{"product_id":"american-bison-bison-bison-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"American Bison (Bison bison) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eBos Americanus, American Bison, or Buffalo. Male. by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration that captures one of North America’s most iconic mammals with scientific poise and painterly grace. Working in the great tradition of Enlightenment-era natural history, Audubon presents the bison in crisp profile, its colossal head, pronounced shoulder hump, and shaggy mane rendered with a fidelity that speaks to close observation in the field. The composition is spare and dignified, keeping the animal front and center against a restrained landscape so that form, anatomy, and texture dominate—a classic union of art and science from the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a museum-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. produces each print with rich, lasting pigments, with a selection of standard and large-format sizes to suit your space. Optional framing, conservation-grade matting, and custom finishing are available, along with personalization options such as titles, dates, or commemorative inscriptions to make your print uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed John James Audubon, was an accomplished naturalist-artist in his own right and a key figure in The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. His mammal studies translate field knowledge into elegant, exacting images that navigated the era’s appetite for exploration, taxonomy, and public education. His work bridges the boundary between scientific plate and fine art, meticulously noting character and proportion while retaining a painter’s sensitivity to light and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular subject—known in the plate as Bos americanus and now recognized as Bison bison, the American bison—embodies the mythology and reality of the American frontier. By the 1840s, the species’ range and numbers were already under pressure, and images like this served as records of a living monument to the plains. The bison’s solemn stance and sheer mass evoke endurance and power, a cultural symbol that resonates from Indigenous histories through to contemporary conservation narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print is a study in earthy warmth and tactile detail. Fine, controlled strokes articulate the bison’s shag, with deep browns and umbers accented by burnished orange tones along the forequarters and mane, while crisp white highlights pick out the horn and ridge of the back. Subtle greens and straw-tinted hues in the distant, low-lying hills stay deliberately muted, throwing the animal’s silhouette into relief. The balance of anatomical precision and atmospheric restraint makes this a striking focal point—powerful enough for a feature wall, yet refined enough for a study, library, or modern rustic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for natural history lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and admirers of American art, this print suits occasions from Christmas and Father’s or Mother’s Day to housewarmings, graduations, or to celebrate a return from the Great Plains, Yellowstone, or a national park adventure.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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