Joseph Carrington Cabell

c. 1804

Jean Godefroy

Associated Names
Jean Godefroy

Artist, French, 1771 - 1839

The image shows a man in a profile portrait from the shoulders up, facing to the right. He has a prominent nose, strong jawline, and full, wavy hair tied back at the nape of his neck. The man is wearing an outfit reminiscent of the 18th century, including a dark coat with a high collar and a visible button, and a high-collared white shirt or cravat. There is no visible jewelry or objects, and the plain background features an oval frame on a pale neutral-colored backdrop. A handwritten note below the image identifies the person as James Campbell of Baltimore.

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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): 5.87 × 5.87 cm (2 5/16 × 2 5/16 in.)
    sheet (trimmed to plate): 6.99 × 6.99 cm (2 3/4 × 2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1584.56.7

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

James Alston Cabell, Richmond, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1900; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Dre et gr par Godefroy a Paris; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Joseph Carrington Cabell, / (Virginia). / Not a St. Memin- Presented / by Mr. Jas. Alston Cabell, of / Richmond, Va., Nov. 3, 1900-

Wikidata ID

Q77262695

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