{"product_id":"mink-putorius-vison-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Mink (Putorius vison) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Putorius vison, Mink. Natural size. Male \u0026amp; female. (1845) is a superb example of Victorian natural history art, where scientific observation and painterly sensitivity meet. In this mid‑19th‑century zoological illustration, a pair of minks are rendered at true scale, their bodies sleek and alert along a water’s edge. The scene balances study and story: earthy banks and lush foliage frame the animals, while a warm orange light and soft distance—complete with a rustic cabin—hint at the frontier landscapes that shaped American natural science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a museum‑quality fine art print, this piece is carefully reproduced on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate studies to statement pieces, with optional framing. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your print with custom sizing, tasteful captioning, and framing recommendations, ensuring the artwork arrives ready to hang and suited to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon, the American son of the famed John James Audubon, established his own reputation as a gifted naturalist‑artist in the 1840s. He contributed extensively to the celebrated mammal survey of North America, producing lifelike depictions that bridged field research and fine art. His plates are prized today for their anatomical fidelity, expressive settings, and the way they bring quiet, seldom‑seen wildlife to the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The mink (scientific name as labeled on the plate: Putorius vison; commonly known today as the American mink) is a semi‑aquatic carnivore of North American wetlands and rivers. Presenting both male and female at natural size made the image a practical aid for 19th‑century scholars, trappers, and collectors who needed to compare proportions and markings. The inclusion of a distant homestead underscores the period’s growing awareness of how human activity intersected with native habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and composition: Rich browns of fur and bank are set against layered greens of reeds and shrubs, with an orange‑gold warmth that bathes the scene in late‑day light. The animals’ coats are rendered with meticulous textural strokes and fine gradations that read as fur from across a room, yet reward close viewing with crisp, hairline detail. A gentle diagonal through the shoreline leads the eye, while the softened background preserves focus on the pair—an elegant synthesis of scientific clarity and painterly atmosphere that makes this print as suitable for a study as for a living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless print is a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, birders and wildlife enthusiasts, cabin and lake‑house owners, or anyone who treasures classic natural history. It’s an excellent choice for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or to celebrate a recent trip to North American rivers, wetlands, or national parks.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":58406609387904,"sku":"UM00315918A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406609420672,"sku":"UM00315919A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58406609453440,"sku":"UM00315920A","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58406609486208,"sku":"UM00315921A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58406609518976,"sku":"UM00315922A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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