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)

336 WILLIAM VANDER VELDE.
from the front, having the main and jib sails up; a boat con-
taining eight persons is approaching her from the right;
beyond these are four small boats, close to a vessel thrown on
her side to repair. On the opposite side of the picture are two
fishing boats lying alongside each other, and near their stern
is a boat full of persons. A third boat, laden with passengers,
is in the centre of the scene, and beyond it is a yacht with her
stern to the spectator.
2 st. 6| in., by 3 ft. 9^ in.—C.
Collection of Lord Hampden, . . 1830. 300 gs.
- M. Nieuwenhuys, . 1833. (bought in) 550gs.

54. A Sea View, represented under the effect of a brisk gale.
1 st. 9| in. by 2 ft. 1 in.—P.
Collection of John Purling, Esq. . 1801. 100 gs.

55. A Sea View in a calm.
From the collection of M. Lys, Brussels.
Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bt. and G. Hibbert, Esq. 1802. 93 gs.

56. Companion. A light Breeze.
Collection os Sir S. Clarke, Bt. and G. Hibbert, Esq. 1802. 106 gs.

57. A Sea View in a calm.
Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bt. and G. Hibbert, Esq. 1802. 125 gs.

58. A Sea View, represented under the aspect of a strong
gale of wind, a tempestuous ocean, and a stormy sky. Among
the vessels which chiessy meet the eye, is a ship of war on the
right, bending to the breeze, and approaching the front with
only a single sail set, and carrying the union jack at the mast
head, and a similar ssag at the bowsprit. A second ship of
war is at some distance off on the opposite side, with a single