Portrait of John Franklin
Date
ca. 19th century
Sitter
John Franklin (1786 - 1847, British) , Naval officer
Creator
Francis Croll (1826 - 1854, British) , Engraver
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 143mm
width (print): 93mm
width (print): 93mm
Subject
Description
Half-length portrait of John Franklin looking off to the left as viewed. He wears naval uniform with braided epaulettes and is decorated with three badges.
Inscribed ‘F. Croll’ and facsimile signature.
John Franklin (1786-1847) British Royal-Navy officer and polar explorer, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1823.
Inscribed ‘F. Croll’ and facsimile signature.
John Franklin (1786-1847) British Royal-Navy officer and polar explorer, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1823.
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