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Created during an era when artists and scientists collaborated to catalogue North American fauna, the plate exemplifies the Naturalism style—scholarly in intent, yet rich with lifelike character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a high‑quality fine art print on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas, this reproduction is crafted for exceptional color fidelity and longevity. Available in a range of sizes, with optional custom framing, matting, and glazing, it can be personalized to your space by The Unique Maps Co.—from adding a discreet title plate to adjusting margins for a perfect gallery hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a noted American wildlife artist whose meticulous drawings and paintings contributed to the period’s monumental surveys of North American mammals. Working in the 1840s, he brought a keen eye for anatomy and behavior to his plates, ensuring they functioned as both scientific documents and expressive portraits. His lineage and training placed him at the heart of a movement that shaped how the public understood—and appreciated—native species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate is historically significant for its clear didactic structure and precise labeling: “Natural size. 1. Old Male, 2. Female, 3. Young.” By presenting Sciurus migratorius (the “migratory squirrel”) across age and sex, the work answers the needs of naturalists of the day, when taxonomy was rapidly evolving and detailed visual references were essential. The clean, uncluttered presentation and botanical setting anchor the animals within their habitat while keeping attention squarely on diagnostic features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print is a masterclass in restrained, naturalistic color and form. The squirrels’ fur is rendered in nuanced russet‑orange and umber browns with subtle grey notes, their long tails arcing in lively, sinuous curves. Fresh, vivid greens animate the leaves, where fine veining and crisp edges reveal the artist’s observational rigor. Set against a clean white ground, these elements create compelling depth and readability, making the plate as elegant in a contemporary living room as it is at home in a study, library, or gallery wall of natural curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors and design lovers alike prize this work for its blend of scientific clarity and decorative refinement. It pairs beautifully with earthy interiors and natural wood tones, and complements spaces inspired by cottagecore, traditional libraries, or modern botanical galleries. As a gift, it’s a thoughtful choice for wildlife enthusiasts, birders and mammal watchers, biologists, and lovers of classic illustration—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or as a sophisticated housewarming present, especially for anyone returning from a trek through North American forests or national parks.\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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