Unidentified Man

c. 1800

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

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

Artist, French, 1770 - 1852

The image shows a drawn portrait of an individual in a profile view facing to the right. The person's upper body, featuring distinct facial features, styled hair typical of the late 18th century, a formal jacket with a high collar, and a cravat, is visible. The background is plain and circular, surrounded by a border with handwriting indicating the person's name as "Luther Martin," the presenter as "Wm. R. Hayden of Balt.," and signed by "Lenet."

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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): 6.67 × 6.35 cm (2 5/8 × 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1584.56.6

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a silhouette portrait capturing the profile of a person, displaying only the head and upper torso. The individual is positioned in profile view, facing to the left. The facial features are defined by the outline of the nose, lips, and chin, with the hair styled in an updo adorned by a ribbon or bow at the top and back. The clothing is suggested through the silhouette, with a hint of a collar or bow at the neck giving an impression of formal attire. There are no visible details regarding jewelry or objects held. The background is plain.

Unidentified Female Silhouette

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1797

Eight portrait silhouettes and engravings are displayed in the image. Each individual is depicted in profile view with their head turned to the side. The top row features five shadow profiles with varying hairstyles, including some with hats or hairpieces. The second row showcases three detailed engraved portraits with different facial features and hairstyles, wearing formal attire. The background is a beige paper with handwritten notes and descriptions below each portrait.

Saint-Mémin Collection, Group 56

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1797

The image shows a silhouette portrait of an individual in profile facing to the right. The person's head and upper shoulders are outlined, with clear features like the nose, lips, and chin. Hair follows the shape of the head, and the attire suggests a high collar or cravat. The silhouette ends just below the shoulders, with no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a plain, light-colored surface that emphasizes the dark silhouette.

Unidentified Male Silhouette

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1797

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. R. C. Powell, Alexandria, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Presented by Dr / R. C. Powell Alexn. / Va. / (unknown)

Wikidata ID

Q77262693

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