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.

her main and jib sails up, and three ssags ssying-; beyond her
is a ship of war. On the opposite side is a fishing smack with
three men in it, and a little retired from this a large ship is
seen approaching. This very excellent picture is well engraved
by Canot.
2 ft. 8 in. by 4 ft. ]sin.—C.
Now in the collection of the Dowager Lady Stuart.

86. A View off’ the Entrance to a Harbour, with the open
sea on the right, represented under the effect of a stiff breeze.
The composition exhibits, in front, a fishing smack, with four
sailors on board, standing towards the shore, under main and
jib sails. The shore extending along the left is fenced with
numerous piles, and also by a break-water jetty. On the
opposite side, and considerably remote from the front, is a ship
of war in full sail, approaching, and at the same time firing
a gun. Many other vessels, of different descriptions, may be
observed on various tacks. This is a superlative production
of the master. Engraved by Canot.
1st. 11^ in. by 2 ft. 9 in.
Formerly in the collection of the Earl of Bute.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
Now in the collection of the Dowager Lady Stuart.

87. A View on the River Y, represented under the effect
of a strong breeze, and a stormy sky. On the right is a coaster
under main-sail, receding from the spectator, and near her is
a small boat with two men in it. On the opposite side is a
ship of war, with her broadside to the spectator. Several
other vessels are seen in the distance. A dark, cold picture.
2 st. 6 in. by % st. 10 m.—C. (about.)
Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816. . 500/V 20l.
Now in the Louvre. Worth 80Z.