In this artwork, how is the History discussed?
The bronze sculpture was modeled in 1855, and dedicated on September 17, 1856. It cost $20,000 and was erected as Boston's first portrait statue to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Franklin's birth. The statue was originally installed in front of Bullfinch's Court House, before being relocated to City Hall.The work was surveyed as part of the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993.
bronze sculpture Boston Smithsonian Institution Save Outdoor Sculpture!