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 402 MEINDERT HOBBEMA SECT. Acquired in 1811 from the collection of the Imperial Secretary, H. von Reith. In the Imperial Gallery, Vienna, 1907 catalogue, No. 1324 ; it was there in 1835 (Sm., who valued it at 150). 141. A Wooded Landscape with Cottages, Figures, and Sheep. Sm. 29. On the right is a pond overgrown with flags and other plants. Near the centre is a clump of tall leafy trees, under which two travellers rest. On a road to the left a man and a woman are conversing ; near them are five sheep and a dog. Canvas, 32 inches by 41 inches. Sale. De Preuil, Paris, 1809 (2950 francs). 142. The Entrance to the Wood. On a sandy road a man is tending sheep. In the right distance is a pool. The figures are by A. van de Velde. Sale. Schwanberg, Paris, 1809 (1200 francs, Traversain) ; see Ch. Blanc, ii. 257. 143. Landscape with a Wood, Water, and Cattle. In front, a great oak stands in a pool. At the edge is a fallen tree whose branches overhang the water. To the left, a road leads to a clump of trees. Hilly distance. Figures, horses, and cattle. [Possibly identical with 144^. Compare 132.] Canvas, 39 inches by 56^ inches. Sale. Amsterdam, July 5, 1833, No. 10 (3000 florins, Nieuwenhuys). 144. A Wooded Landscape with a Roadside Cottage. In front a herdsman drives cattle. Figures by Soolmaker. Canvas, 28 inches by 25^ inches. Sales. A. van Beeftingh, and others, Rotterdam, April 30, 1832, No. 7 (220 florins, van Beeftingh). W. J. Schellink, and others, Rotterdam, April 24, 1834^0.98 (149 Lamme). 1440. Landscape with Cows and Sheep. Sm. 44, and Suppl. 12. A high road in the centre leads into the distance. A canal with three trees on the bank follows the line of the road to the left. A wood of oaks and other trees skirts it on the right. In the distance is Haarlem. A peasant, follpwed by a dog, drives four cows and seven sheep along the road in front. A fine evening. Figures by A. van de Velde. Panel, 21 inches by 27 inches. Sales. Hart Davis, London, 1814 (71 : 8s.). London, 1818 (ji : 8s.). In the collection of Dr. Ralph Fletcher, Gloucester, 1835 (Sm.). Sale. R. Fletcher, London, June 9, 1838 (,90:65., Sm.). Bought by H. G. Barnard from Sm. in 1839. 144^. Landscape with Peasants and Cattle. On a road shaded by great trees, which leads to a distant wood, are several groups of peasants with cattle. To the left, a cottage is reflected in a pool. The middle distance is in sunlight.