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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

1779
Justus Chevillet (French (born Germany), 1729–1802) After a painting by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis (French, 1725–1802) Owned by Monsieur Le Ray de Chaumont Verses by Monsieur Feutry
Chevillet's portrait of Benjamin Franklin was probably issued to coincide with the exhibition of Duplessis' painting in the Salon of 1779.

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