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Catalog Number |
58.S.36 |
Object Name |
Bas-Relief |
Title |
The Reception of Franklin at the Court of France |
Other Name |
Plaque |
Artist |
Brou, Frederic |
Date |
1906 |
Description |
Bas-relief of two groups of standing men and women (one seated woman at right), facing each other, with Benjamin Franklin near the center. Represents Franklin's reception by the King of France, Louis XVI. Cast copper alloy relief with gold-toned surface; possibly bright dipped or fire gilded. Signed and inscribed on lower left corner: "Frederic Brou 1906" and "I Hess & Fils Fondeurs." Possibly a copy of c. 1897 original by artist, cast for the statue of Benjamin Franklin presented to Paris 27 April 1906. |
Label |
Benjamin Franklin was a diplomat and the United States' first foreign ambassador. He went to Versailles for a pivotal meeting meeting with King Louis XVI to request military aid during the Revolutionary War. |
Medium |
Bronze or copper alloy |
Dimensions |
H-25.625 W-45.25 D-2.5 inches |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society. Gift of John J. Harjes, 1907. |
Search Terms |
18th century eighteenth century 20th century twentieth century sculpture France Founding Father diplomat |