Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 7

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows 15 engraved oval profiles arranged in a grid pattern. Each portrait depicts individuals from the bust up, turned in profile to the left. The men wear formal attire typical of the late 18th to early 19th century, with various hairstyles and clothing styles. One woman, Miss Jay, is also included in the collection. The portraits feature names written below them in a decorative script. The background is plain and warm-toned, emphasizing dignified posture and period-appropriate clothing details.