Sepp, Nozeman & Houttuyn, Starling Birds, 1770, Print

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Antique print titled 'sturnus, cinclus'. This print depicts two starlings (sturnus) and the white-throated dipper. Sturnus is a genus of … Read more Antique print titled 'sturnus, cinclus'. This print depicts two starlings (sturnus) and the white-throated dipper. Sturnus is a genus of starlings. As discussed below, the taxonomy of this group is complex, and other authorities differ considerably in which species they place in this genus, and in the species boundaries within sturnus. The genus name sturnus is the latin for "starling". The white-throated dipper (cinclus cinclus), also known as the european dipper or just dipper, is an aquatic passerine bird found in europe, middle east, central asia and the indian subcontinent. The species is divided into several subspecies, based primarily on colour differences, particularly of the pectoral band. 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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