{"product_id":"townsends-ground-squirrel-tamias-townsendii-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Townsend's Ground Squirrel (Tamias Townsendii) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eTamias Townsendii, Townsend’s Ground Squirrel. Natural size. (1845–1848) by John Woodhouse Audubon is a quintessential nineteenth‑century natural history illustration, marrying scientific precision with elegant design. Created in 1845 by the son of the famed John James Audubon, this zoological plate presents the animal at life scale, its poised posture and fine fur patterning rendered with the care expected of an era devoted to cataloging North American wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum‑quality fine art print, your reproduction is available on acid‑free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional conservation‑grade framing. Personalization and customization are available from The Unique Maps Co., including tailored sizing and an optional caption or dedication tastefully printed beneath the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a gifted painter and naturalist who continued his family’s legacy of field observation and refined draftsmanship. Working within the grand tradition of nineteenth‑century American natural history publishing, he translated close study of living and prepared specimens into images that balanced scientific clarity with painterly sensitivity. His contributions helped shape how readers and collectors understood North America’s mammalian fauna during a period of intense exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artwork: This plate’s original legend—“Tamias Townsendii, Townsend’s Ground Squirrel. Natural size.”—reflects the period’s nomenclature and its emphasis on accurate scale. The life‑size rendering directs attention to the animal’s anatomy and characteristic dorsal striping, while the inclusion of habitat elements—rocks and sparse vegetation—situates the creature within its ecological context. Such plates were created not merely as decorations but as visual records in the service of taxonomy and zoology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle and color: The composition rests on a crisp white ground that heightens contrast and readability, a hallmark of fine lithographic or engraved natural history plates. Warm tawny‑orange and beige tones describe the squirrel’s fur, with creamy highlights and finely hatched shadows that convey volume and texture. Subtle greens in the groundcover and the angular geometry of rocks offset the animal’s soft, rounded form, creating a balanced, quietly dynamic scene. The result is both scientifically informative and visually serene—an ideal piece for study walls, library nooks, and living spaces seeking a note of natural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists, and lovers of classic illustration. It’s perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or for anyone recently returned from time spent outdoors who wants to bring a refined touch of the natural world into their home.\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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