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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a few light, ssickering, diaphanous clouds. It is impossible to
commend too highly this beautiful work of art: the masterly
execution displayed in every part, the science evinced in the
arrangement of objects and forms, and the wonderful and
lovely gradation of tints and atmospheric truth, justly entitle
it to the first rank among his best productions.
4 st. 2 by 1st. 5.—C.
Purchased about the year 1796, of Mr. Desenfans, a dealer, for
350 gs., and were it now offered for sale, it would probably bring
1500Z. or 20007.
In the Collection of J. Martin, Esq.

36. A Gentleman reposing from the fatigues of the chase.
A young sportsman, apparelled in the costume of the period,
seated on a bank, viewing with pleasure the product of his
gun, which an attendant, who stands behind him is showing;
a long gun stands by his side, and a dog lies at his feet. A
second sportsman is seen at some distance. The figures
appear to be portraits. Signed, A. C.
About 2 ft. 6 by 2 st.—P.
Formerly in the possession of Mons. Heris, Brussels.

37. A grey and a bay Horse standing together, with their
bridles attached to a tree ; in the rear of these is a gentle-
man on a brown horse ; the whole are on the sandy fore-
ground of a landscape, representing a ssat country divided
by a stream.
1 st. 6 by 1 st. 9|.—P.
In the Collection of Mons. Vander Schrick, Louvain.

38. A party of three Cavaliers halting to refresh ; two of
them have dismounted from their steeds, and a youth is giving
water to one of them. In the opposite side of the picture
are two dogs.
In the Collection of Mons. Vander Schrick, Louvain.