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Lundeen, George Wayne,
Portrait male -- Franklin, Benjamin
Occupation -- Political
Occupation -- Political
Occupation -- Science
Occupation -- Political
Occupation -- Education
Occupation -- Writer
Occupation -- Industry
Dress -- Accessory
Dress -- Accessory
Animal -- Bird
Object -- Written Matter
Object -- Furniture
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Glendale
Sculpture
Ben Franklin, (sculpture).
Artist:
Lundeen, George Wayne, 1948- , sculptor.
Title:
Ben Franklin, (sculpture).
Dates:
1989. Copyrighted 1989.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Metal with patina.
Dimensions:
Approx. 4 x 5 x 2 ft.
Inscription:
(On bottom of figure's jacket:) G.W. Lundeen/Loveland, Colorado 1989 (copyright symbol) 5/21 signed
Description:
Benjamin Franklin is seated on a bench reading the Declaration of Independence. He has long hair and wears small reading glasses, a shirt with ruffled collar and cuffs, a vest, thigh-length jacket, short pants with stockings and buckle shoes. He sits at an angle with his proper right arm resting on the back of the bench as he holds the open document with his hand. He leans his proper left hand on a
cane
at his proper left side. At the opposite end of the bench are two small birds. One is perched and the other is in flight about to land.
Subject:
Portrait male
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Franklin, Benjamin
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Full length
Occupation
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Political
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Diplomat
Occupation
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Political
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Statesman
Occupation
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Science
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Inventor
Occupation
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Political
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Postmaster
Occupation
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Education
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Philosopher
Occupation
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Writer
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Author
Occupation
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Industry
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Printing
Dress
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Accessory
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Eye wear
Dress
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Accessory
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Cane
Animal
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Bird
Object
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Written Matter
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Declaration of Independence
Object
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Furniture
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Bench
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
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California
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Glendale
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by The Exchange, 130 North Brand, Glendale, California 91206
Located The Exchange Shopping Center, In front of Zono Sushi Shop, 139 North Maryland, Glendale, California
Remarks:
The sculpture is five of an edition of 21.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1995.
Illustration:
Image on file.
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 CA001579
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
CA001579
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