Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) 1745 - 1802

Joseph Duplessis's "Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)" (1745-1802) is an oval portrait of the prominent Founding Father. It shows Franklin in his later years, dressed in a red coat with a fur collar, a white cravat, and a serious yet composed expression. The painting, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of American portraiture from the 18th century, highlighting the skills of Duplessis, a French-born artist who became a successful portraitist in colonial America.