Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing 14 inch ruler looking like "Elepht" and then

looking like "Elepht" and then

a glowing orange street lamp too

both work great

The sails are gone

Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing 14 inch ruler looking like "Elepht" and thenI'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