{"product_id":"arachnida-araneidea-plate-19-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Arachnida Araneidea (Plate 19) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 19 by Frederick DuCane Godman introduces the elegant precision of Victorian natural history to your walls. Godman, an English naturalist celebrated for his work in zoology and entomology, oversaw influential projects that documented the biodiversity of Central America during the late 19th century. Though some impressions carry an earlier date in the title line, this plate belongs to the 1879–1915 publication program and exemplifies the era’s union of scientific rigor and refined draftsmanship. Set against a clean, pale ground, multiple spiders are arranged for clear comparison, their forms rendered with quiet authority and minute attention to structure and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, and opt for professional framing to receive your print ready to hang. Personalization and customization are welcomed—add a discreet title line, commemorative message, or studio stamp to create a piece tailored to your home, office, or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman was a leading figure of Victorian natural history, working alongside fellow scholars, field collectors, and studio artists to record species with scholarly accuracy. His projects advanced the cataloging of global fauna at a moment when exploration, specimen exchange, and illustrated publishing were rapidly expanding scientific knowledge. Godman’s editorial vision and curatorial standards helped elevate the role of the natural history plate from mere record to enduring art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artwork: Arachnida Araneidea Pl. 19 is a classic reference plate. Each spider is depicted in isolation on a plain field to highlight diagnostic features—body segments, leg proportions, and distinctive markings—supported by neat labels and measurements. This clarity made such plates indispensable to museums, scholars, and serious amateurs in the Victorian period, when consistent visual standards were essential to identifying and comparing species across continents, especially as Central American biodiversity came under intense study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and style: The palette is restrained yet luminous—whites and creams setting off warm notes of ochre, amber, and russet, with fine ink work defining legs and patterning. You’ll notice the delicate filigree of line in the limbs and the more confident, shaded touches that model the bodies, striking a balance between anatomical fidelity and aesthetic poise. The orderly arrangement and generous negative space give the print a timeless, modern feel, while the subtle golds and oranges add warmth—an ideal blend of science and style that suits contemporary interiors as much as traditional libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a gift for the naturalist or design lover alike, this print complements occasions from Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day to housewarmings and graduations. It’s also a thoughtful choice for anyone fascinated by entomology and arachnology, or for friends returning from travels in Central America who want a refined reminder of the region’s extraordinary biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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 \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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