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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20. The Admonition. A young woman, dressed in a blue
jacket with yellow sleeves, and a dark grey petticoat, seated
in a profile view, with her arm resting on the back of her
chair, and a glass in her hand ; her attention is directed to
an elderly woman, seated, leaning on a table, and by her
expression and gesture, giving some useful advice to her
friend. A pewter jug and a cake are on the table. Painted
in a neat manner, and subdued tone of colouring.
12 in. by 11T.—P.
Collection Anonymous, by Christie and Manson, 1836. 151 gs.

21. The Dancing Dog. A composition of eleven figures.
See No. 17, Vol. iv.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1838.
In the Collection of Sir Charles Coote, Bart.
22. The School Master. The composition of this picture
corresponds very nearly with No. 21, Vol. iv. The figures
are here entire, and the blubbering boy has let fall a paper
which lies at his feet. The size differs considerably from
that one ; this being only
15 in. by 12 in.—C.
In the Collection of Mons. Geeland, of Antwerp.'
23. Girl frying cakes. The subject is composed of two
girls and two boys : one of the former, dressed in a blue
jacket and a brown skirt, is seated on the ssoor in front,
holding a pan over the fire, looking at the same time round
at a dog which is jumping up against a boy who is pinching a
kitten's ear ; and the other girl sits in a chair with a cake in
her hand ; the remaining boy stands by, holding out a spoon-
ful of milk.
2 st. 8 by 2 st. 4.—P.
Sold in the Collection of M. Braamcamp, 1771, 850 flo. (767.)

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