{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-250-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 250) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Coleoptera Pl 250 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a classic Victorian zoological illustration devoted to the extraordinary variety of beetles. Created at a moment when naturalists were systematically cataloguing the living world, this plate reflects Godman’s scholarly eye and the era’s passion for classification. The pale, almost white ground and orderly presentation evoke the disciplined pages of a field catalogue, while the careful rendering preserves a spirit of discovery from the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable exclusively from The Unique Maps Co., this artwork is offered as a high‑quality fine art print on acid‑free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing in curated finishes and the possibility of personalized margins, captions, or titling. Every print is made to order, with bespoke sizing and customization available to help you create a piece that fits perfectly in your home or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a renowned English naturalist and collector whose work helped shape modern zoology and biogeography. Best known for his role in extensive surveys of Central American flora and fauna, he championed the union of rigorous science and elegant visual documentation. Plates under his direction—often compiled across multiple volumes and years—remain touchstones for historians of science and admirers of nineteenth‑century natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular plate, devoted to Coleoptera, encapsulates the Victorian fascination with order and exactitude. Its systematic numbering and scholarly presentation mirror the practices of the time, when explorers and entomologists were expanding knowledge of biodiversity and refining taxonomy. The composition, with specimens neatly arrayed on a light ground, makes comparison natural and immediate, inviting viewers to appreciate both likeness and difference at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely and you’ll notice how the clean, precise lines articulate every antenna, leg, and wing case, while subtle gradients suggest the firm, varnished sheen of each exoskeleton. Against the white ground, warm beige plate tones and touches of yellow lend a period feel, complemented by vivid reds, greens, and earthy browns that capture the iridescence and patterning—spots, stripes, and bands—used to distinguish species. The result is a print that feels at once scholarly and decorative: a conversation piece that suits modern, minimalist interiors as easily as it complements a traditional library or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, biology teachers, museum‑goers, and lovers of Victorian design. It’s ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or for anyone recently returned from travels in Central America with a new appreciation for the region’s natural history.\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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