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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conversation with a man, who is mounted on a mule, laden
with panniers. The left of the picture is adorned with shrubs
and bushes, growing luxuriantly on the banks of a river.
3 ft. 4 in. by 4 st. 4 in.—C. (about. J
Collection of Noel Desenfans, Esq., 1802.180gs.
Now in the Dulwich Gallery.

73. A Landscape, composed of a hilly fore-ground, and a
canal ssowing: in the middle distance, on which are vessels under
sail. A group of eight cows occupies the front, the whole of
which, except one, are lying down; they are guarded by a
peasant in a red jacket, with a knapsack at his back, who is
leaning on a stick, apparently in conversation with a woman
seated, with a little girl standing by her, &c. &c.
1 st. 6 in. by 2ft.—P. (about.}
Collection of Noel Desenfans, Esq., 1801.
Now in the Dulwich Gallery.

74. A warm and pleasing Landscape, animated with cattle
and figures, and distinguished by the ruins of a castle.
Collection of the Countess of Holderness, 1802. . . . 24 gs.

75. A Herdsman and a Woman tending Cattle. The view
represents a hilly country, intersected by a river on the right,
bounded by high land ; and in the distance is seen the tower
of a castle. Upon a sloping meadow in front are seven cows,
distributed in the most picturesque manner; these are guarded
by a herdsman, who stands with his back to the spectator,
conversing with a woman sitting on the ground near him.
The aspect of a fine summer’s evening completes the charm of
this excellent production. Engraved by Vivares.
2 st. 1 in. by 2 ft. 9| in.—C.
Collection of Henry Penton, Esq. 1800.231 gs.
Now in the collection of Lady Mildmay, Dogmersfield.

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