Sepp & Nozeman, Bird Illustration of the Spotted Crake, 1809, Print

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Antique print titled ‘rallus porzana'. This print depicts the spotted crake (dutch: kleine waterhoen). The spotted crake (porzana porzana) is … Read more Antique print titled ‘rallus porzana'. This print depicts the spotted crake (dutch: kleine waterhoen). The spotted crake (porzana porzana) is a small waterbird of the family rallidae. The scientific name is derived from venetian terms for small rails. 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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