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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216. A Landscape, with Harvest People. On the fore-
ground are a girl, lying upon some hay, and a boy endeavour-
ino- to throw some over her; at the same time another female
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is trying to pull him away; beyond this group are two harvest-
men ; and on the left stands a third, laughing at the passing
scene; a loaded waggon, drawn by a white horse, and other
objects, complete the composition. This picture is of fine
quality.
Collection of Danser Nyman . . 1797. . llOOss), 991.
-■ Smeth Van Alpen, Rott. 1810. . 1500Jlo. 1361.
Now in the collection of Baron Nagel, at the Hague.
15| in. by 12^ in.—P.

217. Huntsmen preparing for the chase.
Sold in Mr. Brian’s collection . . 1798. 93 gs.
This is said to be one of the artist’s finest works.

218. The Companion. A return from the chase.
Collection of Mr. Brian .... 1798. 105Z.
They are both said to be engraved by Moyreau : but the brevity
of description prevents their being identified.

219- A Battle Piece. In front is a division of foot, receiv-
ing the charge of a detachment of cavalry; and on the right
is a trumpeter, blowing his instrument: there are about twenty-
eight horses in this picture.
Collection of Count Plettenburg 1738. . 450Jlo. 401.
~-- PaiHet. 1799. . 1900 fs. 761.
37 in. by 53 in.—C.

220. Le Passage aux Sables. An extensive View over a
campaign and hilly country, interspersed with meadows and
water; on the right stands a cottage; in the middle are two