{"product_id":"muskrat-ondatra-zibethicus-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiber Zibethicus, Musk-Rat, Musquash. Natural size. Old and young. by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, uniting scientific observation with elegant presentation. Created during an era fascinated by cataloguing North American wildlife, this plate compares an adult and a juvenile muskrat at true scale, inviting the viewer into a careful study of anatomy, behavior, and habitat. The scene’s earthy marsh reeds and still water frame the animals in lifelike poses, capturing both intimacy and accuracy that defined 19th-century natural history art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur edition is a museum-quality fine art print, available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional matting and ready-to-hang framing. The Unique Maps Co. offers thoughtful customization—add a caption with the historical title and date, include the scientific name, or personalize a dedication. Each print is color-checked to preserve the warm orange-brown reeds, verdant greens, and subtle water tones that make this image so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the renowned naturalist John James Audubon, helped bring American wildlife to a broad audience through art and field study. He was instrumental in creating the mammal plates for The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, working from firsthand observation to achieve the high standards of anatomical fidelity and environmental context that defined the Audubon tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is the muskrat—known historically as “musquash”—a semi-aquatic mammal long associated with North America’s marshes, rivers, and lakes. Its scientific name today is Ondatra zibethicus, while the 19th-century label used in this plate, Fiber zibethicus, reflects the period’s evolving taxonomy. By depicting an adult alongside the young “natural size,” Audubon emphasized accurate scale and close scrutiny—key to the educational mission of Victorian natural history publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are central to the print’s appeal. Russet-orange reeds and warm brown pelts sit against cool greens and soft blue water, achieving a quiet harmony that feels both naturalistic and refined. The finely graduated fur textures, crisp whiskers, and rounded forms are rendered with patient precision, while the balanced composition guides the eye from foreground vegetation to the animals’ attentive profiles. It’s a beautifully observed moment in a wetland setting—both a lesson in wildlife and a serene artwork for the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless natural history print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife lovers, biologists, anglers and paddlers, teachers, and collectors of Victorian art. Equally at home in a study, library, nursery, or lakeside getaway, it’s a distinctive choice for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a housewarming, or to welcome back someone who’s just returned from North America’s marshlands or the Great Lakes.\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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