Sepp & Nozeman, European Crested Tit, 1829, Paper

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Antique print titled 'parus cristatus'. The european crested tit, or simply crested tit (lophophanes cristatus) (formerly parus cristatus), is a … Read more Antique print titled 'parus cristatus'. The european crested tit, or simply crested tit (lophophanes cristatus) (formerly parus cristatus), is a passerine bird in the tit family paridae. It is a widespread and common resident breeder in coniferous forests throughout central and northern europe and in deciduous woodland in france and the iberian peninsula. In great britain, it is chiefly restricted to the ancient pinewoods of inverness and strathspey in scotland, and seldom strays far from its haunts. A few vagrant crested tits have been seen in england. It is resident, and most individuals do not migrate. 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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