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 6) (London: Smith and Son, 1835)

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ssowers, lying on a marble table. In both pictures, butterssies
of divers species are introduced.
Aft. l^in. by 10|m. —C.
Now in the possession of Mr. Artis.

24. This exquisitely painted picture is composed of a thistle,
around which grows the white convolvulus, and other wild
ssowers, and with these are mingled a branch of blackberries,
some hops, and two ears of corn. A mouse, five butterssies,
of divers kinds, and other insects, give additional interest to
the group.
11 in. by 8j in.—P.
Collection anonymous, at Messrs. Christie and Co.’s, 18.35.
Now in the possession of Mr. Artis.

25. A Nosegay, composed of red and white roses, mari-
golds, and various other ssowers, on which abutterssy is settled.
The bouquet is laid on a table. Engraved by Vanderneer, in
the Le Brun Gallery.
1/Z. 4-s in. by 1 ft. l|m.—C.
This talented lady, although a contemporary with John
Van Huysum, was evidently no imitator of his style; but
possessing original genius herself, she formed one based on
the principles of her instructor, which appeared to her best
calculated to represent the objects she chose to paint; and also,
like Van Huysum, attained such extraordinary perfection, that
no successful imitator of her best works has hitherto appeared.