Sepp, Houttuyn & Nozeman, The Male Common Shelduck, 1789, Print

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Antique print titled 'Anas Tadorna, Mas'. This print depicts the male common shelduck (Dutch: bergeend). The common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) … Read more Antique print titled 'Anas Tadorna, Mas'. This print depicts the male common shelduck (Dutch: bergeend). The common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species of the shelduck genus, Tadorna. It is widespread and common in Eurasia, mainly breeding in temperate and wintering in subtropical regions; in winter, it can also be found in the Maghreb. Its scientific name comes from the French name Tadorne for this 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. Original text page included. Artists and engravers: This monumental work is associated with Christiaan Andreas Sepp, Jan Christiaan Sepp, Jan Sepp, Cornelis Nozeman, Martinus Houttuyn and Coenraad Jacob Temminck. Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Some minor stains and spots. Please study image carefully. Date: 1789 Overall size: 36 x 52.8 cm. Image size: 35 x 47 cm. See less