Thomas Jefferson

1804

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

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

Artist, French, 1770 - 1852

The image depicts an engraved portrait of a man from the shoulders up. The man is shown in profile, facing to the right. He has distinct facial features with a noticeable nose, a pronounced chin, and wavy white or light gray hair. His hair is styled in a manner typical of the late 18th century. He is dressed in formal attire, including a high-collared coat with large buttons and a cravat. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain, contrasting with the details in his clothing and facial features. The name "Th: Jefferson" is inscribed at the bottom of the image.

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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): 7.3 × 5.87 cm (2 7/8 × 2 5/16 in.)
    sheet (trimmed to plate): 9.05 × 6.99 cm (3 9/16 × 2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1584.51.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Miles 1994, no. 446

  • Series Title

    Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an illustrated portrait of a man in profile facing right. The man has distinct facial features with a strong jawline and prominent nose. His hair is styled in waves and curls, neatly combed back. He is wearing a dark uniform with a high collar adorned with decorative elements. The background is a plain, oval-shaped frame and below the image is the inscription "Général Moreau."

Jean-Victor Moreau

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1808

The image depicts a collection of eight portrait engravings. The top row features four men's portraits: General Moreau, Thomas Jefferson, Wm Bradford Esq., and Dr. Thornton. The bottom row displays three more portraits: Esquire Laval, Miss Jay, Miss S. Burr, and General Hampton. The portraits are arranged on a textured backdrop of a tan paper mat, each named beneath their respective image in cursive handwriting.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 51

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1797

The image is a bust-length portrait of a man, positioned facing forward. He has distinct facial features including high cheekbones, a prominent nose, and full lips. His hair is light and styled in a short, rounded manner typical of the late 18th century. He is dressed in formal attire with a high-collared white cravat, a dark waistcoat, and a dark coat. The background consists of a dark shaded oval contrasting against a lighter rectangular area. Below the portrait, there is a formal inscription noting the name "WM. BRADFORD Esq." along with "Late Attorney-general of the United States," along with a signature at the bottom of the page.

William Bradford

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

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. 10.

1940

  • Catalogue of Engraved Portraits by Favret de Saint Memin, 1770-1852. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1940, p. 14.

1942

  • Norfleet, Fillmore. Saint-Mémin in Virginia: Portraits and Biographies. Richmond, Virginia: The Dietz Press, 1942, pp. 176-177.

1994

  • Miles, Ellen G. Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical Profile Portrait in America. Washington, DC: National Portrait Gallery, 1994, p. 326, no. 446.

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Th. Jefferson; lower left in plate: St. Memin delt. & sct.; lower center mount in black ink by unknown hand: Ths. Jefferson.

Wikidata ID

Q77262550

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