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 4) (London: Smith and Son, 1833)

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looking attentively at something; on the opposite side are a
boy busy with a pack-saddle, and a man paying a woman-
servant for his liquor. The Inn is a building of a picturesque
appearance, adjoining an old tower.
1 st. 6 in. by 1 ft. 2| in.—P.
Now in the collection of Sir George Warrender, Bart.
130. The Interior of a Room, with a man and woman seated
at table, taking their repast; the former is in the act of eating
an egg. On the further side of the table is a man, pouring out
a glass of liquor.
1st. 6 in. by 1 st. 8 in.—P.
Collection of Mr. Emmerson, . . 1829 logs.
Now in the collection of H. Munro, Esq.
131. A Company of Villagers in a Room. Among a group
in front is seated a young woman, whose face is seen in a profile
view, and her attention directed to an elderly man, who is
politely paying his respects to her, taking off his hat, and
apparently inviting her to be his partner in a dance.
1 ft. 2 in. by 10 in.—P.
Collection of Lord Charles Townshend, 1824. Valued at 200£.
Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq.
132. The Interior of a Room, with several figures; the most
conspicuous of whom are, a woman in a blue jacket bordered
with fur, seated at table with a can in her hand, and a man, also
seated, holding a pipe; the latter appears to be speaking to a
young woman with a child: there is also in the group an old
man, with a goblet of liquor in his hand. Other figures are in
the back of the room.
2 st. 4| in. by 1st. 2 J in.—P.
Collection of M. Rootham, Amst. 1826. . 1615 so. 1451.

133. Peasants regaling at a Guinguette. The view exhibits
on the right, a large house of a picturesque appearance.