Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Robert Feke

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Enlightenment Portraiture, Naturalistic Detail

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)" is a portrait painted by Robert Feke in 1765, capturing the prominent American statesman and inventor during a pivotal period in his life. The work is significant for its role in establishing Franklin's public image and reflects the growing importance of portraiture in American society as a means of conveying status and influence.

Description of the work:

"Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)" by Robert Feke is an oil on canvas portrait that depicts the prominent American statesman and inventor in a three-quarter pose, characterized by a warm color palette and soft brushwork. Franklin is portrayed wearing a dark coat and a white cravat, with a thoughtful expression that conveys his intellectual stature, while the background features a subtle, muted landscape that enhances the focus on his figure.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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