Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741–1828). <em>Bust of Benjamin Franklin</em>, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the executors of the Estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam, 32.690. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 32.690_front_view1_bw.jpg)

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Artist:Jean-Antoine Houdon

Medium: Bronze bust mounted on white marble base

Dates:ca. 1778

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)

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Accession Number: 32.690

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