1793
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Benjamine Franklin is a 1793 by Edward Savage, a Romanticism work, depicting Benjamin Franklin, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows Benjamine Franklin. He's sitting in a chair, looking serious. The artist took time to get the details right, like the folds in Franklin's clothes and the books on the table, which suggests the subject's importance in American history and culture. The subject is depicted in a simple setting, which was common for portraits at that time. This style of portrait was meant to show the person's character, not just their appearance. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Edward Savage (American, 1761–1817)
Edward Savage painted America’s first power family in a room full of clues. The Washington Family shows George and Martha Washington seated with two of Martha’s grandchildren and a young man standing behind them. The…
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