Giovanni Battista Nini
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Giovanni Battista Nini (1717-1786) was an Italian-born artist who worked in France, becoming famous for his terracotta portrait medallions. Working at the Chaumont-sur-Loire glass factory, he created profile portraits of aristocrats, philosophers, and public figures that were widely collected. His medallion of Benjamin Franklin is among the most famous portraits of the American statesman.
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About Giovanni Battista Nini
Nini created terracotta portrait medallions of notable 18th-century figures. His profile of Benjamin Franklin, made during Franklin's years in Paris, became one of the most widely reproduced portraits of the American founder.
Nini's Portrait of Benjamin Franklin medallion is held at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Nini worked at the Chaumont-sur-Loire glass factory in France, producing terracotta profile portraits of aristocrats and public figures.
It was made during Franklin's years in Paris and became one of the most widely reproduced portraits of the American statesman.
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