{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-30-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 30) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 30 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration, created at a moment when natural history publishing sought accuracy above all else. Issued within the monumental wave of 19th‑century taxonomic work, this plate focuses on spiders (order Araneae, class Arachnida) and presents them with scientific poise—each specimen carefully separated, numbered, and composed for clear comparison. The clean white field, restrained palette, and meticulous linework embody the ethos of the period: to document nature with a clarity that would aid researchers and captivate curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur edition is a high‑quality fine art print produced to museum standards. Choose acid‑free archival paper for a crisp, elegant finish, or artist’s cotton canvas for a tactile, gallery feel. We offer a range of sizes, professional framing in classic finishes, and custom margins. Personalization and design refinements—such as a plate‑style caption or a dedication—are available from The Unique Maps Co., so you can tailor the piece to your space or gifting needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist, collector, and a leading figure in late‑Victorian science. Best known for his role in ambitious catalogues of the world’s biodiversity, he championed the union of field observation, scholarship, and the finest printmaking techniques. His projects helped standardize how specimens were recorded and compared, ensuring that illustrated plates like this one were not merely beautiful but also genuinely useful to naturalists and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—spiders—was central to the 19th‑century drive to understand and classify the natural world. Plates such as Arachnida Araneidea Pl. 30 allowed readers to study diagnostic features at a glance: body proportions, leg segmentation, patterns, and other morphological cues essential to identification. The orderly arrangement and systematic labeling reflect a scholarly mindset, contributing to a body of work that influenced generations of entomologists and arachnologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the print is understated yet captivating. The dominant white ground heightens contrast, while warm notes of orange and yellow accent the bodies and markings, balanced by attentive blacks and soft browns that articulate form and shadow. Fine hatching and delicate strokes suggest surface texture, from subtle abdominal banding to the whisper of setae along the limbs. The structured layout—specimens oriented in a stable, almost architectural grid—creates a quiet, modern feel that makes this Victorian plate surprisingly at home in contemporary interiors. It’s an ideal piece for those who appreciate minimal color with maximal detail, and for anyone who values the intersection of art and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless natural history print makes a thoughtful gift—perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, a housewarming, or for anyone returning from travels or studies in the natural sciences. Whether destined for a study, library, office, or gallery wall, it offers both scholarly gravitas and serene beauty.\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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