{"product_id":"bees-wasps-and-ants-hymenoptera-plate-17-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Bees, Wasps and Ants (Hymenoptera, Plate 17) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Hymenoptera Pl. 17 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a quintessential Victorian natural history plate devoted to the order Hymenoptera—bees, wasps, ants, and their kin. Created in an era when art and science worked hand in glove, this meticulous illustration reflects the late 19th century’s drive to catalogue and classify the living world with clarity and precision. The composition is spare and instructive: specimens are presented against a clean, white ground, each drawn with exact proportions and subtle detailing to aid identification and comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art reproduction is offered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality print on acid-free archival paper or as a textured artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of standard sizes or request a custom dimension to suit your space. Optional framing, matting, and glazing are available, along with tasteful personalization—such as a discreet caption featuring the title and year, or a short dedication—so your piece arrives ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was an English scholar and naturalist whose life’s work helped shape the visual language of scientific publishing in the Victorian period. A passionate collector and patron of field research, he championed the careful documentation of biodiversity and the dissemination of knowledge through beautifully produced plates. His legacy reflects the conviction that accuracy and elegance need not be at odds: the page could function as both a teaching tool and a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHymenoptera was a subject of intense scientific interest in the 19th century. These insects—remarkable for their social structures, ingenious architectures, and ecological importance—were studied not only for taxonomy but also for behavior. Plates like this were indispensable before color photography, standardizing how species were compared across laboratories, libraries, and lecture halls. The result is an enduring bridge between the field specimen and the printed page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, this sheet balances anatomical fidelity with inviting design. The predominantly white background emphasizes the insects’ forms, while naturalistic browns, yellows, and blacks articulate thoraxes and abdomens with lifelike subtlety. Fine, transparent veining in the wings is rendered with delicate lines; soft amber and beige notes add warmth without distracting from structure. The orderly spacing across the plate gives each specimen breathing room, making the composition feel both informative and serenely modern—ideal for interiors that favor clean lines, from studies and libraries to living rooms and creative studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, beekeepers, natural history enthusiasts, and lovers of Victorian design. It’s a distinctive choice for birthdays, graduations, and housewarmings, and a refined present for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or for someone returning from travels that sparked a newfound interest in 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=\"\/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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