Northern Hare — 19th-Century Natural History Plate

A Northern Hare is shown in profile in this late nineteenth-century natural history plate, its pale winter coat standing clearly against a muted brown-gray background. Cream, beige, soft brown, and charcoal tones describe the dense fur, while the animal's reddish-brown eye and dark-tipped upright ears sharpen its alert expression.

The hare crouches close to the earth with one long hind leg extended, giving the otherwise still composition a sense of stored movement. A weathered piece of wood and scattered stones sit beneath the animal, while the simple background keeps attention on its distinctive proportions and winter coloring.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not identified in the supplied source record
• Title: Northern Hare
• Original title: Northern Hare
• Series: Birds and All Nature
• Date: 1899 (printed on plate)
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: Chicago, United States
• Medium: Natural history color plate / archival printed 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.