1789
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Benjamin Franklin is a 1789 ink by Joseph Siffred Duplessis, a Romanticism work, depicting Benjamin Franklin, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Benjamin Franklin sitting in a chair, looking straight ahead. He's dressed in simple clothes and has a calm expression. You might notice the subtle details in his face, like the wrinkles and gentle smile, which suggest a sense of wisdom and kindness. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up the artist: Duplessis, Joseph Siffred.
Joseph-Siffred Duplessis (22 September 1725 – 1 April 1802) was a French painter known for the clarity and immediacy of his portraits.
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