{"product_id":"phillipss-kangaroo-rat-dipodomys-phillipsii-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Phillips's Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys phillipsii) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eDipodomys Phillipsii, Pouched Jerboa Mouse. Males. Natural size. by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration—observant, exacting, and quietly elegant. Created during a century enthralled by natural history, this life-scale study presents the small desert rodent with the clear anatomy and poised stillness that helped 19th‑century readers compare species at a glance. The composition calls out the creature’s slender, tapering body, extraordinarily long tail, and powerful hind legs—features that speak to balance, speed, and saltatory movement—while maintaining the poised beauty that defined fine naturalist art of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid‑free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Each print is crafted with long‑lasting, pigment‑rich inks in a range of sizes, with optional custom framing and matting. Personalization is also available—add a small title plate, dedication, or curatorial caption to make your piece truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon, the son of the famed naturalist‑artist John James Audubon, was a gifted observer who translated field notes into poised, scientifically lucid plates. Working within the tradition his father helped establish, he collaborated with naturalists and printers to bring accuracy and artistry into harmony, contributing substantially to the era’s most important natural history publications. His name endures for the same reason this print does: the union of field realism with painterly restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—identified in the period caption as the “Pouched Jerboa Mouse”—is known today by its scientific name, Dipodomys phillipsii, and commonly as Phillips’s kangaroo rat. In the 19th century, such exacting depictions served taxonomy and public education alike, offering a visual index of form, habit, and habitat. The explicit note “Males. Natural size.” underscores the print’s scientific intent, inviting direct comparison with specimens and giving students and collectors a true‑to‑life scale reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained palette heightens the effect: warm ochres, tawny oranges, and sunlit yellows articulate the fur’s silken texture against a clean, luminous ground, while the surrounding vegetation is suggested with soft, earthy greens and browns. Fine, even strokes and delicate tonal shifts model the musculature of the hind limbs and the graceful sweep of the tail, creating a composition that feels both instructional and serene. It’s a compelling bridge between art and science—equally at home in a study, library, or contemporary living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this Audubon print makes a wonderful gift for naturalists, zoology students, educators, and lovers of 19th‑century illustration. It’s a distinctive choice for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Christmas—an elegant tribute to curiosity, craft, and the enduring beauty of the natural world.\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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