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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RUDOLPH BACKHUYZEN.

standing on the right, at the foot of the tower Montelban,
attended by numerous persons of distinction, preparing to
embark. The scene is enlivened with a great variety of vessels
and boats. This picture is painted in the artist’s most finished
manner.
3 st. 4 in. by 4: ft. 10 in.—C.
Collection of M. Le Rouge, . . 1818. . 21,990yi. 880Z.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1821.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Wellington.

55. A Storm at Sea. A brig under reefed sails, labouring
in the gale, and a boat approaching to assist her, occupy the
centre. A bright ray of casual light serves to contrast the
solemn grandeur of the tempestuous scene.
Collection of-Creed, Esq. . 1813.111Z.

56. A Sea View, during a calm. A ship of war, with her
sails set, is at a little distance in the middle, followed by a
boat; several vessels, one firing a salute, are seen towards the
horizon. Two fishing boats are on the right and front, and
numerous other vessels on the left.
1 6| in. by 2 st. sin.—C.
Collection of M. Cremer, . . . 1816. . 1400flo. 126Z.

57. A Packet Boat leaving the Elarbour of Flushing, during
a brisk gale, with various other boats and vessels.
1 ft. 9 in. by 2 ft. 3 in.—C.
Collection of J. F. Tuffin, Esq. . 1818.60Z.

58. A Sea View, under the effect of a fresh breeze, in which
several vessels are seen on different tacks. A little gem of the
master.
Collection of Robert Norman, Esq. 1818.144gs.