Benjamin Franklin Portrait - Historical Oil Painting from the 1700s #113054 (License: Personal Use)

This oval-framed oil painting portrays Benjamin Franklin in formal 18th-century attire-a rich green silk robe lined with brown fur over a white cravat and waistcoat. His calm, introspective gaze and powdered hair reflect Enlightenment-era portraiture conventions, emphasizing intellect and statesmanship. The dark background enhances the subject’s prominence and gravitas.

Used on history, biography, and museum web pages to illustrate Franklin’s legacy; serves educational, scholarly, and patriotic content where visual authenticity matters.