{"product_id":"southern-pouched-rat-pseudostoma-floridana-and-dekay-s-shrew-sorex-dekayi-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Southern Pouched Rat (Pseudostoma floridana) and Dekay’s Shrew (Sorex dekayi) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s 1. Pseudostoma Floridana, Southern Pouched Rat 2. Sorex Dekayi, Dekay’s Shrew (1845) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, pairing scientific precision with quiet elegance. Working in the great American natural history tradition of the mid-19th century, Audubon focuses on two small, easily overlooked mammals, rendering their forms with meticulous attention to anatomy, fur texture, and lifelike posture. The plate reflects the era’s zeal for cataloging North American fauna, transforming close observation into an artwork that is both beautiful and instructive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a high-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas, produced with museum-grade pigment inks for lasting color fidelity. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional professional framing (natural oak, black, or white) and conservation matting. Personalization is available—add a small dedication, a date, or a discreet caption—to create a bespoke edition tailored to your collection or as a memorable gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed John James Audubon, was an accomplished naturalist and painter in his own right. His collaborations during the 1840s refined the visual language of American natural history art: clear outlines, truthful coloration, and carefully observed behavior. He brought a painter’s sensitivity to scientific subjects, capturing not just what an animal looks like, but how it holds itself, feeds, and inhabits its world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The plate presents two species labeled exactly as on the original artwork—Pseudostoma floridana, “Southern Pouched Rat,” and Sorex dekayi, “Dekay’s Shrew.” By juxtaposing them, Audubon invites direct comparison: the compact, pouch-cheeked rodent set against the small, sleek shrew. The composition aligns with 19th-century advances in taxonomy, when accurate, side-by-side depictions became essential tools for study and classification. Dekay’s shrew commemorates the American naturalist James De Kay, underscoring the era’s scholarly networks and the plate’s documentary value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why it belongs on your wall: Set against a luminous white field, the animals’ coats are modeled in warm umbers and russets, with soft transitions that suggest the grain of fur. Grasses in yellow-ochre and touches of muted green anchor the figures, while hints of pale blue in the distance create a gentle sense of depth. The restrained palette—white dominant, with yellow and orange-brown accents—reads cleanly in modern interiors, yet honors the vintage lithographic character. It is a refined, conversation-worthy print: timeless for a study or library, calming for a bedroom, and crisp enough to complement contemporary, minimalist spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant natural history print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife enthusiasts, scientists, veterinarians, or anyone who loves classic American art. It’s perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or to celebrate a new office or studio—an enduring token for those who appreciate the quiet beauty of nature, beautifully observed.\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. 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