Statue of Benjamin Franklin by Staffordshire Potteries

Statue of Benjamin Franklin 1800 - 1880

ceramic, porcelain

3d sculpting

3d model

ceramic

jewelry design

porcelain

3d character model

wearable design

character design

child character design

3d modeling

character design for animation

decorative-art

3d character modeling

This Staffordshire pottery figurine, dating from 1800-1880, depicts a standing figure of Benjamin Franklin in a white suit and powdered wig. The figure's facial features are painted in vibrant hues. It is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago, a testament to the enduring popularity of this Founding Father and his legacy. The figure is an example of the "Staffordshire figure" genre, a popular form of decorative art produced in Staffordshire, England. These figures were often made of earthenware and were mass-produced, making them accessible to a wide audience.