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The image shows a profile view of a man's upper body and head. He is positioned facing to the right of the image. The man's facial features include a prominent nose, full lips, and a strong jawline. He has curly hair with sideburns extending to his cheeks. He is wearing a high-collared coat fastened with large buttons and a cravat wrapped neatly around his neck. The background is an oval shape with a darker gradient and the name "Th. Moore" is written below in script.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Thomas Moore, 1805, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.31.3

Thomas Moore

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1805 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.31.3

The image is a circular portrait of a man's upper body in profile, facing right. The man has distinct facial features with a well-defined nose and slightly sloped forehead. His hair is styled in a side-swept manner with slight curls at the ends. He wears a high-collared shirt with ruffled layers and a dark, tailored jacket with a visible button at the collar. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain and muted, and below the circle is a handwritten inscription that reads "Vt? Dubois."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Nicholas DuBois, 1804, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.27.12

Nicholas DuBois

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1804 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.27.12

This image shows a detailed profile portrait of a woman, depicting her upper body up to the shoulders. She is facing to the right side of the image, with a prominent nose, slightly closed mouth, and eyes looking forward. Her curly hair is styled with an elaborate upward and backward sweep, held by a headband. She wears a light-colored garment with a high collar and ruffled lace trim. The woman wears hoop earrings and the background is a shaded circle. Engraved text in the circular border and section below identifies her as Mrs. Cummyngham, John.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Mrs. Cunnyngham, 1798, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.9.2

Mrs. Cunnyngham

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1798 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.9.2

The image depicts a monochrome profile portrait of a man. He is facing right, with distinct facial features including a pointed nose and defined jawline. The man has short, naturally wavy hair and is dressed in a high-collared shirt or cravat under a dark coat with a visible button. The background consists of a dark oval against a light, textured frame. Below the portrait is the signature "Sam'l Sterett."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, S. Sterett, 1804, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.27.10

S. Sterett

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1804 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.27.10

The image shows the upper half of a man's torso in profile, facing to the right. The man is depicted sitting or standing upright, with his head turned slightly towards his right shoulder. He has neatly styled hair with a wave, sideburns, a distinct nose, and a firm chin. He is wearing a coat with button details over a high-collared shirt with a cravat. The background is plain gray, and at the bottom are the handwritten words "Richard Brent" and the signature "R. Breed."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Richard Brent, 1803, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.27.2

Richard Brent

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1803 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.27.2

The image displays a side profile portrait of an elderly man's upper body and head. The man is positioned facing to the right. He has prominent facial features with a high forehead, a long straight nose, and a slightly furrowed mouth. His hair is white, curled, and side-parted, with a small section tied back with a bow. He is dressed in an 18th or early 19th-century suit jacket with a high collar and a white cravat that wraps around his neck. The background is a dark circular vignette. The edges of the circular vignette seamlessly blend into the light-colored backdrop, on which some scripted text is visible below the circle.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Théophile Cazanove, 1799, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.9.11

Théophile Cazanove

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1799 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.9.11

The image is a portrait of a woman in profile. She is looking to the right of the frame, showing her facial features, hairstyle, and a slight smile. Her hair is curly and voluminous, framing her head. She is wearing a garment with a wide, ruffled collar. The background is a circular dark space, giving focus to the woman. The name "Miss Hesson, Eliza" is inscribed below the portrait.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Eliza Hewson, 1798, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.9.4

Eliza Hewson

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1798 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.9.4

The image shows abstract pencil lines and shapes on a blank background. Most of the drawing is on the right side of the paper. The lines suggest a person bending over. The sketch is minimalistic with sparse lines, giving an abstract quality to the representation. The figure resembles a human form with lack of detail and simplicity of lines emphasizing the abstract nature of the artwork.
John Singer Sargent, Study for "Shoeing Calvary Horses at the Front" [verso], 1918, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist), 2015.19.700.b

Study for "Shoeing Calvary Horses at the Front" [verso]

John Singer Sargent · 1918 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.700.b

The image features a pencil sketch of a landscape with trees. The composition shows a few trees scattered across a field, with the horizon positioned slightly above the center. The trees vary in size and detail, with some appearing as tall bare branches and others as smaller stumps. A detailed tree is depicted on the left, while the distant trees are sketched with lighter lines to create depth. The monochrome palette uses shades of pencil gray on cream-colored paper. The sketch is minimalistic and sparse, giving it a simple and unfinished look.
John Singer Sargent, Devastated Trees [verso], 1918, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist), 2015.19.687.b

Devastated Trees [verso]

John Singer Sargent · 1918 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.687.b

The image displays a side profile of a man's head and upper shoulders. He has a prominent nose, defined cheek, deep-set eyes, and curly, voluminous hair styled outward. He wears an elegant coat with a high collar, buttons, and a cravat or scarf. The background is a plain, dark circular space. The name "Walter" is written in cursive below the portrait.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Samuel Purviance Walker, 1803, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.27.4

Samuel Purviance Walker

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1803 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.27.4