Edmund Pendleton Gaines

1807-1808

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

Associated Names
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

Artist, French, 1770 - 1852

The image shows a historical portrait of a man in profile, facing right. The person has distinct facial features, a prominent nose, well-defined cheekbones, and curly hair framing his face. He wears a military uniform with high collar, shoulder epaulettes, and decorative buttons. The uniform suggests a formal role, possibly a high-ranking officer. The background is neutral, with emphasis on the man, and the text at the bottom reads "Lieut Gaines. Edmund Pendleton."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran)

  • Dimensions

    image (irregular): 5.56 × 5.56 cm (2 3/16 × 2 3/16 in.)
    sheet (trimmed to plate): 6.83 × 6.19 cm (2 11/16 × 2 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1584.44.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Miles 1994, no. 339

Associated Artworks

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This is a profile portrait of a man, showing his upper body from the shoulders up. The man is positioned in a side profile facing to the right, revealing the contours of his facial features and the detailing of his clothing. He has short curly hair, a sharp nose, and a prominent chin. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar over a white shirt or cravat with visible ruffles at the neckline. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a simple, dark circular area that contrasts with the lighter tones of his clothing and skin. The name "Miles King" is written below the circular portrait frame.

Miles King, Jr.

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1803

The image shows fifteen engraved portraits arranged in three rows on a single sheet. Each portrait features the upper body of individuals in side profile within circular frames. The first row includes a mix of men and women, with various hairstyles and clothing styles. Each individual is named below their portrait. The background of each portrait is a solid contrasting color. The paper is mounted on a board and labeled.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 44

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1807

The image depicts the upper body of a woman in profile. The woman faces right with her head turned slightly to the side, showing her profile. Her features include a straight nose, full lips, and an elegant updo with soft curls framing her face. She wears a gown with short sleeves, intricate embroidery, and lace detailing. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is dark, highlighting the woman. The image is framed in a circle with the inscription "Miss S. Congers" below it.

Sarah C. Conyers

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1808

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Dijon, France; Léon Victor Raoul Leclerc, Vicomte de Juigné (the artist's nephew), Dijon, France, 1852; (Henry Stevens, London, England, c. 1859); William W. Corcoran, Washington, DC, c. 1874; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1875; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1862

  • Dexter, Elias. The St. Memin Collection of Portraits; Consisting of Seven Hundred and Sixty Medallion Portraits, Principally of Distinguished Americans. Elias Dexter: New York, 1862, no. 556.

1940

  • Catalogue of Engraved Portraits by Favret de Saint Memin, 1770-1852. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1940, p. 13.

1942

  • Norfleet, Fillmore. Saint-Mémin in Virginia: Portraits and Biographies. Richmond, Virginia: The Dietz Press, 1942, p. 163.

1994

  • Miles, Ellen G. Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical Profile Portrait in America. Washington, DC: National Portrait Gallery, 1994, p. 304, no. 339.

Inscriptions

lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Lieutt. Gaines. / Edmund Pendleton

Wikidata ID

Q77262333

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