{"product_id":"mites-arachnida-acaridea-plate-10-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Mites (Arachnida: Acaridea, Plate 10) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Acaridea Pl. 10 by Frederick DuCane Godman (1879) is a refined Victorian zoological illustration devoted to the intricate world of mites—tiny members of the class Arachnida historically grouped under Acaridea. Created in an age when scientific discovery and visual cataloguing were deeply entwined, this plate exemplifies the era’s pursuit of clarity and exactitude. Its restrained, scholarly aesthetic invites close study, rewarding the curious eye with careful delineations of limb, body segmentation, and minute textures that defined natural history publishing at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art reproduction is available as a museum-quality giclée on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. offers a range of sizes, professional framing, and tasteful matting options, along with bespoke personalization—such as subtle captions, plate numbers, or dedication lines—so you can tailor the presentation for your space or a special recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a distinguished English naturalist and entomologist, renowned for his contributions to taxonomy, collecting, and scientific publishing. He devoted his career to documenting biodiversity with intellectual rigor, advancing the standards of illustration he relied upon to communicate scientific findings to both specialists and the educated public. His legacy is one of collaboration, cataloguing, and a belief that artful precision could illuminate the hidden structures of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—Arachnida: Acaridea—speaks to the Victorian impulse to order nature through systematic comparison. Mites, though minute, were an important puzzle piece in 19th-century zoology, and plates like this enabled students and researchers to distinguish forms through juxtaposed views and magnifications. The plate’s didactic arrangement ensures that differences in morphology are legible at a glance, embodying the period’s marriage of pedagogy and printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphically, the sheet is a masterclass in restraint. A limited palette—principally black linework set against a soft beige ground, with occasional warm tints for emphasis—creates a poised, almost architectural order. Fine stippling and crisp hatching define contours and textures, while measured shading gives each figure volume without sacrificing accuracy. The result is a composition that reads as elegantly today as it did in the 19th century: handsome in a study or library, beautifully minimal in contemporary interiors, and compelling to anyone fascinated by natural history. As both a conversation piece and a timeless object of design, it bridges science and aesthetics with quiet authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, entomology enthusiasts, and design lovers alike—ideal for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations in the sciences, or a distinctive housewarming present. It’s equally fitting for anyone who cherishes museum visits, cabinet-of-curiosity decor, or the contemplative beauty of Victorian scientific art.\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. 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