{"product_id":"townsends-rocky-mountain-hare-lepus-townsendii-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Townsend's Rocky Mountain Hare (Lepus townsendii) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eLepus Townsendii, Townsend’s Rocky Mountain Hare (Natural size: Male \u0026amp; Female), by John Woodhouse Audubon is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration from 1845. Created in the naturalist tradition, it belongs to the era when artists and scientists worked hand in hand to document North America’s fauna with exacting care. Audubon presents a pair of hares in poised stillness, their anatomy, fur, and alert expressions rendered with quiet authority so the animals themselves become the pure focus of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is meticulously reproduced on museum-quality, acid-free archival paper or on an artist’s cotton canvas—your choice. Available in a range of sizes, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed, with optional borders and captions. Through The Unique Maps Co., you can personalize your print with a custom inscription, adjust margins, and select frame finishes to suit your space. Whether you prefer a classic paper giclée or a textured canvas presentation, your piece is crafted to last and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed John James Audubon, was a principal artist behind 19th-century American natural history plates. Trained in field observation and studio draftsmanship, he brought a painter’s sensitivity to scientific subjects, lending mammals the same majesty his father gave to birds. His work is celebrated for combining anatomical precision with elegant composition—images intended for study that also read as art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is the Townsend’s hare, scientifically identified as Lepus townsendii, shown at natural size with both male and female. Known today as the white-tailed jackrabbit, the species was a compelling subject for 1840s naturalists documenting Western and Great Plains wildlife. The plate’s clarity echoes that scientific ambition: the restrained landscape foregrounds identification, while the measured poses showcase ear structure, limb proportion, and the subtle gradation of fur across the back and flanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is handled with delicacy and intent. Soft whites in the coat are warmed by tawny oranges and mellow yellow-ochres, with muted green notes in the ground cover. Fine, layered strokes articulate the fur’s directional flow, while more defined contours give the bodies quiet solidity. The result is a lifelike three-dimensional presence, achieved without theatrical background—an aesthetic that underscores observation over ornament, and makes this print as instructive as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this piece brings a touch of 19th-century field science into your home: a serene, intelligent image that complements natural, neutral, or mid-century palettes. As a conversation starter, it bridges art and biology—ideal for study walls, reading nooks, and gallery clusters where texture, tone, and subtle color harmonies matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift-ready and timeless, this print makes an inspired present for wildlife enthusiasts, natural history lovers, and admirers of classic illustration—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s or Mother’s Day, Christmas, or to welcome home a friend just back from exploring the Rockies or the Great Plains.\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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