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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VAN DYCK.

503. A second Portrait, representing the Countess when
about thirty years of age, habited in a red silk robe with full
sleeves, a pale yellowish scarf with gold edging, and a pearl
necklace. The hands, which are extremely beautiful, cross
each other in front. This is also a delightful production.
3 st. 5 in. by 2 ft. 8 in.—C.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
Now in the collection of Earl Spencer, at Althorp.

504. A third Portrait of the Countess, represented in the
same view as the preceding, with two locks of hair falling on
her neck, and dressed in red silk of varied hues, and a light
brown scarf, leaving the bosom exposed.
30 in. by 24 in.—C.
Now in the collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq.

505. A fourth Portrait, being a repetition of the preceding.
In the Louvre.—See p. 45.

506. A fifth Portrait, representing the bust in the same
position as the preceding, and the hands engaged drawing on
the gloves. The attire consists of a bright blue silk robe, and
a brownish scarf.
4ft. 2 in. by 3 ft. 4 in.—C.
Engraved by Lombart ; and also in Lodge's Memoirs,
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1820.
Now in the collection of Lord Egremont, at Petworth.
Portraits os the Earl and Countess of Bedford are in the col-
lection of the Earl of Pembroke, at Wilton.

507. Portrait of Dorothy Sydney, Countess of Sunderland,
when about twenty-eight years of age, with a fair complexion
and light hair, seen nearly in a front view. The dress is
composed of a varied red silk, the bodice is adorned with
jewels, a fur tippet crosses the left shoulder, and is held by the