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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JACOB RUYSDAEL.

cottages are seen on a bare hill in the centre of the view. The
aspect of a cold fresh day pervades the landscape.
2 st. 3| in. by 2 ft. ll|m.—C.
Collection of Lord Gwydyr, . . 1829. (Mr. Christie) 115 gs.

-R. R. Reinagle, Esq. 1831 lOOgs.


225. A View over a bald hilly Country, traversed by a
narrow river, on which is a small vessel. On a sandy road,
leading to the right, are two men, and beyond them is a
waggon loaded with hay. The distance terminates with barren
hills.
1 ft. ]sin. by \st. 4-in.
Collection of Lord Gwydyr, . . 1829 51gi.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Lansdowne.

226. A View in an extensive Forest, traversed by a high
road, of a sandy soil, at the side of which sits a weary traveller
with a package by his side: some distance off, at the turn of
the road, a man and a woman are seen approaching. The
deep and solemn gloom of the wood is finely contrasted by
gleams of sun passing over the front-ground. A truly fine
work of the master.
4 ft. Qin. by 5ft.—C.
Now in the Belvidere Palace, Vienna. Worth 700 gs.

227. A Waterfall. The view represents a grand moun-
tainous site, with an immense cataract of water rolling over two
acclivities, and rushing with foaming impetuosity amongst
rocks on the front-ground. Some buildings, and a round
tower, are seen on the summit of a lofty rocky hill in the
distance, the sides of which are clothed with trees, and a few
bushes and trees crown a rugged bank on the left. Engraved
by C. Haldenwang, 1829.

228. A grand romantic View, composed of a river on the
left, bounded by lofty rocks, whose sides and summits are
partly clothed with trees. On the right is a road, leading over