{"product_id":"flies-diptera-plate-12-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Flies (Diptera, Plate 12) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsecta Diptera Pl 12 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history publishing. Godman, an English scholar, collector, and patron of the sciences, helped advance the careful study and classification of wildlife at a moment when entomology was rapidly expanding. This plate presents a disciplined arrangement of true flies within the order Diptera—an order that encompasses familiar insects such as flies and, more broadly, mosquitoes—capturing the era’s commitment to close observation, taxonomic clarity, and elegant printed design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a high-quality fine art print, this piece is produced with museum-grade pigment inks on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate study formats to statement wall pieces. Framing and matting can be added to arrive ready-to-hang, and The Unique Maps Co. offers personalization—such as custom captions, dates, dedications, or scaled margins—to tailor the print perfectly to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919) was a leading Victorian naturalist and benefactor whose curiosity and collecting efforts were central to late-19th-century zoology and entomology. He was part of a network of scholars who supported field research, specimen exchange, and scientific illustration, ensuring that new findings were widely accessible to researchers and enthusiasts alike. His name is closely associated with projects that brought scholarly rigor and visual precision to the study of biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: Diptera, from the Greek “di” (two) and “ptera” (wings), is the order of two-winged insects. In the Victorian period, plates like this were more than beautiful—they functioned as essential tools for comparing morphology, standardizing identification, and teaching the visual language of taxonomy. Carefully selected viewpoints—often dorsal and lateral profiles with separate wing studies—help viewers understand key differences in body form, venation patterns, and segmentation that distinguish one species from another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the design and color: Set against a clean white ground, the insects are rendered in warm yellow and beige tones with earthy browns that anchor the composition. Fine line work delineates each segment; soft shading gives volume to thorax and abdomen; and the wings are articulated with delicate, smoke-gray veining that reads as translucent and gossamer. The overall arrangement is orderly and balanced, creating a piece that feels simultaneously scientific and decorative—ideal for anyone who appreciates Victorian craft, natural history, or the quiet beauty of precise draftsmanship. As a study in Diptera, the print highlights the anatomical economy of two-winged insects and the elegance of their specialized forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless natural history plate makes a thoughtful gift for entomologists, teachers, collectors, and design lovers alike. It’s perfect for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, housewarmings, or as a celebratory present for someone embarking on or returning from fieldwork or travel.\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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417026728320,"sku":"UM00327910A","price":363.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417026761088,"sku":"UM00327911A","price":977.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58417026793856,"sku":"UM00327912A","price":1023.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58417026826624,"sku":"UM00327913A","price":363.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58417026859392,"sku":"UM00327914A","price":977.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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