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.

issuing from her side: a line of low coast is seen beyond her,
and two ships of war are in the third distance. A heavy
cloud, indicating the approach of rain and wind, throws its
broad shadow over the rolling sea, and adds greatly to the
illusive effect of this beautiful production.—See No. 20,p. 410.
2/Z. 5| in. by 3 ft. 3| in.—C.
Collection at Amsterdam, . . 1828 ; bought by Thomas
Emmerson, Esq.
In the collection of Charles Brind, Esq. 1830.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1832.

91- A View of the City of Amsterdam, from the River Y.
Among a number of vessels (chiefly large merchantmen) are,
on the right -and front, a ship of war, with a richly-carved and
gilt stern ; a yacht, carrying a yellow flag, firing a salute;
and a small pleasure boat: three other boats are still more to
the right. On the opposite side are several fishing vessels,
and a row-boat full of passengers. A cloudy sky casts a
gloom over the busy scene.

3 ft. 10 in. by 5 ft. 10 in.—C. (about.)

Collection of M. Smeth Van Alphen, 1810.
- M. Le Brun, . . . 1811.
Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816.
Now in the Louvre.

805 sso. 721.
2400 fs. 961.
1200/5. 48Z.
Worth 3001.

92. A View on the Coast, with a variety of shipping. The
composition is distinguished by three sailors, who are in the
water, and also by a high rock, at some distance off on the right.
Collection of Lord Radstock, . . 1823. 115gs.

93. A View from the Beach, looking out seaward, with
several vessels at sea, and figures on the shore. The rolling
of the waves over the sands is remarkably true to nature.
Collection ofR. Bernal, Esq. . . 1824. 145 gs.