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Antique Bird Print of the Male Eurasian Wigeon or Widgeon, 1797
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Antique print titled ‘Anas Penelope, Mas'. This print depicts the male Eurasian Wigeon (Dutch: Smient). The Eurasian wigeon, also known as widgeon (Mareca penelope) is one of three species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Mareca. It is common and widespread within its range. 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.
Original text page included.
Artists and engravers: This monumental work is associated with Christiaan Andreas Sepp, Jan Christiaan Sepp, Jan Sepp, Cornelis Nozeman, Martinus Houttuyn and Coenraad Jacob Temminck.
Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Narrow upper margin. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1797
Overall size: 53 x 36 cm.
Image size: 42 x 35 cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1797
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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