Benjamin Franklin
1779
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1779
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Benjamin Franklin is a 1779 by Justus Chevillet, a Romanticism work, depicting Benjamin Franklin, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows Benjamin Franklin. He's dressed in simple clothes, looking thoughtful. The artist likely wanted to show Franklin's personality, not just his appearance, which is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into how he was seen by others. This painting was made in 1779, a time when Franklin was well-known in France. He was a diplomat and scientist, and the French admired him. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of sfumato.
Juste Chevillet (1729–1802) was a French engraver. He is known for his engravings for the Histoire Naturelle of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
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