Red Texan Wolf (Canis lupus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845

Canis lupus, Red Texan Wolf. (Male.) by John Woodhouse Audubon (1845) is a compelling Victorian zoological illustration from the great age of natural history. Created in the 1845–1848 period, it presents a male wolf in crisp profile, poised mid-step with ears pricked and gaze intent. Audubon’s careful rendering of fur texture, posture, and the animal’s alert carriage exemplifies the 19th‑century union of field observation and artistic refinement, balancing scientific accuracy with a vividly lifelike presence.

Offered as a museum‑quality fine art print on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas, this edition is produced with pigment‑rich, fade‑resistant inks for exceptional detail and longevity. The Unique Maps Co. can size your print from intimate to statement‑making dimensions, and offers custom framing and matting to suit your space. Personalization options include period‑style captions, plate notations, and refined border treatments—tailored to your decor or collection.

John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862), son of the famed John James Audubon, was a distinguished wildlife artist in his own right. Working across the American South and West, he drew from direct observation to create images that bridged art and natural science. His quadruped studies, celebrated for their anatomical insight and field‑aware settings, helped define the look and authority of 19th‑century natural history illustration.

This particular subject—the Red Texan Wolf—captures a formative moment in American zoology, when artists and naturalists were cataloging the continent’s fauna with new exactitude. Notably, the plate bears the scientific name Canis lupus and the common name “Red Texan Wolf (Male),” reflecting historical taxonomic practice of the era. The poised, wary stance and taut musculature convey a living study rather than a studio pose, while the environmental context—low vegetation, open ground, and water beyond—adds ecological specificity. For today’s viewer, the image also resonates with modern conservation themes surrounding North American canids.

The color work is a masterclass in naturalistic harmony: a warm, orange‑russet coat richly modeled with ochres and browns; crisp white highlights along the muzzle, chest, and limbs; and a field of fresh greens that lifts the animal forward in space. Fluid, directional strokes articulate the pelt’s varying lengths and textures, while the softly toned water and sky temper the composition. The result is a balanced, dignified portrait that pairs beautifully with classic libraries, rustic modern interiors, and nature‑inspired spaces—equally at home above a mantel as in a study or gallery wall.

A refined choice for wildlife enthusiasts, natural history collectors, and lovers of 19th‑century art, this Audubon print makes a thoughtful gift for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or for anyone with Texas roots, a passion for conservation, or a recent visit to the region.

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The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.

I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.