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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LUDOLPH BACKHUYZEN.

side are a fishing smack, two small boats, and two ships of
war ; the farthest of them is firing a salute. The city of
Amsterdam is seen in the distance. On the opposite side are
a coaster and two small vessels, lying close together; and
beyond these are a red-tiled house, with an extensive landing-
place in front of it, on which are many people. A clear and
good example of the master.
1 ft. 8 in. by 2 in.—C.
Collection of M. Nieuwenhuys, . 1833. (bought in) 235 gs.

79- A Sea View, under the effect of a strong breeze, and a
stormy sky. Of the several vessels observable in the scene,
the nearest to the front is a yacht, with her stern towards the
spectator, under main-sail; the second is a frigate, having-
most of her sails reefed. A castle stands on the summit of
some rocks which bound the coast, over which the storm is
passing.
1 st. 5 in. by 1 ft. 10 m.—C.
Collection of Charles B. Wade, Esq.

80. A Sea View, during a light breeze. The composition
of this excellent picture exhibits, on the right and front, a
vessel laden with goods, and a small boat; beyond which are a
ship of war, and a sailing boat with three men in it. On the
opposite side is a coaster, approaching the front, under main-
sail ; a little retired from this is a similar vessel; and in the
distance may be observed a frigate firing a salute.
I ft. 6 in. by 2 st. 1 in.—C.
Now in the collection of Edward Lloyd, Esq., Manchester.

81. A View from the Shore, looking out seaward, under the
appearance of an impending storm, and the approach of a
squally night. A small vessel, with three passengers on
board, and managed by three sailors, has just reached the