Smith, John: A catalogue raisonné of the works of the most eminent Dutch, Flemish, and French painters: in which is included a short biographical notice of the artists, with a copious description of their principal pictures : a statement of the prices at which such pictures have been sold at public sales on the continent and in England; a reference the the galleries and private collections in which a large portion are at present; and the names of the artists by whom they have been engraved; to which is added, a brief notice of the scholars & imitators of the great masters of the above schools (Part 1) (London: Smith and Son, 1829)

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partly concealed by her apron : a table, covered with a green
cloth, on which stands a vase of ssowers, and other accessories
complete the composition.
Collection of Le Perrier .... 1817. . 990 fs. 40/.
9| in. by 8| in.—P.

22. The Interior of a cottage, with figures ; the principal one
of whom is a child, saying grace: a dog, and a variety of other
objects, are in the room. This is an exception to the artist’s
usual manner of painting, being freely handled, and vigorous
in colour and effect.
Collection of R. Bernal, Esq. . . 1824. 70gs.
Now in the collection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel.
16 in. by 12 in.—P.

23. An Interior, with a young woman seated near the chim-
ney, holding an earthen pan in her lap, apparently eating soup;
behind her stands a table, covered with a carpet, upon which
are a basket, a bottle, a spoon, and a pestle and mortar.
Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . SlOy/o. 28/.
-- M. Lapeyriere . . 1825. . 2005 fs. 80/.
12 in. by 14 in.—P.

24. The Interior of a Dutch family room. An interesting
woman is seated near the fire suckling her child, and a little
girl stands by her side warming herself by a comfortable fire,
over which hangs a pot; a favourite gray cat is also enjoying the
warmth; and on the opposite side of the room is placed a cradle:
various other objects, suitable to the apartment, are intro-
duced, and complete a faithful picture of Dutch neatness and
simplicity.
Collection of M. Van Huis, Hague, 1737. . 1090y/o. 98/.
The best praise that can be given to this picture is, that its
superior beauty and excellence has caused it to be attributed to