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)

368 WILLIAM VANDER VELDE.
approaching the front under main and jib sails, while the
yacht is receding in a contrary direction. An excellent little
picture.
1 ft. 1 in. by 1 ft. 2| in.—C.
Now in the collection of Dr. Fletcher, Gloucester.

169. A View, representing a Storm at Sea, on a rocky and
dangerous coast. A sloop, nearly dismantled, is tossed by the
violence of the waves and wind near a rock which rises out of
the sea.
1 ft. 6 in. by 1 ft. 10^ in.
Now in the collection of D. W. Acraman, Esq.

170. A Sea View, with the effect of a strong breeze,
attended by squalls. A frigate in a state of distress appears
to be nearly engulphed; a second, quite destitute of sail, is
beyond her, and two others, in a similar state, are visible in
the distance. Volumes of dense clouds appear to roll heavily
along the horizon, casting their dark broad shadows over the
waters. A spirited and freely-painted picture.
1 ft. 11 in. by 2 ft. 6 in.—C.
Now in the collection of Dr. Fletcher, Gloucester.
171. A View in the Downs. Among a number of ships of
war, is one on the right with her stern and broadside towards
the spectator, and on the opposite side are two frigates firing
a salute. A fresh breeze agitates the waters, and the appear-
ance of a volume of dark clouds indicate the approach of
rain. A freely-painted picture, done in the artist’s latter
time.
3 st. 3^ in. by 4< st. 4 in.—C.
Now in the collection of J. R. West, Esq., Alcote.

172. A View on the Coast of Holland, during a light
breeze, and an overcast sky. Upon a sand-bank on the left,