{"product_id":"ticks-ixodes-boarum-plate-13-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Ticks (Ixodes boarum, Plate 13) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Acaridea Pl. 13 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created at a time when art and science worked hand in hand to catalogue the natural world. An English naturalist born in 1834, Godman was devoted to precision and clarity, and this plate—devoted to tiny acarids—reflects that ethos. Rather than striving for drama, the sheet presents specimens with measured restraint, arranged to aid the eye and mind in identifying forms that are otherwise too small to study in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on museum-grade, acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your wall, with optional conservation framing and matting. We also offer personalization—add a small dedication, date, or location—to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman was a leading figure in late 19th-century natural history, celebrated for his careful cataloging and patronage of scientific study. His publications and collections helped standardize the visual language of identification plates, where legibility and taxonomic clarity took precedence. The present work exemplifies that careful balance of scholarship and aesthetics that defined Victorian scientific art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject and its significance: The plate focuses on ticks and related acarids, meticulously depicting different views and life stages so that key identifiers—body proportions, leg segmentation, and mouthparts—can be studied at a glance. This systematic approach reflects a broader shift in the period toward rigorous, replicable methods in zoology and early vector biology. Notably, the sheet is associated with the species Ixodes boarum, offering rare period insight into the morphology of a tick that would become part of later medical and veterinary discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and why it captivates: Rendered in a restrained palette against a field of clean white, the specimens are modeled with soft beige, warm orange-russet accents, and subtle olive-brown shading. Fine linework and delicate stippling articulate textures across rounded, organic forms, giving the bodies a gentle three-dimensional presence without sacrificing accuracy. The result is both clinical and quietly elegant—a striking fusion of learning and design. For collectors of natural history, entomologists, veterinarians, or anyone who appreciates the intersection of art and science, this print offers a timeless conversation piece that complements minimalist, modern, or traditional interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unique Maps Co. print of Arachnida Acaridea Pl. 13 makes a thoughtful gift for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, a housewarming, a graduation in the life sciences, or for anyone returning from fieldwork or travel. Its crisp Victorian aesthetic and enduring scientific interest make it a refined addition to a study, library, or gallery wall.\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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