Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing 14 inch ruler leaving a lasting impression

leaving a lasting impression

a glowing orange street lamp too

23 houses total

The sails are gone

both work great

Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing 14 inch ruler leaving a lasting impressionI'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