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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35. A Sea-Port. The view offers, on the right, a portion
of a quay, where three merchants are standing together,
looking at three men occupied with bales of goods. Near
these is a man mounting the steps of the quay, and another
carrying a load on his back to a barge in which are two
sailors. The appearance is that of a fine clear day.
\st. 10 by 2 st. 8.—C.
In the Palace of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

36. Portraits of two Priests. The interior of an apart-
ment in which is a table covered with red velvet. Near this
sits a prelate, wearing a black cap, a white lawn robe, and
grey cope, holding a rosary in his hand; the other priest
stands on the farther side of the table. They appear to
have been engaged at their devotions, and a large open book
lies on a desk placed on the table. A library occupies the
back of the room.
\st. 4 by \st. 1.—P.
In the Hermitage Palace. Worth 100 gs.

37. The Smoker. An artisan, dressed in a grey jacket,
green pantaloons, and a red cap, seated, with a glass of liquor
and a pipe in his hands; a jug is placed on one side of him,
and a stool on the other. His companion is in the back of
the room, leaning against the wall.
7 in. by 9.—P.
In the Hermitage Palace. Worth 80 gs.

38. The Farm-Yard. A view over an open space of
ground, with a pond in the centre, bounded on the left by a
thatched house, at the door of which are a woman and child.
Beyond this is a lofty gate of entrance to the barton ; a large
barn forms a boundary in the centre ; and a canal, crossed
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