{"product_id":"spiders-araneidea-plate-12-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Araneidea, Plate 12) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea, Plate 12 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the Victorian era’s fascination with classifying the natural world. Godman (1834–1919), an English naturalist and avid collector, worked during a period when explorers and scholars were rapidly documenting new species and refining the language of taxonomy. In this carefully observed zoological plate, the spiders are rendered with clinical clarity, prioritizing form, structure, and identification over drama—an approach that embodies the educational spirit of 19th-century natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis museum-quality reproduction is offered by The Unique Maps Co. as a fine art print on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas, using long-lasting, color-true inks. Available in a range of sizes, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed with your choice of finishes. Personalization options include a custom title block, dedication, or date line to mark a special occasion, and we can adjust borders or scaling to suit your wall and framing preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Godman was renowned for his sweeping contributions to natural history, helping to popularize and standardize the visual vocabulary used to describe the natural world. His efforts bridged field research, collection, and publication, ensuring that specimens and their characteristics were clearly conveyed to both scholars and a curious public. This plate reflects that legacy, presenting its subjects with a precision that is both rigorous and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The plate focuses on spiders—order Araneae (historically termed Araneidea)—and exemplifies the Victorian commitment to methodical classification. Multiple figures are positioned across a clean field, each one isolated so the viewer can study body structure, leg arrangement, and other diagnostic features. The clear labeling and consistent layout speak to the plate’s original purpose as a scientific reference at a moment when natural history was expanding at pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the design: A crisp white ground anchors the composition, while naturalistic earth tones convey the individuality of each specimen. Bright yellows and warm oranges articulate abdomens, joints, and patterning, set off by fine, precise outlines and delicate strokes that suggest surface textures. The result is both informative and beautiful—an elegant balance of art and science that makes a striking focal point in a study, library, or modern living space. Whether you’re drawn to Victorian printmaking or the quiet elegance of scientific illustration, this piece offers enduring visual interest and conversation-starting detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for natural history enthusiasts, arachnology and entomology fans, teachers, and anyone who appreciates Victorian art and design—perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, housewarmings, or as a keepsake after a memorable visit to a natural history museum.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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