{"product_id":"montana-grayling-thymallus-signifer-montanus-by-john-l-petrie-1898","title":"Montana Grayling (Thymallus signifer montanus) by John L. Petrie, 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Montana Grayling, Thymallus signifer montanus (1898), by John L. Petrie, is a luminous Victorian zoological illustration created for William C. Harris’s celebrated series The Fishes of North America. Executed as a chromolithograph at the height of the Realist movement, Petrie’s plate blends scientific fidelity with painterly nuance: a single grayling is presented in crisp profile, its signature sail-like dorsal fin and fine scalation rendered with remarkable clarity. The result captures the quiet poetry of an everyday subject from nature, while preserving the immediacy and sheen of a freshly netted specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas using richly pigmented inks. Choose from a range of sizes to suit everything from an intimate reading nook to a statement wall; optional framing is available in a curated selection of profiles. Personalization and customization—such as a custom caption, dedication, or tailored margins—can be added on request to create a one-of-a-kind piece ready to hang or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn L. Petrie was among the accomplished illustrators who brought Harris’s monumental natural history project to life at the close of the 19th century. Working in close collaboration with field experts and printers, Petrie’s contributions are prized for their exacting draftsmanship and sensitive color work. His approach exemplifies the Victorian passion for collecting, cataloguing, and celebrating the natural world through art that is as instructive as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular subject—the Montana grayling (Thymallus signifer montanus), commonly known as the Montana grayling—holds special interest within North American ichthyology. Noted for its elegant, high dorsal fin and streamlined form, the grayling inhabits cold, clear waters where its shifting, metallic hues are most apparent. Harris and Petrie famously worked from living specimens so that the delicate iridescence and subtle markings could be recorded before they faded, an exacting method that gave these plates a rare lifelike presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print’s palette of muted greens, mellow browns, and quiet yellow highlights evokes the translucence of water and the fish’s reflective scales. Fine stippling and scale-by-scale modeling cultivate volume and texture, while the soft, gradient background enhances the sense of depth and calm. It’s an ideal piece for those who appreciate Victorian natural history, refined scientific illustration, or the tranquil beauty of aquatic life—equally at home in a study, riverside cabin, or contemporary living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful, timeless gift for anglers, naturalists, and lovers of classic illustration, this print is perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, or a housewarming. It’s also a meaningful keepsake for anyone who has journeyed to Montana’s storied waters or simply cherishes the quiet elegance of life beneath the surface.\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 36x20in (90x50cm) 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. 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":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422040330624,"sku":"UM00333353A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422040363392,"sku":"UM00333354A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422040396160,"sku":"UM00333355A","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422040428928,"sku":"UM00333356A","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422040461696,"sku":"UM00333357A","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422040494464,"sku":"UM00333358A","price":347.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422040527232,"sku":"UM00333359A","price":191.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422040560000,"sku":"UM00333360A","price":520.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422040592768,"sku":"UM00333361A","price":542.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422040625536,"sku":"UM00333362A","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422040658304,"sku":"UM00333363A","price":715.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422040691072,"sku":"UM00333364A","price":823.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422040723840,"sku":"UM00333365A","price":455.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422040756608,"sku":"UM00333366A","price":1896.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422040789376,"sku":"UM00333367A","price":1896.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422040822144,"sku":"UM00333368A","price":607.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422040854912,"sku":"UM00333369A","price":3033.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422040887680,"sku":"UM00333370A","price":3033.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58422040920448,"sku":"UM00333371A","price":997.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58422040953216,"sku":"UM00333372A","price":4061.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58422040985984,"sku":"UM00333373A","price":3888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_97d0eeee-d514-44ec-a98f-07e142982165.jpg?v=1783685339","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.net\/it\/products\/montana-grayling-thymallus-signifer-montanus-by-john-l-petrie-1898","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}