{"product_id":"vulpes-fulvus-american-red-fox-male-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1846","title":"American Black, or Silver Fox by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Vulpes fulvus, American Black, or Silver Fox (1845) is a commanding Victorian zoological illustration that captures one of North America’s most captivating mammals with scientific poise and painterly grace. A leading figure in 19th-century natural history art, Audubon brought a field naturalist’s eye to the studio, observing live and collected specimens to merge accuracy with a palpable sense of character. Here, the fox’s poised, alert stance and glossy coat speak to the era’s fascination with cataloging wildlife, while the refined composition reveals the artist’s instinct for drama and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit anything from a study nook to a statement wall. Optional framing, matting, and personalized captions or dedications are available, and we can accommodate custom sizing to harmonize perfectly with your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudubon—son of the famed John James Audubon—was an American-born artist and naturalist whose legacy helped define the golden age of natural history illustration. Working at a moment when art and science were deeply entwined, he developed images that could educate as well as enchant, setting a high bar for anatomical precision and lifelike presence. His quadruped studies, including this silver fox, bridged studio craft with field observation, preserving the look and bearing of species for readers and researchers across the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is the silver (or “black”) morph of the red fox—historically termed Vulpes fulvus, now widely recognized as a color variant of Vulpes vulpes. Audubon’s portrayal situates the animal in a gently suggested habitat of grasses and low growth, underscoring the period’s dedication to context as much as to the creature itself. The work also reflects mid-19th-century innovations in image reproduction—lithographic techniques and hand-applied color—making such natural history plates more widely accessible and influential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print is a masterclass in texture and tonal contrast. The fox’s sleek silhouette is curled and ready, its keen gaze emphasized by nuanced light and shadow. Rich notes of orange and brown sweep through the coat—tempered by cool, darker undertones—while the white-tipped tail punctuates the composition with crisp clarity. Muted earth tones in the background recede gracefully, allowing the animal to dominate the scene without losing the sense of place. The result is a piece that reads as both document and artwork: precise enough for the study, beautiful enough for the living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife lovers, naturalists, and anyone who appreciates the elegance of 19th-century illustration. It’s ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarming, or as a keepsake for someone who has recently traveled to North American parks and reserves. Timeless, intelligent, and warmly atmospheric, Audubon’s silver fox brings classic natural history—and a touch of wilderness—into your home.\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":58405419647360,"sku":"UM00314146A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58405419680128,"sku":"UM00314147A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58405419712896,"sku":"UM00314148A","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58405419745664,"sku":"UM00314149A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58405419778432,"sku":"UM00314150A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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