{"product_id":"black-squirrel-sciurus-niger-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Black Squirrel (Sciurus niger) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Sciurus niger, Black Squirrel. Natural size. 1. Male, 2. Female. (1845) is a masterwork of Victorian zoological illustration, uniting scientific precision with painterly grace. The son and close collaborator of John James Audubon, John Woodhouse brought a keen eye for anatomy and behavior to the celebrated mid-19th-century natural history plates. Here, a life-sized pair of black squirrels is rendered with exquisite fidelity, their supple forms poised along a textured branch amid lively foliage—an image that educated audiences even as it delighted them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas, produced with museum-quality inks for enduring color and detail. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your wall, with optional framing, mounting, and matting. We also offer tasteful personalization—such as a dedication line or adjusted margins—to create a print made precisely for your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a distinguished painter and naturalist who worked alongside his father on the monumental The Quadrupeds of North America in the 1840s. His contributions are recognized for their close observation and confident draftsmanship, helping to establish the Audubon name as synonymous with the highest standards in natural history art of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The species identified here is Sciurus niger, often known as the black squirrel or black fox squirrel. Audubon presents both “1. Male” and “2. Female” at true-to-life scale, a choice that underscores the plate’s utility for study as well as display. This focus on accurate morphology and behavior reflects the 19th century’s enthusiasm for cataloging the natural world, answering a public appetite for knowledge in a period of scientific exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the design and color: The composition balances the deep, lustrous blacks and warm browns of the squirrels’ fur against vibrant green leaves, with orange-ochre notes in the branch and subtle white highlights to define volume and sheen. Fine, hairlike strokes model the pelage from muzzle to tail, while broader, textured marks bring bark and foliage into tactile relief. Curving silhouettes and diagonals lend a sense of agile movement, transforming a quiet study into a spirited tableau—one that reads beautifully across rooms and lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant natural history print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife lovers, naturalists, and collectors, as well as a refined choice for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, or a housewarming. It’s equally fitting for anyone who has a fondness for North American woodlands or who appreciates the timeless blend of art and science that the Audubon tradition represents.\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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