Set of two beautiful antique hand-colored engravings of ducks. These engravings illustrate a male and female Gadwall duck (Anas Strepera, Mas and Foemina) and originate 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: Very good. General age-related toning, minor wear. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.

Date: c.1770

Overall size: 54 x 38 cm.