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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against the side, while the right holds the skirt. The back-
ground presents a distant view of the sea.
3 st. 11 in. by 3 ft. lin.—-C.
This is one of the artist’s Genoese pictures, and is consequently
distinguished for its rich tone of colour and powerful effect.
Now in the collection of Thomas Emmerson, Esq.
827. Portrait of John Baptist Franck, when thirty-two years
of age, with an oval countenance, turned in a three-quarter view;
he has light curling hair, with mustacheos, and a small tuft of
beard. The body is enveloped in a full black mantle, and a
plain pendent collar ; the left hand only is seen, which is placed
on the waist in front. This is one of the artist’s Flemish pro-
ductions, and is exceedingly fresh and brilliant in colour.
%st. 5^ in. by 1ft. 11 in.—C.
Etched, in outline, when in the collection of Lucian Buona-
parte ; and engraved by Mougeot, in the Musee Fran^ais.
Now in the possession of the Writer. Price 300 gs.
828. Portrait of Sir William Halton, Bart., when about
twenty-six years of age. He is represented standing erect,
and seen in a three-quarter view, with long auburn hair, and
thin mustacheos. His elegant dress is composed of a black
silk vest, with open sleeves, the cuffs of which are lined with
orange-coloured silk; black velvet hose, fringed at the knees
with various coloured ribbons, and bunches of the same at the
waist; white pendent collar and ruffles; a full silk mantle
conceals the left arm, and that hand appears to be placed on
the hip ; the right hand holds his gloves, and his hat is seen
on a bank at the side. A white spaniel is seated at his feet;
beyond this object appears a hilly landscape, with a grove of
trees. This is an admirable example of portraiture.
6 ft. 9 in. by 'Ift. 1 in.—C.
Now in the possession of Henry Tuffnel, Esq.
829. Portrait of the Marquis de Vieuville, when about sifty
years of age. He is represented standing erect, seen in a three-