{"product_id":"insecta-lepidoptera-heterocera-plate-50-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera (Plate 50) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Lepidoptera-Heterocera Pl. 050 (1879) is a classic of Victorian zoological illustration, capturing a suite of moths with the calm precision and visual clarity prized by 19th‑century naturalists. Set against a clean, pale ground, each specimen is positioned to reveal diagnostic features—wing shape, patterning, and body form—so that the eye moves naturally from one to the next in careful comparison. Created in an era devoted to the systematic study of biodiversity, this plate demonstrates how art and science were woven together to make nature both legible and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. produces a range of sizes—from intimate study formats to bold statement pieces—with optional borders, custom trim to fit ready-made frames, and professional framing in black, white, or natural wood. We also welcome personalization, custom sizing, and curated sets with companion plates to create a cohesive gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman (1834–1919) was an English naturalist whose career paralleled the golden age of natural history, when collecting, classifying, and illustrating the world’s fauna advanced at a remarkable pace. His work helped shape the visual record of Lepidoptera, contributing to a shared language of form and pattern that allowed scholars and enthusiasts to identify species with confidence. The plate’s title, “Lepidoptera-Heterocera,” reflects the historical taxonomy used for moths and underscores the scholarly spirit of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular sheet is arranged with comparative clarity in mind: broad, softly scalloped wings neighbor narrower, more elongated forms; feathery antennae contrast with sleeker silhouettes; and the spacing between each figure keeps the composition readable for study. It stands as both a practical tool—once consulted by researchers and collectors—and a pictorial essay on variation within a single order of insects, a reminder of the 19th century’s fascination with empirical observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically, the palette is restrained and naturalistic: a white ground anchors soft greens and pale yellows, tempered by gentle browns and the lightest hints of blue. Fine, controlled line work delineates venation and wing edges; transparent washes add volume without overwhelming the page. Negative space plays an active role, allowing each moth to “breathe” and emphasizing the quiet symmetry that gives Victorian entomological plates their timeless poise. As wall art, it brings a thoughtful, scholarly calm to interiors—equally at home in a study, reading nook, nursery, or living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a refined gift for entomology enthusiasts, nature lovers, and admirers of Victorian design—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or to commemorate a museum visit or a nature-filled holiday.\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. 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":58421443297664,"sku":"UM00332283A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421443330432,"sku":"UM00332284A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58421443363200,"sku":"UM00332285A","price":1021.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58421443395968,"sku":"UM00332286A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58421443428736,"sku":"UM00332287A","price":974.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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