James Campbell

c. 1804 (printed 1887)

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

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

Artist, French, 1770 - 1852

The image displays a man's side profile from the head to the upper chest area. He faces right, showing smooth skin, a prominent nose, short dark hair, and formal attire consisting of a high-collared coat and white cravat. The background is plain and dark with a beige frame. Text below the portrait identifies the subject as Joseph Carrington Cabell with additional notes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint and engraving in black with chine collé on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran)

  • Dimensions

    image (irregular): 5.72 × 5.56 cm (2 1/4 × 2 3/16 in.)
    plate: 6.99 × 6.19 cm (2 3/4 × 2 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 7.62 × 6.83 cm (3 × 2 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1584.56.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Miles 1994, no. 130

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

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1887; 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. 361.

1994

  • Miles, Ellen G. Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical Profile Portrait in America. Washington, DC: National Portrait Gallery, 1994, p. 262, no. 130.

Inscriptions

lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: James Campbell, / of Baltimore. / From the original plate, owned by the Gallery - / See S. Goddart, vol. 1, p. 29.

Wikidata ID

Q77262697

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