Sepp, Nozeman & Houttuyn, Swan Tab. II, 1829, Print

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Antique print titled 'anas cygnus tab. Ii'. Swans are birds of the family anatidae within the genus cygnus. The swans' … Read more Antique print titled 'anas cygnus tab. Ii'. Swans are birds of the family anatidae within the genus cygnus. The swans' close relatives include the geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily anserinae where they form the tribe cygnini. 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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