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)

102 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE.
75. A Mendicant. An old man, dressed in a grey jacket
and brown trowsers, standing in nearly a front view, under
an archway, with a staff in one hand, and his hat in the other.
At some distance off may be noticed a party of travellers
halting at an inn. A freely painted picture.
11 in. by 8|.—P.
Sold in the Collection of Edward Solly, Esq. 1834.

76. Five Boors at a Window formed of two casements,
enjoying them glass. See No. 166, Vol. I.
In the Collection of Charles Brind, Esq.
77. A Dutch Woman, dressed in a dark grey gown with
red sleeves, a white apron and cap, seated at a window, with
a pipe in one hand, and a paper in the other. A cat is
crouched near her. The window, which is arched, is partly
overspread on the exterior by a vine. A freely painted work.
11 in. by 10.—P.
Formerly in the Collection of Mons. Fossard, Paris.

78. The Interior of a Large Room, in which are assembled
a numerous company of artisans and boors, most of whom
are drinking and carousing. Among them is a jovial party
occupying the centre of the apartment. Painted in a free
manner, and with a prevalent brown tone of colour.
About 2 st. 2 by 2 st. 8.—P.
In the Collection of Earl Fitzwilliam.

79. The Two Boon Companions. See description, No. 79,
Voh I. Read, for size,
1A by 1A °2-“p-
In the Collection of Edmund Higginson, Esq.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1838.