{"product_id":"spiders-arachnida-araneidea-plate-33-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Arachnida Araneidea, Plate 33) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea, Plate 33 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the precision and quiet beauty of Victorian natural history. An English naturalist and collector born in 1834, Godman worked at the height of the 19th‑century taxonomic movement, when detailed plates served as essential tools for classifying the living world. Here, spiders are presented in a formal, comparative arrangement that prioritizes anatomy and variety over narrative scene-making—an elegant fusion of art and science from the late Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis museum-quality fine art print is produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Select from a range of sizes, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. We can personalize your piece with custom captions or a dedication and are happy to discuss bespoke sizing to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman was a leading figure in 19th‑century natural history, known for his ambitious efforts to collect, organize, and publish comprehensive surveys of global biodiversity. Working with teams of field researchers and specialist illustrators, he helped transform field observations into authoritative visual records that were consulted by scholars and enthusiasts alike. His legacy endures in the clarity and credibility of the plates that bear his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this plate matters: produced in 1879, it epitomizes the Victorian drive to classify and compare. Multiple spider forms are set on a clean field to reveal differences in body proportions, leg segmentation, and markings—features that support identification and scientific study. Plates like this bridged expeditions and the reading room, turning raw discovery into shared knowledge and shaping how generations learned to see the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design: on a crisp white ground, the arachnids are rendered in restrained, earthy hues—warm yellows, amber-oranges, and brown-blacks—that heighten legibility while preserving lifelike character. Finely controlled line work and subtle cross‑hatching articulate textures from glossy carapaces to slight hairing on the legs. The measured spacing and careful draftsmanship give the composition a refined, almost architectural order, making it equally at home in a study, library, or modern minimalist interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for naturalists, science teachers, and art lovers—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or anyone who delights in the quiet rigor of Victorian science and the striking elegance of classic zoological illustration.\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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