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Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 45

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image contains 15 engraved portraits of men from the 19th century, displayed in three rows of five. The men are shown in profile view facing left within circular frames. They have distinct facial features, formal attire, and structured hairstyles typical of the 19th century. Some have additional details like epaulettes or buttons. The portraits are against a plain background with sepia-toned paper. Each portrait has a hand-inscribed name in cursive script below it, identifying the individuals.

Artwork Details

Date
1808-1809
Medium
fifteen engravings with roulette mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2836 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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