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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645. The Companion. A Boor, with a jug in his hand, seated
at table, by the side of a female, with his arm round her neck.
\ft. by 8 in.—C. Worth 50k
Now in the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq.
646. A small Landscape, in which is introduced a reposo of
the Holv Family. A pasticcio, in the manner of Georgione.
Now in the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq. Worth 35k
647. Three Angels contemplating the dead body of the Sa-
viour. A pasticcio, in imitation of the Caracci.
Now in the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq. Worth 40k
648. A Village Fete. Numerous peasantry, collected toge-
ther in front of two cottages, in the right of the picture, par-
taking of all the usual enjoyments common on such occasions;
in the midst of them is a ring of dancers, with their merry piper,
who is mounted on a tub ; near these are several young rustics
inviting partners to succeed in the dance ; at the same time the
host is officiously supplying his guests with liquor. A group
of old men, in conversation, is close to the front; and a variety
of culinary utensils lie promiscuously on the ground. The left
of the picture is thrown into shadow by a tree, which stands
about the middle, and serves greatly to concentrate the light on
the principal groups. On the left, the view opens to the distant
country, traversed by a road, on which are seen small parties
retiring from the scene of hilarity. Painted in a vigorous tone
of colour, but with less freedom and lightness in the handling
than his earlier works possess.
5 ft. 4 in. by 7 ft. 10 in.—C. Worth 500 gs.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Hastings.
649. A Landscape, with cows in the fore-ground, one of
which a woman is milking ; the herdsman stands near, looking
on. A brilliant little production.
9 in. by 1ft.—Cop. (about.) Worth 80 gs.
Collection of the Earl of Egremont, 1830.