This vintage, exhibition-mounted photographic print is a magnificent example of mid-century British scientific macro photography. Captured by Mr. A. Foster, A.R.P.S., this print was meticulously produced for entry into professional Royal Photographic Society (RPS)-affiliated salon competitions and natural history exhibitions.
The piece features a razor-sharp macro study of Neoscona adianta (the Bordered Orb-Weaver spider) captured against natural ground terrain, preserving exceptional anatomical detail from the web fibers to the complex patterning on the arachnid's abdomen.
Prestigious ARPS Distinction: Captured by Mr. A. Foster, Associate of the Royal Photographic Society, demonstrating elite technical and artistic mastery in macro photography.
Exceptional Scientific Detail: Razor-sharp focus showcasing the delicate leg hairs, textured carapace, and abdominal markings of Neoscona adianta.
Authentic Exhibition Provenance: The reverse of the mount features complete, original handwritten gallery submission and studio archive details.
Original Exhibition Presentation: Mounted on a heavy charcoal-black exhibition board featuring an elegant white slip frame on the face.
Superb Tonal Contrast: Fine silver gelatin emulsion rendering crisp definition across the foreground sand, web filaments, and specimen.
| Attribute | Details |
| Photographer | Mr. A. Foster, A.R.P.S. (Associate of the Royal Photographic Society) |
| Subject / Taxon | Neoscona adianta / Neoscona adiantum (Bordered Orb-Weaver Spider) |
| Category | Natural History / Macro Science Photography |
| Print Medium | Vintage Monochrome Silver Gelatin Print |
| Mounting | Original Heavy Charcoal Exhibition Board with White Inset Slip |
| Studio / Entry Address | 4 Orchard Drive, Hambleton, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9JP |
| Provenance Inscription | Handwritten submission details and natural history classification on reverse |
Status: Vintage – Excellent Exhibition Condition.
Print Surface: Outstanding tonal range and contrast. The emulsion is clean and sharp with no fading, silver mirroring, or scratches.
Mounting Board: Original presentation board is well-preserved with sharp structural corners, no major fraying, and zero moisture damage.
Reverse Inscription: The handwritten studio address, author credentials (A.R.P.S.), and taxonomic title on the reverse remain completely crisp and legible.
1 x Vintage Original Neoscona Adianta Macro Exhibition Photograph on Original ARPS Presentation Mount
Collector's Value: An outstanding piece for collectors of vintage British salon photography, Royal Photographic Society ephemera, arachnology studies, and mid-century natural history art.