{"product_id":"fremont-s-squirrel-sciurus-fremonsii-and-sooty-squirrel-sciurus-fuliginosus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Fremont’s Squirrel (Sciurus Fremonsii) and Sooty Squirrel (Sciurus fuliginosus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Victorian zoological plate “1. Sciurus Fremonsii, Fremont’s Squirrel. Natural size; 2. Sciurus fuliginosus, Sooty Squirrel. Natural size.” (1845–1848) distills the 19th‑century passion for natural history into a poised, luminous study. A leading American wildlife artist and the son of John James Audubon, John Woodhouse captured two tree squirrels at life scale, their postures animated yet precise, with fur rendered so delicately that each tuft seems to catch the light. Set against a spare, naturalistic branch with crisp leaves, the composition merges scientific clarity with painterly elegance—exactly the blend that fueled public fascination as exploration and specimen collecting surged across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur edition is a museum‑quality fine art print, available on acid‑free archival paper or hand‑stretched artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a full range of sizes, with optional white borders and professional framing in black, white, or natural wood. The Unique Maps Co. can also personalize your piece with a custom inscription, date, or small dedication on the margin, and we’re happy to adjust cropping to suit your space—while preserving the integrity of Audubon’s original plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) carried forward the Audubon family legacy, illustrating North American mammals with a keen field naturalist’s eye. His work is prized for its anatomical accuracy and refined draftsmanship, qualities that made these plates essential references for 19th‑century scholars and collectors alike. He combined close study from life and specimens with a restrained, balanced design sense that keeps the animals front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: This plate depicts two species labeled by Audubon as Sciurus Fremonsii, Fremont’s Squirrel, and Sciurus fuliginosus, Sooty Squirrel—named and presented at “natural size,” a hallmark of the period’s didactic approach. The dual composition offers a side‑by‑side comparison that would have aided identification, reflecting a moment when America’s fauna was being catalogued with unprecedented zeal. These squirrels, poised along a diagonally set bough, convey both the liveliness of the animals and the instructive purpose of the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy you’ll love this print: The color handling is sophisticated yet warm—amber and tawny notes in the fur glow against muted bark, mossy greens, and a clean, white ground. Fine stippling and cross‑hatching model volume without heaviness; shadows are feathered, and the squirrels’ dynamic poses hint at motion even within a still image. The palette leans into sunlit oranges and golden yellows with airy white space, making the artwork easy to style in both traditional and contemporary interiors. For collectors of natural history, the pairing of labels—Sciurus Fremonsii and Sciurus fuliginosus—adds scholarly charm without overwhelming the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and educational, this archival print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife lovers, naturalists, and vintage‑print enthusiasts—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or as a keepsake for anyone who cherishes the forests and fauna of North America.\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. 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