{"product_id":"chipping-squirrel-tamias-lysterii-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Chipping Squirrel (Tamias lysterii) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eTamias Lysterii, Chipping Squirrel, Hackee, \u0026amp;c. Natural size. Male, female and young, first Autumn by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) captures a lively family of chipmunks poised among woodland textures, rendered with the crisp naturalism that defined mid-19th-century scientific art. Working in the Victorian era’s golden age of natural history, Audubon balanced field observation with painterly finesse, presenting male, female, and first‑autumn young so viewers can compare scale, posture, and patterning at a glance. The plate’s historical title references the period’s nomenclature—Tamias lysterii, “chipping squirrel,” and “hackee”—and signals the intent to portray the animals at “natural size,” emphasizing scientific fidelity alongside aesthetic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a finely crafted giclée reproduction on your choice of acid‑free, museum‑grade archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Each print is color‑checked to honor the warmth of the original palette and produced in a range of sizes to suit intimate nooks or statement walls. The Unique Maps Co. also provides optional conservation‑grade framing, custom matting, and personalized touches—such as a discreet dedication or period‑style captioning—so your piece arrives ready to admire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon, the gifted naturalist‑artist and collaborator within the Audubon family legacy, is celebrated for advancing the union of art and zoology. His work helped record North American fauna at a moment of intense scientific curiosity, when precise draftsmanship and faithful color were vital tools for learning about the continent’s wildlife. In this composition, his signature care with anatomy and gesture reveals not only what these small mammals look like, but how they move and interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject holds enduring historical interest: illustrating male, female, and juvenile together reflects a 19th‑century pursuit to compare life stages within a single, accessible plate. The woodland setting—stump, grasses, and low understory—evokes the chipmunk’s true habitat, turning a scientific study into a narrative slice of nature. Referencing the period’s terminology (Tamias lysterii, “chipping squirrel,” “hackee”) further anchors the work within a fascinating moment of evolving taxonomy and American natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely at the color and craft. The warm, tawny‑orange and honey‑yellow notes of the fur glow against soft whites, while cooler mossy greens and earthen browns describe bark and leaf. Meticulous strokes articulate glossy eyes, sleek stripes, and the roughened textures of the stump; rounded, lively forms and diagonals guide the eye from one figure to the next. The result is both rigorous and inviting—an image that reads as a scientific plate from a distance and a tender wildlife portrait up close. With dominant white punctuated by sunlit oranges and yellows, it pairs beautifully with neutral interiors, natural woods, and botanically inspired decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for nature lovers, cabin owners, and anyone captivated by Victorian natural history, this print makes a distinguished present for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or Christmas—and a charming keepsake for someone returning from woodland hikes or travels where chipmunks are part of the landscape.\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":58405415518592,"sku":"UM00314020A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58405415551360,"sku":"UM00314021A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58405415584128,"sku":"UM00314022A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58405415616896,"sku":"UM00314023A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58405415649664,"sku":"UM00314024A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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