{"product_id":"mites-acaridea-plate-09-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Mites (Acaridea, Plate 09) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Acaridea Pl 09 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a beautifully restrained Victorian zoological illustration created at a moment when natural history was undergoing a golden age of classification. Godman, an English naturalist born in 1834, championed the careful documentation of the animal world; this plate reflects that mission with its clear central specimen and precise ancillary studies that record the form from multiple viewpoints. Intended for scholarship rather than decoration, it nevertheless possesses an elegance that has made such plates enduring favorites with collectors and designers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a high-quality fine art print of Godman’s plate, produced on your choice of acid-free, archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Each print is crafted with museum-grade inks for crisp lines and faithful color. The Unique Maps Co. can tailor size, framing, and mounting to suit your space, and we’re happy to personalize labels or mat windows for a bespoke presentation that complements studies, libraries, and modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman is best known for his role in advancing 19th-century natural history through meticulous collecting, publishing, and patronage. His work helped disseminate knowledge across ornithology, entomology, and related fields, and he collaborated with leading taxonomists of the period to bring scientific illustrations to a broad scholarly audience. This plate exemplifies that collaborative, knowledge-building spirit that underpinned Victorian science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject and its significance: The plate presents an arachnid rendered with scientific clarity—front and center—supported by smaller anatomical vignettes that record crucial identifying structures. Multiple views (including dorsal and lateral) offer the kind of comparative information that made these works indispensable to taxonomists before microphotography became common. In the 19th century, such images bridged field observation and laboratory study, helping researchers classify and compare species with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why it belongs on your wall: Restrained, fine-lined engraving is enlivened by a limited palette—creamy white ground with accents of yellow and warm orange, and tight ink work that defines legs, segmentation, and surface textures. The result is a crisp balance of art and analysis: decorative enough for a living room or hallway, and rigorous enough for an office or study. The neatly arrayed marginal figures and measured line work create a rhythmic, almost architectural order—ideal for gallery walls, pairs, or grids of natural-history plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Victorian zoological illustration makes a thoughtful gift for scientists and science-curious friends, nature lovers, and anyone drawn to the quiet beauty of antique prints. It’s perfect for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, housewarmings, graduations in the life sciences, or as a memento for someone who has recently explored natural history museums or entomology and arachnology collections.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":58415689826688,"sku":"UM00325340A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415689859456,"sku":"UM00325341A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415689892224,"sku":"UM00325342A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415689924992,"sku":"UM00325343A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415689957760,"sku":"UM00325344A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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