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.

composition is a Dutch coaster, carrying a red main-sail, and
approaching the front; on the larboard side of her is a small
boat with three persons in it. Two other similar boats, with
a single sailor in each, are on either side; one of them has eel
baskets on board, and the other is fastened to a mooring-post
on the left. More distant, are a coaster, a ship of war, and
other vessels.
1 st. 9 in. by 2 ft. 2| in.—C.
Now in the collection of Dr. Fletcher, Gloucester.

119- A Sea View, during a fresh breeze. On the right is a
fishing boat, with five persons on board, some of whom are
lowering the main-sail; and at a little distance off, on the
opposite side, is a ship of war, with her stern to the spectator.
Various small craft are seen in the distance.
1st. %in. by 1ft. 3^ in.—C.
Collection anonymous, .... 1832. (Mr. Stanley) 96 gs.

120. A Sea View, during a light breeze. On the spectators
left is a pier, with a tiled shed on it, under which are two per-
sons ; three others stand at the end of it. A row-boat with
two sailors in it, appears to have j ust quitted the pier, and is
approaching the front. At a little distance off, on the opposite
side, is a vessel with two masts and sails up, and carrying a
blue flag; beyond which is a ship of war. The low coast, and
a few buildings, are perceptible in the distance. This is a
clear and excellent example of the master.
1ft. 1| in. by 1 st. 7 in.—P. (about.)
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1832.
Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq., Redleaf.

121. A Marine View, represented under the effect of a strong
gale of wind, and a rolling sea. On the left is a Dutch coaster,
or fishing smack, and towards the centre is a ship of war tossed