Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Sky Lark

Antique print titled ‘Alauda Maculata'. This print depicts the Eurasian sky lark (Dutch: bonte leeuwerik). 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.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1809

Overall size: 37.5 x 54.5 cm.