Sepp & Nozeman, Bird Illustration of the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 1809, Print

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Antique print titled 'picus mëdius'. The lesser spotted woodpecker (dryobates minor) is a member of the woodpecker family picidae. It … Read more Antique print titled 'picus mëdius'. The lesser spotted woodpecker (dryobates minor) is a member of the woodpecker family picidae. It was formerly assigned to the genus dendrocopos (sometimes incorrectly spelt as dendrocopus). Some taxonomic authorities continue to list the species there. 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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