DOI chapter:
The Works of Ludolph Backhuyzen
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LUDOLPH BACKHUYZEN.
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the right is a coaster with eight men and a quantity of goods
on board; beyond these are a small vessel and a frigate. A
second ship of war, and several other craft, are also distributed
over the sea. Signed, and dated 1662.
1 st. 9| ?n. by 3 ft. 1| in. — C.
Now in the Musee at Berlin.
144 A View off the Shore, during a fresh breeze. On the
beach in front are several persons, some of whom appear to be
holding with difficulty their cloaks while ssoating in the wind.
A vessel without masts lies near the shore, and others, of
various descriptions, are seen sailing on different tacks.
1 ft. 5^in. by 2 st.—P.
Now in the Palace of Wilhelmshohe, at Hesse Cassel. Value 180Z.
145. A Sea View, represented under the appearance of a recent
storm, with a heavy rolling sea. Upon the shore in front is a
gentleman, apparently a captain, wearing a red mantle, who
appears by his action to be giving orders to some sailors.
1st. 10|m. by 2 ft. 5 in.-—C.
Now in the Palace ofWilhelmshohe, at Hesse Cassel. Value 200 gs.
146. A View on the Brill River, during a fresh breeze, and
the aspect of transient showers. On the left may be noticed a
small boat with three sailors in it, who are in the act of putting
oss from shore, which presents a high clayey bank, having two
slender trees growing on it. On the opposite side is a lugger
arriving, under red main and white fore sails, and beyond her
are two fishing boats. The tower of the Brill church is visible
in the distance.
1ft. 4| in. by 2 st. 0;| in.—C.
Few pictures by the master possess more taste and true feeling
of nature than the one just described.
Collection of the late Due de Berri; exhibited at Messrs. Christie
and Manson’s, for private sale, in 1834. Price 3201.
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449
the right is a coaster with eight men and a quantity of goods
on board; beyond these are a small vessel and a frigate. A
second ship of war, and several other craft, are also distributed
over the sea. Signed, and dated 1662.
1 st. 9| ?n. by 3 ft. 1| in. — C.
Now in the Musee at Berlin.
144 A View off the Shore, during a fresh breeze. On the
beach in front are several persons, some of whom appear to be
holding with difficulty their cloaks while ssoating in the wind.
A vessel without masts lies near the shore, and others, of
various descriptions, are seen sailing on different tacks.
1 ft. 5^in. by 2 st.—P.
Now in the Palace of Wilhelmshohe, at Hesse Cassel. Value 180Z.
145. A Sea View, represented under the appearance of a recent
storm, with a heavy rolling sea. Upon the shore in front is a
gentleman, apparently a captain, wearing a red mantle, who
appears by his action to be giving orders to some sailors.
1st. 10|m. by 2 ft. 5 in.-—C.
Now in the Palace ofWilhelmshohe, at Hesse Cassel. Value 200 gs.
146. A View on the Brill River, during a fresh breeze, and
the aspect of transient showers. On the left may be noticed a
small boat with three sailors in it, who are in the act of putting
oss from shore, which presents a high clayey bank, having two
slender trees growing on it. On the opposite side is a lugger
arriving, under red main and white fore sails, and beyond her
are two fishing boats. The tower of the Brill church is visible
in the distance.
1ft. 4| in. by 2 st. 0;| in.—C.
Few pictures by the master possess more taste and true feeling
of nature than the one just described.
Collection of the late Due de Berri; exhibited at Messrs. Christie
and Manson’s, for private sale, in 1834. Price 3201.
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