{"product_id":"hudson-bay-lemming-myodes-hudsonius-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Hudson Bay Lemming (Myodes Hudsonius) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyodes Hudsonius, Hudson Bay Lemming. Natural size. by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) captures the Victorian fascination with observing and documenting the natural world. The American artist—son of the famed ornithologist John James Audubon—renders the Hudson Bay lemming with scientific precision and an artist’s eye for composition. In keeping with mid-19th-century natural history practice, the animal is shown at actual scale, its pose nestled into a lightly suggested habitat, bridging the worlds of zoological study and fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes and optional frames, with personalization available—such as custom captions, dates, or dedication lines. Each print is color-checked for fidelity and can be ordered with or without a border to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon was a gifted naturalist-artist who helped carry forward the Audubon legacy into the study of mammals. Working in the scientific-artistic tradition that defined his family name, he excelled at balancing accuracy with visual grace. His contributions during the 1840s reflect a period when lithographic natural history plates brought the latest zoological findings to an eager public of scholars and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration is notable for its role in the Victorian project of classification and dissemination of knowledge. Dated to 1845, it presents the species then known as Myodes hudsonius—the Hudson Bay lemming—at natural size, echoing the era’s commitment to scale, anatomy, and careful field observation. Such plates served as educational tools while also enlivening drawing rooms and libraries with scenes of North American wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette leans into warm, earthy oranges and tawny browns in the fur, set against fresh greens that suggest sedges and low groundcover, with a clean, light ground that keeps the focus on the animal. Fine, hair-by-hair detailing and gentle shading along the body give a sense of volume and plush texture, while soft, rolling shapes in the background evoke a quiet, open landscape. This poised blend of realism and elegance makes the work a versatile addition to interiors—from classic libraries to contemporary nature-inspired spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for wildlife lovers, zoologists, and fans of natural history illustration, this print suits birthdays, Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or as a keepsake for anyone with ties to Canada and the Hudson Bay region.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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