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 3) (London: Smith and Son, 1831)

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303. Portrait of Vander Wouwer, counsellor of war and
finances. He is habited in a black mantle bordered with fur, wears
a gold chain round the neck, and holds a paper in one hand.
3 st. 1 in. by 2 st. 6 in.
Engraved by P. Pontius.
Collection of M. Van Schorel, 1774.
Now in the Hermitage, at St. Petersburgb.
304. Portrait of Adrian Moens. He is represented in a
profile view, carrying a portfolio under his arm.
3st. Gin. by 2st. 10|m.-—C.
Collection of M. Van Schorel, 1774.
305. Portrait of Monsieur F. L. de Chartres, a distinguished
performer on the bagpipes. He is represented playing on his fa-
vourite instrument. The face, which bespeaks a man of forty
years of age, is seen in a front view, with dark hair, beard, and
mustacheos; a large gray slouch hat covers the head, and the dress
consists of a red doublet, with a cloak of a similar colour; the
countenance portrays the pleasurable sensation derived from the
merry tones of the bagpipe; and the hands, which are admi-
rably drawn, forcibly exhibit the rapid movement of the
fingers. The head of a greyhound is introduced in the right-
hand corner at the bottom.
3 ft. 4 in. by 2/7. 8 in.—C.
Engraved by P. G. Langlois and Pesne, and in an oval by Poilly.
This studied and highly-wrought picture was evidently painted un-
der the influence which the rich and harmonious tones of the colour of
Titian had left on the artist’s mind when returning from his Italian tour.
Collection of the Prince de Conti, , 1777 . 8001 fs. 3201.
■ -— Due de Praslin, . 1793 . 8800 fs. 3521.
■ -- Choiseul Praslin, . 1808 . 6003 fs. 2401.
- John Hoppner, Esq. R. A. 1828—(bought by the
Writer).112gs.
In the latter sale the picture was exceedingly disguised by dirt
and varnish.
Now in the possession of Miss Tait.