Portrait de Benjamin Franklin

vers 1783

WEYLER Jean-Baptiste

INV 35727, Recto

Département des Arts graphiques

Inventory number: INV 35727, Recto
Former inventory number:
NIII 33068
Handwritten inventory reference:
vol.15, p.87
Collection: Département des Arts graphiques
Cabinet des dessins
Fonds des dessins et miniatures
Artist/maker / School / Artistic centre: WEYLER Jean-Baptiste (1747-1791)
Ecole française
(Jean-Richard, P., 1994)

Formerly attributed to:
THOURON Jacques (1749-1789)

Possible attribution:
WEYLER Jean-Baptiste (1747-1791)
Object name/Title: Portrait de Benjamin Franklin
Description/Features: Commentaire :
Une miniature identique est également conservée au Louvre (INV 33126).
Dimensions: H. 0,086 m ; L. 0,068 m
Materials and techniques: Email.
Shape: ovale
Date: vers 1783
Current location: Réserve des miniatures, armoire 7

This artwork is on view by appointment in the reference room for prints and drawings
Places: Paris, Musée du Louvre, oeuvre en rapport
People: Franklin, Benjamin
Subjects: portrait
Techniques: miniature - émail

Last updated on 25.06.2025
The contents of this entry do not necessarily take account of the latest data.

Permalink: https://collections.louvre.fr/ark:/53355/cl020214641

JSON Record: https://collections.louvre.fr/ark:/53355/cl020214641.json

Full entry on the collection website of the Department of Prints and Drawings:
http://arts-graphiques.louvre.fr/detail/oeuvres/1/214641-Portrait-de-Benjamin-Franklin

Description