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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Description

An undated, full-length, engraved portrait of Benjamin Franklin seated in a chair. Franklin is depicted with papers in his hands, a cane across his lap, and a pile of papers beside him on the floor.

Date

circa 1840

Contributor(s) Notes

Engraver: T. Phillibrown; Artist: Alonzo Chappel

Language(s)

Dimensions

8 x 10 inches

Extent

1 print (from group of 9)

Resource ID

2304

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.