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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224. Two cavaliers halting at an inn ; one of whom has
dismounted from a fine white horse, and is caressing the girl
who is drawing water for his steed; while his companion
appears to be galloping off: through an ancient gateway is
a view of the distant country.
Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 1800y?o. 162Z.
16 in. by 15 in.—P.
225. A Landscape with horses and figures. This capital
picture is finely composed, and represents the animal in every
variety of position ; the whole are relieved by a fine clear sky.
Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq.
1802. . . . 252 gs.

226. A Sea-port, with soldiers embarking their baggage on
board a boat; a great variety of figures, horses, and shipping,
enrich the scene.
Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq.
1802. . . . 315 gs.

QQ'I. A Horse Fair. Among a great number of horses,
which are distributed over the ground, is a group of three, in
the centre, one of which only is mounted; another, of a
piebald colour has his rider stooping under its head, to tie his
shoe ; on the left are three children, and a woman drawing
wine from a cask; and on the opposite side are two more
children, and two horses near a trough ; some booths occupy
the middle distance, and near them are groups of jockies,
transacting business, &c. This little picture is rich in subject,
and painted in the artist’s most esteemed manner.
Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq.
1802. . . . 190gs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, in 1815.
Now in the collection of G. Hibbert Esq.
11| in. by 14 in.—Cop.