Benjamin Frankiln, Painting by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis, 2626-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-393024

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes
Benjamin Frankiln, Painting by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis, 2626-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
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  - Artwork
    - Paintings, Drawings, and Silhouettes

Description

This is a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, painted by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis. Franklin is depicted facing slightly to the viewerâs left, with a calm expression. He is wearing a coat and cravat, typical of 18th-century attire. The painting is housed in an ornate frame with a plaque at the bottom identifying the subject and artist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
black-and-white photographs
Colonial American styles
paintings (visual works)
men (male humans)
frames (furnishings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

9577

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025805
B-Series negative 2626-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.002.2626-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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