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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SUPPLEMENT
TO THE WORKS OF
JOHN BAPTIST GREUZE.

1. A Portrait of the Artist’s Father, when about seventy
years of age, represented in nearly a front view, having an
abundance of grey bushy hair. The dress consists of a drab
coat and waistcoat, of different hues, only a small portion of
which is seen, leaving his sinewy neck uncovered. Truth of
expression, combined with singular freedom and sweetness of
pencilling, and purity of tints, are the characteristics of this
clever picture.
1 st. 6 by 1 st. 21.—C. {arched.')
In the possession of Robert Hume, Esq., 1840.
2. L’Extase. A young female, of a fair complexion and
light hair, represented in a three-quarter view, with her eyes
upraised, and her countenance expressive of pleasurable sensa-
tions ; her bosom is partly exposed, and her head reclines
against a pillow. Painted in the artist’s most engaging
manner.
About 1 st. 7 by 1 st. 3.—P.
In the Collection of the Hon. Long Pole Wellesley, Brussels.
3. Le Tendre Desir. This, like the preceding, represents
a lovely young female, dans Vattaint du plaisir, seen in nearly
a front view, with her head reclining backwards, and her
swimming eyes upraised ; her countenance is of the fairest
hue, and her auburn hair is tied with a blue ribbon : one