Sepp & Nozeman, Common Scoter, 1809, Paper

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Antique print titled 'anas, nigra'. The common scoter (melanitta nigra) is a large sea duck, 43–54 cm (17–21 in) in … Read more Antique print titled 'anas, nigra'. The common scoter (melanitta nigra) is a large sea duck, 43–54 cm (17–21 in) in length, which breeds over the far north of europe and asia east to the olenyok river. The genus name is derived from ancient greek melas, "black", and netta, "duck". The species name is from latin niger "shining black". 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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