{"product_id":"northern-hare-lepus-americanus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Northern Hare (Lepus americanus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eLepus Americanus, Northern Hare. Summer. Natural size. 1. Male, 2. Female. (1845–1848) by John Woodhouse Audubon captures the snowshoe hare in its warm-season pelage, observed at life scale and rendered with the quiet rigor of 19th‑century natural history. Created in the mid‑1840s by the American artist-naturalist who carried forward the legacy of his father, John James Audubon, this Victorian zoological illustration reflects an era when science and art worked hand in hand to document North America’s wildlife with precision and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable exclusively from The Unique Maps Co., this museum-quality fine art print is produced with archival pigment inks on your choice of acid-free, heavyweight fine art paper or artist’s cotton canvas. We offer a range of sizes to suit intimate studies or statement walls, plus optional matting and custom framing. Personalization—including a dedication line, caption styling, and margin adjustments—is available to help you create a bespoke piece ready to hang or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a gifted painter and field artist whose work brought mammals into the spotlight at a time when ornithology had captured most public attention. Collaborating on ambitious surveys of North American fauna, he fused disciplined observation with painterly sensitivity, giving animals a sense of presence that still feels immediate. His contributions helped popularize natural history as both a scholarly pursuit and a visual delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the artist presents Lepus americanus—the snowshoe hare or “northern hare”—as male and female, depicted at natural size to emphasize true scale and anatomy. Known for its seasonal coat change and wide hind feet adapted to soft ground, the species is shown in summer coloration, an interpretive choice that conveys habitat and behavior rather than theatrical drama. Works like this served as vital records during a century of exploration and classification, bringing distant species into domestic parlors and public libraries alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color harmony is subdued and organic: tawny browns and warm ochres in the fur, fresh greens in the grasses, and soft gray distance that allows the figures to breathe. Intricate fur textures and the spring of muscle over the flank reveal a naturalist’s eye for structure, while the elongated, curving postures suggest quickness and alert curiosity. It is an elegantly balanced composition—informative enough for a study or library, yet quietly lyrical for living spaces, nurseries, or cabins—making it a timeless companion for anyone who admires wildlife and good design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, hikers, biologists, and admirers of Victorian natural history. Ideal for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or a housewarming—especially for someone who has explored North America’s forests—this Audubon-era hare brings classic character and scientific charm to any room.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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