Mexican Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus mexicanus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 newham highlighting Redouté's influence on botanical

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

About the maker: While the original artist or publisher is uncredited—a common practice in municipal and railway publicity of the era—the poster reflects the polished studio work typical of South African civic promotion

The balance of vivid greens

Transparent glazes and deft highlights turn the water’s surface into a shifting mirror

also known as the Imago Mundi

Mexican Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus mexicanus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 newham highlighting Redouté's influence on botanicalSpermophilus 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