{"product_id":"spiders-araneae-plate-32-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Araneae, Plate 32) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl 32 by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from 1879, created at the height of 19th‑century natural history publishing. Godman, an English naturalist and collector born in 1834, worked within a scientific culture that prized clarity, taxonomy, and the faithful recording of species. This plate presents spiders with the measured precision expected of the period: clean linework, carefully observed patterns, and instructive figure studies that balance beauty with empirical purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a high‑quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is 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 framing to arrive ready to hang. We also offer tasteful personalization—such as a small caption, date line, or dedication—so you can tailor the print to your space or gifting occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman was a leading Victorian naturalist and patron of scientific illustration. He collaborated widely with taxonomists and illustrators, helping to bring rigorous field observations to a broader audience through beautifully produced plates. His legacy rests in the intersection of art and science—works that made specialist knowledge accessible while preserving a record of biodiversity for future study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The plate focuses on Arachnida—specifically Araneae, commonly known as spiders—rendered with both whole-figure studies and close anatomical details such as mandibles and spinnerets. This documentary approach reflects a moment when the classification of the natural world was accelerating, and images like this were indispensable in distinguishing species and understanding their morphology. The arrangement of multiple specimens underscores the remarkable diversity of form across the order, from varying body shapes to distinctive banding and markings that aid identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and color: The palette is restrained and naturalistic—clean whites, warm oranges, soft yellows, and earthy browns set against a pale, almost pastel ground. Fine, deliberate strokes articulate leg joints, hairs, and abdominal patterning, while the measured spacing between figures keeps the sheet airy and legible. It’s a superb conversation piece: a study in Victorian exactitude that reads as elegantly today as it did in the 19th century, ideal for pairing with botanical or zoological prints in a gallery wall or as a focused statement above a desk or reading nook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a gift, this print is thoughtful and timeless—perfect for naturalists, teachers, students of biology, and anyone with a fascination for the quiet drama of the natural world. It’s a distinctive choice for birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, and Christmas, or for anyone who appreciates the beauty of scientific illustration.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58415664398720,"sku":"UM00324668A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415664431488,"sku":"UM00324669A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415664464256,"sku":"UM00324670A","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415664497024,"sku":"UM00324671A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415664529792,"sku":"UM00324672A","price":228.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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