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 (Band 9): Supplement (London: Smith and Son, 1842)

LUDOLPH BACKHUYSEN.

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gib sails, with four sailors on board, is making towards
shore. See description, No. 86, Vol. VI.
Sold in the Collection of the Hon. Lady Stuart, 1841. 440 gs.

25. A View on the Coast of Holland, during a stiff breeze
and a rough sea. The composition exhibits, on the right, a
lighter, without sails, near which is a fishing boat, with
two people on board ; more remote, and near the centre of
the view, is a man of war, in full sail, just making a tack;
and around her are descried a number of vessels of various
classes. The distance is. illumined by a transient gleam of
sunshine.
About 21 st. 3 by 3 st.—C.
Collection of M. Jeanes Mynders, Amsterdam, 1838 ; 870 flo.
and 7|' per cent. (787.)
Imported by Mr. Chaplin.

26. A Coast Scene. The view represents a wide extent of
ocean, over which are distributed vessels of war and various
small craft. To the right of the foreground are fishermen,
arranging the product of their recent haul; and near them
are a gentleman and a lady, accompanied by a dog, enjoying
the sea breeze. A jetty is on the left, alongside of which are
several boats; here also is a fisherman, with his dog. Dark
rolling clouds indicate a coming storm.
2 st. 10 by 3 st. 7s.—C.
This picture formed a part of the Collection of Mons. Boursault.
Bought by Mr. Arteria.
In the Collection of Edmund Higginson, Esq., Saltmarsh Castle.

27. A View on the Haarlem Mer. The scene is dis-
tinguished by a party of persons on the shore of the lake,
who are bidding adieu to their companions in a boat, which