{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-270-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 270) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Coleoptera Pl 270 (1879) captures the Victorian passion for cataloging the natural world with clinical grace and quiet beauty. An English naturalist and discerning collector, Godman approached insects with the watchmaker’s eye demanded by 19th‑century entomology, where fine line, faithful color, and tiny anatomical cues carried scientific meaning. This plate assembles a selection of beetles (Order Coleoptera) in a calm, orderly array, prioritizing observation over ornament so that form, pattern, and proportion read with crystalline clarity against a luminous white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum‑quality fine art print, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Offered in a range of sizes to suit intimate nooks or statement walls, it’s also available framed to order. We’re happy to personalize your piece with a custom title, date, dedication, or margin annotations, and can tailor sizing, paper tone, and framing finishes to complement your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Godman (1834–1919) was a leading figure of Victorian natural history, renowned for his meticulous eye and for advancing the documentation of world biodiversity. He championed large, multi‑volume projects that knit together field observations, collector networks, and studio artistry, ensuring that delicate, evanescent life could be studied far from its habitat. His name is closely associated with the golden age of scientific illustration, when accuracy and elegance were considered inseparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: Coleoptera—the beetles—form the largest order in the animal kingdom, and their dazzling variety fascinated 19th‑century scientists and amateurs alike. Pl 270 reflects that era’s taxonomy‑driven mindset: specimens are arranged to emphasize diagnostic traits, presented with a measured spacing that allows viewers to compare silhouettes, antennae, and the architecture of legs and carapaces. The effect is both instructive and serene, a snapshot of a time when new species streamed into European cabinets of curiosity and knowledge was organized plate by plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the art: The palette is restrained yet vivid where it counts—amber‑orange and golden‑yellow elytra glint against a clean white field, while finer lines articulate joints, mandibles, and the faint curvature of glossy shells. Each beetle displays distinctive patterning—spots, bands, and subtle geometrics—rendered with precise strokes that suggest texture and sheen without crowding the page. The composition’s airy margins and measured symmetry give it a modern feel despite its Victorian origin, making it as suitable for contemporary interiors as for traditional libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless natural history print makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, science enthusiasts, and art lovers alike—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or for anyone who delights in the quiet wonder 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=\"\/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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