Untitled 1776 - 1800

This terracotta medallion by French artist Jean-Baptiste Nini depicts Benjamin Franklin in profile, wearing a fur-trimmed cap. The work was likely created between 1776 and 1800 and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The inscription around the edge reads "B. FRANKLIN AMERICAN," highlighting Franklin's status as a prominent figure in the American Revolution. Nini's portrait is a testament to the admiration for Franklin across Europe, further solidified through his role as a diplomat during the revolution.