Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

Saint-Mémin, Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de

French, 1770 - 1852

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The image shows an illustration of the upper half of a man's body turned to the right in profile. The man has distinct facial features including a prominent nose, eyebrows, and a strong jawline. His hair is styled in short curls. He is dressed in a formal suit with broad lapels, a high-collared shirt, and a neatly tied cravat around his neck. The background is dark and circular. The image is set within a square with a border, and the name "John S. Delaplaine" is written below in cursive script.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, John F. Delaplaine, 1810, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.48.7

John F. Delaplaine

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1810 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.48.7

The image is a profile portrait of a man shown from the upper torso upwards. He is positioned to face to the left, highlighting his side profile which includes a nose and a mouth. His hair is short, wavy, and neatly combed back. The man is wearing a military uniform with embroidery, epaulettes on his shoulder, and medals across his chest. There is no jewelry or objects being held. The background is a plain, dark circle, and the image is framed with a rectangular border. The name "B. Ferrand" is inscribed below the portrait.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, B. Ferrand, 1810, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.48.10

B. Ferrand

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1810 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.48.10

The image is a portrait of a man in profile view, facing right. He has distinct facial features such as a straight nose and a firm mouth. He has wavy hair that reaches the nape of his neck and wears a detailed military uniform with epaulettes. The background is a simple circle of darker tone. The image is bordered by textured background with handwritten text at the bottom, identifying "Capt: Lawrence, James."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, James Lawrence, 1810, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.48.6

James Lawrence

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1810 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.48.6

The image depicts a portrait of a person in profile view, facing left. The individual has a formal posture with defined facial features, curly light-colored hair styled high on the head, and is wearing a dark-colored coat with ornate embellishments. The background is plain and shaded.
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, John H. Carr, 1810, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.48.8

John H. Carr

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1810 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.48.8

The image shows the upper body of a man in profile facing to the right. His head is turned to fully show his side profile, highlighting his nose and chin. The man has short, slightly wavy hair styled neatly. He wears a high-collared shirt or cravat and a dark jacket with prominent lapels. The portrait is monochrome with shadows and highlights. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a simple dark circular gradient. The image is on light-colored paper with handwriting below and above it, suggesting the names "Roddey" and "Alex."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Roddey, 1810, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.48.9

Roddey

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1810 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.48.9

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

The image shows a detailed profile portrait of a person facing to the right. They have distinct facial features with a prominent nose, defined cheekbones, and sideburns connecting to curly hair. The person wears a high-collared coat with a button and a neatly arranged cravat. The background is a textured circle with lighter outer areas. Below the image, there is handwriting that reads "Capit. Mac-Neal."
Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, Neil McNeill, 1809, mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of William Wilson Corcoran), 2015.19.1584.47.7

Neil McNeill

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin · 1809 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1584.47.7

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  • Ref Number: XXIX.325
    T.-B.XXIX.325