{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneae-plate-10-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida: Araneae, Plate 10) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 10 by Frederick DuCane Godman (1879) captures the precision and quiet beauty of Victorian zoological illustration. Godman, an English naturalist born in 1834, worked at a time when painstakingly drawn and printed plates were central to scientific discovery and public education. In this late-19th-century study of spiders, specimens are presented with clarity and restraint against a light ground so their forms, patterns, and anatomy can be examined at a glance—an approach that helped turn specialist knowledge into something a curious public could appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-quality fine art print of that historic plate, produced on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas using long-lasting, pigment-based inks. The Unique Maps Co. offers multiple sizes to suit your space, plus optional professional framing and matting. Personalization is available, from custom caption lines to dedication notes on the reverse, and we’re happy to tailor margins or color toning on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Godman is remembered as a dedicated Victorian naturalist whose work contributed to the era’s grand project of cataloging the natural world. He collaborated widely, moved easily between fieldwork and the library, and championed the kind of meticulously prepared plates that scientists relied on for comparison and classification. In this plate, his commitment to exactitude is evident in the measured proportions and crisp delineation of each spider’s body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The plate focuses on Araneae (historically styled Araneidea), the order of true spiders within the class Arachnida. Works like this served as portable taxonomies—carefully arranged to highlight differences in markings, leg structure, and body shape—so that scholars, students, and collectors could sort species with confidence. It’s a snapshot of 19th-century science, when visual evidence remained the clearest path to shared understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and color: The composition is spare and scholarly, with specimens arrayed on a clean white background that heightens contrast and legibility. Naturalistic hues—warm oranges and yellows in the abdomens, earthy browns, and ink-dark legs—mirror the creatures’ real-world appearances. Fine line work and subtle stippling convey surface texture, while small anatomical details underscore the plate’s educational purpose. For anyone who admires the intersection of art and science, this print offers both decorative appeal and intellectual substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a decor piece, it’s versatile: striking in a study or library, refined in a hallway, and delightfully unexpected in a modern living room where its crisp geometry and warm accents stand out. The scientific Latin and the disciplined layout lend it a timeless academic charm, while the luminous white ground keeps it fresh and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for natural history lovers, arachnology enthusiasts, teachers, and curious minds—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, housewarmings, or celebrations like Father’s Day and Mother’s Day. It’s also a memorable present for anyone who treasures Victorian-era design and the elegant clarity 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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":58415671640448,"sku":"UM00325004A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415671673216,"sku":"UM00325005A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415671705984,"sku":"UM00325006A","price":214.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415671738752,"sku":"UM00325007A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415671771520,"sku":"UM00325008A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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