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127. A Young Woman, with dark hair tied up with a ribbon, and attired in a simple dress with a rose in her bosom, seated, leaning her head on her hand, and resting her elbow on a little table at the side. Engraved in a decorated oval by Ingouf.

128. A Woman frying Omelettes. An elderly woman, dressed in a blue gown, a white apron, and a drab hood, seated breaking an egg into a dish on her lap; a frying-pan is placed on a little fire in an earthen stove before her, and a jug, a basket of eggs, and a glass, are on a dresser by her side. Painted in a free and masterly manner.

1 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft.-C.

Formerly in the collection of the late J. Slater, Esq.

129. A Young Female, represented in a three-quarter view looking to the left, the expression of sympathy is strongly depicted in her countenance.

1 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 3 in.-C. Now in the collection of E. W. Lake, Esq.

130. A Young Woman, with a fair complexion and light hair, seen in nearly a front view, attired in a fancy dress, composed of a red body with white sleeves, tied with red ribbons. 2 ft. 1 in. by 1 ft. 8 in.-C.

Now in the collection of E. W. Lake, Esq.

131. La petite Sœur. A girl, wearing a cap and a stripped dress seated in a chair, reclining her head on one side, and looking steadfastly at some object. Engraved in an oval by Hauer.

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132. Le Petit Frère. A peasant boy with curling hair, represented in nearly a profile view, seated, looking fixedly at some object at the side. Engraved in an oval by Hauer.

133. Les Enfans Surpris. Two girls and a boy playing together, the former of whom are seated, and the latter is on his knees endeavouring to force his hand into a pot, which one of them holds in her lap. An infant sits on a chair by them, and the mother seems to be observing them. Engraved from a drawing by Elleun.

134. A Gentleman standing with his back against a window, perusing a map. A dog, a chair, and various other objects. are in the apartment. This is done in imitation of the portrait of Six by Rembrandt. Engraved by Watelet.

135. Le bien venu. An elderly man, with a bag of money in his hand, embracing his daughter; at the same time a boy with extended arms seems eager to receive a like favour. The scene is observed by an old woman leaning in at the window from the exterior of the room. Engraved in aquatinto, anonymous.

136. La Philosophie endormie. A pretty young woman, attired in the French costume of the period, seated in a fauteuil, and overcome by sleep, has sunk back in her chair, one hand is placed on an open book lying on a table, and the other reclines on her lap near a little pet dog. A globe and several books are on the table; a tambour frame and other books are at her feet. Engraved by Aliamet.

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