{"product_id":"lewiss-marmot-arctomys-lewisii-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Lewis's Marmot (Arctomys lewisii) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Arctomys Lewisii, Lewi’s Marmot. Natural size. (1845) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration that blends scientific precision with painterly sensitivity. Created during a surge of 19th-century exploration and taxonomy, this natural-size portrait focuses our attention on Lewis’s marmot—its plush, rounded body and bright, alert gaze—set within a spare outdoor vignette that keeps the animal center stage. Audubon’s refined eye for anatomy, texture, and pose makes the study feel both exacting and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional framing to suit traditional or contemporary interiors. Personalization and customization are available—add a caption, adjust margins, or select bespoke sizing—so your print arrives tailored to your space and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed naturalist John James Audubon, played a pivotal role in illustrating North American mammals in the mid-19th century. His contributions to The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America helped establish a visual standard for wildlife depiction, uniting field observation with a draftsman’s finesse. Here, his steady hand and naturalist’s patience are evident in every carefully modeled tuft of fur and measured contour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: Known in the period as Arctomys lewisii (Lewis’s marmot), this animal’s naming commemorates early American exploration and the burgeoning catalog of Western wildlife. The “natural size” presentation underscores the scientific ambition of the era: to document, measure, and compare living species with faithful accuracy. As part of a movement that brought art and science into close partnership, illustrations like this served as indispensable references for scholars and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design: The palette is rooted in nature—lush greens in the grasses and foliage, earthy browns through the pelt, and soft white highlights that model the rounded forms. Warm orange notes enliven the marmot’s coat, giving the impression of sunlight warming the animal’s flanks. Smooth, blended strokes—typical of the era’s lithographic techniques—create subtle gradations of tone that enhance three-dimensionality without distracting from the subject’s calm, grounded presence. The result is a poised composition that feels at once meticulous and welcoming on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless natural history print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife lovers, biologists, veterinarians, park rangers, and anyone drawn to the romance of early American exploration. Perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or a housewarming—especially for someone who has recently returned from the mountains or a national park—this Audubon classic adds scholarly charm and quiet elegance to studies, libraries, and cozy living spaces.\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. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58407520665984,"sku":"UM00319516A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58407520698752,"sku":"UM00319517A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58407520731520,"sku":"UM00319518A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58407520764288,"sku":"UM00319519A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58407520797056,"sku":"UM00319520A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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