Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 9

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays twelve head and shoulder profile portraits in circular frames within a rectangular border. Each portrait features an individual facing left or right in classic profile pose, wearing formal attire typical of the late 18th to early 19th century. The subjects have distinct facial features with intricate hairstyles, and the men often have white, powdered hair while the women showcase elaborate hairdos. The backgrounds are simple, enhancing the subjects' profiles, with each portrait labeled with the person's name in handwritten script. The presentation style suggests they were created in a similar artistic style and timeframe.