{"product_id":"hare-squirrel-sciurus-leporinus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Hare Squirrel (Sciurus leporinus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eSciurus leporinus, Hare Squirrel (1845) by John Woodhouse Audubon captures a quintessential moment from the golden age of natural history illustration. John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), American artist and naturalist and the son of John James Audubon, dedicated his career to uniting scientific observation with painterly nuance. Created in the mid-1840s for the Audubon family’s landmark mammal studies, this Victorian zoological illustration presents the “hare squirrel” at natural size, a detail that underscores the period’s fascination with accuracy and the careful documentation of North American wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable exclusively as a high-quality fine art print, this piece is produced with museum-grade pigments on acid‑free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional framing in classic finishes to suit your space. The Unique Maps Co. also offers thoughtful customization—adjust margins, add a discreet caption, or commission a bespoke size—so your print arrives ready to display exactly as you envision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon was a central figure in The Audubon family’s 19th‑century natural history projects, helping to bring mammals into focus for a public newly captivated by the biodiversity of the continent. His practice combined field study and studio refinement to render life-like postures, supple fur, and anatomical clarity. In his hands, creatures are not merely cataloged; they’re given gesture and character, their forms animated by swift, assured drawing and subtle color transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: The hare squirrel—labeled Sciurus leporinus in the plate—embodies the era’s dual goals of artistry and education. Set amid branches, leaves, and seasonal forage, the squirrels are shown with their habitat and diet in mind, a telling inclusion that helped 19th‑century viewers understand animal behavior alongside identification. Presenting the animals at “natural size” was a deliberate choice, turning the print into both a teaching tool and a striking work of art that still resonates with naturalists and design lovers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why you’ll love it: A rich, naturalistic palette of deep greens and earthy browns anchors the scene, with airy whites preserved in the paper and warm yellow highlights catching in foliage and nuts. Delicate brushwork maps the fine textures of fur and leaf, while the flowing, almost calligraphic arcs of the tails bring an elegant sense of motion. The composition is balanced yet lively—perfect above a writing desk, in a study, or anywhere a space benefits from the quiet intelligence of 19th‑century natural history design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant print makes a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and collectors of classic illustration. Ideal for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or as a charming surprise for anyone who has recently traveled through North America’s forests and 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=\"\/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. 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