Min Charles Collection
"Min Charles: A Portraitist's Legacy in the 19th Century" In the early 19th century
James Cuyler, 1796-1797. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
James Cuyler, 1796-1797
Chauncey Goodrich, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Chauncey Goodrich, 1799
John Thurman, 1797-1798. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
John Thurman, 1797-1798
Theodore Sedgwick, 1801. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Theodore Sedgwick, 1801
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"Min Charles: A Portraitist's Legacy in the 19th Century" In the early 19th century, a talented portrait artist named Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin captured the essence of prominent figures through his remarkable skills. Among his notable works were portraits of John Cassin and Thomas Truxtun in 1806 and 1799 respectively. With meticulous attention to detail, he immortalized their features for generations to admire. One of de Saint-Memin's masterpieces was a portrait of Gray from 1802, showcasing his subject's charisma and intelligence. Similarly, his depiction of John Savage in the same year revealed strength and determination etched onto canvas. These artworks demonstrated de Saint-Memin's ability to capture not only physical appearances but also inner qualities. In another striking piece from 1808, de Saint-Memin portrayed John Richards Triplett with precision and grace. The artist skillfully conveyed Triplett's dignified demeanor while highlighting subtle nuances that made him unique. De Saint-Memin also had an eye for military leaders like Chanceaume, Stewart, Sterett, and Breckinridge. His portraits depicted them as symbols of courage and leadership during their respective eras. Although some works attributed to him remain anonymous or were created by other artists like Daniel Kemper in the nineteenth century or Brumaud in 1800; it is evident that de Saint-Memin left an indelible mark on portraiture during this period. Through his artistry, Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin captured not just faces but stories - tales woven into brushstrokes that continue to captivate viewers today. His legacy lives on as these captivating portraits serve as windows into history – preserving moments frozen in time for all eternity.