Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 15

1799-1800

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

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

Artist, French, 1770 - 1852

The image features a collection of profile portraits arranged in a 4x4 grid format. Each individual is positioned sideways, facing either left or right. The portraits focus on the head and upper shoulders of the individuals, showcasing varying facial features and hairstyles. The individuals wear formal clothing from the depicted time period. The portraits are set against a plain, circular background, with names written below each portrait. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the individuals, and the overall background appears simple.

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The image depicts a portrait drawing of a man. He is shown in profile facing to the right, displaying his head and upper torso. The man has a prominent nose, a strong jawline, and his hair is styled in a traditional 18th-century manner, tied with a bow at the nape of his neck. He is depicted wearing a high-collared coat with large buttons, and a cravat around his neck. The background consists of a simple shaded circle that contrasts with the lighter, unshaded surrounding area. The image is presented on a plain sheet with an old paper texture, with the name "Wm. Louis Valentine Dubourg" written underneath.

Pierre François DuBourg

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1800

The image shows a man in profile facing right. He has prominent facial features, including a nose, chin, and lips. His hair is styled in curls typical of the late 18th to early 19th century and is gray. He wears a dark coat over a white cravat. There are no visible accessories. The background is a plain dark circle. Below the portrait is the text "M. Clay, March 25th 1800." And on a separate brown section below is handwritten "Mathew Clay."

Matthew Clay

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1800

The image is a circular portrait showing a profile view of a man from the chest up. The man is positioned in profile, facing to the right side of the frame. His facial features include a prominent nose and full lips, and he has curly hair that extends to the nape of his neck. He is wearing a dark coat with a button visible and a high white cravat wrapped around his neck. There is no jewelry visible in the portrait. The background of the portrait is a plain, dark circular backdrop. The outer area of the image features handwritten text, including the name "Bewages" and a note indicating the artist, "Drawn & engrd by S. Mermin Philad."

Georges

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1800

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: 15

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