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Benjamin Franklin Portraits Across Cultures

June 2026

These objects are representations of Benjamin Franklin created through various printmaking and sculptural techniques by multiple institutions, reflecting his significance as a historical figure celebrated across the United States, France, and England during the 18th and 19th centuries.

32 objects · 2 institutions

Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
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Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography

Art Institute of Chicago

1801, published 1803

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

1835

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Cleveland Museum of Art

1901

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Cleveland Museum of Art

1779

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

1806

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

c. 1778

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Cleveland Museum of Art

c. 1795

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Benjamine Franklin

Benjamine Franklin

Cleveland Museum of Art

1793

Major General Arthur St. Clair
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Major General Arthur St. Clair

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Mrs. Franklin
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Mrs. Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

1840-1845

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Cleveland Museum of Art

1777

Statue of Benjamin Franklin
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Statue of Benjamin Franklin

Art Institute of Chicago

1800–80

Theodore Heyward Junior
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Theodore Heyward Junior

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown

Thomas Heyward Junior
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Thomas Heyward Junior

Art Institute of Chicago

Date unknown