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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side of the table stands a woman, who appears to be serving
them; and in front are a cask, and a pan with muscles in it.
Now in the Munich Gallery.
14 in. by 11 in.—P.

86. Two beautiful children at a window, dressed in the
habits of a drummer and a lifer; the former of whom is in
front, decked with a red velvet cap and feathers, and wearing a
yellow satin dress. This is a picture of exquisite beauty.
Now in the Munich Gallery, worth 300 gs.
6| in. by 5^ in.—P.

87. A soldier, with a pipe in his hand, seated at a table,
upon which he leans his right arm ; he has a furred cap on his
head, and is armed with a cuirass. Done in lithography.
Now in the Munich Gallery.
71 in. by 6 in.—P.
88. A portrait of a gentleman, dressed in rich slashed satin,
and wearing a, hat and feathers : he holds a goblet in his hand,
and is standing against the side of a table, on which he rests
his left elbow. This is dated 1668. Done in Lithography.
Now in the Munich Gallery.
in. by 5 in.—P.

89. An Interior, with four figures, the most distinguished of
whom is a lady, who has sunk on the ssoor in a fainting fit,
&c. &c. This picture is a duplicate of one already described.
They are both equally excellent. See page 78.
Now in the Munich Gallery.
16| in. by Ils; in.—P. (arched top.)

90. An Interior, with a young lady seated, playing on a