{"product_id":"mites-acaridea-plate-14-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Mites (Acaridea, Plate 14) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Acaridea Pl. 14 by Frederick DuCane Godman is a Victorian zoological illustration devoted to the minute world of mites. Though sometimes cataloged with an 1834 date in the plate line, the work was published in 1879 as part of a larger natural history series, reflecting the late nineteenth century’s passion for close observation and scientific classification. Rather than staging a narrative scene, the plate arrays multiple arachnid specimens for study, each rendered with precise linework and careful shading on a crisp white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print produced with archival pigments on acid-free paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. prints to order in a full range of sizes, from study-friendly formats to statement pieces, and can frame your selection with conservation-grade materials. We’re happy to personalize margins, add titling or a dedication, and adjust sizing or borders so your piece arrives ready to hang in your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist, collector, and benefactor whose life’s work helped shape the scientific understanding of biodiversity in the Victorian era. Best known for his role in major cataloging projects and museum collections, he stood at the intersection of fieldwork, scholarship, and the production of illustrated volumes that made microscopic and little-known life forms accessible to scholars and the public alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular plate focuses on the Acaridea—mites—placing multiple specimens and angles together to aid identification and comparison. The format is deliberately clear and didactic: intact bodies appear alongside magnified anatomical details so viewers can compare leg segmentation, body shape, and other diagnostic features. It’s a concise visual taxonomy lesson, typical of the period’s dedication to accuracy and order in natural history publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aesthetic charm lies in its restraint. Muted earth tones—soft beiges and warm, orange-russet notes—sit against a clean white field, while finely varied line weights and delicate stippling model form without excess ornament. The result feels both scientific and beautifully composed: intricate textures suggest the surface of each tiny organism, and the balanced spacing between figures gives the plate an elegant, airy rhythm. It complements modern, minimalist interiors as easily as it enriches a traditional study or library, making it an ideal piece for anyone who appreciates the intersection of art and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this print makes a distinctive gift for entomologists and nature lovers, for graduations, housewarmings, and retirements, or for seasonal celebrations like Christmas, Father’s Day, and Mother’s Day—especially fitting for anyone fascinated by the hidden structures 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. 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":58415668855168,"sku":"UM00324710A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415668887936,"sku":"UM00324711A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58415668920704,"sku":"UM00324712A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58415668953472,"sku":"UM00324713A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58415668986240,"sku":"UM00324714A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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