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and it also felt vaguely familiar--and

7 3/8" x 5 1/8" x 7/8"

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Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing horse jumping fence ) The legs of theI'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