{"product_id":"arachnida-araneidea-plate-31-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 31 by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 31 by Frederick DuCane Godman introduces the Victorian passion for scientific discovery with crisp elegance. First published in 1879, this zoological plate reflects a late‑19th‑century effort to catalogue the natural world with careful observation and clear design. Multiple spider specimens are rendered with fine, exacting linework and set against a luminous white field, each form isolated so that defining features are easy to compare. It is a beautiful intersection of art and scholarship from a moment when taxonomy and illustration advanced hand in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a high‑quality fine art print, produced on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Printed with museum‑grade inks, it is available in a range of sizes to suit your space, and can be ordered unframed or framed to gallery standards. The Unique Maps Co. also provides personalization and customization—add a title or dedication, adjust border and caption styling, and select framing and matting options to tailor the piece to your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English scholar and collector whose work helped shape Victorian natural history publishing. Known for bringing scientific rigor to beautifully composed plates, Godman collaborated closely with the scientific community, ensuring that each illustration balanced clarity with accuracy. His name is associated with projects that bridged serious scholarship and accessible design, making complex subjects legible to both researchers and curious readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 31 stands out for its disciplined composition and pedagogical clarity. The spiders are carefully spaced, their silhouettes meticulously drawn to emphasize leg segmentation, body proportions, and distinctive markings that aid identification—hallmarks of zoological plates created for study. This is the kind of image that guided generations of readers through the intricacies of arachnid form, capturing a cultural moment when illustrated reference works were essential to understanding biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is restrained and refined: warm browns, amber‑orange, and pale yellow accents articulate abdomens and limbs, all heightened by a soft, white background that keeps the eye on the specimens. Fine pen lines and lightly washed color suggest a blend of ink and watercolor techniques, producing delicate transitions without sacrificing anatomical precision. The result is visually serene yet information‑rich—a timeless balance of science and art that complements modern interiors from minimalist to traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether destined for a study, library wall, or nature‑themed nursery, this print makes a thoughtful gift. It’s perfect for Christmas or Mother’s and Father’s Day, a housewarming surprise for a natural‑history lover, or a meaningful present for a teacher, biologist, or anyone captivated by the hidden elegance of the natural world.\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. 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