{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-39-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 39) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 39 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the precision and quiet drama of Victorian natural history. Godman (1834–1919), an English naturalist and collector, championed the meticulous visual documentation that enabled scientists and the public alike to understand the living world. This late-19th-century spider plate is devoted to clear observation rather than spectacle: each specimen is presented against a crisp white field, arranged so that differences in form, patterning, and anatomy can be compared at a glance—just as a taxonomist of the era would have intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional framing to suit traditional or contemporary interiors. Personalization and customization are welcome—add a caption, adjust margins, or select a frame finish to create a piece tailored to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Godman was a key figure of Victorian science, helping bring rigorous, beautifully rendered zoological and botanical studies to a broad audience. His work sits at the intersection of scholarship and curation—gathering, commissioning, and supporting the skilled illustrators whose plates became foundational references for researchers. This print reflects that spirit of inquiry, where clarity and fidelity to nature are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: Titled within the broader class Arachnida, the plate focuses on Araneidea (a period term encompassing the true spiders, now usually referred to as Araneae). The composition isolates multiple specimens so their diagnostic traits can be studied: the relative proportions of cephalothorax to abdomen; eye arrangements; the form of the chelicerae; and the banding and spination of the legs. The result is both educational and elegantly spare—an image that speaks to a time when illustrated reference books were central to expanding knowledge of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why it belongs on your wall: The palette is naturalistic—honeyed yellows, warm oranges, umbers, and quiet greens set against a luminous white ground. Fine, controlled strokes articulate tiny hairs, mandibles, and articulated joints, while subtle washes model each abdomen’s distinctive markings. It’s a masterclass in scientific draftsmanship that doubles as minimalist design: the clean layout and measured color give the work a contemporary feel despite its Victorian origins, making it a compelling focal point in a study, living room, or gallery wall. For those who appreciate taxonomy, the Latin framework of Arachnida and Araneae underpins the plate’s didactic clarity without sacrificing visual grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, science teachers, and art-and-design aficionados alike—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, graduations in the life sciences, or as a distinctive housewarming present. It’s also a charming choice for anyone with an abiding curiosity about the small, intricate architectures of nature.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":58415679406464,"sku":"UM00325046A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415679439232,"sku":"UM00325047A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415679472000,"sku":"UM00325048A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415679504768,"sku":"UM00325049A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415679537536,"sku":"UM00325050A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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