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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69. A Sea View, represented under the inssuence of a storm.
This picture is described in the catalogue as being replete with
sublimity of effect, and powerful execution.
Collection of the Countess of Holderness, 1802. . . . 130 gs.
- Richard Hulse, Esq. . 1806. . . . 130 gs.

70. A View on the Coast of Holland, in which are intro-
duced a number of vessels os every description, amongst which,
and in the middle, is a beautiful yacht, richly carved, having
a green carpet on her deck, and many persons on board, two
of whom have speaking trumpets, and are announcing to a
corvette the arrival of a person of distinction ; the latter vessel
has several ssags ssying, and is firing a salute. At some distance
off, on the right, is a Dutch town, indicated by the church
steeples, a tower, and a pier-head.
Ust. 10 in. by 5 st. Aiin.—C.
Collection anonymous, .... 1803. . 7200 fs. 29(5l.

71. A Sea View, during a brisk gale and rolling sea.
Collection of the Marquis of Lansdowne, 1806. . . . 125 gs.

72. A View off the Coast of Holland, under the effect of a
light breeze. In the centre is a Dutch lugger, and in the
distance a dismasted frigate.
Collection of Sir G. Yonge, . . 1806. 153 gs.

'IS. A Sea View, during calm weather, with vessels and
figures.
Collection os Lord Rendlesham, . 1809. 90 gs.

74. A View on a River in Holland, during a calm, but
having the appearance of a change of weather. A boat with
two sailors in it, is on a sand-bank in front; a pleasure yacht