Title
Beniamino Franklin.
Publication
[Bergamo, Italy] : [Mazzoleni], [1830]
Physical Description
1 print : stipple engraving ; 7.5 x 8.0 cm, plate mark 17.2 x 12.0 cm
Local Notes
BEIN BrSides Box 2019 427: On sheet 24.5 x 16.4 cm. Forms part of the Benjamin Franklin Collection.
BEIN BrSides Box 2019 428: On sheet 24.5 x 16.7 cm. Forms part of the Benjamin Franklin Collection.
Notes
Title from caption.
After the gray coat painting by Duplessis.
Detached from: Vita di Beniamino Franklin (Bergamo: Dalal Stamperia Mazzoleni, 1830).
Summary
Print shows Benjamin Franklin in bust portrait, three-quarters to left, head toward center; long, natural hair, wearing a plain coat. Background of clouds around him and lightning below.
Variant and related titles
Benjaimin Franklin
Added to Catalog
January 10, 2020
References
Fridenberg, R. Catalogue of the engraved portraits of Franklin, Duplessis, 228
Also listed under
Benjamin Franklin Collection (Yale University. Library)
Italy Bergamo.