Who created "Benjamin Franklin"?

Benjamin Franklin was created by Emile Dupont-Zipcy|Charles Nicolas Cochin II in 1877.

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

Emile Dupont-Zipcy|Charles Nicolas Cochin II

1877

Medium

Faience

Dimensions

9 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (23.5 x 23.8 cm)

Classification

Plaque

Culture

French

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883

Accession Number

83.2.278

Tags

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Art Historical Context

This charming faience plaque, titled *Benjamin Franklin*, captures the iconic profile of the American Founding Father in a delicate tin-glazed earthenware medallion. Created in 1877 by French ceramist Emile Dupont-Zip, after a design by engraver Charles Nicolas Cochin, it measures just 9¼ x 9⅜ inches, perfect for a collector's cabinet or mantel. Faience, a prized French ceramic tradition dating back centuries, allowed for vibrant glazes and intricate details on earthenware, making portraits like this both affordable and elegant for 19th-century homes. The artwork draws from Cochin's famous 17...

Benjamin Franklin

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