Half-length, side portrait of Benjamin Franklin seated at a table and reading some letters. His right hand's thumb is posed on his chin and his left hand holds the letters. A classical bust is placed on some books at the table. Frame: thick 2 in. gilt frame.
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Printed beneath print: ""Painted by Martin. Engraved by Longacre/ Engraved for the Port-folio published by H. Hall."" An attachment on the back of the engraving reads: ""Charles N. Robinson, / Carver & Gilder,/ Manufactures and has constantly on hand at his / Looking Glass & Picture Store,/ No. 86, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,/ A general assortment of....[see worksheet for further inscription]""
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Martin (Painter)
Longacre (Engraver)
Robinson, Charles N. (Framer)
Philadelphia, PA, USA
11.25 x 9.875 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.375
1820-1840 (Possibly)
Pennsylvania (United States)
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