Description
This standing figure of Benjamin Franklin is holding a scroll and has a gilded base. The figure is a model of 1793. In the late 18th century Benjamin Franklin was a popular celebrity, especially in France. This resulted in a demand for his likeness that was met by a host of images in various materials and sizes - from costly marble to cheap prints. The Museum also has in its collection a version in plaster which was part of the original bequest from Henry Walters in 1931.
Results