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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JOHN BOTH.

Berri, 1837; 9607 fs., and 5 per cent, expenses. (404Z.) This
picture has since passed into the possession of Mr. Chaplin.
Sold to R. S. Holford, Esq., 1842.
14. A View of the Tiber and surrounding country, repre-
sented under the appearance of sunset. The most prominent
object is a bridge (probably the Ponte Mola), composed of
six arches, and having at one end a strong and lofty tower;
and on some rising ground in front are two herdsmen, one of
whom is seated, leaning on his staff; the other stands with
his back to the spectator, apparently looking at a female,
who is mounted on a mule, passing along the farther side of
a bank; and at some distance off may be perceived a dili-
gence going towards the bridge. The country on either side
exhibits a continuity of hills, adorned with abundance
of trees.
2 ft. 7 by 3 st. 8.— C.
Collection of Sir Henry Oxenham, 1840, by Messrs. Christie
and Manson ; price 270 gs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1840. H. A. J. Munro, Esq.

15. A Peasant with Mules. The scene exhibits a well-
wooded country, intersected in the distance by a river, which
is crossed by a bridge, having a tower on either side of it;
nearer the spectator are clusters of trees, and in front of
these are seen some peasants with cattle, passing over some
hilly ground. The figures which tend to identify the picture
consist of a peasant leading a laden mule, followed by
another also burdened ; these are on a road in the left of the
scene, approaching the front. The appearance is that of a
fine warm summer’s day.
1 st. 3 by 1 st. 6.—P.
Collection of the Hon. Lady Stuart, by Messrs. Christie and
Manson, 1841. HOptf.
Bought by Mr. Nieuwenhuys.