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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488. Portrait of Frances Stuart, Countess of Portland,
when about twenty-two years of age, showing the face in a three-
quarter view, with light hair and fair complexion. The dress
is composed of white satin, striped and figured; full sleeves, and
ruffles; a lace frill surrounds the bosom, which is adorned with
pearls, as are also the neck and waist. She is represented
standing erect, and taking, with the right hand, a rose from a
covered table, on which is placed a bouquet in a vase; and in
her left she is holding a wreath of ssowers. A truly-beautiful
production.
6 st. 6 in. by As ft. 2 in.—C.
Engraved, in mezzotinto, by A. Browne.
Now in the collection of Lord Lyttelton, at Hagley.

489. Portrait of the same lady, when about twenty-six
years of age, seen in a three-quarter view. Her hair, falling in
curling dusters on each side of the face, is adorned with pearls
on the crown of the head. The dress consists of white satin,
and over the shoulders is a fur tippet, which is held by the left
hand ; the bosom is surrounded by rich point lace, and a string
of pearls, attached in front to a large jewel.
Engraved by W. Hollar, 1650 ; R. Gaywood ; and A. Browne ex.

490. Portrait of the same Lady, in a similar view;
dressed in dark blue silk, and a light brown mantle on the
shoulders, with the bodice richly decked with pearls. The
right hand is placed in front, and the left holds a bunch of
red roses.
3 ft. by %st. 5 in.—C.
Now in the collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq.

491- Portrait of the Earl of Carlisle, when apparently about
thirty-five years of age, seen in a three-quarter view, with
auburn hair, a small tuft of beard, and mustacheos. The
dress consists of black silk, relieved with a broad lace collar
covering the shoulders, and open sleeves, showing the white