Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Joseph Wright, 3976-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-387071

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Benjamin Franklin, Painting by Joseph Wright, 3976-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image shows a painting of Benjamin Franklin by Joseph Wright. The subject is depicted in a seated position, wearing a dark coat and a light-colored waistcoat with a white cravat. His facial expression is calm, and his long hair falls over his shoulders. The painting has visible signs of aging with crack lines across its surface.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023513
B-Series negative 3976-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1933-01

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3976-B

Date Notes

Painted in 1785

Record Details

Originator

Bayley, Frank W. (Frank William), 1863-1932 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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