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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188. The Companion. A View on the River Maes, repre-
sented under the agreeable illusion of sunset. In the centre
of the view is a laden barge, alongside of which ssoats a raft
of timber with three men on it; and to the left is a small boat
with a square sail, managed by two sailors: in addition to
these are five small vessels sailing in various directions on the
opposite side. Both this and the preceding picture, are fine
examples of the master.
2 ft. 2 J in. by 3 st. 1 in.—C.
Collection of the Dowager Lady Stuart.
189- A bald Mountainous Scene, being apparently a view
near the Rhine. The principal object which meets the eye is
an old gray horse standing on the right, in front of a high hill.
A ssock of five sheep are reposing on the opposite side near a
cluster of docks: and in the second distance is a farmer on
horseback, conversing with a peasant who is reposing on the
ground.
3 st. 1| in. by 3 ft. 4 in.—C.
Collection ofSir Claude Scott, Bart., 1831. (bt. byMr. Norton)100Z.
Now in the collection of Lord Northwick.
A picture corresponding with the above description, was sold in a
sale at Mr. Phillips’s in 1815, for 165 gs.
190. The View represents a rocky scene, with an open level
space in the centre, where two cows are reposing; one of them
is of a reddish colour, the other yellowish. They are guarded
by a youth who stands at the foot of two trees near them*
leaning on a stick. The effect of a fine evening prevails. An
early production of the master.
1ft. 3^ in. by 1 st. 6^ in.—P. (oW.)
Now in the collection of Dr. Fletcher, Gloucester.

191. A Hunting Party. The view represents a pleasing
landscape, with a river in the distance. On the left and front
are two gentlemen, one of whom, dressed in a scarlet jacket, and