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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GERARD TERBURG.

50. A young Lady seated at her toilet, with a looking-
glass before her, and a box of jewels in her hand, from which
she appears to be selecting one. Seen to the knees.
Sin.—P. (round.)
Collection of M. Lapeyriere, . . 1825. . 1439/s. 58l.
51. The Interruption. An Officer, seated on a low chair,
with a young woman recumbent on the ground by his side,
reclining upon his knees. The officer is habited in the ancient
Dutch costume, and appears to be interrupted by the entrance
of a trumpeter, who has brought him a letter. Engraved in
the Musee Francais, by Audouin. Mentioned in Descamps.
2ft. 1 in. by 1 ft. 10 in.—P.
Collection of M. Van Slingelandt.
Taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored to the Hague
Gallery.
52. A young Lady, dressed in a white satin petticoat em-
broidered with gold, and a red neglige bordered with ermine,
seated, playing on a theorbe ; a covered table, on -which are
a music-book, and other objects, is placed before her.
Engraved in the Musee Frangais, by Audouin ; and in the
Musee Napoleon, by Heina.
1 st. 8 in. by 1ft. 4 in.
Claimed by the Allies, and removed from the Louvre in 1815.

53. A Council of Magistrates. A freely-painted picture,
apparently a study for a larger work.
Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816. . 2000/s. 80Z.
Now in the Louvre.
54. The Music Lesson. A young lady, seated at a table,
which is covered with green velvet, playing on a lute, while her
master stands behind, apparently directing her in the piece.
1 st. 3 in. by 1 st. 1 in.—P.
Now in the Dresden Gallery.