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More Smithsonian Searches     Who else has...     Jouvenal, Jacques,     Plassmann, Ernst,     Manning, J. F.,     Portrait male -- Franklin, Benjamin     Occupation -- Political     Occupation -- Political     Occupation -- Science     Occupation -- Political     Occupation -- Education     Occupation -- Writer     Occupation -- Industry     Object -- Written Matter     Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington     Sculpture

Benjamin Franklin, (sculpture). Artist:  Jouvenal, Jacques, 1829-1905, sculptor. Plassmann, Ernst, 1823-1877, designer. Manning, J. F., architect. Title:  Benjamin Franklin, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated Jan. 17, 1889. Medium:  Sculpture: Carrara marble; Base: Quincy granite. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. H. 8 ft.; Base: approx. W. 5 1/2 ft. x D. 5 1/2 ft. Inscription:  J. Houvenal/Sculptor/Apres E. P. (Front of Base:) FRANKLIN signed Description:  Full-length standing portrait of Benjamin Franklin, in diplomatic dress, with his proper right forearm raised. He holds a book at his side in his proper left hand. There are three books, two closed and one open, stacked behind his proper right foot. Subject:  Portrait male -- Franklin, Benjamin -- Full length Occupation -- Political -- Diplomat Occupation -- Political -- Statesman Occupation -- Science -- Inventor Occupation -- Political -- Postmaster Occupation -- Education -- Philosopher Occupation -- Writer -- Author Occupation -- Industry -- Printing Object -- Written Matter -- Book Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington Sculpture Owner:  Administered by United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, District of Columbia Located 12th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia Remarks:  The sculpture was a gift of Stilson Hutches, founder of the Washington Post. An act of Congress (July 19, 1888) authorized the Commissioners of D.C. to designate part of the streets or public places for erection of the statue. The statue was dedicated on Franklin's birthday, January 17, 1889 by Franklin's granddaughter, Mrs. H. W. Emory. The sculpture was originally located at 10th Street and Pennsylvania, across the street from the Washington Post building. It was relocated to its present site in 1982, as part of the Pennsylvania Development Corporation design plan. Plassman designed the sculpture; Manning the pedestal. IAS files contain transcription of text on base and copy of information from a National Park Service booklet. SOS! report includes citation to related news article in the Evening Star, Jan. 17, 1889, pg. 5. Information on the sculpture can also be found in the Washingtoniana Division clipping files, located at the District of Columbia's Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993. Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C.," Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 364-365. Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969. National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, DC5018, 1989. Monumental News, March 1889, pg. 35, 37. Illustration:  Image on file. Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C.," Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 364. Monumental News, March 1889, pg. 37. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS DC000020   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture DC000020 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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