{"product_id":"insecta-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-51-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera, Plate 51 by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl 044 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman captures the Victorian fascination with the natural world at the precise moment when exploration and classification were reshaping science. Created as part of Godman’s late‑19th‑century work on moths and butterflies, this zoological illustration uses an orderly, comparative arrangement to aid identification and study. A clean white ground and a palette of rich yellows, warm oranges, and soft neutrals showcase each specimen with clarity, balancing elegance and exactitude in true Victorian fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum‑quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co. Choose from acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas, both printed with crisp detail and enduring, colorfast inks. We offer a range of sizes, optional framing, and bespoke touches such as title captions, dedication lines, or adjusted margins to suit your space. Each print is carefully proofed for tonal fidelity so the subtle ochres and earthy browns remain faithful to the original plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a prominent English naturalist and collector whose scholarly networks and publishing ventures helped document global biodiversity during the Victorian era. His work reflects a period when science, travel, and artistic craftsmanship converged—producing richly illustrated volumes that were as informative as they were beautiful. Godman’s commitment to accuracy and his patronage of meticulous illustration set a standard that influenced generations of natural history publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular plate, devoted to Lepidoptera: Heterocera (the moths), is notable for its pedagogical clarity. The grid‑like arrangement invites comparison across morphology—size, wing shape, patterning—mirroring contemporary taxonomic methods. Issued when natural history was rapidly expanding, the image speaks to the drive to catalogue and understand biodiversity, with important contributions to the entomology of the Americas during the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the print excels in its nuanced color and draftsmanship. Fine, precise strokes trace wing venation and minute textures, while the restrained palette—creamy whites, sunlit yellows, and amber‑orange notes—keeps the focus on the specimens’ distinguishing patterns. The symmetry of outstretched wings and the quiet order of the layout lend calm, gallery‑ready elegance. It’s a superb choice for anyone who appreciates the intersection of art and science: a sophisticated accent for a study, library wall, or thoughtfully curated living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re shopping for a naturalist, an entomologist in training, a teacher, or a design lover drawn to Victorian originals, this print makes a refined and memorable gift. Ideal for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, graduations, housewarmings, or simply to delight someone who treasures 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=\"\/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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