{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-14-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 14) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 14 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the meticulous spirit of Victorian natural history at its height. Godman—an English naturalist and collector—worked at a time when precise illustration underpinned the classification of the natural world. This plate arranges multiple spiders with measured clarity, each articulated through exacting linework and restrained washes of color. The result is both a scientific document and a beautifully balanced composition that reflects the era’s devotion to observation, comparison, and taxonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, and elevate your print with our custom framing options. Personalization is available—add tasteful titling, borders, or adjusted margins to harmonize with your décor. Every print is produced with long-lasting, pigment-based inks to ensure exceptional color fidelity and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a prominent figure in late 19th-century zoology and a discerning patron of scientific knowledge. His work helped document species with a rare blend of rigor and visual elegance. Godman’s plates embody the collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach of his time, uniting field observation, taxonomy, and fine draftsmanship in service of education and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular plate stands out as a clear, systematic presentation of subjects within the class Arachnida and the order Araneae (historically rendered as Araneidea). Its format mirrors the structure of Victorian scientific publishing: neutral grounds, precise labeling, and comparative layouts that assist in identification and study. For enthusiasts of natural history and design alike, the plate is a window into the intellectual energy of the period—when exploration, classification, and print culture transformed our understanding of biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color handling is refined and authoritative: warm browns, russets, and amber-oranges play across carapaces and abdomens, with yellow accents and subtle red undertones giving each specimen dimensionality against the bright white ground. Fine linework, stippling, and soft watercolor gradients describe setae, joints, and segment transitions with clarity, while the measured spacing between figures creates a pleasing rhythm of form and negative space. It’s a compelling intersection of art and science—ideal for interiors that prize calm, order, and a touch of curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for lovers of natural history and Victorian design, this print suits birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and housewarming occasions. It’s equally at home in a study, library, nursery, or gallery wall—and a perfect present for anyone who has recently visited a natural history museum or rekindled an interest in 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. 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