C. Nozeman, M. Houttuyn and J.C. Sepp, Strix Nyctea, 1809, Paper

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Antique print titled 'strix nyctea'. The snowy owl (bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family. … Read more Antique print titled 'strix nyctea'. The snowy owl (bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family. Snowy owls are native to arctic regions in north america and eurasia. Males are almost all white, while females have more flecks of black plumage. Juvenile snowy owls have black feathers until they turn white. The snowy owl is a ground nester that primarily hunts rodents and waterfowl, and opportunistically eats carrion. Most owls sleep during the day and hunt at night, but the snowy owl is active during the day, especially in the summertime. 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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