Franklin at the Court of St. James, London, 1774. [engraving]

Franklin at the Court of St. James, London, 1774. [engraving]

Franklin before the Lords in Council, 1774

New York Thos. Kelly c.1868

1 hand colored print ; inside mat 68 x 92 cm. ; inside frame 77 x 101 cm ; ouside frame 89 x 113 cm.

P&E L1998G23.8 framed

Franklin is standing at the left, facing right, before the Court, with an audience of admirers seated behind him. The court is assembled at the right, some seated at a table in front of the bench..
Below the title, off center to the right, it reads: "This engraving from the original painting is respectfully dedicated to the people of the United States by the publisher."
Framed in a 2 1/2" gold American colonial scoop with silver lacquer inner beaded liner, with French lined mat;.
The Walter P. Swain Jr. Memorial Collection; gift of Philip S. Keeler, Jr.

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