Original painting on board, Portrait of Benjamin Franklin signed Serg Graff, COA

This is a rare, unique original acrylic painting on board in a vibrant naïve primitivism style, depicting a bold and unconventional portrait of Benjamin Franklin.

The artwork features exaggerated, expressive details and daring colors: Franklin’s skin is painted in a striking pink tone, his features caricatured with large blue‑hued eyes, pronounced wrinkles, and a prominent red‑lipped smile. His glossy black hair flows to his shoulders, while his attire—a green coat with a yellow cravat—adds to the vivid palette.

Behind him, a background gradient of deep red and orange provides a dramatic contrast, making the figure appear even more animated. The result is a work that is bold, modern, and playful, offering a surreal interpretation of one of America’s most iconic historical figures.

Benjamin Franklin, of course, was a Founding Father, polymath, inventor, scientist, printer, politician, freemason, and diplomat. He helped draft both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and negotiated the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War. This painting celebrates his legacy through an imaginative and contemporary lens.

✔️ Artist: Serg Graff
✔️ Title: Benjamin Franklin
✔️ Medium: Acrylic on board
✔️ Style: Naïve primitivism / Contemporary portraiture
✔️ Signed: Front (upper right) and on verso (back)
✔️ Frame: Custom hand‑decorated green frame
✔️ Framed Size: 26" × 20"
✔️ Painting Size: 24" × 18"
✔️ Condition: Excellent
✔️ Certificate: Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity