{"product_id":"jumping-mouse-meriones-americanus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Jumping Mouse (Meriones Americanus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeriones Americanus, Jumping Mouse. (Male \u0026amp; female. Natural size.) by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) is a poised, life‑study portrait from the golden age of natural history illustration. The younger Audubon—son of the famed John James Audubon—brings a field naturalist’s eye to a quietly dramatic scene: a male and female jumping mouse set against a spare ground with sun‑warmed grasses and rocky forms. The composition balances scientific clarity with grace, capturing the curiosity and agility that made North America’s small mammals so captivating to 19th‑century audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a museum‑quality fine art print on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas, each edition is produced with richly pigmented, fade‑resistant inks for lasting color. The Unique Maps Co. can tailor size and proportions, add tasteful borders or a printed caption, and complete your piece with custom matting and framing. Personalization options—such as a short dedication or date—are available to make your print truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was an accomplished painter and field observer who expanded the Audubon family’s legacy beyond birds to North America’s quadrupeds. Working in the mid‑19th century, he combined first‑hand study with the era’s refined printmaking, helping to shape how the public understood wildlife through art. His plates are valued today for their blend of accuracy, calm composition, and the storytelling inherent in natural posture and habitat cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet is notable for its clarity of purpose: a paired, side‑by‑side study at “natural size” that places male and female together for comparison—precisely the kind of visual information naturalists and educators relied on. The plate bears the 19th‑century scientific label “Meriones Americanus” (Jumping Mouse), a reminder that taxonomy has evolved since publication; jumping mice today are generally placed in the genera Zapus and Napaeozapus, but Audubon’s contemporaries knew the animal under the name recorded here. The print reflects the period’s ambition to document and popularize North American fauna for identification and study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are central to its charm. A crisp white field sets off warm ochres, toasted oranges, and sunlit yellows in the grasses and fur, while subtle browns and olive‑greens suggest a stony, meadow‑edge habitat. Delicate strokes articulate the soft, banded texture of the coat, the fine vibrissae, and the power of the elongated hind limbs, while firmer, angular touches describe rock and ground. The result is both serene and kinetic: a poised moment before the signature leap. It displays beautifully in natural‑light interiors, studies, and libraries, and pairs handsomely with other Victorian zoological plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for naturalists, biology teachers, and lovers of American wildlife, this print also suits Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, and housewarmings—especially for anyone who treasures 19th‑century scientific art or has recently returned from exploring North America’s parks and prairies.\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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