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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158. A Landscape, enriched with Cattle and Figures. On
the fore-ground and left are two cows lying down; and
beyond them, and close to the side, a woman carrying a yoke
of brass milk cans. Towards the middle are a dun-coloured
cow, and four or five sheep; and on the right are two horses.
Several peasants loading hay are seen in the distance.
4<ft. by 5 ft.—C. (about.)
Collection of M. Vander Potts, Rott. 1824 ; sold with the collection.

159- The Thirsty Cow-herd. The view exhibits a moun-
tainous country, with a stream extending along the front, on
the farther side of which is a cow-boy wearing a blue jacket,
stooping to take a cup of water ; near him are a yellowish cow
lying down, and another, of a red hue, standing beyond it: a
goat reposes by the side of the latter. A round tower and
some other buildings are seen in the distance, and the view is
terminated by square-shaped mountains. A sunset.
2 st. by 2 ft. 9 in.—C.
This excellent picture has passed in succession through the hands
of M. Gallie, Charles Kinnear, Esq., and Sir John Pringle, Bart.
Now in the collection of the Rev. Mr. Clowes, Manchester.

160. The Companion. Horses Watering. A landscape,
with a pool of water in front, in which a young man in a
brown jacket and red stockings, mounted on a gray horse, is
refreshing his steed, while his companion, riding a bay horse,
is quitting the water and ascending the bank, preceded by his
dog. On the opposite side, and second distance, are three cows
reposing ; and beyond them is a canal, on which are several
sailing vessels. This picture is of excellent quality.
2 ft. by 2 st. 9 in.'—C.
Collection of M. Vander Potts, Rott. 1825 ; bought with the entire
collection. Valued at 7000slo. the pair.
A picture corresponding with this description was sold in the
collection of Thomas Emmerson, Esq. 1832 280 gs.