Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity From The Sky
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Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity From The Sky
Artist
Benjamin West
Medium
Painting - Painting
Description
A somber man wearing a dark robe and a white cravat is intently holding a key attached to a kite string during a thunderstorm. To his right, two cherubic figures seem to be assisting or witnessing the experiment, one holding a shield to symbolize protection against the elements. The painting captures a historic scene commonly associated with Benjamin Franklin's famous electricity experiment.
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July 29th, 2021
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