{"product_id":"douglasses-spermophile-spermophilus-douglassii-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Douglasse's Spermophile (Spermophilus douglassii) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Spermophilus Douglassii, Douglasse’s Spermophile. Natural size. (1845–1848) captures a finely observed ground squirrel rendered with the balance of rigor and elegance that defined nineteenth-century scientific art. Created during the height of Victorian natural history, this plate reflects an era when artists worked shoulder-to-shoulder with scholars to classify the burgeoning catalog of North American fauna. Here, the life-size presentation lends immediacy: the alert posture, sleek tail, and attentive gaze bring the creature within arm’s reach, while the restrained setting focuses the viewer’s attention on anatomy, texture, and true-to-life coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes—including options that honor the original plate’s life-size scale—and complete the look with our custom framing in natural oak, black, or white. Personalize your print with a titleplate, inscription, and color-matched borders; we also offer bespoke sizing to perfectly suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed John James Audubon, distinguished himself as a gifted animal painter in his own right. He contributed extensively to the landmark series The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (1845–1848), translating field observations into precise, expressive compositions. His work bridged art and science, helping to popularize zoological knowledge while setting high standards for accuracy in illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis subject—Spermophilus Douglassii, known here as Douglasse’s Spermophile—embodies the nineteenth century’s drive to name, study, and beautifully portray North America’s mammals. Produced at a time of rapid exploration and cataloging, the image served both as a scientific record and as an accessible, engaging window into wildlife for a growing public audience. Its straightforward, uncluttered presentation underscores the animal’s character and form, making it as instructive today as it was at the time of publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined, earthy palette gives the print timeless appeal. Warm yellows and soft creams are lifted by touches of orange and tawny brown in the fur, modeled with delicate, hair-fine strokes that catch highlights and cast gentle shadows. Subtle greens in the ground and a pale, clean background create depth without distraction, ensuring the squirrel remains the star of the composition. The result is a calm, decoratively graceful image that pairs beautifully with classic interiors, natural wood, linen textures, and neutral walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a naturalist, a lover of historic prints, or simply drawn to the quiet charm of Victorian zoological illustration, this piece makes a thoughtful, enduring gift. It’s ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, or as a special present for someone with a passion for North American wildlife or nineteenth-century 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=\"\/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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