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 (Band 9): Supplement (London: Smith and Son, 1842)

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24. A young Man prepared for Bathing. He is seated
near a withered tree. Described No. 35, Vol. I.
9^- in. by 7^ in.—P.

25. A young Woman sitting on the bank of a stream, ready
to enter the water. Described No. 36, Vol. I.
10 in. by 8s in.—P.
The preceding three pictures are finished in the most delicate
manner. They now adorn the Palace of the Hermitage, St. Peters-
burg.
26. The Dentist. The subject is composed of three figures
apparently viewed from the exterior of a window. An old
man is here seen seated, leaning back in his chair, while the
operator, who stands on his farther side with one hand on
the patient's head, examines his mouth by the light of a
candle. A pretty young woman (doubtless intended for the
old man's daughter) stands by, holding his hand. A lantern
with a light in it, a basin, and a basket, are on a ledge in
front. An exquisitely finished picture.
15 in. by 11J in.
Collection of M. Goll de Frankenstein, 1833; 7375flo. and 74- 660Z.
Bought for M. Six Van HilligOm, Amsterdam.

27. Portrait of the Artist when about twenty years of age,
represented in a profile view ; his dress is composed of a cap
decked with feathers, and a steel cuirass over a morone-colour
velvet jacket.
5-1- in. by 4^ in.—P. (oval.)
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1831. D. Mesman, Esq.

28. The Nursery. A large curtain of rich materials, drawn
up in festoons, shows the interior of a handsome apartment,
on the left of which is seated an interesting young woman