Antique Bird Print of the Spotted Crake

Antique print titled ‘Rallus Porzana'. This print depicts the spotted crake (Dutch: kleine waterhoen). The spotted crake (Porzana porzana) is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae. The scientific name is derived from Venetian terms for small rails.

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: 52 x 36 cm.