MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Relief Portrait of John Locke
Description:
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in D:0.500in
Abstract:
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Small, classically-inspired, bust-length profile portrait relief within an oval medallion with molded edges. The medallion is made of plaster. The underside of the medallion is smooth, and is inscribed "Locke" in horizontally-oriented, free-hand script. The top center of the medallion has been fitted with a small brass loop. This object bears no identifying marks with regard to its maker or date. Several large cracks are visible running through the upper and lower surfaces of the medallion (they have all been repaired). Various chips in the upper surface edges of the medallion are visible as well. The underside of the medallion bears two additional markings: (1) "R-2-(101)" is inscribed in pencil near the top of the medallion; (2) "9-4" is inscribed in pencil along the right side of the medallion.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:H:28.000in W:21.000in D:11.500in
Contributor:
Jean-Jacques Caffieri
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This marble portrait bust of Benjamin Franklin presents the diplomat wearing an overcoat and a loosely tied cravat. His face is highly modeled, and the diplomat’s age is apparent in his wrinkled jowls and creased forehead. Franklin looks out with a straight gaze; his eyes have been carefully detailed with pupils and irises. Franklin’s left eyebrow is slightly raised, and his long hair falls easily over his ears. The front pedestal bears the painted inscription: "BENJ. FRANKLIN"; the inscription is partially abraded with substantial loss in the lettering.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:H:28.000in W:21.000in D:14.000in
Contributors:
Caffieri, Jean-JacquesMiller, George M.
Abstract:
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This plaster portrait bust of Benjamin Franklin presents the diplomat wearing an open coat and a loosely tied cravat. His face is highly modeled, and the diplomat’s age is apparent in his wrinkled jowls and creased forehead. The bust is situated in such a way as to lean forward, and this orientation makes it appear that Franklin is gazing down (rather than straight out) at the viewer. His eyes have been carefully detailed with pupils and irises, and his long hair falls easily over his ears. Screwed into the front of the pedestal is an engraved brass plaque: "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / 1708-1790".