{"product_id":"stoat-mustela-erminea-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Stoat (Mustela erminea) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003ePuttorius ermninea, White Weasel, Stoat. Natural size. 1. Male, 2. Female. (1845–1848) by John Woodhouse Audubon captures the crisp precision of Victorian zoological illustration at its best. Better known for his bird studies, Audubon here turns his attentive eye to a small carnivore of northern forests, rendering the stoat with scientific clarity and an artist’s sensitivity to posture, proportion, and environment. Created in the mid-19th century when natural history was flourishing, this plate balances taxonomy and aesthetics to help viewers compare sexes at true scale and appreciate the animal’s distinctive, seasonally changing coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co. Choose archival, acid-free paper with a velvety matte finish or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas with subtle texture. Available in a range of sizes, each print can be ordered unframed or expertly framed in your choice of finishes. Personalization options include a printed title caption, dedication, or date line to suit your space—ideal for building a coordinated gallery wall or creating a one-of-a-kind gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son and close collaborator of John James Audubon, was a skilled field artist and naturalist whose work helped define the visual language of 19th-century wildlife art. His contributions to mammal studies reflect the era’s fusion of art and science, using exacting draftsmanship and careful observation to inform the public and the scholarly community alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—the stoat, commonly called the white weasel or ermine—holds a special place in both natural history and culture. Known today as Mustela erminea (historically classified as Putorius erminea), it famously dons a pale, winter-white coat tipped with black at the tail. In this composition, the designation “Natural size” and the clear differentiation of male and female echo the period’s educational aims, guiding viewers to observe subtle differences in build and bearing that were vital to 19th-century taxonomy and field identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and technique underscore the plate’s enduring charm. Fine, delicate strokes articulate the animals’ sleek fur, while a limited palette—creamy whites, warm siennas and umbers, and earthen browns—keeps the focus on anatomy and attitude. Organic elements such as a fallen log and sprigs of grass create a believable habitat without distracting from the main study. The result is an image that reads beautifully at distance yet rewards close inspection, making it a striking addition to a study, living room, or library. For lovers of wildlife art, the mustelid family, or Victorian naturalism, it offers both decorative warmth and scholarly interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless print makes a thoughtful and sophisticated gift—perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or for anyone returning from travels in the northern woodlands where the ermine roams.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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