February 29, 2024
1805 COPPERPLATE ENGRAVING OF THOMAS JEFFERSON BY C.B.J.T. DE ST. MEMIN- FRAMED
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7 X 10.5 framed and matted copperplate engraving of Thomas Jefferson from 1805 by noted artist St. Memins. Rare item. Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (d1852)was a portraitist and museum director. He fled France during the revolution, and worked as a portrait engraver in the United States in the early 19th century. He created portraits from life of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and others. He later served as museum director in Dijon. St. Memin lived in the United States from 1793 through 1814. During that time he created numerous portraits, often using the physiognotrace technique, invented in 1786 by Gilles-Louis Chretien. [3] Portrait subjects, often commissioned by Presidents, included John Marshall, Alexander Macomb, Washington, Jefferson and others. Jefferson was an American Founding Father who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independance and later served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809.Comes with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Low starting bid. Will ship international.
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