Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 3

1796-1798

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

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

Artist, French, 1770 - 1852

The image contains twelve vintage portrait sketches arranged in a grid. Each sketch shows a side profile of an individual from the shoulders up within a circular frame. The individuals have varying hairstyles and attire, while some sketches include additional details like neckerchiefs or bows. The sketches are labeled with names like James Cummings and Mrs. Cummings. The background is plain and neutral, and the collection is set on a brown paper background.

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This is an illustration of a man in a seated, right-facing pose. He has a prominent nose, a softly contoured jawline, wavy hair tied back with a ribbon, a dark coat, and a high-collared white shirt or cravat with ruffles. The background is a plain circle with the inscription "James Cummings" below.

Fortescue Cuming

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1796

The image shows an illustration of a woman's profile in a circular frame. She faces left, displaying a side view of her body. The drawing depicts her head, shoulders, and facial features, including a prominent nose and soft lips. She has full, voluminous curls, possibly pulled back into a ponytail. She wears a ruffled, lacy collar, long dangling earrings, and a necklace of round beads. The background is a simple dark circle, contrasting with the lightness of her clothing. The outer portion features handwritten text identifying the subject as "Mrs. Cummings."

Phoebe Harisson Cuming

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1797

The image shows a profile portrait of a man in formal attire. He is facing right, with sharp facial features, a prominent nose, and light-colored wavy hair. He wears a high-collared garment typical of the late 18th century with a partially visible ruffled shirt. The background is a plain circular field, and there is text beneath the portrait indicating the artist and name.

Blake

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1796

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

1940

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

Inscriptions

upper right mount in black ink by unknown hand: 3

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