{"product_id":"canada-pouched-rat-pseudostoma-bursarius-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Canada Pouched Rat (Pseudostoma bursarius) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Pseudostoma bursarius, Canada Pouched Rat. Natural size. (1845) is a refined Victorian zoological illustration that bridges art and science with characteristic 19th‑century precision. Best known as the son of famed naturalist John James Audubon, John Woodhouse continued the family tradition of field observation and meticulous draftsmanship. Here, he presents the Canada pouched rat at “natural size,” allowing viewers to study proportion, posture, and coat texture with a clarity that made such plates indispensable to early natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum‑quality fine art print, produced with archival pigment inks on acid‑free paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space. Framing and matting are available, and The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your piece with custom captions, title blocks, or a gift message. Each print is carefully prepared to honor the integrity of the original 1845 artwork while fitting seamlessly into contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a gifted illustrator and field artist who helped expand the Audubon legacy beyond birds to North America’s mammals. He combined close observation with a restrained elegance, emphasizing the animal’s form and diagnostic features over theatrical backdrops. His work appealed to scholars and curious laypeople alike, uniting scientific value with a painter’s eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Cataloging North American fauna was a cultural priority in the mid‑19th century, and this plate reflects that energy and curiosity. The Canada pouched rat, identified on the print as Pseudostoma bursarius, is depicted with the calm authority of a specimen study—educational yet quietly expressive. The composition draws the eye to the animal’s compact body and notable cheek region, a hallmark of pouched rodents, making the image both instructive and engaging for today’s natural history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why you’ll love it: The palette is soft and naturalistic—sunlit yellow grasses and fresh green foliage play against the clean white of the page, with the animal modeled in warm, earthy browns and subtle gray toning. Fine, controlled strokes articulate fur and vegetation, while rounded forms and organic plant patterns create a gentle sense of movement. The result is a calm, study‑ready portrait with decorative warmth—ideal for bringing a touch of Victorian naturalism to a study, library wall, nursery, or nature‑inspired gallery. For those who appreciate scientific illustration, the clearly labeled species name—Pseudostoma bursarius—adds authenticity and conversational interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift‑ready and timeless, this elegant natural history print makes a thoughtful present for wildlife lovers, science teachers, new homeowners, or anyone who treasures the Audubon tradition—perfect for birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, holidays, or as a memento for someone returning from travels in 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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58406616269184,"sku":"UM00315876A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406616301952,"sku":"UM00315877A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58406616334720,"sku":"UM00315878A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58406616367488,"sku":"UM00315879A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406616400256,"sku":"UM00315880A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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