Landscapes. 369. The Companion. These are stated in the catalogue to have formerly been in the possession of Mr. Barnard. See Nos. 176, and 339. Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq., 1802. 100 gs. 370. A Youth assisting a Girl to Dismount from an Ass. A richly-wooded landscape, with a stream covering the greater portion of the foreground; a beautiful cluster of trees grows near the water, and a road passes by the side of it; in this part is a youth assisting a girl to alight from an ass. A number of goats browse in the surrounding meadows. Collection of Noel Desenfans, Esq. 1802. . . 110 gs. 371. A Landscape, exhibiting a richly varied scene, adorned 373. A Landscape, representing a beautiful Italian scene, diversified with various buildings, and on the foreground are 374. A Landscape with figures. Collection of Richard Hulse, Esq., 1806, and bought by Mr. Birch for 240 gs. Landscapes. 375. A Landscape, representing Morning. Collection of Sir George Yonge, Bart., 1806. . 170 gs. 376. Companion. A Landscape, represented under the effect of Evening. Collection of Sir George Yonge, Bart., 1806. 190 gs. 377. A Seaport, represented under the appearance of sunrise. The view exhibits, on the left, a beautiful edifice with towers, and vessels distributed in front of it. On the opposite side is a fort extending into the sea, near which are a large ship and a variety of small craft with their flags flying. Among the several figures which animate the shore, in front, may be noticed a sailor and a carpenter. 2 ft. 7 in. by 3 ft. 2 in.-C. Collection of M. Grand Pré, . 1809. 4131 fs. 1651. 378. A Seaport, with the effect of sunset. The right is composed of a range of beautiful edifices, the tints of which are aided by a few trees. On the opposite side are several vessels with their flags flying, and on the shore, in front, are about eighteen persons in various costumes. 3 ft. 4 in. by 4 ft. 6 in.-C. . Collection of M. Grand Pré, 1809. .. 4005 fs., 1602. The following quotation from the catalogue of the sale is a singular proof of the integrity either of the proprietor or his agent:"Cette production dans sa première conservation a du offrir un des ouvrages distingués du maître, mais nous ne pouvons pas dissimuler qu'elle a besoin d'une grande restauration, particulièrement dans toute la partie du ciel." 2. The Congo on. A Landscape diz!” d by a River, ich meander s. The for ha valley and is lost any distant bits a verdant meadow watered by stream, over as a bridge composed of a single arch, abutmen synch are partly hidden by trees; extule wse on the sunks of the stre on and in the adacent town is vade on the divity of a hill The figures in both piet the pencil of Farsoncio, da- tion of Audrey Wilson, Esq., . 1807. es are attributed 350 ya |