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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3. The Drowsy Soldier. A young woman awaking an
officer (who is seated with his head reclining upon a table),
apparently in consequence of a trumpeter having brought him
dispatches. Mentioned by Descamps.
2 ft. 3 in. by 1 ft. 11^ in.—P.
Collection of M. Lormier, . . . 1763. . 290yZo. 27£.

4. Paternal Instruction. The Interior of an apartment, in
which are two ladies and a gentleman: one of the former,
attired in a white satin robe and black kerchief, her flaxen hair
tastefully entwined with black riband, stands in front, with her
back to the spectator, but notwithstanding this, her elegant form
creates the idea of youth and beauty ; her attention is ap-
parently directed to a gentleman, habited in a buff jacket, with
embroidered silk sleeves, and gray hose, who is seated on her
right, with a drab hat and feathers lying in his lap : his gesture
and expression evince that he is giving her some grave advice.
The other lady, dressed in black silk, sits on his right, drinking
a glass of wine. A table, covered with a red cloth, is placed
before them, on which are a looking glass, a silver candlestick,
and other objects. A dog, of the rough greyhound breed, is
behind the gentleman’s chair. This is one of the master’s best
works, and is of the highest excellence and beauty. Engraved
in mezzotinto, by Vaillant.
2 st. 4 in. by 2 ft. 4| in.—C.
This is, perhaps, the picture which was sold in the collection of
M. Lormier, 1763. . S25flo. 7^1.
Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. Worth 600gs.
A picture corresponding in composition with the preceding, but
differing in some of its minor details, and omitting the large dog, was
formerly in the Lubbeling collection, and is engraved by Wille,
under the title of Z’Instruction Maternelle.
2 st. 2 in. by 2 ft. 4 in.—C.
Collection of M. Beaujon, . . . 1782. . 4600jfs. 184Z.
- M. Proley, . . . 1787. . 6500/s. 260Z.