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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WILLIAM VANDER VELDE.

212. A View from the Shore, during calm weather. On the
left is a pier composed of piles, near which are a coaster and
three small row-boats. A frigate is seen in the distance.
Excellent.
1/?. 1| in. by 1/7.—P.
Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. Worth 150/.

213. A Sea View, under the effect of a strong breeze,
a cloudy sky, and a rolling ocean. The principal vessel is
a coaster, scudding under main and fore sails, on the left.
Other small vessels are perceptible in the distance.
8|?'n. by 6| in.— P. (about.)
Collection of Henry Fulton, Esq. . 1834 15gs.

214. A Sea View, during a calm. Several boats and small
vessels are variously distributed, and on a pier at the side may
be observed a man helping another to ascend.
215. The Companion represents a similar view, under the
same effect, with vessels and boats, and people on the shore.
7 in. by 10 in.—P. (about.)
Now in the collection of Baron Nagel, at the Flague.

216. A Sea View, represented under the effect of a strong
breeze, and a rolling sea. A single ship of war, with her
stern to the spectator, and her sails half-mast high, is beating
through the heavy surge. At some distance off', on the lest, is
seen a dangerous j utting rock, and the wreck of a vessel lying
near it. An impending storm casts a solemn gloom over the
turbulent ocean. Engraved in the Stafford Gallery.
1 ft. by 1 st. 3| in.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
217. A Sea View, off’ the Dutch coast, during a strong
breeze. On the right is a fishing boat, with her jib-sail only