{"product_id":"little-harvest-mouse-mus-minimus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Little Harvest Mouse (Mus minimus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Mus minimus, Little Harvest Mouse. Males \u0026amp; females. Natural size. (1845) is a tender, meticulously observed Victorian zoological illustration that marries art and science with quiet eloquence. Created at a moment when natural history was flourishing, this study places a pair of diminutive harvest mice amid seed-laden grasses, rendered at life scale to aid identification. The result is a restrained yet vivid portrait of small-mammal life, capturing delicate proportions, fine whiskers, and the airy balance of tails and paws with scholarly precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a high-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on museum-grade, acid-free archival paper or on richly textured artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes suited to intimate nooks or statement walls, with professional framing options to match classic or contemporary interiors. Personalization and customization are welcome—add a caption, date line, or bespoke sizing to create a one-of-a-kind heirloom for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed naturalist-artist John James Audubon, was a gifted painter and field observer in his own right. His contributions to 19th-century wildlife art reflect countless hours spent studying living specimens, translating observation into carefully structured compositions that served both aesthetic and scientific ends. His work helped shape the era’s visual language of zoological knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: The harvest mouse—here titled Mus minimus, or “Little Harvest Mouse”—embodies the period’s growing interest in taxonomy and the broader web of biodiversity. Depicting male and female at natural size, Audubon acknowledges the subtleties of sexual dimorphism and the importance of scale in field identification. As lithography and hand-coloring advanced, images like this traveled far beyond the laboratory, bringing the wonders of the natural world into libraries, salons, and parlors across the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and design: A crisp white ground sets off warm tones of orange and brown in the mice’s sleek fur, with fine, deliberate strokes giving form to every strand. Tawny straw and soft earthy shadows create a quiet rhythm of organic shapes—seed heads, curved tails, and rounded bodies—that feels both exacting and lyrical. The restrained palette and balanced negative space highlight the animals themselves, making this print as suitable for a modern gallery wall as for a cozy study. It’s a superb choice for anyone who appreciates the intersection of art, science, and the intimate beauty of small things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, zoologists, and heritage art enthusiasts—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Christmas, or as a keepsake for anyone who cherishes countryside walks and the quiet poetry of the natural world.\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":58406603882880,"sku":"UM00315750A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406603915648,"sku":"UM00315751A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58406603948416,"sku":"UM00315752A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58406603981184,"sku":"UM00315753A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406604013952,"sku":"UM00315754A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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