{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-9-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 9) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 09 by Frederick DuCane Godman arrives from the heart of the Victorian natural history tradition. Published in 1879, this zoological plate reflects an era when meticulous illustration underpinned taxonomy and scientific discovery. Godman—an English naturalist active in the nineteenth century—oversaw works that brought clarity and order to the burgeoning study of biodiversity, and this spider-focused plate is characteristic of that approach: precise, informative, and quietly beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a museum-quality fine art print, produced on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, each print can be ordered unframed or expertly framed, with optional border and titleplate additions. Personalization and bespoke sizing are available upon request—The Unique Maps Co. will happily tailor the presentation to complement your space, from a single statement piece to a coordinated gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Godman’s career unfolded at a time when explorers, collectors, and illustrators worked in concert to document the natural world. He championed careful, comparative depiction—exact outlines, faithful coloration, and standardized poses—so that identification could be made with confidence. His reputation as a nineteenth-century naturalist is bound to this ethos: a belief that art, handled with scientific discipline, could expand knowledge and appreciation of life’s diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: As part of an arachnid series, this plate assembles multiple spider specimens in a single field, each figure methodically labeled to aid classification. The arrangement encourages comparison—relative body size, the articulation of the legs, the contour of the cephalothorax and abdomen—mirroring how naturalists would have used the image at a lab bench or in the library. It’s a compelling window into the Victorian project of cataloguing nature, when such plates became both scientific tools and objects of wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style: The composition employs a restrained, off-white ground that sets off the spiders’ forms, while a palette of muted earth tones—warm orange and beige through chestnut and soft black—captures natural markings with anatomical precision. Fine linework and delicate shading describe abdominal banding, subtle striping on the legs, and the gloss of chitin, all rendered with the clarity typical of engraved or lithographic book plates. The result is at once scholarly and decorative: a versatile print that suits modern minimal interiors as readily as traditional studies, and an evocative choice for anyone drawn to Victorian science, arachnology, or the graphic elegance of natural history illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re marking Christmas, a birthday, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a housewarming, this timeless plate makes a thoughtful, conversation-starting gift—ideal for naturalists, teachers, designers, and anyone who appreciates the quiet drama 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=\"\/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":58415674392960,"sku":"UM00324962A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415674425728,"sku":"UM00324963A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415674458496,"sku":"UM00324964A","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415674491264,"sku":"UM00324965A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415674524032,"sku":"UM00324966A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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