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Lessons for Children.
In four parts.
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
This portrait of Benjamin Franklin highlights his study of ”useful knowledge.” Franklin is surrounded with books, papers and a bust of Sir Isaac Newton, linking Franklin to a distinguished tradition of natural philosophers. While Franklin’s right…
From Sarah Manning Vaughan to her children
Letter to her children during her confinement with one of her youngest daughters.
Portrait of Joseph Priestley
Profile portrait of Joseph Priestley, white on green jasper dip. ”PRIESTLEY” at bottom. ”Wedgwood/O” on back. After c. 1776 bust by Giuseppe Ceracchi.
Medallion Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Profile bas-relief portrait of Benjamin Franklin in a fur hat, white on green jasper dip. ”Franklin” and ”Wedgwood/o” on back. After 1777-1779 model (possibly), which is after 1777 ”fur cap” medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini.
Portrait of George Washington
Gilbert Stuart’s iconic image of George Washington is familiar to many viewers as the face on the one-dollar bill. Stuart called it his ”hundred dollar bill” portrait, after the amount he charged for each replica. Stuart was praised for accurately…