Sepp & Nozeman, Yellowhammer, 1789, Paper

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Antique print titled 'emberiza, citrinella'. The yellowhammer (emberiza citrinella) is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native … Read more Antique print titled 'emberiza, citrinella'. The yellowhammer (emberiza citrinella) is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to eurasia and has been introduced to new zealand and australia. Most european birds remain in the breeding range year-round, but the eastern subspecies is partially migratory, with much of the population wintering further south. The male yellowhammer has a bright yellow head, streaked brown back, chestnut rump and yellow under parts. Other plumages are duller versions of the same pattern. The yellowhammer is common in open areas with some shrubs or trees, and forms small flocks in winter. Its song has a rhythm like "a little bit of bread and no cheese". The song is very similar to that of its closest relative, the pine bunting, with which it interbreeds. 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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