Flying Squirrel — Natural History Study

This vintage natural-history illustration presents five flying squirrels arranged around the broken trunk of an old tree. The animals appear in several positions: stretching along a branch, gliding with the membrane extended, emerging from a hollow, resting on a lower limb, and clinging vertically to the bark.

The weathered tree creates a strong vertical structure through the plate, contrasting its fractured wood and dark bark with the squirrels' softer brown fur and pale undersides. Warm ochre, chestnut, cream, olive, and dark brown give the image a restrained woodland palette. Small numbered references and the original “FLYING SQUIRREL” caption preserve the observational character of the historical natural-history illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not identified from the supplied plate
• Title: Flying Squirrel
• Original title: Flying Squirrel
• Series: Not confirmed from the supplied plate
• Date: Not confirmed
• Period: Historical natural-history illustration
• Place of Origin: Not confirmed
• Medium: Color 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.

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