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86. A Beautiful Girl, about fifteen years of age, having long auburn hair and a fair complexion; her head is turned to the right and her lovely countenance is animated with the emotion of sympathy or pity, and in accordance with this sentiment, her eyes seem to be moistened with tears. The position of the arms infer that the hands are extended towards the object which excites the feelings described. The right arm is covered with a yellow drapery. An admirable example.

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

Now in the collection of M. Boursault, Paris, 1832.

87. A Bust of a Peasant Girl when about twelve years of age: her dress consists of a red frock, a white kerchief, and a checkered bib, and a cap bound with a blue riband. She is apparently seated, and her head inclines downwards towards her right shoulder.

1 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 4 in.-C. Collection of John Ewer, Esq., 1832.

135 gs.

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88. A Bust Portrait of a Girl, about fifteen years of age; her fair countenance is turned towards the left shoulder, and her head is enveloped in a large white muslin hood.

1 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 3 in.-C.

Collection of Gearge Morant, Esq.,

1832.

37 gs.

89. A Bust Portrait of a Girl, about fifteen years of age, of a fair complexion and yellow hair, tied up with a blue riband; her face is turned considerably from the spectator, and her attention is directed to the left side. She has on a vest of a pale blue colour, bound at the bosom with a gold band and attached on the shoulders with gold buttons. 1 ft. 9 in. by 1 ft. 41⁄2 in.—C.

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90. A Pretty Female, about fourteen years of age, seated in

a chair with both hands crossed on her bosom.

She appears

to have just risen from her couch, and is still en chemise.

2 ft. 5 in. by 2 ft.-C.

Now in the collection of Lord Yarborough.

Exhibited in the British Gallery, in 1832.

91. La Confidence.

Two pretty young females loosely dressed in white linen, leaving their bosoms exposed. One of them standing in nearly a front view, with her right hand raised, appears to feel a lively interest in some communication which her friend is making by whispering in her ear, and at the same time extending the right arm round her neck, having a scarf in her hand. A little dog is near them, and a landscape forms the background.

3 ft. 4 in. by 2 ft. 8 in.-P. Collection of Chevalier Erard, 1832.

M. Nieuwenhuys, 1833.

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5000 fs.. (bought in) 510 gs.

92. A Bust of a Pretty Girl, represented in the character of a Baccahante; her countenance is animated with smiles and her fair complexion set off with dark hair, entwined with vine foliage; the head inclines gracefully on the left shoulder, and her light and scanty dress leaves the right breast exposed. An exquisite performance.

1 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 2 in.-C. (about.)

93. (Companion.) A Girl, with a countenance agitated by anxiety or apprehension; her right hand is raised to her forehead, and the left placed on the top of a rock. The painter has, apparently, intended to embody in this picture some historical fact, as the expression depicted is that which would probably be excited by the wreck of a vessel, in which some dear friend might be implicated.

Now in the possession of Madame Augustine, price (pair) 8000 fs.

94. Two Young Females standing together at the side of a Bed. The nearest of them to the spectator is wholly unclad, and her long hair flows round her waist. The other appears to be directing the attention of her companion to a musical instrument lying on a chair. A cage containing a bird, is on the window-sill, and a second bird is on the outside of the cage. The figures are full length. Painted in a slight free

manner.

3 ft. 3 in. by 7 ft. 6 in.—C.

In the possession of Mr. Perignon,. 1832. price 3000 fs. 1207.

95. La Donneur de Sérénade. A young man, fancifully dressed, seated in a chair, tuning a guitar; a table, on which are two birds tied, and a variety of other objects, stand by him. Engraved by P. E. Moiette, under the above title, from a picture then in the cabinet of M. Boyer.

96. La Paresseuse. A young woman, with her dress deranged and her bosom exposed, seated with both hands. resting on her lap; every object around her appears to be in disorder. Engraved by P. E. Moiette, under the above title.

97. La doux Regard de Colin. Engraved by Donnel.

98. Les premiers Leçons de l'Amour. Voyez.

Engraved by N.

99. La petite Janette. Engraved by Guetin.

100. La Mère en courroux. Engraved. See No. 116.

101.

Le Répentir. Engraved by P. E. Moiette.

102. Diana. The bust of a young woman, of an animated expression of countenance, which is turned in nearly a profile view; her hair is thrown back, and hangs loosely round her shoulders, her dress chiefly consists of a kerchief passed round the neck, and tied in a knot on the bosom. Engraved by Galliard.

103. Calisto. A young woman with the head inclining backward, and the face turned in a three-quarter view; the mouth is slightly open, and the eyes are fixed on some distant object; her covering consists of a leopard's skin passed round her shoulders, and held by a belt in front. Engraved by Galliard.

104. A Young Female Peasant, with her head turned on one side, and her attention directed downwards; the body seen in a front view; a white kerchief envelopes the head, and a piece of muslin is cast round the neck, and tied loosely in front. Engraved anonymous.

105. Heloise. A pretty girl, about fifteen years of age, of a fair complexion and dark auburn hair, with a pensive expression of countenance, and her eyes directed upwards; her hands are clasped, and her left arm rests on a little table at the side. She is dressed in a blue gown and a plaited white frill, which leaves the neck exposed, and an olive colour mantle. An open letter lies on the table, the contents of which appear to occupy her thoughts.

1 ft. 9 in. by 1 ft. 6 in.-P. (about.)

Now in the collection of Major-General Sir. H. Hanbury, Bart. Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1836.

106. La Coquette. A young female of a fair complexion and arch expression, represented in a front view, with her right hand raised to her face, and concealing with her fingers a portion of her left eye; her auburn hair is decked with pearls and a blue riband, and her shoulders loosely covered with a white robe, and a pink scarf.

1 ft. 10 in. by 1 ft. 7 in.-C. (about.) Oval.

Collection of Mr. Gritten, 1835. by Mr. Henry Phillips, 97 gs.
Now in the possession of Michael Zachary, Esq.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1836.

107. Danaë. A young female with a fair complexion, seen in a three-quarter view, with eyes upraised; her light auburn hair is decked with pearls and a blue riband. She is dressed in a white robe edged with yellow, leaving half her bosom exposed, and is recumbent on a couch with a crimson back, only a small portion of which is seen. A bust.

1 ft. 10 in. by 1 ft. 7 in.-C. (about.)

Now in the collection of Major-General Sir H. Hanbury.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1836.

108. The Souvenir. An interesting female, about fifteen years of age, pressing fondly to her bosom a little red and white spaniel dog; the pet animal appears to remind her of some favourite object, for whose safety and return she is breathing an earnest wish; her fair oval countenance and melting eyes are directed upwards, and her ruby lips are slightly open; her light hair falls negligently on her shoulder, and is tastefully braided with a crimson riband and pearls. She is attired in a morning-dress, consisting of a loose gown and a brownish scarf, the latter of which hangs across her

arm.

Upon a tree behind her, is inscribed the name of

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