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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speak to some one. This interesting picture is painted with
great breadth and masterly effect.
6| in. by 5| in.—P.
Collection of M. Braamcamp, . 1771. . 102/7o. 9/.
Now in the collection of Sir Charles Bagot, Bart. Worth 60 gs.

29. The Sportsman’s Visit. A young lady, elegantly dressed
in a red corset, and a white satin petticoat bordered with silver
lace, sitting in a graceful position, with her elbow leaning on a
table, and caressing a little spaniel, unconscious of the presence
of a gentleman, who appears to be softly approaching behind
her. He has a gun on his shoulder, and is accompanied by his
dog. His entry is observed by a maid-servant, who stands on
the farther side of the table with her fingers on her mouth. A
looking-glass, a silver box, and a candlestick, are on the table,
which is covered with a Turkey carpet. A truly beautiful
specimen of art. Engraved, No. 91, in the Choiseul Gallery.
2 st. 2 in, by 1 ft. 8 in.—C.
Collection os the Due de Choiseul, 1772. . 6300/s. 2521.
- the Prince de Conti, 1779. . 6000/i. 240Z.
- M. de Calonne, Land. 1795.
It has since passed through the hands of William Smith, Esq.,
Edward Gray, Esq., at 400 gs., and was lastly in the possession of
M. Nieuwenhuys.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1818.

30. A Doctor of Medicine, seated at an arched window,
turning over the leaves of a large book, which he holds on his
knees. He is dressed in a buff vest with red sleeves, and has
on his head a high-crowned hat. An ink horn, a brass pestle
and mortar, and a gaily pot, are on the window sill, and the sur-
rounding wall is adorned with ivy. Engraved, No. 11, in the
Choiseul Gallery; and in the Musee Frangais.
10 in. by 8J in.—P.