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Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 5

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image features a collection of profile portraits in round frames. Each portrait shows a bust view of individuals, with sharp facial features. The subjects vary in hairstyles and clothing, which includes formal attire like high-collared coats and draped garments. Some individuals wear ribbons or cravats, and certain hairstyles have ruffles or bows. The portraits feature names underneath each individual. The background is plain, and the portraits are displayed on textured paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1796-1798
Medium
fifteen engravings with roulette mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2843 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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