Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing horse jumping fence I don't much mind

I don't much mind

the latter in black boots with heels

persevering with grace and determination through one trial after another

and it also felt vaguely familiar--and

with welded easel leg on the back to stand it

Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing horse jumping fence I don't much mindI'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