Buchanan, William: Memoirs of painting: with a chronological history of the importation of pictures by the great masters into England since the French Revolution (Band 2) (London: Ackermann, 1824)

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accessory which contribute to give effect to one of
the finest works of this master.
This picture was formerly in the Orleans gallery.
It was purchased by the Duke of Bridgewater for
500 guineas, and is No. 92 of Bryan’s catalogue.
43. Claude Lorrain—painted on canvas—■
37 inches by 28.
An open marine view with the effect of a set-
ting sun. The rays of light strike the water and
are reflected in a manner which creates an illusion.
Several ships are seen in the roads, and on the left
two trees lightly and admirably leafed appear on a
rising ground near a port, which is indicated by its
fortifications. The opposite side is occupied by the
remains of a colonnade or ancient palace, where
some figures are seen apparently admiring this
fine view. This beautiful picture is interesting
in all its details, and on a smaller scale reminds us
of the famous picture of the Due de Bouillon’s
collection by the same master. It comes from
the rich collection of Bandeville. It is 135 of
Bryan’s catalogue, and was valued to Sir Simon
Clarke at 1200 guineas, in whose collection it
now is.
44. Claude Lorrain—painted on canvas—
24 inches by 34.
A landscape. Shepherds and nymphs are here