{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-17-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 17) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 17 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman introduces a meticulously observed tableau of spiders rendered in the precise idiom of Victorian scientific illustration. Associated with Godman—an influential English naturalist, collector, and editor—this late‑19th‑century plate exemplifies the era when beautifully engraved images were indispensable tools for documenting and classifying the natural world. Presented against a crisp, white field, each specimen is delineated with disciplined linework and quiet, natural color, the emphasis placed squarely on anatomy and identification rather than dramatic scene-setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a premium fine art reproduction of the original plate, available on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional custom framing to arrive display‑ready. The Unique Maps Co. can also personalize your print—add a dedication, note, or discreet caption—to create a tailored piece for your collection or a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) stands as a central figure in Victorian natural history. Best known for his leadership in large‑scale cataloguing projects and his role in advancing zoological and ornithological knowledge, he helped bring scientific clarity to an age of expanding discovery. Plates associated with his work bridged field observation and formal taxonomy, offering scholars and collectors a common visual language for comparing species across far‑flung regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 17 belongs to the formative decades when naturalists codified classification systems and relied on carefully standardized imagery to record anatomical distinctions. Spiders—members of the class Arachnida and order Araneae—appear here in a systematic arrangement that highlights differences in body proportions and markings. The plate’s didactic clarity speaks to a historical moment when accuracy and legibility were paramount, making it a compelling artifact of scientific progress as well as a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained palette heightens the plate’s timeless appeal: warm ochres and saffron‑yellows, touches of russet and orange, and inked browns and blacks sit cleanly against the white background. Fine, delicate strokes articulate legs, abdomens, and patterning, while supplementary vignettes draw attention to key anatomical features and web forms. The result is a composition that is both elegant and exact—equally at home in a study, library wall, or modern minimalist interior. For natural history lovers, the fusion of rigor and beauty makes this a rewarding print to live with, inviting close inspection day after day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined conversation piece for anyone fascinated by science and design, this Victorian zoological illustration makes a memorable gift for birthdays, graduations, and holidays like Christmas, Father’s Day, and Mother’s Day, as well as a distinctive choice for a housewarming or for a friend who delights in the curiosities of the natural 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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