Franklin Benjamin 1706 1790 Collection

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Franklin's arrival in Philadelphia (engraving)
8650858 Franklin's arrival in Philadelphia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franklin's arrival in Philadelphia)

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) has a reception in an American colony (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
NWI4941910 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) has a reception in an American colony (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) - Colorized reproduction of a 19th century illustration - Benjamin Franklin in a

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) and others discussing the conception of the United States
NWI4958573 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) and others discussing the conception of the United States constitution has a tea party in a garden in Philadelphia, 1787

Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
NWI4839178 Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) reading his drafts of the redaction of the declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin

Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional
NWI4958306 Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional Convention adopting the American Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia

Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional
NWI4957996 Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional Convention adopting the American Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia.;

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
XEE5029548 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790); (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)); Stefano Bianchetti

Benjamin Franklin kite experiment. (print)
7419873 Benjamin Franklin kite experiment. (print) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); (add.info.: Romanticized painting of Benjamin Franklin's 1752 experiment when he flew a key attached to a)

The Signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1787, 1940 (oil on canvas)
702747 The Signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1787, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Hall of Representatives, Washington D.C

Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving)
XEE4156500 Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776)

Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving)
2655944 Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87); (add.info.: By Alonzo Chappel Left-to-right: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson)

Statue of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), writer, physicist, American diplomat
YOU4418457 Statue of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), writer, physicist, American diplomat, one of the founding fathers of the United States (United States)

Benjamin Franklin. Portrait (engraving)
7315154 Benjamin Franklin. Portrait (engraving) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790. American statesman and Founding Father)

Benjamin Franklin, 17 January 1706, 17 April 1790, was an American printer, publisher, writer
7279967 Benjamin Franklin, 17 January 1706, 17 April 1790, was an American printer, publisher, writer by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin)

Benjamin Franklin (litho)
1071517 Benjamin Franklin (litho) by Woolf, Samuel Johnson (1880-1948); 30.5x40.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790), statesman

Benjamin Franklin, 1901 (mezzotint)
7207091 Benjamin Franklin, 1901 (mezzotint) by Rosenthal, Max (1833-1918); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin, holds the tip of a pointed lightning rod)

Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)
7207090 Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805) (after); 72.7x57.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, by Duplessis, Joseph-Siffred (1725-1802)
FIA5409918 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, by Duplessis, Joseph-Siffred (1725-1802). Oil on canvas, c. 1780. Dimension : 73x59 cm

Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55
2561293 Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55 delegates to the historic 1787 Convention (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-92) by American School

Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)
2561290 Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93) by Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constitutional Convention)

Portrait miniature of Benjamin Franklin (enamel)
1109029 Portrait miniature of Benjamin Franklin (enamel) by American School, (18th century); 80x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)); Photo eChristies Images; American

Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 1944 (oil on panel)
5455681 Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 1944 (oil on panel) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 58.4 x 76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Committee of Five)

Benjamin Franklin L. L. D. - F. R. S. engraved by Edward Savage (1761-1817), c
497575 Benjamin Franklin L.L.D. - F.R.S. engraved by Edward Savage (1761-1817), c.1800 (mezzotint) by Martin, David (1736/7-98) (after); 51.7x41 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Duke of Penthievre with Benjamin Franklin on his right side attending a review of his
1072553 The Duke of Penthievre with Benjamin Franklin on his right side attending a review of his volunteer regiment next to his chateau at Rambouillet

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1930 (litho)
3035867 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1930 (litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage portrait of Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States; lithograph)

Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)
CH448348 Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 92.8x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Muster Roll for Captain William Pierces Company of Artillery under the command of
2561291 Muster Roll for Captain William Pierces Company of Artillery under the command of Colonel John Crane, January 1779 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-93) by American School

Autograph letter to Mrs. Ann Penn, London, 20th November 1766 (pen & ink on paper)
2561289 Autograph letter to Mrs. Ann Penn, London, 20th November 1766 (pen & ink on paper) by Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90); 32.2x20 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

Illustrated Philadelphia recruiting poster for "Major General Hancock
696090 Illustrated Philadelphia recruiting poster for " Major General Hancocks First Army Corps of Veterans" including " Union man and Woman."

Dr Benjamin Franklin (engraving)
619405 Dr Benjamin Franklin (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1706-90), politician, diplomat

Franklins reception at the Court of France, 1778, Respectfully dedicated to
2646274 Franklins reception at the Court of France, 1778, Respectfully dedicated to the People of the United States, pub. 1865 (colour litho) by Hohenstein

Join, or Die, pub. 1754 (woodcut)
2630656 Join, or Die, pub. 1754 (woodcut) by Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Each segment of the snake represents a US state governed by the English)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin in Spectacles, 1790-95 (etching and aquatint)
2622517 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin in Spectacles, 1790-95 (etching and aquatint) by Alix, Pierre Michel (1762-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Benjamin Franklin, c. 1789 (hand-coloured mezzotint)
497589 Benjamin Franklin, c.1789 (hand-coloured mezzotint) by Janinet, Jean-Francois (1752-1814); 33.1X24.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Franklin)

Distinguished masons of the revolution, 1876 (colour litho)
3597293 Distinguished masons of the revolution, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1783 (oil on canvas)
2629931 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Duplessis, Joseph Siffred (1725-1802) (after); National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (January 17)

Benjamin Franklin, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by
3785867 Benjamin Franklin, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin, c.1900 (litho) by American / English school (19th century)

Cheque for three pounds and thirteen shillings to Joseph Williams, 13th November 1783 (print and pen & ink on paper)
2561292 Cheque for three pounds and thirteen shillings to Joseph Williams, 13th November 1783 (print and pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-93) by American School

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"Franklin Benjamin (1706-1790): A Founding Father and Renaissance Man" Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Franklin Benjamin played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the United States. This 19th-century engraving captures his intellectual prowess and dedication to freedom. A bronze sculpture by John J. Boyle immortalizes Franklin Benjamin as a writer, physicist, and American diplomat. As one of the founding fathers, he served as the first ambassador to France, forging crucial alliances during America's fight for independence. Through an engraved portrait, we glimpse into the life of this remarkable man. Born on January 17th, 1706, Franklin Benjamin was not only an accomplished printer and publisher but also a prolific writer whose words continue to inspire generations. In another lithograph from 1901, we see Franklin Benjamin's face etched with wisdom acquired through years of experience and service to his country. His contributions extend beyond politics; he made significant scientific discoveries and inventions that revolutionized society. Joseph-Siffred Duplessis captured Franklin Benjamin's essence in an oil painting that showcases his intelligence and charisma. It serves as a testament to his influence during critical moments like the Constitutional Convention where he signed letters and documents that shaped our nation's foundation. Even amidst personal challenges such as bankruptcy – depicted in a pen & ink drawing from July 20th, 1786 – Franklin Benjamin persevered with resilience characteristic of his character. Lastly, an enamel miniature portrait encapsulates both elegance and intellect within its delicate frame—a fitting tribute to this multifaceted figure who left an indelible mark on American history. Franklin Benjamin (1706-1790) remains forever embedded in our collective memory—an extraordinary individual whose legacy continues to resonate today.