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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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REMBRANDT VAN RHYN.

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Portraits of Men.
303. A Gentleman, habited in a dark dress.
Formerly in the Hesse Cassel collection, and subsequently
in that of Malmaison.
Collection of M. La Fontaine, . 1821. (Mr. Christie) 132 gs.

304. A Gentleman about forty years of age, remarkable for
having the bridge of his nose broken. He is seen in nearly a
front view, and has on a large slouched hat, and a brown dress.
Painted in the best time of the master.
2 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. 1 in.—P. (oval.)
Collection of the Count Pourtales, 1825.; sold privately by the
Writer for 200 gs.
Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Lord Ashburton.

305. A young Man, of a pale and serious countenance,
having the appearance of being the pastor of a Calvinistic
congregation. He is represented in a front view, wearing a
large hat, and a black coat, relieved by a plain white collar,
sitting sideways in a chair, resting the right arm on its back,
and holding his gloves in his hand. Signed, and dated 1644.
2 ft. Min. by 1 ft. Ilf in.—C.
In the possession of Peter Norton, Esq.

306. Lieven Coppenol, when upwards of forty years of age.
He has a round full face, represented in a three-quarter view,
dark scanty hair, a small beard, and mustacheos. His dress is
composed of black figured silk, and a large white ruff, and he is
seated at a covered table, with a large open book and some
paper lying on a desk before him; he appears to have just
ceased writing, and while engaged mending his pen, looks
round to the spectator. This picture is painted in a careful,
 
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