Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 10

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image contains fifteen oval-framed illustrations, each showing a person's upper torso and head in profile against a dark circular background. The men's hairstyles vary with powdered wigs and curls typical of the 18th century, while women wear styled hair or caps. Both genders wear formal attire like high-collared shirts, cravats, jackets, and high-neck blouses. Some women, like Miss Caldwell, have elaborate hairstyles. Handwritten text below each portrait identifies the individuals, such as "Surgeon John Riddell" and "General Jno: Williams." The illustrations are arranged in a grid-like pattern on a plain, light tan background.