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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are two fishermen, and a small boat with a sailor in it. A
fishing smack under main and jib sails appears to have just
put off from the shore. Several ships of war, and other vessels,
are seen at different distances on the ocean.
1 ft. | in. by 1 ft. 6| in.—C.
Now in the collection of J. R. West, Esq., Alcote.

173. A Fleet, composed of about twelve ships of war,
disposed in a variety of positions in a roadstead. A strong
breeze agitates the water, and fills the white sails of the
numerous vessels.
1 ft. 5 in. by 1st. 10 in.—C.
Collection of the Chevalier Erard, 1832. . 2510 fs. 100Z.

174. An extensive View over a calm Sea, the surface os
which is covered with numerous vessels, of different descrip-
tions, disposed in the most picturesque manner, and with the
most admirable gradation. Ships of war and commerce,
pleasure yachts and boats, sloops and coasters, form the
composition of this excellent picture.
1ft. Il in. by 2 st. 4s in.—C.
Collection of the Chevalier Erard, 1832. . 5005 fs. 200/.

175. A Sea View, under the appearance of a fresh breeze.
A coasting vessel, under main and jib sails, is scudding towards
the right. At some distance off, on the same side, are several
small vessels, beyond which is a line of flat coast: two ships
of war are visible on the left. The horizon is obscured by
heavy clouds, and an approaching storm is indicated.
1,/t. 2^in. by 1 ft. 10 in.—C.
Collection os J. H. Munro, Esq. 1833.
176. A Sea View, during a breeze. The principal object is
a ship of war, represented with her stern to the spectator,

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