{"product_id":"mites-acaridea-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1881","title":"Mites (Acaridea, Plate 5) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Acaridea Pl. 05 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created in an era when art and science were in constant, fruitful dialogue. Godman, an English naturalist and collector, championed meticulous observation as a foundation for taxonomy. This plate focuses on the Acari—the mites within the Arachnida—rendered with crisp outlines and measured washes of color. The composition balances spare, diagrammatic figures with carefully shaded specimens, distilling complex anatomy into an image that is both rigorously scientific and quietly elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Godman’s plate, produced with archival pigment inks. Choose from acid-free, heavyweight paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. can customize sizing for your space, add a white border or set dimensions for a ready-made frame, and provide optional framing in a curated selection of profiles. Personalization options include a caption with the title and date, a dedication line, or a location note—ideal for gifting or cataloging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a leading British naturalist and collector of the Victorian period, best known for his role in the grand, multi-volume projects that documented the biodiversity of Central America and beyond. He brought together field research, specimen collecting, and collaborative scholarship to produce publications that helped standardize and share zoological knowledge across Europe’s scientific institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this artwork matters: The Acaridea plate reflects the late 19th-century drive to classify the natural world with exactitude. Mites—small yet astonishingly diverse—were difficult subjects to study, and images like this plate served as indispensable references for identification and comparison. By combining accuracy with legibility, this illustration advanced teaching, research, and the broader public’s understanding of arachnid morphology at a moment when modern biology was taking shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and design: Against a clean white ground, warm accents of orange and yellow bring select specimens forward, while fine graphite-grey linework articulates limbs, segmentations, and delicate surface textures. The contrast between softly shaded, fully colored figures and spare, outline-only studies helps the eye parse structure from surface detail—an elegant solution that marries clarity with aesthetic restraint. The result is a timeless image that pairs beautifully with minimalist interiors, period-inspired studies, or a natural-history gallery wall. For those who appreciate scientific nomenclature, the print nods to the taxonomy of Arachnida and the Acari, making it as conversational as it is decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and scholarly, this print is a distinctive gift for nature lovers, entomologists and arachnologists, academics, and anyone drawn to the quiet beauty of Victorian science. It’s perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, or a housewarming—and a refined choice for a home office, library, or studio.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415695495552,"sku":"UM00325382A","price":363.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415695528320,"sku":"UM00325383A","price":976.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415695561088,"sku":"UM00325384A","price":1022.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415695593856,"sku":"UM00325385A","price":363.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415695626624,"sku":"UM00325386A","price":976.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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