{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-06-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 06) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 06 by Frederick DuCane Godman is a superb example of Victorian zoological illustration, published in 1879 at a time when naturalists were meticulously cataloguing the living world. Godman, an English naturalist working at the forefront of 19th‑century taxonomy, championed the union of scientific observation and careful draftsmanship. This plate presents multiple spiders in a clear, orderly arrangement, designed to emphasize structure and diagnostic detail rather than dramatic setting—exactly the format that helped scholars compare species as natural history became increasingly systematic and specialized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of the plate, reproduced with exceptional fidelity on your choice of acid‑free, archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, it can be ordered unframed or professionally framed, with optional borders for easy matting. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your piece with custom title cards, inscription lines, or gallery notes, and we’re happy to accommodate bespoke sizing to suit your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a leading figure in Victorian natural history, known for overseeing and contributing to ambitious catalogues of biodiversity. His work fostered a rigorous, comparative approach to the study of species, drawing on the most current methods and collaborating with specialists to ensure clarity and accuracy. Prints from projects he stewarded are prized today for embodying that rare moment when scientific inquiry and elegant visual communication converged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this plate matters: Arachnida Araneidea Pl. 06 stands at the intersection of art and science, documenting spider diversity—especially from Central America—during a period of rapid expansion in field collecting and taxonomy. The orderly layout, with numbered figures and crisp Latin binomials, made the image a functional tool for identification and teaching. Today, it reads as both a primary document of Victorian scholarship and a timeless study in form, pattern, and proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and color: Against a luminous white ground, the spiders are rendered in warm natural hues—russet oranges, honeyed yellows, and soft earth tones—modulated by delicate shading that lends volume to abdomens and legs. Fine line work articulates hairs, joints, and eye groups, while painterly washes create subtle gradients that heighten three-dimensionality. Each specimen’s distinctive markings and silhouettes are crisply differentiated, making the plate visually engaging from across a room and richly informative up close. This blend of precision and warmth suits interiors that favor organic palettes, from modern studies and libraries to refined living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful, enduring gift, this Victorian zoological illustration makes a perfect present for natural history lovers, arachnology enthusiasts, academics, and curious minds. It’s also a charming choice for birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, or as a memento for anyone who has recently traveled to—or dreams of exploring—the biodiversity of Central America.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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