{"product_id":"bridled-weasel-putorius-frenata-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Bridled Weasel (Putorius frenata) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Putorius frenata, Bridled Weasel. Males. Natural size. (1845) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration—an image where scientific observation and artistic grace meet. Working in the 1840s alongside his father, the famed naturalist John James Audubon, John Woodhouse helped shape the era’s understanding of North American wildlife. This plate focuses on the “bridled weasel,” rendered at life scale, and captures the alert intelligence and lithe anatomy that fascinated both scientists and the public during the 19th century’s burgeoning interest in biology and ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Select from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. Personalization options include custom title plates, margin annotations, and gift dedications, and we’re happy to discuss bespoke sizing or color-matched framing to complement your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a gifted painter and field naturalist who contributed many of the mammal studies for The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. His work is noted for its fidelity to life—keenly observed musculature, carefully modeled fur, and expressive postures—achieved through direct study and the then-modern techniques of hand-colored printmaking. In his hands, zoological illustration becomes a bridge between taxonomy and aesthetics, inviting close and appreciative looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The plate identifies the species as Putorius frenata, historically called the “Bridled Weasel” and today widely recognized as the long-tailed weasel. Depicting males at natural size, Audubon emphasizes accurate proportions and the distinctive, agile build of a predator built for swift pursuit. The 19th-century practice of presenting animals at life scale served both educational and classificatory aims, and images like this helped standardize knowledge about North American fauna for scholars, collectors, and the curious public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the color and design: Audubon’s palette is warm and earthy, with notes of orange, yellow, and brown layered through the animals’ coats and the surrounding ground cover. Soft gradients and delicate strokes articulate glossy fur and alert features, while subtler greens and natural textures situate the scene in a believable habitat. Curving compositional lines lead the eye through the pair’s dynamic poses, creating a sense of movement that balances scientific precision with decorative elegance. It’s a timeless image—equally at home in a study, library, or nature-inspired living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts, and lovers of classic illustration—perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or for anyone returning from a memorable trip to North America’s parks and wild places.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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