1853
GUSN-55875
Rectangular black and white engraving of "Franklin at the Court of France" with numerous bewigged ladies and gentlemen surrounding. "PAINTED BY BARON JOLLY, BRUXELLES/ ENGRAVED BY W. O. GELLER, LONDON." Under glass, elaborate gesso and gilt rectangular frame. Label on rear "H Q. SMITH, 284 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON," framers, gilders, etc.
prints (visual works)
engraving (printing process)
paper (fiber product)
Unidentified Paper
Stipple Engraved
Print
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Baron Jolly, Bruxelles (Painter)
Geller, W. O. (Engraver)
Smith, H. Q. (Framer)
London, England; Boston, MA, USA
48.75 x 38.5 (HxW) (inches)
1932.2373
Massachusetts (United States)
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