Sepp & Nozeman, Bird Illustration of the Common Linnet, 1809, Print

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Antique print titled 'fringilla linota'. The common linnet (linaria cannabina) is a small passerine bird of the finch family, fringillidae. … Read more Antique print titled 'fringilla linota'. The common linnet (linaria cannabina) is a small passerine bird of the finch family, fringillidae. It derives its scientific name from its fondness for hemp and its english name from its liking for seeds of flax, from which linen is made. 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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