Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1399-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392531

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1399-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting of Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Baptiste Greuze. The portrait is set in an ornate, carved frame with intricate leaf designs. The painting depicts Franklin wearing a coat and cravat, and it is displayed against a patterned backdrop. A plaque with the name "Greuze" is visible at the bottom of the frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
painting (image-making)
men (male humans)
frames (furnishings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5878

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025305
B-Series negative 1399-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.1399-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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