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Advancement of Learning Through The Printing Press

Artist:
Lucien Adolphe Labaudt, 1880 - 1943  Search this
Sitter:
Abraham Lincoln, 12 Feb 1809 - 15 Apr 1865  Search this
George Washington, 22 Feb 1732 - 14 Dec 1799  Search this
Junipero Serra, 24 Nov 1713 - 28 Aug 1784  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Thomas Alva Edison, 11 Feb 1847 - 18 Oct 1931  Search this
Edgar Allan Poe, 19 Jan 1809 - 7 Oct 1849  Search this
Medium:
Mural [?]
Dimensions:
167.6cm x 822cm (66" x 323 5/8"), Estimate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1936?
Topic:
Artwork\Painting\Mural  Search this
George Washington: Male  Search this
George Washington: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Revolutionary War  Search this
George Washington: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
George Washington: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Farmer  Search this
George Washington: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
George Washington: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
George Washington: Science and Technology\Surveyor  Search this
George Washington: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Thomas Alva Edison: Male  Search this
Thomas Alva Edison: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Thomas Alva Edison: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Junipero Serra: Male  Search this
Junipero Serra: Religion and Spirituality\Clergy  Search this
Junipero Serra: Literature\Writer  Search this
Junipero Serra: Education and Scholarship\Educator\Professor  Search this
Junipero Serra: Education and Scholarship\Scholar  Search this
Junipero Serra: Religion and Spirituality\Missionary  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
Edgar Allan Poe: Male  Search this
Edgar Allan Poe: Literature\Writer\Poet  Search this
Edgar Allan Poe: Journalism and Media\Magazine editor  Search this
Edgar Allan Poe: Literature\Writer\Novelist  Search this
Edgar Allan Poe: Literature\Literary critic  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Male  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Military and Intelligence\Soldier  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Environmentalist  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Merchant  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Illinois  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\Government official\Surveyor  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\State Senator\Illinois  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Crafts and Trades\Boat builder  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: City and County of San Francisco
Object number:
336 CCSF
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4bd9c6db6-660b-4af4-93aa-38c64cdbe35a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_336_CCSF

American Peace Commissioners

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Benjamin West, 10 Oct 1738 - 11 Mar 1820  Search this
Sitter:
John Jay, 12 Dec 1745 - 17 May 1829  Search this
Henry Laurens, 6 Mar 1724 - 8 Dec 1792  Search this
John Adams, 30 Oct 1735 - 4 Jul 1826  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
William Temple Franklin, 1760 - 1823  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Sight: 69.4cm x 90.4cm (27 5/16" x 35 9/16"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1800-1835
Topic:
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
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
William Temple Franklin: Male  Search this
William Temple Franklin: Literature\Publisher  Search this
William Temple Franklin: Journalism and Media\Editor  Search this
Henry Laurens: Male  Search this
Henry Laurens: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman  Search this
Henry Laurens: Politics and Government\Government official  Search this
Henry Laurens: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Merchant  Search this
Henry Laurens: Military and Intelligence\Militia\Officer  Search this
Henry Laurens: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Planter  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Object number:
JJ1975.12
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4af9f1d4f-1cf4-4928-9d19-89ef456292ae
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_JJ1975.12

An Impartial History of the War in America, Vol. 1

Artist:
Robert Pollard, 1755 - 1838  Search this
Copy after:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
Charles Lee, 26 Jan 1731 - 2 Oct 1782  Search this
George III, King of England, 1738 - 1820  Search this
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Lord Frederick North, 1732 - 1792  Search this
John Hancock, 12 Jan 1737 - 8 Oct 1793  Search this
George Washington, 22 Feb 1732 - 14 Dec 1799  Search this
Sir William Howe, 1729 - 1814  Search this
Israel Putnam, 1718 - 1790  Search this
Sir Hugh Smithson Percy, 1715 - 1786  Search this
Sir Henry Clinton, 1738? - 1795  Search this
Lord George Sackville Germain, 1716 - 1785  Search this
Medium:
Engraving on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 20.5 x 8.6cm (8 1/16 x 3 3/8")
Plate: 17.5 x 11cm (6 7/8 x 4 5/16")
Book: 21.1 x 14 x 3.6cm (8 5/16 x 5 1/2 x 1 7/16")
Type:
Book
Place:
United Kingdom\England
Date:
c. 1782
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Tricorne  Search this
Costume\Armor\Gorget  Search this
George Washington: Male  Search this
George Washington: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Revolutionary War  Search this
George Washington: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
George Washington: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Farmer  Search this
George Washington: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
George Washington: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
George Washington: Science and Technology\Surveyor  Search this
George Washington: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Charles Lee: Male  Search this
Charles Lee: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Revolutionary War  Search this
Charles Lee: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  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
George III, King of England: Male  Search this
George III, King of England: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\England  Search this
Sir Hugh Smithson Percy: Male  Search this
Sir Hugh Smithson Percy: Politics and Government\Statesman\British statesman  Search this
Sir Hugh Smithson Percy: Rulers and Aristocracy\Aristocrat\Duke  Search this
Israel Putnam: Male  Search this
Israel Putnam: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Revolutionary War  Search this
Lord Frederick North: Male  Search this
Lord Frederick North: Politics and Government\Government official\British  Search this
Lord Frederick North: Politics and Government\Foreign leader\Prime Minister\Great Britain  Search this
Lord George Sackville Germain: Male  Search this
Lord George Sackville Germain: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman  Search this
Lord George Sackville Germain: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\British Army  Search this
Lord George Sackville Germain: Politics and Government\Statesman\British statesman  Search this
Sir William Howe: Male  Search this
Sir William Howe: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\British Army  Search this
Sir Henry Clinton: Male  Search this
Sir Henry Clinton: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\British Army  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.75.28.1
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4c891c0cd-b1c9-4c89-988a-742d91011f61
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.75.28.1

