{"product_id":"nine-banded-armadillo-dasypus-novemcinctus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Dasypus Peba, Nine-banded Armadillo. Male. Natural size. (1845) is a meticulous Victorian zoological illustration that bridges art and science in the great 19th-century tradition of natural history. Rendered with unflinching precision, the life-size armadillo is presented as a singular specimen: its plated armor, tapered snout, and powerful claws are observed as carefully as any scientific diagram, yet composed with the eye of a practiced artist. Created in the 1840s—an era fascinated by cataloging the continent’s wildlife—this study captures the curiosity and rigor that defined early American naturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a premium fine art reproduction by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes suited to small studies or statement walls. Add a handcrafted frame, select matting, or personalize your print with a custom title plate or inscription. Each piece is produced with museum-grade inks for remarkable color fidelity and longevity, ready to hang and admire for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon, son of the famed John James Audubon, was a gifted painter and field naturalist in his own right. Working alongside his father and contemporaries, he helped shape the visual language of American wildlife art through keen observation, studio discipline, and a commitment to scientific clarity. His contributions are prized for their balance of accuracy and aesthetic sensitivity, extending the Audubon legacy beyond birds to the rich diversity of North American mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The nine-banded armadillo—known today by its scientific name Dasypus novemcinctus and historically labeled here as “Dasypus Peba”—was a compelling subject for 19th-century audiences. With its distinctive banded carapace, nocturnal habits, and remarkable adaptability, it stood as a symbol of the era’s expanding knowledge of North American fauna. Audubon’s decision to depict the animal at natural size turns the illustration into a document of scale as much as of form, bringing viewers into immediate, almost tactile contact with an uncommon creature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and color: This plate exemplifies naturalistic draftsmanship. Earthy browns articulate the armadillo’s segmented armor—each scute delineated with crisp, fine strokes—while vibrant, leafed greens and touches of warm, orange-ochre ground create a lively foreground. Cooler blue notes recede into a softly blended background, giving depth without distracting from the subject. The contrast between the armadillo’s rounded, armored silhouette and the spikier foliage heightens visual interest, making the print as engaging decoratively as it is instructive. The careful interplay of sharp detail on the animal and gentle atmospheric transitions in the setting is a hallmark of Audubon’s best work and a compelling reason to own this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for naturalists, educators, science lovers, and fans of classic Americana, this print also makes a distinctive choice for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a housewarming. It’s a striking memento for anyone who studies or loves the wildlife of the American South and beyond—an elegant homage to the moment when art and scientific discovery moved forward together.\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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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