{"product_id":"canada-otter-lutra-canadensis-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1846","title":"Canada Otter (Lutra canadensis) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Lutra Canadensis, Canada Otter. Male. (1845) is a poised and intimate portrait of the North American river otter, rendered at the height of the Victorian era’s fascination with natural history. Working within the rigorous tradition of scientific and sporting art, Audubon captures the sleek, muscular profile of the animal against a restrained riverside backdrop, so that its glossy pelt, tapered tail, and alert gaze claim center stage. The composition reflects a period when illustrated natural history did more than identify species; it shaped public understanding of the continent’s wildlife with images that were both faithful to life and visually arresting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Audubon’s illustration, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. crafts each reproduction with exceptional color fidelity, preserving the warm, russet-orange tones of the fur and the cool green notes of the landscape. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate study to statement scale, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. Personalization and customization are welcomed—add a title plate, date line, or a short dedication to create a one-of-a-kind heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), American painter and naturalist and son of John James Audubon, helped introduce 19th-century audiences to North American mammals through field-informed artistry. His work bridged empirical observation and painterly sensitivity, pairing anatomical accuracy with a sportsman’s appreciation for habitat and behavior. This synthesis contributed to a visual language that informed both scientific communities and a growing class of collectors who prized elegant images of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The Canada otter—now commonly called the North American river otter—was historically cataloged as Lutra canadensis (modern taxonomy: Lontra canadensis). Presented in profile, the male’s streamlined body and alert posture speak to a life adapted to current and shore: webbed feet, dense waterproof fur, and a powerful tail built for swift, silent motion. Created in the mid-19th century, this study reflects a surge of curiosity, classification, and exploration in North America, when such plates were essential tools for education and for sharing the continent’s biodiversity with a broad public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and color: The illustration exemplifies the naturalist style—crisp contours, close observation, and a clean stage for the subject. Subtle gradients model the otter’s coat from burnished orange-brown through deeper earth tones to soft white highlights along the whiskered muzzle and chest. A spare sweep of riverside greens and muted blues anchors the setting without distracting from the animal’s elegant S-curve silhouette. The result is both serene and dynamic: a portrait that feels alive yet timeless, equally at home in a study, lake house, or modern living room layered with natural textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined choice for nature lovers, anglers, hikers, and anyone charmed by North America’s waterways, this print makes a thoughtful gift for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or for someone returning from travels in Canada or the great river landscapes of the United States.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":58407030817152,"sku":"UM00319118A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58407030849920,"sku":"UM00319119A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58407030882688,"sku":"UM00319120A","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58407030915456,"sku":"UM00319121A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58407030948224,"sku":"UM00319122A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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