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which side, the view is bounded by a high bank surmounted with clusters of trees, and excavated, serving as a shelter for cattle; near this part is seen a ferry-boat laden with cattle, passing the river. Painted for a person at Naples.

A picture representing the same scene, but differing in the arrangement of the figures, is in the collection of Messrs. Woodburn.

23. The Piping Shepherd and his Companion. This delightful scene represents, on the right, a portion of an ancient temple, composed of two Corinthian pillars, and two pilasters standing on the banks of a river which divides the country, and flows to the left of the foreground, on which side the eye encounters rich masses of trees of ample foliage; the centre shows an uninterrupted view along the river to the distant mountains. The figures which contribute to the interest of the scene, consist of a peasant sitting on a bank near the middle, playing on a pipe, while his companion is recumbent by his side, and his goats and sheep browse around him. This picture was painted for M. Guefi, and was afterwards in the possession of M. Danois, secretary to the King, at Paris.

Now in the collection of the Earl of Leitrim, in Ireland.

24. The Sportsmen. The view offers a hilly country with a cascade in the centre, the stream from which falls into a river which flows in an oblique direction on the left. A bridge composed of a large and a small arch crosses the fall, and a square tower stands near the bridge. On the foreground, and right of the scene, are two sportsmen, one of whom is firing at some birds, while the other is loading his gun; close to them sits the artist, drawing from nature; beyond these the ground becomes hilly, and is clothed with clusters of trees. This picture was painted for a gentleman at Naples.

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25. The Pastoral Musicians. The subject is introduced in a verdant meadow, forming the foreground of a mountainous country; the party consists of two women and a man, one of the former, dressed in a yellow jacket and a red skirt, is seated playing on a pipe; the other, habited in blue, stands by, and is accompanying her on the tambourine, and the man joins in on the flute. A number of goats are in the meadow, at the extremity of which are two peasants; from hence, the eye looks to a hill, partially clothed with trees and bushes. On the left of the view is a rippling stream, flowing at the base of some rocks, on whose summits grow clumps of bushes. A temple is visible on the acclivity of a distant hill. The general effect is that of a hazy morning, and the warm tints of the eastern hemisphere, indicate a sultry day. Engraved by James Peake. Painted for M. Guefi.

3 ft. 1 in. by 4 ft. 3 in.-C.

Now in the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq., Corsham.

26. A Seaport, represented under the appearance of a brilliant sunset. The view exhibits a wide expanse of sea, upon whose smooth surface are reflected the rays of the descending luminary. On the right stands a portion of a building of the Tuscan order, consisting of a portico, and an entablature with a pediment; a flight of circular steps adorn the front of the building, and forms a convenient landing from the boats and vessel which lie alongside of it. On the same side, and close to the front, are three men, one of whom is cording a package, another is seated, and the remaining one stands by, apparently speaking to the latter person. In the centre of the foreground is a group of three men, near these is a fourth, seated close to some casks, while a fifth stands on the margin of the sea, shading his face from the sun, and looking at some sailors in boats, which lie near the shore. Painted for a person at Paris.

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27. Peasants driving Cattle, and a Conflict on a Bridge. The view appears to represent an inlet of the sea, and the surrounding country. A wide expanse of water covers the centre of the scene; clusters of trees are on the left, and a lofty round tower stands on the farther side of the bay; beyond this object, is seen a fortified town, and a castle on the adjacent heights. On the foreground are a man, a woman, and youth, driving hastily before them a herd of cattle; a little retired from these, are other peasants, escaping with their flocks towards a wood; these movements are occasioned by two parties of men fighting on a bridge, in the second distance; beyond these are perceived numbers of people going towards the river, where boats lie ready to receive them. The appearance is that of a calm evening. Painted for the secretary of the Marquis de Queuse. 2 ft. 4 in. by 3 ft. 21⁄2 in.-C.

Now in the possession of Charles Oldfield Bowles, Esq., for sale, 7001.

28. A Seaport, represented under the effect of a splendid sunset, and the appearance of commercial activity. The view represents, on the left, a handsome portico, and its superstructure of rusticated architecture, having in front, a spacious descent of steps to the water; beyond this is a magnificent palace, with square towers at its angles, its parapets being adorned with statues. Still more remote is a lofty beacon, which, together with a round tower, form the entrance to the port. Among a considerable number of persons assembled on the beach in front, are a lady and gentleman, behind whom are three merchants in conversation. Towards the left, are six or seven persons grouped round a man, who sits on a chest playing on a guitar. In addition to these, may be noticed many other persons on the shore, or in boats, and around the harbour a number of vessels are riding at anchor. This very

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magnificent production, both for the brilliancy of its colouring, and the richness of its composition, may justly be classed among the finest of the artist's works. It was painted for the Cardinal de Medici, and is now in the Florence Gallery. 3 ft. 4 in. by 4 ft. 4 in.—C.

Worth 30007.

29. A Seaport. This scene is remarkable for a temple, situate on the right, composed of a portico of the Tuscan order, and a square-shaped open superstructure, surmounted by statues at the angles. A tree conceals a portion of the building. On the farther side of this object are two vessels, one of them appears to have just arrived, her sails being still Some distance off, on the opposite side, are two old Roman towers and a gateway adjoining the nearest. Close to the front, are three men busy with packages; one of them is lifting a load on the back of his companion. Painted for a person at Turin.

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30. A Seaport. In the composition of this picture, the artist has given more importance to the vessels than is usual in scenes of this description, the left being occupied by two large ships of war, riding at anchor, two small vessels, only portions of which are visible, and a sailing boat, in which are several persons. On the opposite side, several trading vessels are lying in a nook of the harbour, and more remote, are seen a castle and adjoining buildings on a hill; beyond which, the view is bounded by a continuity of hills, encompassing the harbour, and under the shelter of which, may be perceived several buildings. Three men are standing together on the shore in the foreground, and a fourth is at some distance from them, helping his companion out of a boat.

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31. A Seaport represented under the effect of a refulgent sunset. The foreground of this picture exhibits a busy scene. Among the number of persons distributed along the shore, may be noticed four men raising logs of timber; three men and a woman standing together in conversation; and a man and a woman sitting on a fragment of architecture, the latter having a child by her side: a little retired from these, are men putting casks into boats, and one is crossing a plank with a barrel on his back, going towards a vessel, alongside of which lies a small boat. Looking from hence to the opposite side of the river, and right of the picture, is a lofty arched entrance to some town or city, with its adjoining wall, at the extremity of which is seen a temple on a hill; near this part are a ship of war, and several small vessels. In a remote situation, the eye encounters a lofty mountain, having a pier at its base, which forms the entrance to the port. In addition to the ships already noticed, is a large one on the left, only a small portion being visible. Signed Claudio, Roma. Painted for the Cardinal Giorio.

2 ft. 5 in. by 3 ft. 2 in.-C.

Now in the collection of the Marquess of Bute, at Luton.

32. The Temptation of St. Anthony. The subject is introduced on the foreground of a landscape, on the left of which are the remains of a temple. The saint is seated with his hands clasped, and his attention directed to a bright light, which appears from the upper part of the ruin, while a demon is pulling him rudely by the mantle. On the right, are seen two boats approaching, in which are imaginary beings of darkness; beyond these are buildings composed of lofty towers, and a bridge. Painted for the King of Spain,

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