Map of animals in North America
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Janos Balint's Map of animals in North America into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Map of Animals in North America by János Bálint is a captivating fusion of scientific illustration and folk art charm, painted in 1983 by the Hungarian-American artist. This vibrant work transforms the North American continent into a tapestry of wildlife, where bears, eagles, bison and other native species interlock like puzzle pieces across painted topographic contours. Bálint’s signature "Zoomorphic Map" style blends medieval mappae mundi traditions with 20th-century naive art, his precise animal outlines glowing against earthy ochres and forest greens. As part of his acclaimed zoomorphic cartography series, this piece represents a unique crossroads in art history – where Enlightenment-era natural history meets Eastern European decorative storytelling. The painting gained recognition in the 1980s New York folk art revival for its whimsical yet meticulously researched biodiversity display, now considered a bridge between Audubon’s scientific accuracy and Chagall’s lyrical imagination.
For interior styling, this artwork shines as a focal point in spaces craving organic energy. Its 24x36" original size suits above mid-century modern credenzas or in minimalist offices where its intricate details reward closer viewing. Pair with walnut wood tones and fern-green upholstery to echo its natural palette, or create striking contrast against slate-gray walls in contemporary lofts. In children’s rooms, scale down to giclee prints for an educational yet playful element alongside globes or wooden animal figures. The painting’s balanced composition works particularly well in horizontal layouts – float frame it with a 2" natural bamboo border for a gallery-quality finish. For commercial spaces, consider pairing with rough-linen textures and black steel fixtures to highlight its rustic sophistication, ideally lit by 2700K warm spotlights to intensify the earthy reds and blues in the artwork.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
