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Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

NINI Jean-Baptiste — Urbino, 10 avril 1717 ; ?, 1786 — 4th quarter 18th Century

School : Italie

Subject depicted

portrait (Franklin Benjamin, en médaillon, de profil, homme, homme politique, ambassadeur, Américain)

About this work

The artwork titled "Benjamin Franklin", attributed to NINI Jean-Baptiste, is preserved at musée de la faïence Frédéric Blandin. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: sculpture. It was created using the following materials and techniques: terre cuite, moulage. Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 18th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Benjamin Franklin" is preserved at musée de la faïence Frédéric Blandin, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

Benjamin Franklin est une oeuvre de NINI Jean-Baptiste, conservée au musée de la faïence Frédéric Blandin. Cette oeuvre est réalisée en terre cuite, moulage. Ses dimensions sont D. en cm 16. L'oeuvre représente : portrait (Franklin Benjamin, en médaillon, de profil, homme, homme politique, ambassadeur, Américain). Elle a été créée durant la 4e quart 18e siècle. Informations complémentaires : Urbino, 10 avril 1717 ; ?, 1786.

Creation context

NINI Jean-Baptiste crée Benjamin Franklin à une époque où la 4e quart 18e siècle transforme en profondeur le paysage artistique. Le musée de la faïence Frédéric Blandin, qui abrite cette œuvre, offre au visiteur la possibilité de mesurer l'influence du contexte historique et culturel sur la démarche de l'artiste. Les circonstances de la création éclairent le sens et la portée de cette pièce remarquable.

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The work « Benjamin Franklin » is held at musée de la faïence Frédéric Blandin, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

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