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Franklin / Chappel
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN American scientist, philosopher and statesman
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Media ID 575988
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1706 1790 Benjamin Chappel Franklin Lacy Papers Philosopher Scientist Spectacles Thoughtful
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.9cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intellectual depth and contemplative nature of one of America's most illustrious figures, Benjamin Franklin. Depicted in the portrait, Franklin is seated in a high-backed chair, his posture exuding a sense of thoughtful introspection. The year is 1790, and Franklin, at the age of 84, remains a vital force in American politics and science. Franklin's attire is that of a man of refinement and distinction. He wears a lacy, frilled shirt, a sign of the era's fashionable aesthetic. His hair, now largely white, is neatly styled and powdered. The most striking feature, however, is the prominent pair of spectacles perched on the bridge of his nose. This visual cue serves as a reminder of Franklin's groundbreaking contributions to the field of optics and his influential role in popularizing bifocals. Surrounding Franklin on the table before him are an assortment of papers and documents. These materials represent the wealth of knowledge and ideas that he had amassed throughout his extraordinary life. As a scientist, Franklin is best known for his discoveries in electricity, including the famous kite experiment. As a philosopher, he is renowned for his work on ethics and morality, most notably in his publication "Poor Richard's Almanack." And as a statesman, Franklin's diplomatic prowess was instrumental in securing American independence through the Treaty of Paris. This portrait of Benjamin Franklin, captured in 1790 by an unknown artist, offers a glimpse into the mind of a man who embodied the spirit of the American Enlightenment. His enduring legacy continues to inspire and influence generations, making him a true icon of American history.
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