{"product_id":"carolina-shrew-sorex-carolinensis-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Carolina Shrew (Sorex carolinensis) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eSorex Carolinensis, Carolina Shrew. Males \u0026amp; female. Natural size. (1845–1848) by John Woodhouse Audubon captures a quintessential 19th-century fascination with the meticulous study of North American wildlife. The American son of famed ornithologist John James Audubon, John Woodhouse brings a scientist’s eye and an artist’s hand to this compact composition, showing the Carolina shrew at true scale and distinguishing male and female forms with clarity. Set against a crisp field that heightens the sense of observation, the animals are posed on a subtly textured patch of ground with delicate vegetation—an elegant balance between field study and fine art.\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 artist’s cotton canvas. Each piece is giclée printed with richly pigmented inks for faithful color and line, offered in a range of sizes from intimate study formats to statement wall art. Choose from custom framing options, and add personalization such as a dedication or title plate to create a piece tailored to your space or to the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a notable American natural history artist who followed and expanded upon his father’s legacy, illustrating North American birds and mammals with a blend of field observation and studio precision. His draftsmanship and understanding of animal morphology make his works prized by collectors and naturalists alike, and his contributions helped popularize an accessible yet authoritative vision of 19th-century zoology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate embodies the era’s drive to catalog and compare species, presenting the Carolina shrew in a didactic, side-by-side format that highlights sexual dimorphism and true scale. Its clean labeling and measured spacing reflect the practical concerns of identification, while the naturalistic setting—earthen bank and spare grasses—suggests the shrew’s elusive life at ground level. The mid-1840s were also a moment when lithographic reproduction helped disseminate high-fidelity images to a wider audience, bridging science and art in service of education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and line are quietly beautiful here: the shrews themselves sit in soft blacks and greys, their sleek, tapered bodies and elongated snouts modeled with fine, feathered strokes. Warm ochres and muted greens in the vegetation add an earthy counterpoint, while the generous white field lends a sense of air and order befitting a scientific plate. For those who love the intersection of natural history and design, this piece offers both scholarship and serenity—an elegant way to showcase the Carolina shrew, Sorex carolinensis, in its most informative guise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for naturalists, biologists, and lovers of American wildlife, this print also suits holidays and milestones—from Christmas and Father’s or Mother’s Day to housewarmings and graduations—and makes a refined memento for anyone recently returned from travels in the Carolinas or the American South.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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