{"product_id":"cougar-felis-concolor-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Cougar (Felis concolor) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eFelis concolor, The Cougar. (Male.) by John Woodhouse Audubon is a dramatic Victorian zoological illustration from 1845 that captures one of North America’s most elusive apex predators at the height of its power. Working in the tradition of nineteenth‑century natural history art, Audubon composes the cat in a tense, lifelike pose—muscles coiled, head alert—set against a restrained landscape that heightens the immediacy of the scene. The tawny, orange‑brown coat of the cougar stands out against cool greens and soft blues, while the deep shadow tones of the felid’s prey amplify the sense of motion and consequence. It is a study both scientific and theatrical, emblematic of an era fascinated by exploration, taxonomy, and the wild frontiers of the American landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum‑quality fine art print of the original illustration, produced on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas for enduring color and clarity. The Unique Maps Co. will craft your piece in a range of sizes to suit intimate spaces or statement walls, with optional framing, matting, and personalized touches. Customization is available—choose borders, a refined caption style, or a dedication—so your print arrives ready to display and tailored to your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son and collaborator of John James Audubon, helped define the golden age of American natural history illustration. His contributions to mid‑century wildlife studies—including the celebrated series on North American quadrupeds—combined field observation with an artist’s sensitivity to anatomy, gesture, and habitat. In this composition, he balances scientific intent with narrative urgency, revealing a keen understanding of feline structure and behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself is storied: Felis concolor—now recognized as Puma concolor and commonly called the cougar, mountain lion, or puma—ranges widely across the Americas and has long symbolized stealth, strength, and adaptability. Created in the mid‑1840s, this image reflects contemporary efforts to document native fauna with unprecedented accuracy, at a moment when the American frontier occupied the popular imagination and naturalists were racing to catalogue the continent’s biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print excels in its nuanced textures and controlled palette. Soft, meticulously layered strokes articulate the cougar’s sleek fur and the spring of its limbs; firmer, darker lines define powerful features like the jaw and shoulders. The warm orange of the animal’s coat plays dynamically against the surrounding greens and sky‑tinted blues, and the dark mass of the prey acts as a counterpoint, guiding the eye along an elegant diagonal that communicates speed and tension. These color relationships make the print compelling in both classic and contemporary rooms—equally at home in a study, library, mountain lodge, or modern living space where a natural focal point is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguished gift for wildlife enthusiasts, natural history collectors, and lovers of American art, this print also makes a thoughtful present for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a housewarming. It’s especially meaningful for hikers, conservationists, or anyone recently returned from travels in the Rockies, the Southwest, or the national parks—an evocative keepsake of the wild.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58407001883008,"sku":"UM00318152A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58407001915776,"sku":"UM00318153A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58407001948544,"sku":"UM00318154A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58407001981312,"sku":"UM00318155A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58407002014080,"sku":"UM00318156A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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