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Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

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This image shows fifteen round cameo-style portraits of individuals in profile from the side, focusing on their heads and shoulders. Each person appears to be seated and displaying distinct facial features and hairstyles typical of the late 18th or early 19th century. Most individuals are men wearing formal attire, including high collars, cravats, and in some cases, military uniform elements such as epaulettes. One woman is depicted wearing a headwrap with curly hair. The portraits are monochromatic and presented in a grid over a cardboard backing. The backgrounds in the portraits are plain or softly shaded, emphasizing the individuals depicted. The cardboard backing contains text, presumably identifying some of the individuals by names like "Comeagues" and "Tarleton Bates."

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 53

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image is a collage of 12 black-and-white portrait engravings arranged in four rows. Each portrait depicts a different man's side profile. The individuals are shown from the head to the upper chest, with formal clothing. The hairstyles vary slightly, and the majority have short, neat hair. The background is a plain circle behind each portrait. Below each portrait, there are handwritten names of the individuals. The collage is set against a uniform beige background.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 37

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image shows a profile view of a person facing left, from the shoulders up. Their facial features include a prominent nose with detailed shading. The person has short, combed-back hair and is wearing a high-collared garment with a jacket. The collar appears stiff and there is a dark circular background framing the head and shoulders. No jewelry or objects are visible in the image.

Morris

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

Sixteen engraved portraits are arranged in a 4x4 grid. Each portrait features a bust view of a man in profile, positioned to the side within circular frames. Only the heads and shoulders of the individuals are shown. The men are of mature age and have varied hair styles. The facial features are sharp, with prominent noses and chins. Each man is dressed in period clothing, with high-collared coats over waistcoats and white cravats or neck cloths. The portraits are labeled with names beneath each circle. The background is plain, focusing attention solely on each individual.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 33

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image contains fifteen circular portrait silhouettes, arranged in a three-by-five grid. Each silhouette depicts a person in profile view with detailed facial features. The individuals are dressed in period-appropriate attire, with most facing left. Some have styled hair and two are women with formal updos. The portraits have a dark background and handwritten names below each. The grid is set against a plain, light-colored background.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 42

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image displays eight individual engravings arranged symmetrically on a single page. The top left engraving shows a City Tavern, a large two-story building with classical architectural features. To the right is a central vignette of a landscape with intricate foliage framing an empty center and a small stone bridge below. The top right engraving depicts a market scene with several buildings and a prominent arched structure in the center. In the middle left is an engraving labeled "Court-house" featuring a grand building with a detailed cupola set in a pastoral scene. The central engraving is a circular portrait of a woman and child. The middle right displays an architectural image labeled "Church" with a neoclassical building, columns, and surrounding structures under a cloudy sky. The bottom left engraving shows a smaller building with high boundary walls. Below, a colored landscape, labeled "Vue de Ticonderoga sur le Lac Champlain," illustrates a serene scene of a lake and hills with vibrant foliage. At the bottom right is a landscape with trees on the horizon and gently sloping hills in black and white with fine linework. The engravings are primarily monochromatic, except for the colored landscape which features greens, blues, and earth tones.

Saint-Mémin Collection, Group 57

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image is a grid of fifteen small portrait illustrations. Each portrait features a man in profile facing left. The men have distinct features and wear formal attire typical of the late 18th to early 19th century. A handwritten name is beneath each portrait. The background is a plain neutral tone.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 28

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image depicts sixteen circular portraits of historical figures arranged in rows and columns. Each portrait shows a head-and-shoulders view of the subjects in profile, facing left or right. The subjects are depicted with detailed facial features, expressions, and hairstyles indicative of different historical periods. The men typically have styled, powdered wigs or tied back hair, while the women have coiffed hairstyles, some adorned with hats or ribbons. They are dressed in period-appropriate clothing like high-collared jackets and elaborate dresses. The portraits have plain backgrounds, and names are written underneath each image for identification. The overall presentation is organized and harmonious.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 1

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image consists of monochromatic portrait engravings showing the head and shoulders of various individuals. The individuals are in profile, facing either left or right. Their faces have prominent noses, chins, and facial hair typical of the 18th or early 19th century. The portraits display distinct hairstyles or wigs common for the period, often powdered or tied into queues. The subjects wear formal attire with high-collared coats and cravats or neckties. No additional jewelry or objects are present. The portraits have a dark circle background against a plain archival paper backdrop. Some portraits have handwritten names like "Elias Boudinot" and "Aaron Burr" below them.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 54

