Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

TitleBenjamin Franklin
ArtistPierrette Caudelot Perrin
Date1770–1800 18th century
MediumFaience
OriginFrench French
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of William H. Huntington, 1883
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Benjamin Franklin” is a work by Pierrette Caudelot Perrin, dated 1770–1800. It is executed in faience. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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