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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THE CRAWFORD COLLECTION.

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foreground driving cattle, and one mounted and
playing on the guitar. A warm glowing scene; very
spirited execution. A charming Bijou.
Lord Kinnaird 315 0 0
16. Vanderheyde.—A View of the Hague. Inaccurate
and lively representations of the distinguished edifices
of his country, this master is inimitable; his per-
spective is true; the detail of the objects depicted
minute, yet soft; his tone clear and transparent;
the effect, perfect illusion. This picture is one of
the very fascinating productions of his pencil.
Elwyn 179 11 0
17. Backhuysen.—Distant View of Amsterdam, with
Vessels and Boats: a brisk gale. A fine gleam of
light discovers the agitation of the water, which is
rendered in the best execution of the master.
Sir M. W. Ridley 63 0 0
18. Wynants.—Landscape. A road on the skirts of
a wood, with figures hawking, the latter by P.
Wouvermans. The trees and plants in the fore-
ground finished with infinite care and elaborate exe-
cution. Wrongley 147 0 0
19. Ruysdael.—A Woody Scene. A torrent rushing
over a rocky bed and carrying with it fragments of
pine and other timber trees. A grand and solemn
landscape, the sky beautiful, and painted in a sweet
transparent tone. A charming picture.
Wrongley 199 10 0
20. Rembrandt. — Portrait of a Greffier seated in a
Chair. An animated character, painted with warmth
and spirit. Parts of this picture are replete with
delicacy : it is altogether an admirable specimen of
the powers of this great master. Green 61 19 0