{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-05-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida: Araneidea, Plate 05) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 05 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined example of Victorian zoological illustration, devoted to the study of spiders. Created at a moment when science and printcraft were advancing in tandem, the plate exemplifies the era’s taxonomic spirit—organizing natural subjects with clarity so they could be identified, compared, and better understood by scholars, collectors, and the curious public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art reproduction on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Each print is color-balanced to honor the delicate palette of the original, produced with long-lasting pigment inks for crisp line work and nuanced shading. Choose from a range of sizes, with custom dimensions on request. Professional framing in black, white, or walnut is available, as are personalized touches from The Unique Maps Co.—including custom captions, curated matting, and the option to preserve the original plate border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist and collector whose career bridged fieldwork, library scholarship, and the patronage of scientific illustration. He stood within a vibrant Victorian network of researchers, engravers, and printers who transformed carefully studied specimens into accessible, beautifully printed images. His work helped disseminate knowledge to both specialists and an increasingly enthusiastic general audience for natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate’s subject—spiders within the 19th-century taxonomy of Arachnida: Araneidea—reflects the period’s growing fascination with classification and morphology. The composition arranges multiple specimens in a clean, orderly layout, encouraging side-by-side comparison of diagnostic traits essential to identification. Close attention is given to structures such as the cephalothorax and abdomen, leg segmentation, and patterning—details that, in the era before photography could capture such precision, made illustrations like this indispensable references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color handling is restrained yet vivid where it matters: a crisp white ground heightens warm notes of orange and yellow, while earth-brown tones and subtle washes recall the spiders’ natural coloration. Delicate line work and fine shading convey texture—downy surfaces, banded legs, and articulated joints—without visual clutter. The result is a balanced, almost architectural page design that combines scientific accuracy with quiet elegance, making it as compelling for a study or library as it is for a gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this print is a distinctive gift for natural history enthusiasts, science teachers, biologists-in-training, and anyone who appreciates the artistry of Victorian engraving. It’s perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, graduations, or as a memorable present for a friend newly inspired by a museum visit or a deeper 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=\"\/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":58415670264192,"sku":"UM00324836A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415670296960,"sku":"UM00324837A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415670329728,"sku":"UM00324838A","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415670362496,"sku":"UM00324839A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415670395264,"sku":"UM00324840A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415670428032,"sku":"UM00324841A","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415670460800,"sku":"UM00324842A","price":124.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415670493568,"sku":"UM00324843A","price":282.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415670526336,"sku":"UM00324844A","price":304.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415670559104,"sku":"UM00324845A","price":137.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415670591872,"sku":"UM00324846A","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415670624640,"sku":"UM00324847A","price":347.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415670657408,"sku":"UM00324848A","price":137.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415670690176,"sku":"UM00324849A","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415670722944,"sku":"UM00324850A","price":347.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415670755712,"sku":"UM00324851A","price":167.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415670788480,"sku":"UM00324852A","price":445.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415670821248,"sku":"UM00324853A","price":477.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415670854016,"sku":"UM00324854A","price":182.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415670886784,"sku":"UM00324855A","price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415670919552,"sku":"UM00324856A","price":542.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415670952320,"sku":"UM00324857A","price":182.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415670985088,"sku":"UM00324858A","price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415671017856,"sku":"UM00324859A","price":542.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415671050624,"sku":"UM00324860A","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415671083392,"sku":"UM00324861A","price":661.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415671116160,"sku":"UM00324862A","price":661.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40in (75x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415671148928,"sku":"UM00324863A","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40in (75x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415671181696,"sku":"UM00324864A","price":661.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40in (75x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415671214464,"sku":"UM00324865A","price":661.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415671247232,"sku":"UM00324866A","price":315.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415671280000,"sku":"UM00324867A","price":1658.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415671312768,"sku":"UM00324868A","price":1560.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"37x50in (94x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415671345536,"sku":"UM00324869A","price":401.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"37x50in (94x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415671378304,"sku":"UM00324870A","price":1993.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"37x50in (94x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415671411072,"sku":"UM00324871A","price":1874.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x60in (114x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415671443840,"sku":"UM00324872A","price":542.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x60in (114x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415671476608,"sku":"UM00324873A","price":3033.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x60in (114x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415671509376,"sku":"UM00324874A","price":2817.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"52x70in (132x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415671542144,"sku":"UM00324875A","price":899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"52x70in (132x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415671574912,"sku":"UM00324876A","price":4062.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"52x70in (132x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415671607680,"sku":"UM00324877A","price":3791.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_87fe4ffd-8308-40aa-a811-bf58d1447058.jpg?v=1783599814","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.net\/it\/products\/spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-05-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}