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image shows 12 engraved profiles displayed in a grid layout. Each profile depicts the upper body of a person, from head to shoulders, facing mostly to the side. The individuals wear late 18th to early 19th-century attire, with varying hairstyles and clothing styles. Men have a range of hairstyles, from short to tied back, without visible facial hair, wearing open jackets with high collars and cravats. Women have decorated hairstyles and some show their necks and upper garments, with one wearing a shoulderless dress. There is no jewelry or objects visible in the portraits. Each portrait is set in a circular vignette on a monochrome background, with handwritten names underneath. The grid layout has a historic aesthetic with sepia-toned coloration.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 19

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image shows a profile portrait of a man named G. W. Bedinger. He is depicted facing left, with his right side visible. He has distinct facial features, including a straight nose and a distinctive chin, with wavy hair neatly combed. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark coat with a high collar and a cravat around his neck. The portrait is set against a simple, circular frame with a textured backdrop, and the inscription below reads "G. W. Bedinger" in cursive script.

George Michael Bedinger

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

Fifteen portrait drawings are arranged in a grid, each showing the upper body of an individual in profile. The people are positioned facing either left or right within circular frames. Each portrait captures the side view of the person's face, highlighting their distinct facial features and hairstyles. The men have various hairstyles typical of an earlier era, some with short hair, some with curls, and others with powdered wigs. There is one woman portrayed in the top right with her hair styled in an updo. They all wear formal clothing; the men in high-collared coats and cravats, and the woman in a high-necked garment with a shawl. The background of each portrait is plain. The images are bordered by a brown matte, and each portrait has the individual's name handwritten beneath it.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 21

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image shows sepia-toned portrait profiles encased in circular frames. The portraits depict individuals at various angles, focusing on their faces and upper shoulders without showing their full bodies. The subjects include men and women with different hairstyles and clothing styles typical of a historical period. Men have short, wavy, or curled hair, and some wear neckties or cravats. Women have voluminous hairstyles with ribbons or hats, and wear elaborate lace and ruffle collars or shawls. The facial features are detailed in a classical nineteenth-century style. Each portrait has a plain dark circle background and handwritten text below indicating the person's name. The image appears to document and commemorate the individuals in a formal and traditional portrait style.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 2

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image features fifteen oval framed bust portraits arranged in a grid of three rows and five columns. Each person is depicted in profile, showing the upper part of their bodies including their heads, shoulders, and upper chest. The individuals are primarily positioned facing either left or right, seated in an upright posture. The portraits mainly depict individuals with European facial features, short hairstyles consistent with the late 18th century, and some with powdered wigs or tied-back hair in short ponytails. One woman in the portraits has curly hair adorned with ribbons and flowers, wearing a high-collared dress with lace embellishments. The individuals are dressed in formal attire typical of the period, including high-collared coats with tall collars and cravats or neck scarves. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by any of the figures. The background for each portrait is plain with a simple oval shape outlining each individual, contrasting with the textured clothing and hair details. The portraits are labeled with names written beneath each person. The entire collection is set on a light brown background serving as the mount for the grid of portraits.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 6

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image features 15 circular portrait sketches of individuals from the shoulders up, facing towards the right or left. Each portrait is labeled with the respective person's name underneath. Men have various hairstyles and high collars or cravats, while women have styled hair with ribbons or caps, and wear dresses with ruffles or lace. The sketches are organized in five rows and three columns against a plain background, highlighting each profile.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 36

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image consists of fifteen individual portraits arranged in a grid of five rows and three columns. Each portrait shows a side profile of a man's head and shoulders within circular frames. The men vary in facial features, hairstyles, and clothing. Names are inscribed below each portrait, and the arrangement is on a flat, subtly varied background.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 18

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de

The image displays a series of head and shoulder profile portraits of 12 different individuals. Each portrait is presented within a circular frame, with the person facing to the viewer's left. The individuals have distinct facial features and hairstyles typical of the late 18th to early 19th century. They wear formal clothing and no visible accessories. Below each portrait are handwritten labels likely indicating their names. The background has a simple design, with each portrait contained within its own section against a tan or sepia-toned backdrop, giving a historical or vintage appearance to the series of portrait illustrations.

Saint-Mémin Collection of Portraits, Group 32

Saint-Mémin, Charles B. J. Févret de