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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Turkey carpet; her attention and risibility are excited by the
eager endeavours of the gentleman to enter the apartment, and
the maid-servant preventing him. The second lady stands by
the side of a bed, from which she has apparently just risen, and
is only in part dressed, having on a white satin skirt and a red
corset and sleeves; her countenance expresses displeasure at the
rudeness of the intruder. A brown spaniel is by the side of
the former lady, and a rich robe of scarlet velvet bordered
with ermine lies on an antique chair in front, near which is a
silver vase; upon the toilet, placed in front of the window, are
a silver box, and a handsome looking-glass.
2/i. 2| in. by 1ft. 11J in.—P.
This picture may with propriety be styled a chef d’oeuvre of the
master. The beauty of the composition, the elegance of the drawing,
the delightful effect which pervades it, together with the colour, and
accomplished execution, fully entitle it to this appellation.
Purchased by the Writer, of Colonel Way, and sold by him to the
Honourable G. J. Vernon, in 1830, for 500 gs.; in the sale of whose
collection, in 1831, it was again bought by the Writer, for 4031.
Now in the collection of His Excellency Sir Charles Bagot.
95. The Tete-d-tete. A lady, dressed in a scarlet jacket
bordered with ermine, and a white silk petticoat, seated at a
table, with a guitar in her lap; a cavalier, with a glass of wine
in his hand, is also seated at the side of the table, leanino-
forward towards the lady, with whom he is apparently engaged
in conversation ; at the back of his chair stands a spaniel dog.
This is an admirably-painted picture.
Collection of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam, 1 826.
96. Hot Rolls. A small picture, representing a baker
standing at his door blowing a horn, to announce that the hot
bread is ready.
Collection of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam, 1826.
97. The Music Master. A lady, seated before a grand
piano, directing her attention to a gentleman, who sits at the