{"product_id":"bachmans-hare-lepus-bachmani-by-john-woodhouse-audubon-1845","title":"Bachman's Hare (Lepus bachmani) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Woodhouse Audubon’s Lepus bachmani, Bachman’s Hare. Natural size. (1845) is a luminous example of Victorian zoological illustration at its best—where art and science meet to capture a living creature with exacting grace. Created during the golden age of natural-history study in North America, this work reflects Audubon’s close observation of anatomy, fur texture, and posture, placing the animal within a serene, lightly suggested landscape. The composition favors clarity over drama: the hare’s poised body, alert ears, and finely rendered coat invite slow looking and reward it with detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is faithfully reproduced by The Unique Maps Co. on museum-quality, acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed and ready to hang. We offer thoughtful personalization—captioning, subtle margin titling, and custom sizing—to suit your space and preferred presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of John James Audubon, helped carry forward the family’s monumental project of documenting American wildlife in The Quadrupeds of North America. Trained in the field and studio, he coupled the era’s scientific rigor with painterly sensitivity, often presenting animals at or near life size to emphasize proportion and presence. His work is prized for the quiet authority of its drawing, the truthful light, and a naturalism that feels both intimate and instructive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the species and subject: This plate honors Rev. John Bachman, with the animal originally catalogued as Lepus bachmani and now recognized as Sylvilagus bachmani—the brush rabbit, a North American species named in tribute to Bachman’s scientific contributions. In Audubon’s hands, the study becomes more than taxonomy: the animal’s instinctive alertness, soft musculature, and ground-hugging stance evoke a vivid sense of habitat and behavior. The “Natural size” notation underscores the 19th-century commitment to accuracy that made these images indispensable to scholars and enthralling to the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why it belongs on your wall: The print glows with a warm, sunlit palette—burnished orange and tawny notes in the fur, yellowed grasses, and crisp white highlights along whiskers and ear edges. Smooth, precise strokes articulate each strand of fur, while softer washes shape the muted greens and pale blues of the distant landscape. Rounded body forms, elongated ears, and gentle hill contours create a harmonious balance of realism and calm. It’s an elegant focal piece in studies, libraries, nurseries, and living rooms alike—perfect for anyone drawn to the quiet intelligence of nature and the timeless beauty of scientific art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic natural-history print makes a thoughtful gift for wildlife lovers, scientists and teachers, art and design enthusiasts, and admirers of Victorian illustration—ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s or Mother’s Day, or as a charming seasonal present at Christmas.\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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