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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Portraits of Women.
576. A young Lady, styled 44 The Artist’s Wife.” She has a
full florid countenance, which is seen in a three-quarter view, and
her bright auburn hair is partly concealed by a muslin veil,
embroidered with gold, which falls on her shoulders behind. She
wears a dark-colour dress, relieved by an embroidered necker-
chief, and a gold chain. This is a carefully-finished work of
the master.
2 ft. 1 in. by \ft. 8 in.— P.
Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq., Redleaf.

577. A young Woman, of a delicate and pleasing counte-
nance, represented in nearly a front view. Her hair is taste-
fully disposed in curls, and her dress consists of a white
neckerchief, adorned with a gold chain, and a scarf thrown
over the right shoulder, which she appears to hold with the
left hand. Dated 1642. Engraved by Hess, and described
from the print.

578. A young Lady, of a pleasing countenance, seen in a
three-quarter view, with the eyes directed to the spectator. A
rich veil covers her head, and partly conceals her hair. She
has on a black robe, and an embroidered white neckerchief
adorned with a gold chain. Engraved (oval) by Read, and
described from the print.

579- A young Lady, of a smiling countenance, with her
head bent a little forward, and turned over her shoulder
towards the spectator, and one hand placed on her breast.
She has on a large slashed silk hat and feathers, and her dress
appears to be of costly materials. Engraved by Riedel, and
described from the print.