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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the opposite side are two other vessels of -a similar description,
A large merchant ship appears to be slowly advancing from
the middle distance. Part of the city of Amsterdam is faintly
seen on the spectator’s right.
2/if. 2| in. by 2 ft. in.—C.
Now in the collection os Abraham Robarts, Esq.

45. A View of a Town in Holland. On the fore-ground
are introduced ladies and gentlemen, among whom is said to be
portraits of the artist and his wife, with fishwomen and sailors.
A yacht, and various vessels, are on the river.
1ft. 10 in. by 2 ft. 9 in.—C.
Collection of M. Smeth Van Alphen, 1810. . 1400/Zo. 116Z-
A picture corresponding with the preceding, is in the collection os
D. W. Acraman, Esq. Bristol.

46. A Sea View, under the effect of an approaching storm.
Several vessels are in full sail; and one, filled with passengers,
is seen on the left, bearing towards a port in the distance.
2 ft. 2 in. by 3 ft.—C.
Collection of M. Sabatier, . . . 1809. . 1760/i?. 70l.

47. A View on the Brill River, represented under the appear-
ance of a fresh breeze and approaching rain. Among the
many vessels distributed over the scene may be observed, a
coaster scudding under main-sail, and beyond her is a ship
lying at anchor. A portion of shore extends along the front,
on which are a man and a woman sitting together, apparently
conversing with a sailor, who has a cask in his arms, and
is followed by a dog.
1/if. 9J in. by 2 st. 3in.—C.
Sold in the collection of M. Vander Pots, in 1808, with the
Companion.
Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. Worth 2501.

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