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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74. A young lady, with a little dog in her lap, seated before
a looking-glass, cleaning her teeth.
Now in the Dresden Gallery.
12 in, by 9| in.—P.

75. An old Woman, seated at a table, occupied in planting
a pink in a ssower-pot. Painted with unusual power and effect.
Now in the Dresden Gallery.
12| in. by 9 in.—P.

76. A cavalier, seated at a table, smoking his pipe : a wine-
glass and other objects are on the table, and a sword hangs on
the back of his chair.
Now in the Dresden Gallery.
77. The portrait of a young lady.
Collection of Leendort de Neufville 1765. . 425 flo. 38Z.
4| in. by in.—Cop.

78. A portrait of the artist himself, habited in a black velvet
mantle, and a poppy-colour velvet cap, with a feather in it.
Collection of Sieur Victor . . . 1822. . 735 fs. 301.
Now in the collection of Lord F. Leveson Gower.
There is a duplicate of this picture in the Munich Gallery.
4 in. by 3 in.—P.

79- A traveller seated upon a bank, with his hat off, and a
knapsack lying by his side. This is said to be a portrait of the
artist when young; and is an admirable production of the master.
Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq. of Redleaf.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1819.
9 in. by 7 in.—P.
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