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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21. A Musical Family Party. The composition consists
of two ladies and two gentlemen, assembled on the paved
terrace of a mansion. One of the former, a handsome young
woman, attired in a yellow taffeta striped and figured gown,
is seated in front, with an open music book on her lap. She
appears to have just ceased singing, and is extending her
hand to a sportsman who is approaching her, bearing a pre-
sent of a hare, and carrying a gun on his shoulder. The
second gentleman, having on a blue cloak, sits on the left,
touching a lute. The other lady (apparently intended
for the parent of the former) stands behind. A fountain,
composed of a Cupid and dolphins, is at the side ; a portion
of a mansion, and a landscape, form the background. An
exquisitely finished picture.
12^ in. by 14|. (copper.)
In the Collection of Charles Heusch, Esq.

22. A Young Lady at an arched window, with a palette
and pencils in her hands. See No. 36, Vol. I.
5 in. by 3^.—P. (arched.)
This picture was exhibited for sale in the Collection of the
Duchess de Berri, at Messrs. Christie and Manson’s, in 1834, price
300Z.; but not meeting a purchaser, it was put up to auction in
Paris in 1837, and sold for 2047/7. (82/.)

23. Portrait of the Artist, when thirty-two years of age,
dressed in a black velvet cap and mantle, and holding a
palette in his hand. See No. 39, Vol. I.
Collection of M. Goll de Frankenstein, 1833. 470 fio. & 7-^ (48Z.)
Bought by Mr. Woodin.