{"product_id":"yellow-cheeked-meadow-mouse-arvicola-xanthognathus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Yellow-cheeked Meadow Mouse (Arvicola xanthognathus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eArvicola xanthognathus, Yellow cheeked Meadow Mouse. Natural size. by John Woodhouse Audubon introduces a small mammal with the close, unblinking attention that made the Audubon name synonymous with natural history art. Created in the mid-1840s, this Victorian zoological illustration reflects a moment when artists and scientists worked in concert to catalog the living world, pairing meticulous observation with refined draftsmanship so readers could learn from an image as well as admire it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a high-quality fine art print, each edition is produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas for lasting beauty. The Unique Maps Co. makes it simple to tailor your piece: choose from a range of sizes, add optional framing or a mat, and request personalization such as a dedication or custom title detail. Every print preserves the crisp linework and subtle tonal gradations that define the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was an American naturalist-artist and the gifted son and collaborator of John James Audubon. He became especially known for his lifelike portrayals of North America’s mammals, working from firsthand study to achieve accuracy in anatomy, stance, and texture. His contributions helped shape The Quadrupeds of North America, a landmark in 19th-century natural history illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The plate’s title, “Arvicola xanthognathus, Yellow cheeked Meadow Mouse. Natural size.” foregrounds scientific fidelity—viewers see the animal at true scale, a practice that supported careful comparison and study. The historic scientific name Arvicola xanthognathus corresponds to what is often recognized today as Microtus xanthognathus, commonly known as the yellow‑cheeked vole. In the mid-1800s, such documentation expanded public knowledge of North American fauna and encouraged early ecological thinking by presenting animals within the context of their environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and color: A luminous white ground sets off the carefully modeled bodies, where fine blending and feathered strokes build the plush texture of fur. Muted earth browns and soft olives suggest meadow grasses, while warm yellow and orange notes at the cheeks key the eye to the animal’s distinguishing features. The restrained palette and balanced composition—ample negative space around precisely rendered forms—create a print that reads as both scientific plate and elegant wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Audubon mammal study makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, wildlife lovers, and collectors of Victorian illustration. It’s perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or as a refined memento for anyone who cherishes North American wildlife and the golden age of natural history art.\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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