Who created "Benjamin Franklin"?

Benjamin Franklin was created by Augustin Dupré in 1786.

What medium is "Benjamin Franklin"?

Benjamin Franklin is Bronze, struck.

Is "Benjamin Franklin" in the public domain?

Yes, Benjamin Franklin is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Benjamin Franklin

Augustin Dupré

1786

Medium

Bronze, struck

Dimensions

Diameter: 44 mm

Classification

Medals and Plaquettes

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1907

Accession Number

07.35

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Art Historical Context

In the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts of the Metropolitan Museum of sits a striking bronze medal titled *Benjamin Franklin*, struck in 1786 by the French engraver Augustin Dup. Measuring just 44 mm in diameter, this plaquette captures the profile of the American polymath and Founding Father in exquisite detail. Dupré, who served as chief engraver the Paris Mint from 5, was a master of neoclassical medal-making, blending classical portraiture with revolutionary fervor. Created shortly after the American Revolution, the medal honors Franklin's pivotal role as U.S. minister to France (17...

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