Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 26

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays sixteen portraits arranged in a 4x4 grid. Each portrait is a profile view showing the head and upper shoulders of a man, looking to the right. The individuals have varying facial features, with most having prominent noses and distinctive jawlines. Their hair is styled in a manner typical of the late 18th to early 19th century. The men are dressed in formal attire with high-collared shirts and cravats, covered by dark coats. Each portrait is set against a neutral, light-toned circular background, framed by a decorated border. Every portrait includes a handwritten name below it for identification. The artwork has a monochromatic tone, with shades of grey and sepia against a plain background.