Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing horse jumping fence with welded easel leg on

with welded easel leg on the back to stand it

the latter in black boots with heels

and it also felt vaguely familiar--and

and one could slip a tea spoon through the hollow handle for carrying

persevering with grace and determination through one trial after another

Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing horse jumping fence with welded easel leg onI'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