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Smith, John
A catalogue raisonné of the works of the most eminent Dutch, Flemish, and French painters: in which is included a short biographical notice of the artists, with a copious description of their principal pictures : a statement of the prices at which such pictures have been sold at public sales on the continent and in England; a reference the the galleries and private collections in which a large portion are at present; and the names of the artists by whom they have been engraved; to which is added, a brief notice of the scholars & imitators of the great masters of the above schools (Part 5) — London: Smith and Son, 1834

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290 ALBERT CUYP.
the quay, and partly concealing the town of Dort. Among
the objects nearest to the spectator is a ten-oared boat, in
which are Prince Maurice, accompanied by eight gentlemen
and three trumpeters. On the opposite side is a second row-
boat, full of passengers ; these appear to have just quitted a
passage-boat, on board of which are numerous persons. The
brilliant warmth of a summer’s evening gives an exhilarating
effect to the scene. Both this and the preceding are glorious
examples of art, and of inestimable value.
3 sl. 9| in. by 5 st. 6| in.—C.
Collection of M.Vander L.V. Slingelandt, 1785. 1825fo. 1647.
Now in the collection of M. Six Van Hillegom.
Worth 1800Z. or 2000Z.

14. A Sea View, during a stiff breeze. A ferry boat, sailing
close to the wind, is in front; and more in the distance are
another vessel lowering her sails, and a row boat. The light
and shade of this picture are finely distributed.
3 ft. 8 in. by 4 fl. 10 in.—C.
Collection of M. Vander L.V. Slingelandt, 1785. 712fo. G4il.

15. The Companion to the preceding represents a View on
a River by Moonlight. Near the front, on the left, are four
men in a boat, fishing ; and beyond them are three other boats
lying close to the shore. Two ships of war are on the right,
and a group of vessels are visible in the distance. A lofty
abrupt hill, with a house on its side, and a tower on its summit,
occupies a portion of the left.
3 st. 8 in. by 4>st. 10 in.—C.
Collection of M. Vander L.V. Slingelandt, 1785. 505 flo. 4>5l.
Now in the collection of M. Six Van Hillegom. Worth 300Z.

16. A Landscape, represented under the aspect of a fine
evening. On a verdant hill near the banks of a river, are
 
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