{"product_id":"common-or-virginian-deer-cervus-virginianus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Common or Virginian Deer (Cervus virginianus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eCervus Virginianus, Common or Virginian Deer. Old male \u0026amp; female. by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) is a poised study of North America’s iconic deer at the exact moment where observation meets artistry. Created in the Victorian age of natural history, it reflects the period’s drive to document wildlife with scientific clarity while composing scenes of quiet grace. Two deer—a mature buck and a doe—occupy a calm woodland edge: one lowers to drink while the other stands sharply alert. The restrained setting focuses attention on anatomy, posture, and pelage, exemplifying the American tradition of naturalistic illustration in the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print, produced by The Unique Maps Co. Choose acid-free archival paper for a classic print feel or artist’s cotton canvas for gallery presence. Sizes range from intimate studies to statement pieces, and we offer optional framing, custom margins, and color-proofed printing for faithful tones. Personalization is available—title plates, dedications, and date notations—so you can tailor the piece to your wall and your story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed John James Audubon, was an accomplished painter and field naturalist in his own right. Working across the American landscape, he translated first-hand observation into images prized for their precise anatomy and lifelike bearing. His mammal studies—created during the 1840s when natural history publishing flourished—are celebrated for the tactile realism of fur, muscle, and movement, bringing scholarly rigor to scenes with genuine poetic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The plate is titled with the period’s taxonomy, Cervus Virginianus—commonly Virginian or white-tailed deer—now widely known as Odocoileus virginianus. By pairing an old male with a female, Audubon communicates both sexual dimorphism and natural behavior: the tension between vigilance and repose that defines herd life at a water’s edge. In an era before wildlife photography, such images were pivotal, helping readers and researchers recognize species by form, markings, and characteristic stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why it belongs on your wall: The composition is built on rich earth tones—tawny and russet coats brushed with orange warmth, set against layered greens that suggest dense understory and late-summer foliage. Subtle yellow highlights model the animals’ contours, while smooth, meticulous blending creates glossy light along the muzzle, withers, and flanks. The background remains muted, allowing the deer to command the scene with sculptural clarity. The palette’s greens, ambers, and soft whites sit beautifully in interiors with natural woods, black metal frames, linen textures, or leather accents—bringing a refined hint of the American wilderness to classic, rustic, or modern spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless wildlife study makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, walkers and hikers, conservation-minded friends, and anyone with a love of North American fauna—perfect for Christmas, housewarmings, Father’s or Mother’s Day, cabin warm-ups, or welcoming home someone who has traveled through deer country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58406997754240,"sku":"UM00318362A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406997787008,"sku":"UM00318363A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58406997819776,"sku":"UM00318364A","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58406997852544,"sku":"UM00318365A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406997885312,"sku":"UM00318366A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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