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Cornelius Nozeman

Pair of Swans

Documentation

Ample Provenance

Origin

Netherlands

Period

Pre 18th Century

Materials

hand-coloured engraved plates

Dimensions

W.	25.98 in;	H.	20.28 in;
W.	66 cm;	H.	51.5 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

1770

Description

Pair of Swans: ANAS CYGNUS tab I and ANAS CYGNUS tab II, from Nederlandsche Vogelen.

Nozeman’s work, which he couldn’t finished, became the first comprehensive account of the avifauna of Holland and was the most expensive book for sale in Holland at the time.

The plates of the book depict all species known in the Netherlands through the time of publication and frequently feature eggs and nests. They were boldly coloured by the publisher and still belong to the most famous ornithological representations.

Pair of hand-coloured engraved plate by Sepp and Sepp the Younger. Framed and glazed, overall dimensions: 51.5 by 66 cm.

Styles / Movements

Other

Incollect Reference Number

267601