{"product_id":"northern-meadow-mouse-arvicola-borealis-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Northern Meadow-Mouse (Arvicola borealis) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eArvicola borealis, Northern Meadow-Mouse. Natural size. by John Woodhouse Audubon is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from the mid-1840s, created in the spirit of scientific observation that defined the era. Audubon presents the northern meadow mouse at life size, concentrating on accurate proportions, calmly modeled form, and naturalistic coloration. The result is a poised, quietly elegant study that bridges art and science—clear enough for study, yet beautiful enough for display.\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 long-lasting pigment inks. Select from a range of sizes, with optional borders, matting, and framing to suit your space. We can personalize the print with a discreet caption (title, artist, and date) or a short dedication, and we welcome custom sizing to fit gallery walls or intimate reading nooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed naturalist-artist John James Audubon, carried his family’s legacy of field-based study into the realm of North American mammals. Trained through direct observation, he developed a keen eye for anatomy, pelage, and gesture—skills that informed an extensive body of natural history plates produced during the 1840s. His work is prized for balancing scientific exactitude with painterly sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here, titled in the period’s Latin nomenclature as Arvicola borealis and commonly called the Northern Meadow-Mouse, embodies the Victorian passion for cataloging the natural world. The life-size rendering captures hallmark features—rounded body, compact limbs, and close-set ears—with a calm, undramatic stance that prioritizes clarity over spectacle. It’s a piece that situates the viewer in the quiet of a field study, making the small mammal feel immediate, knowable, and worthy of close attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and composition are handled with restraint and care. Against a crisp white ground, warm tawny-orange and yellow-ochre tones articulate the fur with fine linework and subtle shading, while light touches of shadow gently anchor the form. The controlled palette and clear silhouette lend the plate a timeless, minimalist appeal that pairs beautifully with mid-century furniture, traditional libraries, and contemporary, nature-forward interiors alike. Collectors of 19th-century natural history art will appreciate how the piece harmonizes with botanical and zoological sets, while standing confidently on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, birders-turned-mammal-watchers, veterinarians, and anyone who loves classic scientific illustration. It’s ideal for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, housewarmings, or as a keepsake for someone recently inspired by a nature reserve or a visit to a natural history museum.\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. 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":58407526236544,"sku":"UM00319642A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58407526269312,"sku":"UM00319643A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58407526302080,"sku":"UM00319644A","price":1021.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58407526334848,"sku":"UM00319645A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58407526367616,"sku":"UM00319646A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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