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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occupied with their boats. Among the several persons
nearest the spectator, is a man on a restive grey horse, which
appears to have startled at a boy and a girl. Beyond the
former is a horseman in full gallop ; two waggons may also
be observed going towards the village.
2 st. 5 by 3 st. 8.—C.
Formerly in the possession of Mr. O’Neil.

42. A Pigsty, of a highly picturesque appearance, in which
are three hogs luxuriating in filth. A tub, partly overturned,
and other objects, complete a picture which exhibits a faith-
ful transcript of nature.
1 ft. 2| by 1 st. 01—P.
Sold in the Collection of M. Dubois, Paris, 1841 ; 2,000fr.
and 5 per cent. (84Z.)
43. Travellers refreshing. The scene represents the court
of a rustic inn, of a most singular and picturesque appear-
ance, and entered by a ssight of stone steps. At the foot of
these are grouped four travellers, one of whom, sitting on the
ground, with his back to the spectator, has a knife at his
girdle. He appears to have just removed a pipe from his
lips, to speak to his companion, seated on an inverted tub, in
the act of raising the jug to his mouth. The third is seated
on a low chair, and the remaining one stands in a corner.
A large dog lies near them; and a woman, with a child in
her arms, sits at the arched door of the house, at the summit
of the steps. On the opposite side is a white horse about to
slake its thirst at a well. This picture maybe classed among
the very choicest works of the master. See No. 52, Vol. I.
l#6byl# 31—P.
Sold in the Collection of the late Count Perregaux by M. George,
1841 ; 15,000 fr. and 5 per cent. (6301.)
Bought by M. D’Etiers.