{"product_id":"beetles-insecta-coleoptera-plate-080-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera, Plate 080) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Coleoptera Pl. 080 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a masterful Victorian zoological illustration devoted to the exacting study of beetles. Created by the English naturalist and collector Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919), the plate belongs to a late–19th-century scientific project that catalogued insect diversity for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Rather than a narrative scene, the composition presents a meticulously organized set of specimens, each carefully posed and labeled for identification—an elegant reminder of the era’s passion for classification and the disciplined beauty of natural history illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Godman’s plate, available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Printed with conservation-grade inks for lasting vibrancy, it comes in a range of sizes and optional frames to suit your space. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your piece with custom captions or sizing on request, and our team is happy to help you select the ideal format—whether a compact study print for a reading nook or a statement canvas for a feature wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Godman was a leading figure in Victorian natural history, renowned for his broad-ranging collections and for advancing scientific publishing. His work, often undertaken in collaboration with fellow naturalists, brought rigor, order, and accessibility to the study of biodiversity. Here, his curatorial eye is evident in the steady rhythm of forms, the even spacing, and the informative sequencing that invites close comparison among related beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The order Coleoptera—beetles—encompasses extraordinary variety, and Godman’s plate distills that diversity into a coherent visual taxonomy. Uniform placement and fine labeling underscore the illustration’s function as a reference tool, guiding the viewer to nuances of scale, antennae, leg structure, and the protective forewings (elytra). The plate exemplifies how Victorian scientific art translated complex biological knowledge for both experts and dedicated amateurs, becoming a foundational record in the history of entomology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the style and color: On a crisp white ground, the specimens are rendered in naturalistic browns, ochres, russets, and near-blacks, with occasional warm orange notes that suggest polished chitin and sunlit sheen. Subtle gradients and glossy highlights convey the beetles’ smooth exoskeletons, while precise outlines ensure each anatomical feature reads clearly. The restrained palette and symmetrical silhouettes create a calm, orderly presence on the wall—equally suited to a study, library, or modern minimalist interior. For collectors of scientific art, naturalists, and design lovers alike, this print offers both educational value and timeless decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and refined, this piece makes a distinguished gift for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, or housewarmings—especially for entomologists, science teachers, and anyone who has recently traveled to biodiverse regions and returned with a renewed curiosity about 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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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