{"product_id":"ringtail-bassariscus-astutus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Bassaris astuta, Ring-tailed Bassaris. Natural size. Male. (1845) brings a keen, naturalist’s eye to a charismatic North American mammal. Working in the great 19th‑century tradition of scientific art, Audubon renders the animal with exquisite anatomical precision and a quiet, observational grace. The composition—an alert ring-tailed bassaris poised on a rugged branch—speaks to the era’s union of art and empiricism, when images were essential to studying and classifying the continent’s wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis museum-quality reproduction is offered by The Unique Maps Co. as a fine art print on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes with optional custom framing and matting. Personalization is available, including bespoke captions or dedication lines, to create a piece tailored to your space or a meaningful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudubon (1812–1862), son of John James Audubon, was an American painter and naturalist who helped define the visual language of zoological illustration in the mid‑Victorian era. Celebrated for his fieldwork and draughtsmanship, he collaborated on the landmark studies of North American fauna and carried forward the family legacy of pairing rigorous observation with lyrical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject—identified in the plate as Bassaris astuta, commonly called the ring-tailed bassaris—was documented at actual size and labeled male, details that reflect the period’s scientific priorities. Today the species is widely known as the ringtail (Bassariscus astutus), a small, agile member of the raccoon family noted for its remarkable balance and nocturnal habits. By presenting the animal interacting with its environment rather than in isolation, Audubon signaled a progressive interest in behavior and habitat that predated wildlife photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design are masterfully restrained yet vivid. Warm orange and brown tones ripple through the sleek body and the bark’s earthy textures, while crisp white accents articulate the snout, underbelly, and the animal’s strikingly banded tail. Smooth, blended strokes model lifelike fur and the rough grain of wood, and a cool, softly graded background pushes the creature forward with sculptural clarity. The print’s harmony of scientific accuracy and painterly nuance makes it an elegant focal point for a study, library, or living room—equally at home among natural history collections and refined interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is a thoughtful gift for wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists, and lovers of Victorian illustration—perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a new home, or to delight anyone with a passion for North American mammals and classic natural history art.\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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