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Homage to Benjamin Franklin

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Homage to Benjamin Franklin is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a group of men sitting around a table, talking and writing. Behind them stands a tall statue of a person with one arm raised. The men wear old-fashioned clothes—wigs, coats, and stockings—and one man holds a paper. A dog sits under the table, looking up. The lighting is dim, with shadows making faces and objects stand out. The statue behind them looks like it’s made of stone or marble. The men seem focused on what they’re doing, maybe discussing something important. If you want to see more like this, check out chiaroscuro.