{"product_id":"american-marsh-shrew-sorex-palustris-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"American Marsh Shrew (Sorex palustris) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eSorex palustris, American Marsh Shrew. Males. Natural size. by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) is a meticulous Victorian zoological illustration from the celebrated Audubon family tradition, where art and science meet with quiet authority. Rendered at true scale, this plate invites the viewer to appreciate the compact form and delicate features of the American marsh shrew (Sorex palustris), set against a naturalistic vignette of rocks, water, and foliage. The composition balances clarity with atmosphere, echoing the 19th‑century drive to document North American wildlife for both scholarly study and public fascination.\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 on richly textured artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing to arrive display-ready. Personalization and customization—such as titling styles, dedication lines, or subtle color adjustments—are available to create a piece tailored to your home or to a special recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of John James Audubon, was a gifted naturalist-artist who helped carry forward the family’s pioneering legacy in American natural history. His field experience and draftsmanship brought anatomical accuracy and life to his subjects, contributing to a mid-19th‑century body of work that made wildlife both accessible and visually compelling to a growing audience of readers and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—the American marsh shrew (Sorex palustris)—embodies the period’s fascination with cataloging the continent’s biodiversity. By portraying male specimens at natural size, Audubon underscores the scientific intent of the plate, allowing viewers to grasp true proportions while still enjoying an elegant pictorial scene. Works like this supported the study of North American mammals at a time when printed natural history was an essential tool for classification, education, and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the plate glows with a luminous white paper ground and a palette that feels vibrant yet earthy: verdant greens in the foliage, warm orange and tawny undertones in the leaf litter and mineral forms, and soft, cool blues that whisper of shaded water. Fine, deliberate strokes articulate the shrew’s fur and the rippled surfaces of stone and stream, lending a lifelike texture that rewards close inspection. The result is a refined, quietly dramatic study that suits libraries, studies, galleries, and nature-inspired interiors—and a timeless way to celebrate the enduring bond between art and observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for naturalists and museum lovers, this print is perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or to delight someone who has recently explored North America’s wetlands and streams.\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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