{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-13-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 13) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl 13 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a classic Victorian zoological illustration that perfectly captures the union of art and science at the end of the 19th century. Issued as part of a multi‑volume arachnological work in the late 1800s, the plate was created to document spider morphology with clarity and precision rather than to serve as decorative art alone. Within a pristine white field, carefully arranged specimens and close‑up anatomical details reveal the taxonomic focus of the era, when natural history plates were indispensable tools for study, comparison, and classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum‑quality fine art print of the plate, produced 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 expertly framed, with optional matting and conservation‑grade glazing. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize the piece with a bespoke caption or dedication, adjust margins, and coordinate custom framing to suit your space—ideal for pairing with companion plates or building a refined gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist and collector whose work helped shape the golden age of natural history publishing. Closely associated with large, collaborative projects that advanced zoological knowledge, he championed accurate illustration and rigorous cataloguing. His legacy lies not only in the discoveries and collections he supported, but in the visually compelling records that opened the world of scientific inquiry to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate 13 exemplifies the purpose and elegance of the Victorian scientific plate: multiple spider species are arrayed for side‑by‑side comparison, with enlarged anatomical vignettes that spotlight critical features used in identification. Such organization reflects the 19th‑century drive to order and understand biodiversity, capturing a moment when explorers, naturalists, and illustrators worked in concert to expand the known boundaries of life on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the work is a study in balance and restraint. Fine ink lines and delicate watercolor washes set warm orange, yellow, and muted brown tones against a clean white background. The symmetrical placement of forms and the crisp delineation of legs, abdomens, and mouthparts guide the eye methodically across the sheet. The result is both informative and aesthetically refined—a timeless addition to studies, libraries, offices, and contemporary interiors that value natural textures, light woods, and neutral palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, science teachers, museum enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the quiet beauty of Victorian scientific art. It’s an inspired choice for Christmas, birthdays, graduations, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or to celebrate someone’s newfound fascination with the hidden worlds of arachnology.\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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