Canis Melanogaster — Antique Fox Study

This elegant historical zoological plate depicts a fox-like canid standing in profile against a spacious warm ivory ground. Fine linear detail describes the reddish-brown coat, darker legs, pointed ears, alert expression, and subtle pale fur around the face and underside.

A long patterned tail extends behind the animal, while a restrained patch of muted green ground anchors the figure within the otherwise minimal composition. The combination of russet fur, delicate engraving, generous negative space, and period typography gives the plate a refined natural-history character.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Historical attribution and lithographic credits retained on the original plate
• Title: Canis Melanogaster
• Original title: Canis Melanogaster
• Series: Zoological natural history plate
• Date: Not confidently confirmed from the supplied source
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: Not confidently confirmed from the supplied source
• Medium: Hand-colored lithograph / zoological illustration

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.