{"product_id":"missouri-mouse-mus-missouriensis-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Missouri Mouse (Mus missouriensis) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eMus missouriensis, Missouri Mouse. Natural size. by John Woodhouse Audubon is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from 1845 that captures the 19th-century drive to document North American wildlife with scientific clarity and painterly grace. Audubon’s careful hand presents the diminutive Missouri mouse at true scale, allowing its proportions and character to speak for themselves. Emerging from an era of exploration and discovery, this study balances accuracy with aesthetic poise, turning a modest field subject into an elegant portrait of life in the American landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a high-quality fine art print, your piece is produced on museum-grade, acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas for a richly textured finish. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional professional framing to arrive ready to hang. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your print with a discreet caption (artist, title, year), a dedication, or design tweaks such as border widths and background tone—crafted to suit your space and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed John James Audubon, was a skilled painter and naturalist in his own right. Working across the 1840s, he contributed significantly to the celebrated mammal studies of North America, bringing a keen eye for anatomy and an artist’s sensitivity to line, texture, and posture. His fieldwork and studio practice together yielded images that feel both observed and composed—a hallmark of the finest natural history art of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here, labeled on the original plate as Mus missouriensis, Missouri Mouse. Natural size., reflects contemporary scientific efforts to describe and categorize the continent’s fauna. By presenting the animal at life size, Audubon gave viewers an immediate sense of scale and intimacy. The mouse is set within a restrained habitat—quiet grasses, rocky forms, and hints of water—an approach that was progressive for its time, placing species within their ecological context without overwhelming the principal study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are central to the print’s quiet allure. A warm, orange-amber cast in the fur plays against pale whites and soft yellows, while gentle notes of meadow greens and water-washed blues add depth without distraction. The fine, delicate strokes articulate the coat’s texture and the alert posture of the animal, while subtle gradients in the surrounding terrain lend a luminous calm. The result is an inviting, nature-forward accent that complements studies, libraries, and living spaces styled in neutrals, earth tones, or heritage palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless choice for naturalists, wildlife lovers, and Audubon enthusiasts, this print makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s or Mother’s Day, Christmas, or to welcome home someone who has explored America’s heartland. It’s a refined nod to exploration, observation, and the enduring beauty of the natural world.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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