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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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The Works of Anthony Van Dyck
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172 VAN DYCK.
592. Portraits of Francis, Earl of Bedford, and Catherine
Bridges, his Countess.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Pembroke, at Wilton.

593. Portrait of Sir John Menns, when about forty years of
age, of a thin countenance, seen in a three-quarter view, with
mustacheos, and a tuft of beard. He is dressed in a crimson
silk jacket, of varied hues, over which is a cuirass; and wears
a red sash across the body, which is held in front by the right
hand, while the left is concealed behind the hip.
bft. 2 in. by 3 ft. Min.—C.
Etched by Edward V. Utterson, Esq. from a picture in the col-
lection of the Earl of Clarendon.

594. Portrait of James Stuart, Duke of Richmond and
Lennox, represented in an erect position, having the left hand
placed on the hip, and the right on the head of a large grey-
hound. The face is seen in a three-quarter view, with light
hair, flowing in curls on the shoulders, which are nearly covered
by a broad and richly-worked frill; the remainder of the dress
is composed of black figured silk, white silk stockings, and large
bows in the shoes; a medal, attached to a blue ribbon, is sus-
pended in front; and his mantle is embroidered with a splendid
star.
7 st. 6 in. by 4-ft. 2 in.—C. (about.)
This superb portrait is os the highest excellence and beauty.
Engraved by R. Earlom ; and by Houbraken, in an embellished
oval.
Now in the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq , Corsham House.

595. Portrait of the preceding Nobleman, when about thirty-
five years of age, represented sitting in a chair. He is dressed
in a white shirt, with a red mantle over the right shoulder, and
falling into his lap. A greyhound rests its head on his knee.
Engraved by W. T. Fry; and in Lodge s Memoirs.
Now in the collection of Sir J. S. Sidney, Bart., Penshurst.
 
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