouds  Search this
Printed Material\Document\Scroll  Search this
Home Furnishings\Globe  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Wreath\Laurel  Search this
Nature & Environment\Olive branch  Search this
Allegorical  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Emblem\Fasces  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Symbolic Figure\Liberty  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Putti  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.97.142
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45507a2ee-9c1a-486a-bd68-2dd5d0a86ba0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.97.142

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
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
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

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