{"product_id":"annulated-marmot-squirrel-spermophilus-annulatus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Annulated Marmot Squirrel (Spermophilus annulatus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpermophilus annulatus, Annulated Marmot Squirrel. (Natural size.) by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) captures the 19th century’s union of art and science with remarkable clarity. Audubon—an American naturalist-artist and the son of John James Audubon—worked at the forefront of Victorian zoological illustration, rendering animals with anatomical fidelity and compositional grace. Here, the annulated ground squirrel is presented at “natural size,” a period hallmark that underscores the plate’s documentary purpose as much as its aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print, this edition is available on acid-free, archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of standard sizes or request a custom dimension to fit your space. Optional framing in a selection of classic profiles is available, and we’re happy to personalize your print—whether through titling, margin notes, or tailored cropping—to create a piece perfectly suited to your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a distinguished figure in American natural history art, known for his precise draftsmanship and an eye for lifelike posture and texture. His collaborations on mid-19th-century zoological projects helped popularize the scientific study of mammals, translating field observation into images that were both rigorous and beautiful. This plate stands within that legacy, where clarity of line and careful modeling convey the animal’s character and structure with confident subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The annulated ground squirrel, recorded here under the 19th-century binomial Spermophilus annulatus (commonly called the Annulated Marmot Squirrel), belongs to a broader effort of the era to document North American fauna. The explicit reference to “natural size” signals an insistence on scale accuracy at a time when illustrated natural history was expanding public access to scientific knowledge. This image participates in that movement, bridging taxonomy, field description, and visual pedagogy in a single, elegant composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and color: The palette is anchored in warm, earthy browns and russet-orange fur tones, set off by pale yellow highlights and crisp whites that articulate whiskers, paws, and light-struck contours. Subtle background washes in muted blues and greys open into rolling ground, giving depth without distracting from the central figure. Fine, hairline strokes delineate the plush texture of the coat, while the tail’s characteristic annulated banding forms a rhythmic pattern that draws the eye—a quiet, graphic motif that balances scientific specificity with decorative appeal. As a print for your wall, it offers both a refined historical accent and a conversation piece for lovers of wildlife art and 19th-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this Audubon print makes a superb gift—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or for anyone recently returned from travels that rekindled a love of the natural world. It’s a handsome addition to studies, libraries, and living spaces where classic natural history illustration feels right at home.\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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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