{"product_id":"townsends-shrew-mole-scalops-townsendii-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Townsend's Shrew Mole (Scalops townsendii) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Scalops Townsendii, Townsend’s Shrew Mole. Males. Natural size. (1845) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history. Created in the mid-19th century, this study reflects the period’s commitment to scientific accuracy, presenting the animal at true scale and with meticulous attention to anatomy. Rather than dramatizing the scene, Audubon focuses on the mole’s distinctive form—streamlined body, narrow snout, and powerful forelimbs—set against quiet foliage that evokes its subterranean life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a high-quality fine art print, crafted on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Offered in a range of sizes, it is available unframed or expertly framed, with optional matting and a choice of classic frame finishes. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your piece with custom captions, borders, or sizing to fit a particular space, creating a tailored artwork ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was a gifted American painter-naturalist and the son and collaborator of John James Audubon. Active in the 1840s, he brought a refined, observant eye to the fauna of North America, uniting painterly sensitivity with a near-clinical clarity prized by scientists and collectors alike. His work helped bridge studio art and field study, capturing the essence of living creatures with documentary precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject and its historical context: The plate’s inscription—“Scalops Townsendii, Townsend’s Shrew Mole. Males. Natural size.”—underscores its role as a scientific record. In an era when illustrated studies were central to biological research and public education, life-size portrayals like this conveyed scale, structure, and proportion at a glance. The straightforward presentation invites close inspection: compact limbs adapted for digging, sleek fur suited to moving through soil, and a body plan refined by an underground existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why this belongs on your wall: The palette is composed of earthy greens and soft browns, with touches of yellow in the grasses that warm the composition. Smooth, measured strokes define the animals’ forms without sacrificing lifelike texture, while the layered foliage creates gentle depth around the figures. The restrained color harmonies and tidy white space give the piece a scholarly elegance—ideal for a study, library, or nature-inspired interior, and a striking conversation starter for lovers of wildlife art. Notably, the subject is labelled on the plate as “Scalops Townsendii,” a detail that appeals to collectors of historical natural history prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this print makes a distinctive gift for naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts, veterinarians, and lovers of classic illustration—perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or to welcome home someone recently returned from time outdoors or a nature-focused trip.\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":58406610764160,"sku":"UM00316128A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406610796928,"sku":"UM00316129A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58406610829696,"sku":"UM00316130A","price":238.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58406610862464,"sku":"UM00316131A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406610895232,"sku":"UM00316132A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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