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)

ALBERT CUYP.

333

colouring, it would have been no injury to the painter’s reputation
to have it omitted here.
Now in the collection of Prince Esterhazy, Vienna.

170. A Herd of five Cows cooling themselves in the
shallow margin of a river. One of them, standing at the
extremity of the group, is seen in a hinder position, drinking,
close to which is a second of a yellowish hue, and near the
latter is a third of a bright brown colour speckled. A few
small vessels are seen in the distance. The gleams of the
setting sun after rain give a pleasing variety and effect to
the scene.
1ft. 11J in. by 2 ft. din.—P.
Now in the collection of Prince Esterhazy, Vienna. Worth 500 gs.

171. A View on a River, represented under the aspect of
a beautiful evening. The picture exhibits, on the left, several
coasters and fishermen lying at anchor near the walls of a
town, extending in perspective across two-thirds of the
picture; and on the opposite side and front is a row-boat
with four persons in it.
2 st. 2 in. by 1 st. 6 in.—P.
This simple scene, by the magical diffusion of light and heat,
together with a skilful arrangement of colour, possesses a charm
which rivets the attention and admiration of every beholder.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Westminster.
172. A View on a River by Moonlight. The scene is
distinguished by a group of five cows on the left bank of the
water, four of which are lying down ; and near them is a
boat with three persons in it.
2 ft. 4 in. by 1ft. 7 in.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Westminster.
173. A Group of four Sheep, three of which stand on the
left within a hurdle pen, and the remaining one lies down in