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386. A Landscape, with figures.

Collection of W. Young Ottley, Esq., 1811.

105 gs.

387. A Seaport, represented under the appearance of

sunset.

Collection of General Stibbert,

1811.

120 gs.

388. A Seaport, represented under the effect of a fine summer's evening. Several vessels at anchor and various small craft, moving in divers directions, together with merchants and others on the strand in front, contribute to the picturesque appearance and bustle of the scene. This picture is stated in the catalogue to be engraved under the title of "L'Ancien Port de Messine."

Collection of John Humble, Esq.,

1812.

350 gs.

389. A Seaport, represented under the effect of evening and of a fresh breeze. The view is distinguished by a rocky cliff, on which grow clusters of trees amidst bushes and underwood. Several vessels are in the port, and among the various persons on the shore in front, are boatmen carrying bales of goods, which appear to have been recently landed. Collection of John Humble, Esq., . . 1812.

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63 gs.

390. A Herdsman tending Cattle. The view represents a picturesque country distinguished on the right by a cascade. gushing from the side of some rocks, and thence flowing through the adjacent meadows. A cow and a few goats feed on the foreground, and the herdsman stands near the trunk of a tree leaning on his staff.

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Landscapes.

391. A Waterfall. This picture is composed, on the right, of a mass of lofty rocks, from the side of which issues a cascade, which descends foaming among stones, and thence runs in gentle falls and flows along the foreground. A cluster of trees and clumps of bushes grow on the farther bank of the stream, beyond which the eye looks over a valley intersected by a river to a chain of mountains, at the base of which are seen some ancient buildings. Close to the front are four men, two of whom are kneeling on the bank of the stream, and a third stands by with a pole on his shoulder. The period indicates early morning.

2 ft. 1 in. by 2 ft. 7 in.-C.

Now in the collection of the Hon. Colonel Howard, at Ashstead.

392. Two Men in Conversation. A seaport, represented under the effect of sunset. The view is composed, on the right, of a lofty portico of the Corinthian order, only two pillars of which are visible. Upon a stone landing in front of this are nine persons, one of whom is seated at the base of a column, another is angling, two others appear to be conversing, and one of them points towards a galley lying at anchor at the side of the ruin. The view from hence extends over the bay to some distant buildings and a tower, near which are several vessels. On the opposite side of the picture is an isolated rock rising from the sea, on which grow clusters. of trees. A boat and two vessels may be observed near this object, and on the shore, in front, are two men standing together, one of whom holds a spear.

2 ft. 6 in. by 3 ft. 7 in.-C. Formerly in Mr. Yates's possession, for sale.

Landscapes.

393. The Fishermen and Angler. The view exhibits a hilly country, divided by a river which flows from the right and traverses the whole scene. Some buildings may be discovered upon the summit of a mountain, beyond which is a continuity of hills. The foreground represents a verdant pasture, in which eight goats and a cow are feeding; and the figures consist of a man sitting on a bank angling, three men in a boat fishing, and three persons on foot, and two on horseback, are crossing a bridge over the river. The appearance of a fine morning lends a charm to the picture.

2 ft. 1 in. by 3 ft.

in.-C.

Collection of H. Hope, Esq., 1806. (bt. by Lord Mulgrave) 255 gs. Lord Mulgrave, 1832. (bt. by Mr. Ellis) 260 gs.

394. The Dancing Bagpiper. This landscape represents a rich pastoral country with a fine river flowing through its centre, and gliding along the base of a hill clothed with bushy trees, from thence the eye looks to the distant mountains. The foreground is embellished on either side with beautiful clusters of trees; near those on the left, are three women, one of whom is dancing to the music of a bagpipe played by a man whose movements appear to accord with the sound of his instrument; near these is a peasant driving a large herd of goats towards a river. The effect is that of a fine evening. Engraved in the Musée Français, by Godefroy.

1 ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 4 in.-C.

Now in the Louvre.

395. Peasants tending Cattle, and a Woman pulling on her Stockings. The view represents a richly-wooded scene, on the foreground of which are two young women and a man, one

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