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Henry Stevens, Jr.

American, 1819 - 1886

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The image is a portrait illustration of an individual in profile view from the bust upwards. The person is facing right with their head turned in profile, featuring a prominent nose, softly defined lips, and hair styled in loose curls. The individual is depicted wearing a formal coat with an upturned collar and a neckcloth tied at the neck. There are no visible accessories. The background is a plain, dark circular backdrop contrasting with the person's lighter tones. The drawing is on textured paper with written text below.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Andrew D. Barclay, 1796-1797, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.4.6

Andrew D. Barclay

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1796-1797 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.4.6

The image shows a landscape view created in a detailed line drawing. In the center is an arched stone bridge over a body of water. Beyond the bridge, there are softly outlined distant vegetation. The image features detailed etchings for foliage, with leafy trees and plants bordering the edges. The color scheme is monochrome with dark lines against a light background.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Trade Card of Pierre Mourgeon, 1796, etching on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.57.2

Trade Card of Pierre Mourgeon

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1796 · etching on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.57.2

The image shows an illustration of a man's upper body in profile facing to the right. He has a prominent nose and chin, delicate facial features, curly short hair, and is wearing a dark coat with wide lapels, and a high-collared white shirt or cravat typical of 18th or early 19th-century fashion. In the background, there is a simple, solid dark circle contrasting with the lighter page backdrop. Below the image, there is handwritten text that reads "John Jay" and "Peter Augustus Jay."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Peter Augustus Jay, 1797, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.5.11

Peter Augustus Jay

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1797 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.5.11

The image is a portrait of a man in profile, facing right. He is sitting upright, facing forward. The man has defined facial features, strong eyebrows, and styled hair typical of the late 18th or early 19th century. He wears a high-collared shirt with a ruffled front and a dark coat with wide lapels. The background is a dark oval. Below the portrait, the name "B. Harrison" is written.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Benjamin Harrison, 1807, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.39.4

Benjamin Harrison

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1807 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.39.4

The image is a portrait of an individual shown from the chest upwards in a right-facing profile. The person has detailed facial features including a sharp nose and closed lips. They have short hair styled neatly with a curl at the nape of the neck. The person is wearing a high-collared shirt and a dark coat visible up to the shoulders. The background is plain and circular. There is elegant script beneath the illustration on a beige backdrop.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Daniel Kemper, 1797, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.5.1

Daniel Kemper

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1797 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.5.1

The image shows a side profile portrait of a man, with his upper body visible. He is positioned facing left. The man has prominent facial features with a strong nose and a well-defined chin. His hair is curly with volume on top and neatly styled around the ears. He is dressed in formal clothing, consisting of a dark coat with large buttons and a white cravat or stock around his neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects he is holding. The background is a plain oval shape providing a neutral backdrop, surrounded by the beige color of the paper, with handwriting on the bottom part, reading "Tazewell" and "Littleton W."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Littleton Waller Tazewell, 1808, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.39.10

Littleton Waller Tazewell

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1808 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.39.10

The image is of a man, showcasing the upper portion of his torso from just above the chest to the top of the head. The man is facing to the right in profile. He has a prominent nose, defined jawline, sideburns, short wavy hair styled back, and is dressed in a high-collared shirt, bow, and dark coat with a star-like decorative element on the lapel. There are no visible jewelry or objects, and the background is a textured circular shape with the handwritten name "Tho Cochrane" below the portrait on a tan strip.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Thomas Cochran, 1809, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.47.9

Thomas Cochran

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1809 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.47.9

The image shows a profile portrait of a man. He is displayed from the head to the upper shoulders, facing to the right. The man has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and curly hair. He is wearing a high-collared shirt and a dark jacket typical of 19th-century fashion. The background is dark, and there is a handwritten name "Helyott, Benjamin Elliott" on a beige strip of paper under the portrait with no other visible objects or jewelry.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Benjamin Elliott, 1809, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.47.11

Benjamin Elliott

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1809 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.47.11

The image shows a portrait of a woman in profile view, facing left. She has an upright pose with her head turned slightly to the side. Her facial features are detailed, with a straight nose and delicate lips. She wears a bonnet with ribbons and braided elements. Her clothing includes a high, pleated collar and layers of fabric suggesting a formal dress. The background is textured and circular, and the name "Mrs. Adam" is inscribed in cursive below the image.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Sarah Eve Adams, 1809, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.47.15

Sarah Eve Adams

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1809 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.47.15

The image shows a profile portrait of a woman with a straight nose and defined lips. Her hair is in an updo with curls framing her face, and the back is neatly gathered. She wears a light-colored dress with lace and ruffle decorations. The background is shaded gray. Below the portrait, a hand-written inscription reads "Mrs. Stoney. Mrs. John Drayton."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Mrs. William Drayton, 1809, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.47.13

Mrs. William Drayton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1809 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.47.13