{"product_id":"spiders-araneae-plate-22-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Araneae, Plate 22) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 22 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman introduces a poised parade of spiders rendered with scientific clarity and Victorian grace. Godman (1834–1919), the eminent English naturalist, helped shape the visual language of 19th‑century zoology, and this plate exemplifies that era’s fusion of art and inquiry. Published in 1879, it reflects the period’s drive to observe, organize, and communicate the natural world with precision and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-quality fine art print of the original Victorian zoological illustration, available on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. offers multiple sizes, optional framing, and tasteful personalization—such as custom title plates, dates, or dedications—so you can tailor the piece to your space or gifting needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman was a leading figure in natural history, known for commissioning and curating meticulous plates that brought scientific taxonomy to life for both scholars and the curious public. His work sits at the intersection of field research and visual communication, capturing organisms with a balance of accuracy and aesthetic restraint that still feels modern today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The plate focuses on members of the class Arachnida, order Araneae, continuing a 19th-century project to map biodiversity through orderly, comparative images. In an age when careful illustration was essential to classification, works like this helped standardize observation and teach identification—conveying differences in form, markings, and posture with a clarity that text alone could not achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and color: Set against a clean white ground, each spider is delineated with fine linework and subtle modeling, the palette shifting through honeyed yellows, warm beiges, chestnut browns, and crisp black accents. Distinct abdominal patterns, articulated legs, and precise shading give the figures convincing volume while preserving the plate’s didactic clarity. The result is both scientifically instructive and decoratively refined—ideal for a study, library wall, or a modern interior that appreciates natural-history minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, entomology or arachnology enthusiasts, students and graduates in the life sciences, or anyone who loves Victorian design and the quiet drama of the natural world—perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, or a distinguished housewarming present.\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. 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