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)

186 ISAAC VAN OSTADE.
25. A view on a canal in winter. Several people, with
sledges, drawn by horses, and laden with merchandize, are near
some buildings on the right; two figures, with a dog, are on
the left; beyond them is a windmill; and numerous skaters
are distributed at various distances on the canal.
Collection of M. Lenglier, 1788.
18 in. by 24 in.—P.

26. A Landscape, with a group of figures reposing on a bank
in front; they consist of a woman with a child in her lap, a
boy seated by her side, and a man lying behind her; a donkey
stands near them : about the centre of the piece are a man
carrying a dead cock, and a boy with a basket; and nearer the
front is a dog lapping at a puddle : on the right side, and second
distance, stands a cottage upon a hill, before which are some
travellers on horseback.
Collection of Due de Praslin . . 1793. . 5801 fs, 2321.
Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris.
22 in. by 18 in.—P.

27- A view of a country inn, before which several travellers
are stopping to refresh themselves; and amongst them are a boy,
with a basket on his arm ; and a lady, on a black horse, appa-
rently speaking to some men.
Collection of Due de Praslin . . 1793. . 1363 fs. 551.
27 in. by 32 in.—P.

28. A Pair of Interiors. One with a peasant’s family.
7 in.—P. (round.)

29. The Companion. A school of boys and girls.
Collection of M. Destouches, 1794.