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268. A Herdsman keeping Cattle. This scene offers an agreeable landscape, with a river on the right and a large cluster of trees and bushes growing on its bank near the centre of the view, and connected with others on the left. A herdsman is seated at the foot of a tree on the same side and front, holding a crook in one hand and leaning his head on the other; his cattle are entering the river. A bridge and a tower are seen in the distance.-No. 68.

The drawing was formerly in the collection of George Hibbert, Esq.

269. View of a Rapid Stream and the Surrounding Country. The scene represents a mountainous site, with a stream flowing rapidly between broken banks, and extending along the front. Three blighted trees, one of which is broken, and its boughs hang down, adorn a bank on the right of the picture. At some distance off, is a fortress, flanked by strong towers beyond which are seen the distant hills.-No. 69.

The drawing was formerly in the collection of Charles Lambert, Esq. Upright shape.

270. A Study of the Remains of an Ancient Building, with a narrow flight of steps at the side, leading to a ruined arched door; two withered trees stand in front, and some clusters of trees are on the farther side of the walls.-No. 70.

The drawing was formerly in the collection of Charles Lambert, Esq. Upright shape.

271. A Landscape representing a Hilly Scene, with a river on the left, and in the opposite side are clusters of trees growing on high broken banks: on this side, and close to the

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front, is a young woman reclining on the ground, apparently attending to a man who stands before her pointing to a boat, in which is a single figure.-No. 71.

The drawing was formerly in the collection of George Hibbert, Esq.

272. View of a Watermill situate on a Bank of a River, on the left, backed by clumps of trees; beyond this may be discovered a ruin, and still more remote is a mountain, which bounds the view. The opposite side of the picture consists of a path leading into a wood at the side.-No. 72.

The drawing was formerly in the collection of George Hibbert, Esq.

273. A Shepherd in conversation with two Women. The view exhibits a beautiful pastoral scene with a large cluster of trees growing in the centre, at the extremity of a hilly foreground; a little remote from this, and close to the left, are the remains of a large temple and adjacent buildings, enclosed by a wall. The opposite side shows a valley with a river, crossed by a bridge composed of seven arches, from hence the view extends over an open bare country. In the middle of a sloping foreground, are young females standing together in conversation with a shepherd, who leans on his crook, and at the same time points to a flock of sheep.-No 73. The drawing was formerly in the possession of George Hibbert, Esq.

274. A View of an Old Roman Tower standing in the centre of the picture, with a bridge, composed of two arches, abutting against it, and a house of modern construction at its side.

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The view opens on the right to some distant buildings sheltered by a high hill. A single figure is passing along the foreground. No. 74.

The drawing was formerly in the possession of Joseph Farrington, Esq.

275. View over a great extent of Barren Hills, remarkable for a quantity of wild herbage growing on a bank in front, where two women stand in conversation.-No. 75.

The drawing was formerly in the possession of Joseph Farrington, Esq.

276. View of Rome and the Surrounding Country. The city is seen extending along the farthest bank of the Tiber; the church of St. Peter, and the castle of St. Angelo, rise conspicuous above the surrounding buildings.-No. 76.

The drawing was formerly in the possession of Joseph Farrington, Esq.

277. A Herdsman and a Woman reclining together on a Bank. The scene represents in the centre a view over a river to a castle, with a square tower, and from thence to a bay with ships; still more remote is perceived a town sheltered by a mountain. Clusters of trees adorn either side of the foreground. On a sloping bank towards the right are a peasant man and a woman reclining, in conversation. A herd of cattle are descending the bank to enter the river.-No. 77.

The drawing was formerly in the possession of Benjamin West, Esq., P.R.A.

278. Mercury and Argus. The subject is introduced in the foreground of a pastoral scene, and the messenger of

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Jupiter is seen sitting under a clump of trees on the right, playing on a pipe, the dulcet sounds of which have overpowered the watchful Argus, who is represented reclining on a bank in the centre of the foreground. Io, in the form of a cow, lies near him, and three other cows are close to a high bank on the left. The view opens in the centre over the distant landscape.-No. 78.

The drawing was formerly in the possession of Mr. Woodburn.—This was probably a study for the pictures described Nos. 150 and 178.

279. A Landscape representing a View over an Open and Delightfully-Varied Country, havnig a winding river on the right, crossed by a bridge composed of three arches, and a tower at either end of it; from hence is discovered some buildings on the side of a hill, beyond which are receding mountains. The left and front is occupied by several young trees and a few bushes, and on the opposite side is a high bank with a slender tree growing from its side. A single figure, of diminutive size, is seen going towards the river.-No. 79.

This and the following twenty drawings, are in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire.

280. Æneas, accompanied by a priest bearing a palm branch, and followed by three soldiers, approaching a temple at Latium. The group has just passed through a lofty archway on the left, and is advancing across a court enclosed by a dwarf wall towards a noble temple with a cupola and a handsome portico, the lower part of which is concealed by bushes.

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The fleet of the Trojan hero is seen in a creek in the centre of the view, sheltered on one side by a high cliff, surmounted by buildings. No. 80. The drawing is signed, and dated 1675. Same collection as the preceding.

281. A View near the Campo Vacino, at Rome. This interesting scene represents numerous vestiges of Roman magnificence, among which the most conspicuous are, the three columns of the Temple of Jupiter Stator, a portion of the Temple of Concord, and the Coliseum. Numerous figures are distributed around these venerable ruins, the most conspicuous of which are two gentlemen standing on the left, near a tree, which bends over with the weight of its boughs; two men playing instruments of music sit at its base, to the sound of which, three persons are dancing, and these appear to attract the notice of a concourse of spectators.-No. 81. Same collection as the preceding. See Nos. 1 and 10.

282. A Landscape exhibiting a Hilly Country, composed in front of a rustic bridge of a single arch, over a small stream; beyond this is a cluster of trees growing on a rocky knoll, and a second cluster stands on a similar bank close to the side; between these two may be noticed two men. On the opposite side the view extends to a walled town, and thence to some buildings on a high cliff, at the base of which may be discerned a bridge over a river. Distant mountains bound the view.-No. 82. Same collection as the preceding.

283. Christ appearing to Mary Magdalen. The composition of this picture differs materially from one described No. 194. The Saviour is here seen in a profile view, with His

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