Townsend's Meadow Mouse, Meadow Vole and Swamp Rice Rat (or Rice Meadow Mouse)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Woodhouse Audubon's Townsend's Meadow Mouse, Meadow Vole and Swamp Rice Rat (or Rice Meadow Mouse) 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
John Woodhouse Audubon's delicate watercolor Townsend's Meadow Mouse, Meadow Vole and Swamp Rice Rat (c.1849-1853) encapsulates the Victorian era’s scientific curiosity and artistic precision. Created as part of Audubon’s lesser-known Quadrupeds of North America series, the painting exemplifies natural history illustration’s golden age—where art and science converged. Unlike his father John James Audubon’s dramatic bird compositions, the younger Audubon adopted a subdued, documentary approach: three rodents are rendered with meticulous fur textures against a stark backdrop, their poses conveying both biological accuracy and quiet dignity. The work’s significance lies in its hybrid identity—it’s simultaneously a scientific record (commissioned for Dr. John Bachman’s taxonomy studies) and a poetic tribute to overlooked fauna. Executed in Audubon’s signature watercolor-and-graphite technique, the piece bridges Romanticism’s reverence for nature and the emerging objectivity of Darwinian-era science, making it a quiet masterpiece in 19th-century American art.
For contemporary spaces, this Audubon print offers versatile charm. Its earthy palette of ochres and browns harmonizes beautifully with organic textiles like linen or rattan in boho-chic interiors, while the scientific precision complements modern minimalist offices when framed in slim black wood. Consider hanging it in a reading nook or study—where its intimate scale (original: ~22x28cm) invites closer inspection—paired with botanical prints or antique brass shelves for a "cabinet of curiosities" vibe. For balance, position it against muted sage or warm gray walls, allowing the delicate linework to shine. In corporate settings, a trio of Audubon mammal studies grouped asymmetrically adds scholarly sophistication to boardrooms. Opt for museum-grade UV glass to preserve the subtle watercolor tones while ensuring the artwork remains a conversation piece for decades.
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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.
