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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shore, and one of the latter is assisting a passenger to land;
a second boat is also approaching; and at some distance ofs
is a transport.
1 ft. 4>in. by 1 ft. 9 in.—C.
Collection of the Chevalier Erard, . 1832. . 1500/is. 60Z.

82. A Sea View, during a fresh breeze, with a variety of
vessels sailing in different directions; two of them are near the
front, close hauled to the wind. In the distance is seen a
vessel, riding at anchor near the shore.
1 ft. 10 in. by 3 ft. 9J in.—C.
Collection of the Chevalier Erard, 1832. . 3420 fs. 1371.

83. A View out at Sea, during the appearance of a stiff
breeze, and an overcast sky. On the right is a coasting vessel
approaching, with the wind full on her main-sail, having
four men on board, and a small boat attached to her stern;
beyond these is a ship of war ; and on the opposite side is
another, in full sail. Several small craft are dispersed in the
distance. Painted in the artist’s most finished manner.
1 ft. 7 in. by 2 st. 2| in.—C.
Now in the collection of J. H. Munro, Esq.

84. A View on the Coast of Holland, represented under the
aspect of stormy weather. The composition offers, on the
right, a jetty or pier, on which are four people; a pilot-boat
lies alongside of it, a little retired from which is a frigate, and
in the distance is seen a dismasted ship of war.
10} in. by 1 ft. 2 ft.—P.
Now in the collection of Lady Mildmay, Dogmersfield.

85. A View on the Tex el, represented under the aspect of
a strong gale of wind, and a rolling sea. Among a number of
vessels sailing on different tacks, is a handsome yacht, having