{"product_id":"spiders-araneidea-plate-24-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Spiders (Araneidea, Plate 24) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnida Araneidea Pl. 24 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the Victorian fascination with classifying the natural world through a poised union of science and art. Godman, an English naturalist and collector of the 19th century, presents a studied arrangement of spiders observed with scholarly care and aesthetic sensitivity. Rendered in the precise style of natural history plates, this work reflects the era’s drive to catalogue, compare, and understand life forms through accurate, elegant illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Arachnida Araneidea Pl. 24, available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional custom framing and mounts. The Unique Maps Co. can add personalized captions (artist, title, year, plate number), adjust borders and margins, or tailor the palette and size to coordinate with your interior scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a central figure in Victorian natural history, known for assembling and supporting comprehensive studies that married field research with careful illustration. His legacy lies in the meticulous documentation of species and the design of publications that made complex zoological information accessible to scholars and the public alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate 24 stands within that tradition: a clear, didactic presentation in which multiple specimens are organized for comparison and study. Its educational clarity—numbered figures, consistent scale cues, and measured spacing—echoes the priorities of late-19th-century science. The subject belongs to the order Araneae within the class Arachnida, and the plate’s disciplined composition makes it valuable both as a historical artefact of taxonomy and as a visual aid for understanding form and variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained, naturalistic palette enhances the plate’s timeless appeal. The white ground sets off the spiders’ bodies, where warm notes of orange and yellow interplay with earthy browns and inky blacks. Fine lines capture delicate hairs and jointed legs, while subtle washes model rounded abdomens and precise markings. The effect is at once analytical and decorative, making this piece as suitable for a study or library as for a modern living room. For collectors of Victorian zoological illustration—or anyone drawn to the interplay of science and design—this print offers a distinguished focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for naturalists, teachers, and design lovers, this print suits occasions from Christmas and Mother’s or Father’s Day to housewarmings. It’s also a charming present for anyone with a taste for Victorian curiosities or a newfound appreciation for the quiet beauty 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. 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