{"product_id":"benjamin-franklin-augustin-de-saint-aubin","title":"Benjamin Franklin - Augustin de Saint-Aubin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic 1777 portrait of Benjamin Franklin, engraved by Augustin de Saint-Aubin after a drawing by Charles-Nicolas Cochin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Benjamin Franklin is a fine example of eighteenth-century French printmaking. Executed by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, the work is based on a drawing by Charles-Nicolas Cochin, created in 1777. The print depicts Franklin during his time in Paris, where he served as a diplomat to secure French support for the American Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint-Aubin employs precise engraving techniques to capture the texture of Franklin's iconic fur cap and the subtle contours of his face. The subject is presented within an oval frame, a common convention for formal portraiture of the period. Below the portrait, a cartouche provides biographical details, identifying the subject as a native of Boston. The use of cross-hatching and stippling creates a range of tonal values, providing depth to the figure while maintaining the clarity characteristic of the era's graphic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranklin's appearance in this print reflects the persona he adopted while in France: that of a rustic, wise philosopher from the New World. The fur cap, which he wore to avoid the formality of wigs, became a symbol of his perceived simplicity and intellectual independence. Saint-Aubin, a member of a family of engravers, was well-regarded for his technical skill and his ability to translate the nuances of a preparatory drawing into a finished print. This work serves as a historical record of the cultural exchange between the American colonies and France during the late eighteenth century. The print is a clean, academic representation that prioritises anatomical accuracy and formal balance, typical of the period's aesthetic values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chiseled-tripod-by-gouthiere-jules-ferdinand-jacquemart\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChiseled Tripod by Gouthière - Jules Ferdinand Jacquemart — Jules Jacquemart\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/game-market-richard-earlom\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGame Market - Richard Earlom — Richard Earlom\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Augustin de Saint-Aubin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605160497487,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605174522191,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605174554959,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605174587727,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605174620495,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605174653263,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605174686031,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605174718799,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605174751567,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605174784335,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605174817103,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605174849871,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Benjamin-Franklin_Poster_CompositorV1_1788068644579.jpg?v=1788115206","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/benjamin-franklin-augustin-de-saint-aubin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}