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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198. The Companion. A Hilly Meadow, with a group of
three cows lying down; and beyond them stands a horse, seen
in a hinder view: these are watched by a boy, standing close
to the side, leaning on a stick. The opposite portion of the
picture presents a view over an open hilly country. The aspect
indicates rain. These pictures are excellent examples of the
masters most accomplished manner.
1ft. 11 in. by 2 st. 4| in.—P.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Bute. Worth 800 gs.

199- A Herd of five Cows on the bank of a river, the stream
of which extends along the front of the picture. Two of the
beast nearest to the spectator are lying down, and beyond
them is a man in conversation with a girl. A high rock
bounds the view on this side. Looking towards the right are
seen a shepherd and a child upon an elevation, and near them
sits a woman tending a few sheep. A fine warm evening
completes the charm of this excellent production.
1 ft. 4 in. by 1 st. 10 in.—C.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1831.
Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq., Redleaf.

200. A View on a River, with the church, and part of
the city of Bort on the left. On the same side, and close to.
the front, is a boat with five persons and sacks of goods in it;
and on the opposite side is. a passage boat with a great number
of passengers on board, among whom may be noticed a man
beating a drum to announce the departure of the vessel: close
along side of this, is a boat containing four men. Two vessels
in full sail, and other small craft, are seen in the distance.
The aspect exhibits early morning, with the presage of a
fine day.
3 st. 4 in. by 4ift. 5 in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Hertford.