Mexican Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus mexicanus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 newham pulsing against glimmering sky blues

pulsing against glimmering sky blues and cobalt undertones

highlighting Redouté's influence on botanical art during the 19th century

also known as the Imago Mundi

evident in the crisp lines and detailed illustrations

The balance of vivid greens

Mexican Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus mexicanus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 newham pulsing against glimmering sky bluesSpermophilus Mexicanus, Mexican Marmot Squirrel. Male. Natural size. (18451848) by John Woodhouse Audubon is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history. Created in 1845 during the period when North American fauna was being documented with unprecedented rigor, Audubon portrays the socalled Mexican marmot squirrel in crisp profile, capturing the species posture, proportions, and character with scientific