{"product_id":"thirteen-lined-ground-squirrel-spermophilus-tridecemlineatus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpermophilus tridecemlineatus, Leopard Spermophile. Natural size. Male and female. (1845–1848) by John Woodhouse Audubon brings the mid-19th century’s passion for natural history to life with exacting grace. Created in 1845 by the son of the famed naturalist-artist John James Audubon, this Victorian zoological illustration shows the thirteen-lined ground squirrel observed with scientific care and aesthetic refinement. The pairing of male and female at true scale reflects both the educational ambitions of the era and the artist’s commitment to accuracy, while the poised, quiet composition celebrates a quintessential species of the North American prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable exclusively from The Unique Maps Co., this museum-quality fine art print is produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas using pigment-based inks for exceptional longevity. Choose from a range of sizes scaled to the original folio proportions, with optional framing to arrive ready for display. Personalization options—such as a small dedication line or a custom titleplate—are available on request, and our studio can advise on bespoke sizing or cropping to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon was a gifted field artist and a principal hand behind the celebrated 19th-century mammal studies of North America. Working alongside his father and naturalist collaborators, he translated direct observation into images that balanced scientific fidelity with painterly nuance. His mammalogical plates are prized for the assurance of their line, the clarity of their anatomy, and the understated elegance that allows each subject to command attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is the thirteen-lined ground squirrel, historically titled the “leopard spermophile” and identified on the plate as Spermophilus tridecemlineatus (now often classified as Ictidomys tridecemlineatus). Native to grasslands and open prairies, it fascinated naturalists for its distinctive striping and spotted bands. The artist’s decision to depict both male and female at “natural size” underscores the plate’s scientific purpose: to document variation and scale precisely at a time when visual records were essential to taxonomy and the expanding catalog of North American biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and composition are exquisitely restrained, ideal for contemporary interiors. Against a clean white field, the animals’ tawny-brown pelts and yellow-ochre highlights glow with subtle warmth. The thirteen pale stripes, interleaved with darker, spot-flecked bands, are rendered with crisp precision that rewards close viewing. Softly modeled grasses and earth tones ground the scene without distracting from the subjects, making this print versatile—equally at home in a modern, minimalist room, a nature-inspired gallery wall, or a classic study with wood accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant natural-history print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife lovers, naturalists, academics, and anyone with an affection for the North American plains. It suits Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or as a refined memento for someone who has recently traveled through the Midwest or Great Plains.\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. 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":58405411389824,"sku":"UM00313894A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58405411422592,"sku":"UM00313895A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58405411455360,"sku":"UM00313896A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58405411488128,"sku":"UM00313897A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58405411520896,"sku":"UM00313898A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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