Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 49

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image contains fourteen oval portraits arranged in a grid format. Each portrait shows a bust-length profile of different individuals, both men and women, predominantly in side view. The men have various styles of short hair and are dressed in dark coats with high collars and cravats. The women have their hair styled up and are wearing garments with high collars and puffed sleeves. Below each portrait are names written in cursive script. The background of each portrait is a simple, neutral tone within an oval frame, set against a plain, light brown backing. There are no visible items of jewelry. The focus is on the faces and upper bodies of the subjects and their period clothing.