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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bleach. Light fleecy clouds ssoat serenely over the upper
hemisphere, and give diversity of hue and effect to the sur-
rounding scene.
1 st. 5 by 1 st. 3.—C.
In the Collection of the Baron Nagel Van Ampden, Hague.

53. A View over a hilly Moor or Heath, divided in the
centre by a rugged road, which descends from the foreground
into a dell, and thence continues up a steep ascent, and is
lost on the summit of the hill. The road is protected on the
left by a rude fence of boards, which are partly concealed by
bushes; and the surface of the surrounding hills is covered
with heath and wild herbage. The only person visible, is a
peasant in a red jacket, who is mounting the road towards
the foreground, preceded by a dog. The aspect is that of
early morning, and the sun breaks brightly over the tops of
the hills. There is no example from the pencil of the
master in which nature is more faithfully portrayed, than in
this little picture ; simple in its composition, but executed
with a zest and spirit, and a rich impasto of colour, that
must ever render it acceptable to the refined Connoisseur.
1 st. 2| by 1 st. 7|.—P.
Purchased by the Writer, at Paris, 1835, for the sum of
3200 fs. (128Z.)
Sold to Charles Brind, Esq.
54. A Cavalier on a grey horse, and a soldier on foot
arriving. See description, No. 103, p. 34, Vol. vi.
Sold by auction in the Collection of the Duchess de Berri, Paris,
1837, for 8400 fs. (336Z.)
55. A Waterfall. See description of this superb picture,
No. 178, Vol. vi.
Sold in the Collection of Lord C. Townshend, 1833. 724Z. 10s.
Bought for the Bight Hon. Sir R. Peel, Bart.