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 6) (London: Smith and Son, 1835)

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of a gentleman is seen in the distance. On the left is a peasant
descending a platform placed against some old brick arches ;
a second man, accompanied by a dog, is in the middle; and
a third is on the right.
1/Z. S.s in. by 1 st. 4f^in.—C.
Collection of M. Sabatier, . . . 1809. . 1800/?. 72k
-—— John Maitland, Esq. 1831.49 gs.

120. The Companion exhibits a similar View, and under the
same aspect. Four men and a dog are on a canal in front;
some bushes grow on the farthermost bank; and beyond these
are a barn, a cottage, and a windmill: a second mill is seen
in the distance. These are carefully-finished productions.
Collection of M. Sabatier, . . . 1809. . 1001/s. 40k
- John Maitland, Esq. 1831.45 gs.

121. A Landscape, admirably diversified with trees and
cottages. The rural scene is also animated with figures and
cattle, consisting of a shepherd driving a ssock of sheep along
a sandy road, which traverses the middle, and is illumined by
the sun; and other cattle and figures are upon the fore-
ground, which is in shadow. Painted in the manner of
Berghem.
2 st. 2 in. by 2ft. 9 in.—C.
Collection of M. Grand Pre, . . 1809. . 2690/?. 108k

122. A View on the Coast of Schevening, bounded on the
left by a long chain of sand-hills, which recede into the
distance: a few small vessels are perceptible at sea, which is
agitated by a fresh breeze, and two fishing boats are lying on
the shore. A number of figures, most skilfully introduced,
are distributed over the sands; and among these may be
observed five women and four men; one of the latter is
carrying a woman towards the sea ; there are also fishermen
occupied with their nets. An old boat, lying in shallow water,