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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94. The Interior of a room, with a lady, elegantly dressed in
white satin, standing before a looking-glass, which is in a richly-
carved frame, suspended against the wall; her maid is on the
farther side of her, attaching her waistband; on the opposite
side of the room stands her toilet table, with the usual objects
upon it.
Now in the collection of M. Goll, Amsterdam.
28 in. by 23 in.—C. (about.)

95. A girl, in a scarlet bodice, at an arched-top window,
with a pewter jug in her hand.
Now in the collection of M. Goll, Amsterdam.
9 in. by 7 in.—P. (about.)

96. A lady, dressed in white satin, attended by a page car-
rying a basket of fruit.
Now in the collection of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam.
11 in. by 9 in.—P. (about.)

97. An old woman, at an arched-top window, throwing
water from a pot. Engraved by H. Bary; entitled Gare VGau.

98. A young female asleep by the side of a table, behind
whom is a youth laughing. Engraved by H. Bary.

99. A young gentleman with a fur cap on, and habited in a
purple dress, standing at an arched window, playing a violin ;
a carpet lies across the sill, and in front is placed an ornamented
garden-pot, with a plant of beautiful blue ssowers in it. This
is an exquisitely-painted picture.
Now in the collection of George Morant, Esq.
10 in. by 7 in.—P.