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B. Franklin of Philadelphia, L.L.D., F.R.S.
Title
B. Franklin of Philadelphia, L.L.D., F.R.S. / B. Wilson pinxt. ; Js McArdell fecit.
Edition
[State without "1761"].
Publication
[London?] : [publisher not identified], [1761]
Physical Description
1 print : mezzotint ; 30.7 x 25 cm, plate mark 34.0. x 25 cm
Local Notes
BEIN BrSides 2019 463: On sheet 40.6 x 29.4 cm. Forms part of the Benjamin Franklin Collection.
BEIN BrSides 2019 464: On sheet 35.1 x 25.0 cm. Hand colored. Forms part of the Benjamin Franklin Collection.
Notes
Title from caption below image.
Summary
Benjamin Franklin, half-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, he holds a book "Electric Expts", scientific instruments are to his left, and in the background lightning strikes a village. From a painting by Benjamin Wilson.
Variant and related titles
Benjamin Franklin of Philadephia, L.L.D., F.R.S.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 13, 2021
References
Fridenberg, R. Catalogue of the engraved portraits of Franklin, Wilson, 576c
Subjects
Genre/Form
Portraits.
Mezzotints.
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