Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing antique stencil painting just general surface wear and

just general surface wear and maybe some built up

13 3/4" x 9 3/4" x 9” t

to the pretty fabric lining on the interior

but it is in overall very good condition and could easily be framed to show just the drawing itself

Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing antique stencil painting just general surface wear andI've been pulling some things out that I've been sitting on a while, this watercolor drawing of Ben Franklin among them. A pretty great portrait I'd say of a man with no shortage of ideas, holding up what perhaps is meant to be a lightening rod even if just a metaphorical one! A pretty terrific patchwork of color on that jacket and vest and tie, too, and billowing pipe, and spectacles that seem to cover just one eye! Though unsigned, I know it is by