{"product_id":"common-american-shrew-mole-scalopus-aquaticus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Common American Shrew Mole (Scalopus aquaticus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eScallops aquaticus, Common American Shrew Mole. Natural size. Male \u0026amp; Female. by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) captures a moment when art and science moved in step across the 19th-century American frontier. The son of the famed naturalist-painter John James Audubon, John Woodhouse here pairs careful anatomy with an elegant composition: two compact, velvety moles, posed for comparison, rest against a pale ground with a soft rural vista—rolling green hills and a modest house—fading gently behind. The result is both instructive and serene, a Victorian zoological illustration designed for study yet wholly satisfying as a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional conservation matting and handcrafted frames for a ready-to-hang finish. Personalization is available—add a discreet caption, dedication, or date—to make your print uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) inherited a passion for field observation and draftsmanship, contributing significantly to the Audubon family’s natural history legacy. His plates for mid-19th-century mammalogy combine lifelike rendering with clarity of presentation, reflecting the era’s drive to classify the natural world with accuracy and grace. His work holds a distinctive place in American natural history art for its refined balance of scientific purpose and painterly poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: This plate presents the species at natural size, with male and female shown side by side—a hallmark of period taxonomy that aided identification, teaching, and comparison. Historically known as the “Common American Shrew Mole,” the animal is identified in scientific literature as Scalopus aquaticus (historically spelled Scalops aquaticus), underscoring the evolving language of classification in a century eager to catalogue North American fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the design: The palette is restrained and earthy—rich browns of fur and warm russet-orange notes in soil and shadow set against a clean white field—so that texture, form, and proportion take center stage. Fine strokes articulate the plush coat and truncated limbs, while broader, softer washes in the background keep the eye on the specimens. It’s a quietly striking image that suits naturalist-inspired interiors, from traditional libraries to modern, minimalist spaces, and pairs beautifully with other Victorian zoological and botanical prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for natural history lovers, scientists, veterinarians, and anyone who appreciates classic Americana—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or to celebrate someone’s recent travels and fieldwork across North America.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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