Caption

B. Franklin of Philadelphia L.L.D. F.R.S. / M. Chamberlin pinxt. ; E. Fisher fecit.; Fisher, Edward, 1730-approximately 1785, engraver; Chamberlin, Mason, -1787 , artist; [between 1763 and 1785]; 1 print : mezzotint.; Print shows Benjamin Franklin, three-quarter length portrait, seated at desk, looking to his right at an electrical device, in his left hand are papers upon which he is taking notes, and visible through a window to his left is lightning striking a building.

Date

1785

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection/Quint Lox Limited

Reference

LZT16A19_424

License type

Rights managed

Available size

71,3Mb (4,0Mb) / 14,3in x 19,4in / 4278 x 5822 (300dpi)

Keywords

B. Franklin Philadelphia L.L.D. F.R.S. M. Chamberlin pinxt E. Fisher fecit Fisher Edward 1730-approximately 1785 engraver Chamberlin Mason -1787 artist between 1763 1785 print mezzotint Print Benjamin Franklin three-quarter length portrait seated desk looking right electrical device left hand papers notes visible window left lightning striking building