Antique Bird Print of the Nightingale by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789

Reference
BG-05991/71
Maker
Cornelius Nozeman (Author),M. Houttuyn (Author),J.C. Sepp (Artist)
Date
1789
Region
World
Category
Natural History Print
Sheet size
53.5 x 37.0 cm (21.1 x 14.6 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 900

Antique print titled 'Motacilla, Luscinia'. The common nightingale or simply nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), also known as rufous nightingale, is a small passerine bird best known for its powerful and beautiful song. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae.

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.

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