Portrait of Benjamin Franklin 1780 - 1827
jeanbaptistefrancoisbosio
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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men
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pencil work
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Portrait of Benjamin Franklin" is a drawing created by Jean-Baptiste-François Bosio between 1780 and 1827. This work depicts Franklin in a seated pose, wearing a fur cap and spectacles, and resting his hand on a table. The drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Bosio's skill in capturing the likeness of historical figures through the art of portraiture. The intimate scale and detail of the work make it a captivating example of 18th-century portraiture, highlighting the enduring legacy of Benjamin Franklin.
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