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Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, Diplomat and Statesman

model 1777, cast probably 19th century

Giovanni Battista Nini

Artist After, Italian, 1717 - 1786

after Giovanni Battista Nini

Attributed to

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

The McNeil Americana Collection
Dimensions

overall (diameter): 12.13 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

2015.29.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert L. McNeil, Jr. [1915-2010], Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania; his estate; gift 2015 from the McNeil Americana Collection to NGA.

Associated Names

McNeil Americana Collection

Wikidata ID

Q63863548

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