{"product_id":"true-flies-diptera-plate-02-by-frederick-ducane-godman-1879","title":"True Flies (Diptera, Plate 02) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederick DuCane Godman’s Insecta Diptera Pl 02 (1879) is a meticulous Victorian zoological illustration from the golden age of natural history. Created at a time when taxonomy and field observation were accelerating, this plate exemplifies the 19th‑century union of art and science: precise, calmly arranged, and dedicated to teaching the eye how to see. Against a white ground, carefully observed flies from the order Diptera are rendered with fine linework and subtle tints, their structures clarified by discreet annotations so students and collectors alike can compare form and function at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co. Choose acid-free archival paper with a lightly textured, matte finish, or artist’s cotton canvas with a durable, gallery-ready surface. Available in a full range of sizes—from intimate studies to statement pieces—each print can be framed in-house with conservation-grade materials, and can be personalized upon request (bespoke sizing, captions, or color-matched borders). Every piece is crafted to order to honor the clarity and integrity of the original plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodman (1834–1919) was a distinguished British naturalist and collector, renowned for his expansive work documenting the natural world and for co-editing major scientific surveys of biodiversity. His commitment to rigorous observation shaped a generation of scholars and enthusiasts, and his collections and publications helped establish visual standards for identifying species across multiple orders of insects and other fauna. The present plate reflects that legacy: scholarly, exacting, and composed for ready comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the broader history of entomology, Insecta Diptera Pl 02 speaks to a pivotal period when careful illustration was essential for classification. The plate isolates key anatomical features—head, thorax, abdomen, legs, and wings—so viewers can study wing venation, body proportions, and other diagnostic traits unique to true flies (order Diptera). The arrangement privileges clarity over scenery, the better to support cataloging and comparative study—an educational object first, and an elegant artwork in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained palette of white, beige, and warm orange accents makes the composition both legible and beautiful. Fine, clean lines delineate the segments; soft shading lifts bodies and wings from the page; and subtle striping and speckling introduce texture without distracting from the science. The result is a harmoniously ordered plate that pairs easily with botanical and zoological prints, fits modern and traditional interiors, and rewards close, curious looking—ideal for a study, library, or gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for natural history lovers, science teachers, and collectors—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or to celebrate a graduation in the life sciences—this Victorian entomological print adds scholarly charm and quiet elegance to any space.\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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