Sepp & Nozeman, Greater Scaup, 1797, Paper

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Antique print titled 'anas marila'. The greater scaup (aythya marila), just scaup in europe or, colloquially, "bluebill" in north america, … Read more Antique print titled 'anas marila'. The greater scaup (aythya marila), just scaup in europe or, colloquially, "bluebill" in north america, is a mid-sized diving duck, larger than the closely related lesser scaup. It spends the summer months breeding in alaska, northern canada, siberia, and the northernmost reaches of europe. During the winter, it migrates south to the coasts of north america, europe, and japan. 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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