{"product_id":"beetles-coleoptera-plate-70-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 70) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Coleoptera Pl 070 (1879) is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration devoted to beetles, created during an era captivated by the orderly classification of the natural world. Rendered with scientific clarity and economy of line, this plate reflects Godman’s commitment to observation and documentation, emphasizing structure, patterning, and diagnostic features over ornament. It stands within the grand tradition of 19th‑century natural history publishing, when engravings and lithographs carried new discoveries from field to study to the parlors of collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this edition is available on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas for exceptional longevity and color stability. Choose from a range of sizes and curated frame options, and request personalization—such as a custom title line or dedication. We can preserve the original plate margins where present, ensuring figure arrangement and any historical notations feel authentic, or we can optimize the crop to suit your space. Bespoke sizing and gallery framing are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist, collector, and patron whose career helped shape late‑Victorian entomology and ornithology. He championed meticulous fieldwork and high‑quality published illustration, collaborating with a generation of scientists and artists who advanced taxonomy through comparative study. His name is closely associated with the synthesis of careful observation and accessible scholarship that characterized the period’s most important natural history works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate focuses on Coleoptera—beetles—arranged for direct comparison of form: the segmented antennae, the protective elytra, and the subtle differences in leg structure and body contour that separate one species from the next. In keeping with the taxonomic standards of its time, the composition includes precise labels beneath each specimen to secure their place in the scientific record. It is both a document of discovery and a visual index of biodiversity, the kind of image that trained a generation of readers to recognize and classify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is quietly luminous: a soft white‑to‑cream ground lifts the specimens forward, while earthy browns, deep blacks, and warm amber‑orange tones articulate each beetle’s armor with convincing volume and sheen. Fine stippling and graduated washes convey the metallic glint often seen in beetle carapaces; crisp outlines and measured spacing underscore the plate’s evidentiary purpose. The result is an elegant blend of accuracy and beauty—an ideal piece for lovers of natural history, cabinet‑of‑curiosity interiors, and anyone drawn to the intersection of art and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful, enduring gift, this print suits birthdays, Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, graduations in the life sciences, housewarmings, or a welcome-home present for someone returning from fieldwork or travel. It invites viewers to pause and look closely—exactly as the Victorian naturalists intended.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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