{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-16-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida: Araneidea, Plate 16) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl 16 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman introduces a suite of meticulously observed spiders from the golden age of Victorian natural history. Godman (1834–1919), a British naturalist and collector, helped shape the scientific record of the 19th century through exacting field observation and scholarly publishing. In this plate, the arachnid subjects are presented against a clean white ground, each rendered with precise outlines and carefully modulated color so that their forms can be compared at a glance—a hallmark of scientific illustration at a moment when taxonomy was rapidly advancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print produced from the historic plate, available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. finishes each piece with exceptional detail, providing a range of sizes to suit your space, optional framing and matting, and tasteful personalization—such as a caption, dedication, or date line—to create a piece tailored to your home, office, or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman’s career exemplifies the Victorian blend of curiosity and rigor. A dedicated naturalist, he contributed to the documentation of insects and other arthropods, helping to bring order to the burgeoning catalogs of species gathered through exploration and careful study. His work stood at the intersection of fieldwork, scholarship, and publishing—turning firsthand observation into accessible reference material for researchers and the public alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of this plate—the order Araneae (spiders)—speaks to the period’s intense interest in classification. Rather than placing the animals in scenic habitats, the artist isolates them for accurate comparison, an approach that made complex morphology understandable before photography could reliably do so. Such plates were indispensable to scientists and collectors, functioning as both teaching tools and records of diversity during a pivotal era in natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print balances clarity with artistry. The white ground keeps attention on the specimens, while earth tones—in particular yellows and warm oranges moving into russets and browns—lend realism and subtle dimensionality. Fine, clean linework delineates slender legs, jointed segments, and the nuanced shapes of cephalothorax and abdomen. The result is a composition that feels both studious and elegant: scientific enough for a library wall, yet graphic enough to anchor a modern interior. It’s a compelling choice for anyone drawn to Victorian science, natural history interiors, or the quiet drama of detailed illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless natural history print makes a thoughtful gift for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or for anyone with a passion for entomology, arachnids, or Victorian-era design—especially meaningful for a friend who has recently visited a museum of natural history or returned from travels that sparked a curiosity about the living world.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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