{"product_id":"franklins-ground-squirrel-spermophilus-franklinii-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Franklin's Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus franklinii) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Spermophilus franklinii, Franklin’s Marmot Squirrel. (Male \u0026amp; female. Natural size.) (1845) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration from the great age of natural history. Created for the monumental mid‑19th‑century project on North American mammals, this plate balances scientific precision with aesthetic grace, presenting the species at life size to emphasize distinctive markings, proportions, and posture. The focus is on the animals themselves—alert, measured, and meticulously observed—reflecting the era’s fascination with cataloging the continent’s fauna through careful, on‑the‑spot study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a fine art reproduction of the original illustration, available on acid‑free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional professional framing and matting to complete the look. The Unique Maps Co. also provides personalization, including title plates, inscriptions, and custom sizing, so your print arrives ready to hang and tailored to your style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), the gifted son of John James Audubon, helped carry forward the family’s legacy of wildlife art. Known for field accuracy and painterly sensitivity, he brought to the mammal plates the same keen eye for anatomy and behavior that defined his father’s celebrated bird studies. Working in a period when art and science intertwined, he produced illustrations that served both as reliable zoological records and as enduring works of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—historically named Spermophilus franklinii and today more commonly known as Franklin’s ground squirrel (Poliocitellus franklinii)—is a hallmark of the North American prairie and woodland edge. By presenting both male and female at natural size, Audubon highlights subtle differences in build and stance while capturing the species’ characteristic alertness. The composition is purposefully uncluttered, prioritizing recognition and study, in keeping with the 19th‑century mission to map and understand the continent’s biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design are handled with quiet elegance. The animals’ grizzled fur is modeled with fine, precise strokes that suggest softness and density, while the surrounding ground and vegetation introduce warm notes—ochres, sun‑washed yellows, and soft earth tones—that bring depth without distracting from the specimens. Gentle shading and a restrained background create a sense of space, allowing the eye to rest on the squirrels’ profiles, the curve of the tail, and the crisp silhouette against pale light. The result is both informative and decorative, ideal for naturalists and art lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless choice for a study, library, living room, or nursery, this Audubon print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife enthusiasts, biologists, and lovers of classic illustration. It’s a particularly meaningful present for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or for anyone who has traveled through or has roots in the prairies and woodlands of North America.\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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