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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and stands out behind, with ruffles to match. A bow and
pendent pearl, and two rows of the same jewels, are in front.
The regal crown is placed on a table by her side.
3 ft. ^n- by ln'—c.
Collection of Thomas Emmerson, Esq.
471. Portrait of the same Queen, represented in a three-
quarter view. Her dark hair is tastefully disposed in ringlets,
some of which fall on her right shoulder; the dress is composed
of a loose orange-coloured silk robe, with very full sleeves, at-
tached with clasps of jewels ; a fur tippet, over the left shoulder;
and pearl necklace. The left hand, holding a rose, is placed in
front; and the right is extended to a covered table, on which is
placed a crown.
fst. 5 in. by 3 ft. 1 in.—C.
Collection of Thomas Emmerson, Esq.
472. Portrait of the same Queen, representing her seated,
resting the right arm on a table, and the left hand (holding a
bunch of roses) placed on her lap. Her face is seen in a three-
quarter view, and her dark hair falls in clustering ringlets on
her shoulders. The dress is composed of a blue silk robe, with
full sleeves; a gold chain, to which is appended a large pearl,
adorns the neck.
3 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. 6 in.—C.
Now in the collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq.
The preceding Portrait corresponds with one mentioned by Wal-
pole, and alluded to in a letter written by Charles I. to Colonel
Whalley, at the time he secretly withdrew himsels from Whitehall,
in which he says, “ There are three pictures, which are not mine,
“ that I desire you to restore—my wise’s picture, in blue satin,
“ sitting in a chair, you must send to Mrs. Kirk.” This lady was
then one of the Queen's dressers.

473. Portrait of the same Queen. Her beautiful face is
seen in a three-quarter view; her hair and neck are decked
with pearls. The dress consists of crimson silk, of varied hues,