William Clark (Profile Portrait)

Saint-Mémin created this profile portrait of William Clark using his physiognotrace device, which produced near-photographic accuracy of facial features. Clark likely sat for this portrait during a visit to Washington, D.C. after the expedition. Along with the Peale portrait, this is considered one of the most accurate likenesses of Clark. Saint-Mémin charged twenty-five dollars per sitting, which included the original life-sized drawing, a reduced engraved copper plate, and a dozen printed copies.