{"product_id":"downy-squirrel-sciurus-lanigunosus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Downy Squirrel (Sciurus Lanigunosus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eSciurus Lanigunosus, Downy Squirrel. Natural size. (1845–1848) by John Woodhouse Audubon captures the 19th‑century union of science and art at its most refined. Working within the Victorian tradition of zoological illustration, Audubon presents the “downy” squirrel at life scale so viewers can study its form, proportions, and fur texture with clarity. The composition balances precise observation with visual grace, reflecting the era’s growing passion for cataloguing North American wildlife in a manner both educational and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is produced by The Unique Maps Co. on museum‑quality, acid‑free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas for a richly textured finish. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional conservation framing that arrives ready to hang. We offer personalization on request—custom title plates, notations, margins, and bespoke sizing—to help you create a piece tailored to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed naturalist‑artist John James Audubon, was a gifted American illustrator who devoted his career to field observation and faithful rendering of animals. Trained by practice as much as by studio, he combined careful study with painterly finesse, contributing to the celebrated tradition of 19th‑century natural history plates that brought the wonders of the continent into parlors, libraries, and classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: Designated in the plate as Sciurus Lanigunosus—the Downy Squirrel—this life‑size portrayal places the animal on a curving bough, a nod to its agile, arboreal habits. The work embodies the period’s scientific spirit: accurate anatomy, close attention to musculature and posture, and a neutral setting that keeps the focus on the species itself. It serves both as art and as documentation, echoing the century’s drive to understand and organize biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why it belongs on your wall: The palette is elegant and natural, with warm orange‑brown fur and chestnut accents set against a luminous white ground and soft, muted foliage. Fine, deliberate strokes describe the plush “downy” coat and ring the tail with subtle umbrous shading, while the arching branch introduces gentle movement and rhythm. This harmonious balance of crisp detail and airy negative space makes the print versatile—equally at home in a study, nursery, cabin, or gallery wall—and a timeless choice for admirers of wildlife art and classic naturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and refined, this print makes a superb gift for nature lovers and budding scientists as well as fans of historical illustration—ideal for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or anyone who treasures the quiet beauty of North American woodland animals.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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