Apotheosis Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
A. Zimet, active c. 1935 - 1942  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (estimate): 65.6 x 53.3cm (25 13/16 x 21")
Type:
Painting
Date:
1935-42
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: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1943.8.7742 NGA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm41d5dbad1-25b3-49b9-b52a-c7410d7ffa15
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1943.8.7742_NGA

B. Franklin Americain

Artist:
Jean-Baptiste Nini, 1717 - 1786  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Ceramic Medallion; terra-cotta
Dimensions:
11.2cm x 11.2cm x 2.3cm (4 7/16" x 4 7/16" x 7/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1777
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Medallion  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: The White House
Object number:
963.478.1 WH
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm44af00ed4-0fc5-4bcd-b1fb-cf3c38bf32d9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_963.478.1_WH

B. Franklin, American

Artist:
Jean-Baptiste Nini, 1717 - 1786  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Dimensions:
11.4 x 11.4cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/2")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1777
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
Object number:
DLR01212
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48f901c57-a805-4f94-9e92-d6fc68148604
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_DLR01212

Bejamin Franklin

Artist:
John J. Boyle, 1851 - 1917  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
53 × 74 × 34cm (20 7/8 × 29 1/8 × 13 3/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
late 19th-early 20th 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: Dispersed Art Collection, University of California Berkeley
Object number:
78-10-06081
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4da3dda6f-a1fb-419e-9d5e-fb8056c23870
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_78-10-06081

Benjamin Frankiln

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Dimensions:
9.8 x 8.3cm (3 7/8 x 3 1/4")
Type:
Sculpture
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
Object number:
DLR01211
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42d58ccea-8bee-485f-a11e-91578c71a06e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_DLR01211

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Jean-Baptiste Nini, 1717 - 1786  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Terra-cotta medallion
Dimensions:
11.4 × 1.9 cm (4 1/2 × 3/4")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1777
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Fur  Search this
Medallion  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.66.12
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm403f90cda-dd1c-4b7c-9003-336169c4e073
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.66.12

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Jean-Baptiste Nini, 1717 - 1786  Search this
Copy after:
Thomas Walpole, 1755 - 1840  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Terra-cotta medallion
Dimensions:
9.5 × 1.6 cm (3 3/4 × 5/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1777
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Fur  Search this
Medallion  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.66.13
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm40fe01bfa-c0ed-4565-971a-02081c9a5b31
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.66.13

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Johann Martin Will, 1727 - 1806  Search this
Copy after:
Charles Nicholas Cochin, 1715 - 1790  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Mezzotint on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 30.1 x 23.5 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/4")
Type:
Print
Date:
1777
Topic:
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Desk  Search this
Equipment\Drafting & Writing Implements\Writing implement\Pen\Quill  Search this
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.69.30
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48aaebf4d-9ef5-4309-bc67-fd9844e9d218
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.69.30

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Copy after:
Jean Jacques Caffieri, 25 Apr 1725 - 21 Jun 1792  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
White marble
Dimensions:
56.8cm (22 3/8"), Accurate
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
after 1777
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.69.61
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42df00808-1dea-449c-981e-38e054ca9d17
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.69.61

Benjamin Franklin

Artist:
Pierre-Michel Alix, 1762 - 1817  Search this
Copy after:
Charles Amedee Philippe Van Loo, 1719 - 1795?  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Franklin, 17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790  Search this
Medium:
Color aquatint on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 24.1 x 20.3 cm (9 1/2 x 8")
Type:
Print
Date:
c. 1790
Topic:
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.70.65
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/sm421cb226b-371b-4486-8bd2-862bde93c1e7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.70.65

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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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

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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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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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
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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

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

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