1795
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Benjamin Franklin is a 1795 by Pierre-Michel Alix, a Romanticism work, depicting Benjamin Franklin, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows Benjamin Franklin sitting in a chair. He looks thoughtful, with a book in his hand. The artist paid attention to the details of Franklin's face and clothes, which makes the painting interesting because it was created during a time when Franklin was a well-known figure in France. The painting gives us a glimpse of what Franklin looked like, and it's clear the artist wanted to show his personality. The artist's work on Franklin's expression is notable. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist: Pierre-Michel Alix (French, 1762–1817).
Pierre-Michel Alix (1762 – 27 December 1817) was a French engraver. He studied under Jacques-Philippe Le Bas and was best known for his portraits of notable figures during the French Revolution and First French Empire.…
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