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 8) (London: Smith and Son, 1837)

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JEAN BAPTIST GREUZE.

peasant’s dwelling : the former is seated in an arm chair, near
the centre of the apartment, holding a quantity of cake on his
knees, a piece of which he has just given to a good boy who
stands before him, supported by his sister ; two other girls
stand on the farther side of a table looking- on, as are also
* ivo youths by their side, one of whom holds up a bowl of
smoking pudding. This interesting scene is witnessed with
pleasure by the mother of the family, who sits at the end
of the table, with a little boy by her side, holding a book in
his hand. The remaining child is a sulky girl, who stands
at some distance behind the father. A basket of apples is on
the ground, and a variety of suitable accessories complete the
picturesque grouping of the subject. Engraved by Flippart.
2 ft. 21 in. by 2 st. 9| in.—C.
Collection of M. Paillet, . . . 1774. . 1681/s. . 677.
•-M. Duclos Dufresnoy, 1795. . 6690/*. . 2687.
-M. Montaleau, . . 1802. . 6500/?. . 2607.
■-M. Emler, .... 1809. . 7000fs. . 2807.
Bequeathed by the late M. Valedou to his native town,
Montpellier.

A picture of the above subject is also in the possession of
M. Maison, for which is asked 20,000fs.

16. L'Accordee du Village. The subject is composed of
twelve figures, and represents a youth leading forward his
affianced bride to receive the benediction of her father, who is
seated, welcoming with open arms their approach ; at the
same time the fond mother and an affectionate sister are
caressing the bride; the former is seated, holding her hand;
and the latter stands reclining her head on her sister’s
shoulder: a third girl is behind the chair of the lawyer, who