{"product_id":"american-badger-meles-labradoria-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"American Badger (Meles Labradoria) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Meles Labradoria, American Badger. Natural size. (1845) captures a life-size portrait of one of North America’s most distinctive mammals at the height of the 19th-century Naturalist tradition. A member of the famed Audubon family, John Woodhouse combined scientific study with elegant design, rendering the American badger with dignified poise and meticulous attention to anatomy and coat patterning. The composition balances clarity and grace: a carefully modeled form, soft ground flora for ecological context, and a restrained background that lets the animal’s character come forward.\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. Choose from a range of sizes with optional framing and matting to fit your space. Personalization options include captions, margins, and bespoke titling treatments that echo 19th-century plate inscriptions—ideal for creating a tailored focal point in a study, library, or nature-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the renowned John James Audubon, was a principal artist behind the celebrated mid-century natural history projects that helped define American wildlife art. His work brought together accurate field observation and refined draftsmanship, contributing to a broader visual language that documented the continent’s fauna for scientists and the public alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—the American badger—was historically captioned “Meles Labradoria,” reflecting the period’s evolving taxonomy; today, the species is known as Taxidea taxus. Portrayed at natural size, the powerful torso, broad head, and digging forelimbs are emphasized with the calm authority of scientific illustration. The setting includes understated botanical elements, underscoring the ecological approach of the era while keeping the animal squarely at the center of attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and technique are quietly masterful. Earthy browns and deep blacks delineate the badger’s distinctive facial stripes and dense fur, while warm cream and gentle yellowed tones recall the character of 1840s hand-finished lithographs. Subtle green notes in the ground cover and smooth tonal transitions give the form dimensionality without sacrificing clarity. The restrained, softly rendered background—typical of scientific plates—lets the animal read crisply from a distance and reward close inspection up close. It’s a timeless image that suits classic, modern, and rustic interiors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for naturalists, wildlife lovers, and history enthusiasts, this fine art print makes a memorable present for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or for anyone who has traveled through the American West and Great Plains where the badger still roams.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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