Photo of collection object Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Houdon, Jean-Antoine. Bust of Benjamin Franklin, ca. 1778. Bronze bust mounted on white marble base, 18 7/8 x 11 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (47.9 x 28.9 x 21.9 cm) Base: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm). Gift of the executors of the Estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam, 32.690. Creative Commons-BY.
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

ca. 1778

Jean-Antoine Houdon

French, 1741-1828

European Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
Classification
Sculpture
Formatted Medium
Bronze bust mounted on white marble base
Medium
bronze, bust, mounted, white, marble, base
Dimensions
18 7/8 x 11 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (47.9 x 28.9 x 21.9 cm) Base: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Departments
European Art
Accession Number
32.690
Credit Line
Gift of the executors of the Estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam
Rights Statement
Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location
This item is not on view
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