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 5) (London: Smith and Son, 1834)

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near one of the latter lies a weary boy. The sun has long since
descended below the hills, and the soft twilight of evening
prevails, adding greatly to the solemn beauty of the scene.
This is painted in the artist’s finest time, and is in truth a
splendid example of art.
3 ft. 4 in. by 4ft. 6 in.—C.
Collection of M. Lapeyriere, . . 1825. .11,399/i. 456/.
Imported to England in 1830, and sold by Mr. O’Niel to
Edward Lloyd, Esq. ; in whose collection at Manchester it now is.

194. A Landscape, with lofty craggy Rocks on the left. The
middle of the fore-ground is occupied by a group of cattle and
figures, composed of a woman on an ass, with a faggot before
her; another female on foot, with a child in her arms, and a
boy at her side; and a man driving two cows, a calf, and a
goat, &c. The effect of a brilliant sun-set pervades the scene.
This is a delightful example of the master.
1 st. 5 in. by 1ft. 10m.—P.
Collection of the Duke of Bedford, 1827. 260 gs.
- John Ewer, Esq. . . 1832.205 gs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1818.
Now in the collection of James Barker, Esq.

195. A Halt of Sportsmen and Travellers near some noble
Ruins. Amongst them may be observed a farrier shoeing a
mule, and a man drinking off a jug of liquor: a white horse,
together with a goat and a sheep, are mingled with the group.
A large archway extends across the picture, under which is
seen the distant country.
2ft. 1 in. by 2 ft. 7 in.—C.
Collection of Michael Zachary, Esq. 1828. 355 gs.

196. A Woman Milking a Cow. The composition of this
clever little picture consists of a meadow, with a hovel at the
side, and the principal object is a woman milking a red cow,
vol. v. F