Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 2

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows sepia-toned portrait profiles encased in circular frames. The portraits depict individuals at various angles, focusing on their faces and upper shoulders without showing their full bodies. The subjects include men and women with different hairstyles and clothing styles typical of a historical period. Men have short, wavy, or curled hair, and some wear neckties or cravats. Women have voluminous hairstyles with ribbons or hats, and wear elaborate lace and ruffle collars or shawls. The facial features are detailed in a classical nineteenth-century style. Each portrait has a plain dark circle background and handwritten text below indicating the person's name. The image appears to document and commemorate the individuals in a formal and traditional portrait style.