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Print (Mezzotint)
D. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,/ et vita inter Americanos acta,/ et magnis electricitatis periculis clarus.
Johann Elias Haid, Benjamin Wilson
1778
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Johann Elias Haid (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1975.0119
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Claneil Foundation
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Object Number
1975.0119
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
D. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,/ et vita inter Americanos acta,/ et magnis electricitatis periculis clarus.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Johann Elias Haid (Mezzotinter); Benjamin Wilson (Painter)
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Date
1778
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom right beneath image
Inscription: J. E. Haid sculp. A. V. 1778.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
- Benjamin Franklin
- Political figure
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint with some burin work
- Engraving
Dimensions (inches)
8.625 (H) x 5.5625 (W) x 8 (Image H) x 5.125 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.907 (H) x 14.129 (W) x 20.32 (Image H) x 13.018 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Plate H and W not available; trimmed within platemarks. Chain intervals and laid lines per cm not measured.
Edition Watermark
none
Edition Notes
Scarce print. Strong impression.