![[FRANKLIN, Benjamin]. Benjamin Franklin, né à Boston le 17 Janvier 1706. Aquatint printed in colors, by Jean Francois Janinet (1752-1814) after JOSEPH-SIFFRED DUPLESSIS (1725-1802). [Paris] 1789.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/NYR/2011_NYR_02514_0179_000(franklin_benjamin_benjamin_franklin_ne_a_boston_le_17_janvier_1706_aqu093817).jpg?w=1)
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[FRANKLIN, Benjamin]. Benjamin Franklin, né à Boston le 17 Janvier 1706. Aquatint printed in colors, by Jean Francois Janinet (1752-1814) after JOSEPH-SIFFRED DUPLESSIS (1725-1802). [Paris] 1789.
Folio (13 x 9 3/8 in). Oval surround, aquatint engraving printed with colors on laid paper. The sheet with full margins. New York Public Library Bulletin, vol. 10, no. 142. Imprint beneath title: "A Paris chez Janinet Rue Dante feuille No 3." A fine bust portrait from Duplessis' famous portrait (now in New York's Metropolitan Museum). The elderly "Bon homme Richard" is depicted slightly turned, dressed in a loose collared coat, his hair long.
Folio (13 x 9 3/8 in). Oval surround, aquatint engraving printed with colors on laid paper. The sheet with full margins. New York Public Library Bulletin, vol. 10, no. 142. Imprint beneath title: "A Paris chez Janinet Rue Dante feuille No 3." A fine bust portrait from Duplessis' famous portrait (now in New York's Metropolitan Museum). The elderly "Bon homme Richard" is depicted slightly turned, dressed in a loose collared coat, his hair long.