Sepp, Nozeman & Houttuyn, The Bohemian Waxwing, 1797, Print

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Antique print titled 'ampelis, garrulus'. The bohemian waxwing (bombycilla garrulus) is a starling-sized passerine bird that breeds in the northern … Read more Antique print titled 'ampelis, garrulus'. The bohemian waxwing (bombycilla garrulus) is a starling-sized passerine bird that breeds in the northern forests of eurasia and north america. It has mainly buff-grey plumage, black face markings and a pointed crest. Its wings are patterned with white and bright yellow, and some feather tips have the red waxy appearance that give this species its english name. The three subspecies show only minor differences in appearance. Females are similar to males, although young birds are less well-marked and have few or no waxy wingtips. Although the bohemian waxwing's range overlaps those of the cedar and japanese waxwings, it is easily distinguished from them by size and plumage differences. 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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