“Benjamin Franklin” by Artist Unknown (Likely American, 19th century) (Date unknown) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

TitleBenjamin Franklin
ArtistArtist Unknown (Likely American, 19th century) possibly after James Barton Longacre (American, 1794-1869) after Antoine N. B. Graincourt (French, 1748-1823) after Joseph-Siffrein Duplessis (French, 1725-1802)
DateDate unknown 19th century
MediumEtching on paper
Classificationreproduction
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Art Institute of Chicago
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Benjamin Franklin” is a work by Artist Unknown (Likely American, 19th century) possibly after James Barton Longacre (American, 1794-1869) after Antoine N. B. Graincourt (French, 1748-1823) after Joseph-Siffrein Duplessis (French, 1725-1802), dated Date unknown. It is executed in etching on paper and classified as reproduction. 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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Updated 2026-09-05