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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her main-sail up, is on the opposite side; and in the distance
is a frigate firing a salute.
\st. 10 in. by 2 ft. 2 in.—-C. (about.)
Collection of the Count Pourtales, 1826.108 gs.

71. A Coast Scene, represented under the appearance of a
fresh breeze. A large ship of war in full sail, with her stern
to the spectator, is on the right; she has just fired a salute,
and the smoke extends towards a small boat carrying a yellow
flag, which is approaching her with a number of persons on
board: a small yacht, carrying main and fore sails, is on the
left of the former vessel. Upon a bank on the left of the
picture are a man, a woman, and a boy, the latter of whom is
seated ; beyond them are seen the masts of a fishing boat
rising- above a bank. An East Indiaman, and several small
vessels, are visible in the distance.
1 ft. 10| in. by 2 ft. 3 in.—C.
Collection of the Count Pourtales, 1826.145 gs.
-— M. Nieuwenhuys, . 1833.130 gs.
Now in the collection of James Morrison, Esq.

72. A Sea View on the Maas, during a stiff breeze. A brig
is anchored in the offing, among several sloops and boats.
Collection of the Count Pourtales, 1826. (Mr. Phillips) 112 gs.

73. King William’s Yacht. The view represents the open
sea, during a fresh breeze and a turbulent ocean, and the
principal object which meets the eye is a handsome yacht, with
richly carved and gilt sides, cabin front, and poop, scudding
along the front under main and fore sails, with a contrary wind,
and apparently about to make a tack ; many sailors may be
noticed on her decks : beyond her is a tender yacht, consi-
derably in the rear of which is a second, of a similar