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Benjamin Franklin

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Meet Benjamin Franklin up close. Take a selfie in augmented reality or 3D print Mr. Franklin as a souvenir.

About the Model

This bust, sculpted by Houdon, captures Benjamin Franklin's somewhat sly persona. He is sculpted in a contemporary American dress. During his time in France, Franklin's natural unpowdered hair, simple Quaker suits, and benign wit were a sharp contrast to the French elite. Artist: Jean Antoine Houdon; Medium: marble; Scanned by: Budmen Industries at The Met

Category

Arts + Humanities

Keywords

social studies, france, american history, us history, portrait, marble, invention, lightening rod, french history, artist, Houdon, diplomat, politics, inventor, printer, ambassador, founding father

Updated

Oct 22 2026

License

CC BY-NC 4.0

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