{"product_id":"swamp-hare-lepus-aquaticus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Swamp Hare (Lepus aquaticus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Lepus aquaticus, Swamp Hare. Natural size. Male. (1845) is a superb example of Victorian zoological illustration at its most observant. The American artist (1812–1862), son and collaborator of John James Audubon, devoted his career to the faithful depiction of North America’s wildlife. Here he isolates the swamp hare with the precise draftsmanship and measured pose prized by 19th-century naturalists, the “natural size” specification underscoring the scientific rigor and didactic purpose of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print from The Unique Maps Co., this work is available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with custom dimensions available to fit your space. Add professional framing in classic black, natural oak, or antique gold, and personalize your piece with a custom title plate, dedication, or margin annotation—each print meticulously produced for clarity, color fidelity, and long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudubon was a key figure in the golden age of natural history illustration, contributing to the mid-19th-century surge in wildlife documentation. Working from specimens and field observations, he brought an anatomist’s eye to fur, bone, and posture, while still composing scenes with visual grace. His contributions to projects such as The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America helped popularize scientific art across the United States, bridging studio technique with the expanding curiosity of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself—Lepus aquaticus, commonly called the swamp hare—embodies the spirit of exploration that defined the period. Emphasizing the animal at life size allowed viewers, then and now, to register proportion and presence with museum-like immediacy. Rather than dramatize a hunt or habitat, the plate teaches by observation: the animal’s crouched alertness, the sturdy limbs adapted for marshy ground, and the clean silhouette make the piece both instructive and quietly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft complete the appeal. A warm yellow undertone, characteristic of period papers and sunlit ground, harmonizes with the greens of marsh foliage, while crisp white reserves heighten contrast and detail. Fine, hairline strokes articulate the pelt’s texture; subtle, cool-gray shading models volume without sacrificing anatomical accuracy. The composition leads the eye from the verdant plants to the hare’s luminous eye and finely rendered whiskers, making this an elegant focal point for study walls, nature-themed interiors, and refined libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, biology teachers, and wildlife aficionados, as well as for birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s or Mother’s Day, or as a memento for anyone who loves the wetlands and American fauna—timeless, educational, and beautifully made.\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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