Sepp & Nozeman, Barnacle Goose, 1797, Paper

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Antique print titled 'anas, brenta'. The barnacle goose (branta leucopsis) belongs to the genus branta of black geese, which contains … Read more Antique print titled 'anas, brenta'. The barnacle goose (branta leucopsis) belongs to the genus branta of black geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey anser species. Despite its superficial similarity to the brant goose, genetic analysis has shown it is an eastern derivative of the cackling goose lineage. 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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