After Sepp & Nozeman, The Common Gull, 1797, Print

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Antique print titled 'larus canus'. The common gull (larus canus) is a medium-sized gull that breeds in northern asia, northern … Read more Antique print titled 'larus canus'. The common gull (larus canus) is a medium-sized gull that breeds in northern asia, northern europe, and northwestern north america. The north american subspecies is commonly referred to as the mew gull, although that name is also used by some authorities for the whole species. This print originates from 'nederlandsche vogelen; volgens hunne huisdouding, aert, en eigenschappen beschreeven", amsterdam, 1770-1829 by c. Nozeman, m. Houttuyn and j.c. Sepp. This is the most important and first study in the netherlands of ornithology at that time. The birds are depicted as they are in life, said to be depicted close to life sized and in their environment. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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