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The pose, attentive gaze, and careful delineation of fur and foliage capture not only the species’ anatomy but also the lively character that endeared these squirrels to generations of observers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes (including options that preserve the plate’s “natural size” feeling), with professional framing available to complement both contemporary and traditional interiors. Personalization is welcomed—add a caption with the Latin binomial, a dedication, or adjust borders and titles to suit your space. Custom sizing and color-proofing are also available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son and collaborator of John James Audubon, dedicated his career to uniting field observation with fine draftsmanship. His contributions to 19th-century American wildlife art are distinguished by their precise anatomy and sensitive texturing—qualities that made his zoological plates valuable to scientists and collectors alike. In this work, his meticulous line and shading techniques translate the softness and directional lay of the squirrels’ fur with unusual clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject, Sciurus carolinensis (Eastern Gray Squirrel), is an emblematic mammal of eastern North America. By presenting a life-size male and female together, Audubon underscores the species’ natural scale and offers a direct, comparative study that would have been indispensable to educators and naturalists of the era. The composition speaks to a broader 19th-century fascination with systematizing biodiversity, in which images served as vital scientific records as well as objects of aesthetic pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and technique heighten the illustration’s appeal. Warm notes of orange and yellow-ochre brighten the squirrels’ fur and the sun-kissed edges of foliage, while creamy highlights and earthy browns anchor the forms. Delicate gradients and fine stippling across the coat lend a tactile sense of softness, and the veined leaves and textured bark show the artist’s skill at realism without sacrificing elegance. The restrained palette—tempered by natural greens and neutral grounds—makes the plate easy to integrate into a wide range of interiors, from a study or library to a light-filled living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a thoughtful gift for lovers of wildlife art, naturalists, educators, and anyone with fond memories of woodland walks or time spent in the American South and East. Perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a housewarming, it also makes a charming present for someone returning from travels in the Carolinas—or for the Audubon enthusiast building a curated gallery wall of classic 19th-century zoological illustration.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58406601130368,"sku":"UM00315708A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406601163136,"sku":"UM00315709A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58406601195904,"sku":"UM00315710A","price":238.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58406601228672,"sku":"UM00315711A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406601261440,"sku":"UM00315712A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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