LUDOLPH BACKHUYZEN.
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115. A Sea View, represented under the aspect of a strong
breeze. On the left is a pier composed of piles, on which are
eight persons, some of whom are endeavouring to save three
men, whose boat is swamped by the surge. On the opposite
side is a fishing- boat scudding through the breakers. Other
small vessels are visible in the distance. The sky indicates an
approaching storm.
1 ft. Un. by 1st. 6 in.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1834.
Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Sir Charles Bagot, K.C.B.
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116. A View on the River Y, off Amsterdam. Among the
several vessels distributed over the scene are two merchantmen
in full sail, followed at some distance by a yacht. Nearer the
front, on the right, is a small boat with four men in it, and on
the opposite side are two fishing boats without sails. Engraved,
No. 122, in the Stafford Gallery.
4s ft. by 5 ft. 1 in.-—P.
Now7 in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
117. A View off the Texel, represented under the appear-
ance of a strong breeze and cloudy weather. On the left and
front is a Dutch coaster, under main and fore sails, bending to
the gale, and receding from the spectator; from hence
the eye looks to a line of low coast. On the opposite side is a
large lighterman, the sailors in which have just lowered her
sails; considerably beyond her are seen five large ships, all of
which are approaching on different tacks. This very beautiful
production is signed, and dated 1670. Engraved, No. 122, in
the Stafford Gallery.
2ft. 2 in. by 2 st. 7¥ in. — C.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
118. A View on the River Y, off Amsterdam, during the
effect of a fresh breeze. The principal object which marks the
439
115. A Sea View, represented under the aspect of a strong
breeze. On the left is a pier composed of piles, on which are
eight persons, some of whom are endeavouring to save three
men, whose boat is swamped by the surge. On the opposite
side is a fishing- boat scudding through the breakers. Other
small vessels are visible in the distance. The sky indicates an
approaching storm.
1 ft. Un. by 1st. 6 in.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1834.
Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Sir Charles Bagot, K.C.B.
t
116. A View on the River Y, off Amsterdam. Among the
several vessels distributed over the scene are two merchantmen
in full sail, followed at some distance by a yacht. Nearer the
front, on the right, is a small boat with four men in it, and on
the opposite side are two fishing boats without sails. Engraved,
No. 122, in the Stafford Gallery.
4s ft. by 5 ft. 1 in.-—P.
Now7 in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
117. A View off the Texel, represented under the appear-
ance of a strong breeze and cloudy weather. On the left and
front is a Dutch coaster, under main and fore sails, bending to
the gale, and receding from the spectator; from hence
the eye looks to a line of low coast. On the opposite side is a
large lighterman, the sailors in which have just lowered her
sails; considerably beyond her are seen five large ships, all of
which are approaching on different tacks. This very beautiful
production is signed, and dated 1670. Engraved, No. 122, in
the Stafford Gallery.
2ft. 2 in. by 2 st. 7¥ in. — C.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
118. A View on the River Y, off Amsterdam, during the
effect of a fresh breeze. The principal object which marks the