63. La Liseuse des Romains. A young girl attired in a loose morning dress, seated with her head reclining on her left arm, under which is a book.

1 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 1 Collection of M. Duclos Dufresnoy,

in.-C.

1795. . 22,900 assignats.

64. A Magdalen in the Desert, or St. Mary of Egypt. A beautiful young woman with very long flowing hair, and wholly destitute of raiment, represented kneeling by the side of a bank of earth which is covered with a mat, holding a cross in one hand, and leaning her head on the other; her eyes are dissolved in tears, and her countenance bespeaks the poignancy of her feelings. A large open book is placed on the ground by her side, and a lion is seen in the distance. Engraved in outline in the gallery of Lucien Buonaparte.

5 ft. 5 in. by 4 ft. 7 in.-C. (about.)

Collection of M. Duclos Dufresnoy, . 1795. 84,000 assignats. Prince Lucien Buonaparte, 1816. (bought in) 30 gs.

65. A Pretty Girl, about fourteen years of age, of a fair complexion, seen in nearly a profile view. She has abundance of light hair which flows in curls round her forehead, and is tied in a bunch behind with ribands; her dress consists of a muslin kerchief and a loose mantle put carelessly on, and leaving one-half of the bosom exposed. Engraved in outline in the Lucien Gallery.

Collection of Prince Lucien Buonaparte,

1816.

66. L'Amour. A handsome youth in the character of Cupid, having wings; represented in a three-quarter view, looking smilingly at the spectator; one hand is extended, and in the other he holds a wreath of flowers. Engraved by B. L. Henriques.

67. L'Ecouteuse aux Portes. A young woman seen in nearly a front view, having dark hair tied with a pink ribbon. She is represented listening at the door of an apartment; her eyes, and the rest of her countenance, depict the eagerness of her curiosity to catch the sounds from within.

1 ft. 3 in. by 1 ft.-P.

Collection of Monsieur de St. Victor, . 1822. 1551 fs.. 621.

68. A Girl and Dog. The subject represents a pretty child with a smiling archness of countenance, having auburn hair tied up with a blue riband, and her shoulders covered with a white kerchief; she is bending forward on a table, and caressing a pet spaniel in her arms. The naïveté peculiar to children, is admirably depicted in this work of art.

1 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 33 in.-P. (oval made into a square.) Collection of Monsieur de St. Victor, . 1822.. 3050 fs. . 1227. Imported by the Writer.

Now in the collection of Abraham Robarts, Esq.

69. The Bust of a Girl with a fair complexion, and light hair tied with a blue riband. Her expression is that of attention, or listening to some distant sound.

1 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 4 in.-P. (about.)

Now in the possession of the Right Hon. H. M. Pierrepoint.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1835.

70. A Young Girl of sweet and interesting expression, with light hair; her soft blue eyes are directed upwards, and in her left hand, which crosses her bosom, is a bunch of wild blue flowers. This is a picture of excellent quality.

1 ft. 3 in. by 1 ft.-P.

Collection of the Marquis Marialva, 1824.

Bought privately by the Writer.

Now in the collection of J. Fisher, Esq.

71. A Pair. One represents Love or Cupid; his countenance, animated with an expression of vivacity, is turned to the spectator; his head is adorned with flaxen hair, and a lilac colour drapery floats round his body.

1 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 11 in.-P.

72. The Companion represents the enchanting Psyche. The composition exhibits the head turned with peculiar grace towards the right shoulder, and the eyes directed upwards; her chestnut colour locks are upheld by a band of pearls, and a few ringlets play around her naked shoulders; the body is lightly covered with blue and white drapery, leaving part of the bosom exposed.

Collection M. B., . Paris, 1827. . 5055 fs. (pair) 2021.

73. A Bust of a Young Girl, designated L'Ingénuité. Her head is adorned with light curling hair, the body covered with some blue and white drapery, and the bosom concealed in part by a kerchief of gauze.

mated with smiles, her head erect, and encircled with ivy, and a tiger's skin covers her shoulders, leaving part of her bosom exposed.

This picture, although less finished than the preceding possesses equal attractions. The whole are said to have been painted for the present proprieter.