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 7) (London: Smith and Son, 1836)

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Fancy and Familiar Subjects.
profile view, holds a large book open, to a page of which the
other, bending over the arm of his chair, is pointing. A globe
stands on the table, and a quantity of books and papers lie at
the side. Engraved by Monaco, from a picture in the collec-
tion of Sig. Bartolo Bernardi, and described from the print.

170. A Lady at her Toilet. This excellent production
exhibits a young lady with flaxen hair, adorned with pearls,
and attired in a white neckerchief, a dark vesture, and a
greenish coloured mantle, standing in nearly a front view, in
the act of attaching the sleeve of her right arm. A. looking
glass and a vase are on the table, and a window is open near
it. This is a brilliant and beautiful work.
3 ft. 3 in. by 2 ft. in.—P.
Now in the collection of J. Berkeley Owen, Esq.

171. A Youth, habited in a brown dress, and a cap decked
with feathers, holding up in his hand a dead heron. Engraved
by Riedel.
4 ft. 3 in. by 3 fl. \fin.—C.
Now in the Musee at Dresden.

172. The rustic Repast. A man and a woman sitting
together on a bank at the foot of a tree, taking their repast.
The former is in the act of pouring out a cup of liquor, and
the latter is cutting a slice of bread. Engraved by Verbeck,
and described from the print.

173. The Lover expected. The scene presents the interior
of a chamber, a large portion of which is occupied by a
splendid couch, composed of richly carved and gilt posts, and
green silk hangings. A young woman, not remarkable for her