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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580. Portrait of the Countess of Devonshire, when about
twenty-two years of age. She has a fair complexion, and de-
licate features; her auburn hair is tastefully disposed in small
curls. The dress is composed of a dark blue satin robe with
hanging sleeves, lined with orange-coloured silk ; the bosom
and neck are richly decked with pearls and other jewels. She
appears to be advancing one foot up a step, and at the same
time raising the skirt of her robe with the left hand, while the
right is placed on her waist.
7 st. 3 in. by 4st. 3 in.—C.
This and the companion are delightful examples of portraiture.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire.
581. Portrait of Elizabeth Cecil, Countess of Devonshire,
when about twenty-two years of age. She is represented in
nearly a front view, with her auburn hair tastefully arranged in
curls. Her elegant dress is composed of white satin, relieved
with bows of blue ribbons on the bodice; the right hand holds a
sprig of roses, and the left is slightly raising the skirt of her robe.
4 ft. 2 in. by 3 st. 4 in.—C.
Engraved by Lombart; and also by Wright, in Lodge's Memoirs.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Egremont.
For a description of a third portrait of the Countess of Devon-
shire, see p. 107.
582. Portrait of James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, when
about forty-five years of age, seen in nearly a front view, with
long curling hair, and a small black cap on the crown of the
head. The body is clad in armour, with a plain white frill
round the neck. His helmet, and the figure of a female, are on
a projection of architecture behind.
Engraved by Robinson, in Lodge's Memoirs.
Now in the possession of the Duke of Montrose.
A portrait of this nobleman, differing a little from the above de-
scription, is engraved by Houbraken.
A portrait of the Marquis of Montrose was formerly in the col-
lection of the Prince of Monaco, 1754.