{"product_id":"bees-hymenoptera-plate-27-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Bees (Hymenoptera, Plate 27) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Hymenoptera Pl. 27 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman distills the Victorian passion for classifying the natural world into a quietly elegant scientific plate. Godman (1834–1919), an English naturalist and collector, worked at a moment when entomology and taxonomy were rapidly expanding, and when exacting illustration was essential to research. This sheet focuses on bees within the order Hymenoptera, presenting them with clarity and restraint so they can be studied, compared, and appreciated for their subtle variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print, faithfully reproduced from the original Victorian illustration. Choose archival, acid-free heavyweight paper or artist’s cotton canvas, printed with long-lasting pigment inks. Available in a range of sizes with optional custom framing. Personalization is welcome—add a title plate, dedication, or curatorial caption—and we can tailor margins or coordinate companion plates to create a cohesive set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman was part of a generation of British naturalists who united specimen collecting, classification, and publishing. Known for his exacting standards, he championed the value of images that served science first—accurate proportions, readable details, and standardized views—while still conveying the innate beauty of the subject. His work helped establish a visual language for identification that bridged specialists, students, and curious readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is the remarkable diversity of bees, a core group within Hymenoptera. The plate’s uniform arrangement reflects late 19th-century entomological conventions: multiple specimens are shown in comparable poses, often including dorsal and frontal aspects that aid in distinguishing features such as wing venation, antenna structure, and abdominal banding. In an era before color photography, plates like this were indispensable tools for field and cabinet alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is appropriately restrained for scientific use yet quietly lovely: a dominant white ground sets off warm honeyed browns, soft ochres, and touches of orange and beige. Fine line work articulates legs, thoraxes, and wings with precision, while delicate, watercolor-like washes suggest volume and texture without overwhelming the anatomy. The balanced, orderly composition reads as both rigorous and decorative—equally at home in a study, library, gallery wall, or modern workspace. As a print, it pairs beautifully with other natural history sheets, botanical studies, or zoological plates to build a cohesive, learned interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless natural history print makes a thoughtful gift for beekeepers, gardeners, entomology students, and lovers of Victorian science. Ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or as a meaningful addition to a home office or teaching space.\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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