Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 31

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a grid of twelve black-and-white portrait illustrations. Each profile displays the head and shoulders of different individuals in circular frames. Each individual faces right, showing their facial profiles. The individuals have various hairstyles, with some styled away from the forehead or with curls. Some have mature features, and a few have lighter-colored hair. They are dressed in formal attire like high-collared jackets and cravats, with one person in a military uniform. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background of each circular frame is a smooth gradient. Below each portrait, the person's name is handwritten, such as “Th. Jefferson” or “Meriwether Lewis.” The portraits are set against a plain, sepia-toned background.